NBC Mis-Identifies Quarterback's Wife On National TV

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 12: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams looks to pass during the first half against the Chicago Bears at SoFi Stadium on September 12, 2021 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

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Let me preface this by saying, I'm a professional broadcaster who has been in the business for more than 30 years. And I make mistakes...daily. That being said, in our little room, it's just Debbie and me. When you are the lead announcer for a major sporting event on a major network, you've got a HORDE of people supporting you with research and information. Mistakes like these are inexcusable. Let me start with one of my faves. From the US Open in 2017, Fox's Joe Buck mis-identifies champion Brooks Koepka's girlfriend and has to be corrected on-air by Brad Faxon.

There are few people more snarky or have a more "I know it all" persona than Joe Buck. So this one was exceptionally satisfying and funny. Now, it's been a while since we've had a goof like this, but we were treated to this on Sunday Night on NBC. Al Michaels, arguably the best announcer of all-time, mis-identifies LA Rams' QB Matthew Stafford's wife, Kelly. Oooops, that's not his wife. The only thing that makes this palatable for Michaels has to be that he wasn't corrected on-air by his colleague. Eventually, the mistake was corrected.

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Charlie Nance is the Afternoon Drive co-host (along with his wife) of "The Charlie and Debbie Show" at WSOC, Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The couple have been with the radio station since 2006. Charlie has won the prestigious CMA (Country Music Association) Award for Radio Personality of the Year and has been a finalist for the Country Radio Hall of Fame four times. Prior to his time in Charlotte, Charlie (along with Debbie) spent more than a decade hosting successful morning radio shows in Greenville, SC; Augusta, Ga; and Birmingham, Al. As a content creator for Country 1037, Charlie writes about dream lottery windfalls, sports, restaurants and bars, and travel experiences in North and South Carolina.