ESPN’s Monday Night Football commentator Joe Buck spontaneously broke into song during the Denver Broncos’ battle against the Cincinnati Bengals.
For 23 seasons, Buck and co-host Troy Aikman have formed a powerhouse partnership in the broadcast booth, launching their collaboration in 2002. They’ve now become legendary voices on Monday evenings, having secured a remarkable $155 million five-year deal with ESPN in 2022 to establish themselves as the NFL’s most enduring commentary pair.
The 56 year old stays as committed to his craft as always. Actually, he’s so thrilled to be calling Monday Night Football with Aikman that he began crooning during the Broncos’ Week 4 matchup against the Bengals. The news emerges as horrific Tyreek Hill injury prompts ESPN backlash after Monday Night Football decision.
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“This Mile High air is getting to you,” Aikman said. Buck replied: “I think it is. It’s only been two days.
“There are signs for visitors that come here, whether you’re an opponent or a visiting fan. They kinda let you know that you’re at Mile High, don’t they?” Aikman said, reports the Express US.
Empower Field at Mile High sits at an altitude of 5,280 feet above sea level, a feature that stays among the most famous attributes of any sporting facility. A notice positioned above the away team’s locker room doorway at Sports Authority Field at Mile High displays: “ELEVATION 5,280 FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL.”
The altitude genuinely impacts the body and human performance, creating a legitimate homefield advantage for Denver sports teams.
The human body operates most efficiently at sea level, where oxygen concentration sits at 20.9 percent – but this figure drops as altitude increases.
For athletes, adapting to a 5000+ foot elevation change can prove difficult.
Former Broncos defensive end Shaun Phillips once remarked:
“Honestly, the altitude does play a difference.
“But, after you have played a couple quarters and blown your lungs out a little bit, you’re usually good after that. “.
The Broncos are dominating 21-3 against the Bengals at halftime.
Bo Nix has tossed a touchdown pass to Courtland Sutton while rushing for another score himself, and Marvin Mims has also punched in a rushing touchdown.