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Social media wants ‘more Eric Collins’ after NFL debut for Hornets announcer

Fresh off his NFL debut, people want to see more of Eric Collins on football Sundays.

The Charlotte Hornets announcer called Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers and Miami Dolphins for Fox with social media users online saying every play with Collins feels like it could be a Super Bowl game. Who knows if that intensity correlated to second half bump of inspiration for the Panthers, who came back after being down to win the game and earn their second victory of the season.

Charlotte Hornets play-by-play sports announcer Eric Collins, left, and color commentator Dell Curry, right, in 2022, as the Charlotte Hornets faced the Boston Celtics at Spectrum Center.
Charlotte Hornets play-by-play sports announcer Eric Collins, left, and color commentator Dell Curry, right, in 2022, as the Charlotte Hornets faced the Boston Celtics at Spectrum Center. Jeff Siner jsiner@charlotteobserver.com

Which one of the calls by Collins on Sunday was your favorite? Let us know in the comments.

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette (17) makes a touchdown catch during the second quarter with Miami Dolphins cornerback Jack Jones (23) defending on Sunday at Bank of America Stadium.
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette (17) makes a touchdown catch during the second quarter with Miami Dolphins cornerback Jack Jones (23) defending on Sunday at Bank of America Stadium. Cory Knowlton Imagn Images
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