fairweather fan Posted October 31, 2005 Posted October 31, 2005 Even the Boston WEEI radio jocks thought that the Bruschi stuff was off the wall, and didn't think that he played very well. That was the worst broadcast I have ever seen, which makes me think that all of the announcers wouldn't even be able to pass the Connecticut School of Broadcasting's small standards.
kasper13 Posted October 31, 2005 Posted October 31, 2005 Local radio doesn't sync up with the game on TV. It's a good two seconds behind. That's almost more annoying than the POS ESPN Broadcast. Someone send Suzy Kolber some knee pads for the next time she beejays a player for three hours. She must be sore today.
RkFast Posted October 31, 2005 Posted October 31, 2005 You had to expect some Bruschi stuff. Heck, you had to expect a lot of it. But that was just insane.
Johnny Coli Posted October 31, 2005 Posted October 31, 2005 Even the Boston WEEI radio jocks thought that the Bruschi stuff was off the wall, and didn't think that he played very well. That was the worst broadcast I have ever seen, which makes me think that all of the announcers wouldn't even be able to pass the Connecticut School of Broadcasting's small standards. 491854[/snapback] I actually heard Callahan on the way in say (pretty much word for word) "The Pats really benefitted from that call. It probably cost the Bills the W." Classic.
bdelma Posted October 31, 2005 Posted October 31, 2005 I'm surprised they didn't follow him into the locker room. $sslickers! ESPN
KOKBILLS Posted October 31, 2005 Posted October 31, 2005 Czaban this morning spent 10 minutes ripping into the Sunday Night Crew's coverage of the game.Glad to see other people besides Bills fans were sick of the fan boy gushing of Bruschi. It was even worse than I thought is was going to be. I thought you might hear "Nobody ties his shoes with more passion than Teddy Bruschi. "Thanks for making me hate Teddy Bruschi, ESPN" Steve Czaban this morning on the Fox Sports Network. 491554[/snapback] Czaban's a great guy! Worked with him a bit here in NC a few years back and he really is great guy to Talk Sports with...He loved to razz me about the Bills, all in good fun of coarse...But his Local Show down here with Sandy Penner was the Best Sports Talk Show I have heard in almost 2 decades of listening...Glad to hear Steve is still on the ball....
crazyDingo Posted October 31, 2005 Posted October 31, 2005 Everybody sing along!... Bruschi! 491714[/snapback] Awesome. A true classic. Great post.
cåblelady Posted October 31, 2005 Posted October 31, 2005 I hope the COLTS kill the Patriots next monday. 491698[/snapback] Amen.
zow2 Posted November 1, 2005 Posted November 1, 2005 Czaban's a great guy! Worked with him a bit here in NC a few years back and he really is great guy to Talk Sports with...He loved to razz me about the Bills, all in good fun of coarse...But his Local Show down here with Sandy Penner was the Best Sports Talk Show I have heard in almost 2 decades of listening...Glad to hear Steve is still on the ball.... 491995[/snapback] Czabe does a daily sports talk show at 5pm here in DC. Mostly talk local DC sports but some national stuff. He's nutty. For the record, the other show during the afternoon here had Doc Walker and Doc said he spoke to Theismann after the game and Joe T was kinda pissed at all the Brewski stuff. I guess even Joe thought it went overboard especially when they missed commenting on some critical plays.
Campy Posted November 1, 2005 Posted November 1, 2005 I gave up long ago in hoping that announcers talk about things that matter. 491603[/snapback] Me too. Keeps me from being disappointed.
RunTheBall Posted November 1, 2005 Posted November 1, 2005 Czabe does a daily sports talk show at 5pm here in DC. Mostly talk local DC sports but some national stuff. He's nutty. For the record, the other show during the afternoon here had Doc Walker and Doc said he spoke to Theismann after the game and Joe T was kinda pissed at all the Brewski stuff. I guess even Joe thought it went overboard especially when they missed commenting on some critical plays. 492670[/snapback] Theisman is the biggest douchebag of the bunch. I can't believe I dislike a former Buffalo guy as much as I despise Maguire. The ESPN crew is the worst in sports, period. I'd rather take Fox's 6th team over these asshats. At least we'd get some commentary on the game instead of whatever player they are blowing that week. Pathetic. RTB
SDS Posted November 1, 2005 Posted November 1, 2005 Time for a reality check here.... Those guys are TOLD what to discuss. They have someone chirping in the ear the whole time. Yes, the broadcast sucked, but it is the PRODUCER that should have his balls lopped off, not the guys in the booth. Now, I guess they could have tried to not lay it on so thick, but they are pawns in someone else's chess game...
/dev/null Posted November 1, 2005 Posted November 1, 2005 You know there is going to be a problem when no one even discusses the Bills until the opening coin toss 10 minutes in to the telecast. 491588[/snapback] and the "Bill" they discuss was Belichek
Crap Throwing Monkey Posted November 1, 2005 Posted November 1, 2005 Time for a reality check here.... Those guys are TOLD what to discuss. They have someone chirping in the ear the whole time. Yes, the broadcast sucked, but it is the PRODUCER that should have his balls lopped off, not the guys in the booth. Now, I guess they could have tried to not lay it on so thick, but they are pawns in someone else's chess game... 492696[/snapback] Director, more likely. Not that it matters all that much. And they do have some latitude...it's not like the voice in their ear tells them "You MUST talk about Bruschi now," though it is the producer/director that decides to stomp all over the game coverage with a Bob Kraft interview. But it's also why McGuire can suddenly change his tune on a dime, as well. He starts bitching about the play-calling, and a voice in his ear starts jabbering "Whoa, dude...lay off the league, they're our gravy-train." At any rate, though...the broadcast was strictly bush-league, from the trailer to the booth to the field. But then, so was the officiating, both teams' execution, the Bills' play-calling...
SDS Posted November 1, 2005 Posted November 1, 2005 Director, more likely. Not that it matters all that much. And they do have some latitude...it's not like the voice in their ear tells them "You MUST talk about Bruschi now," though it is the producer/director that decides to stomp all over the game coverage with a Bob Kraft interview. But it's also why McGuire can suddenly change his tune on a dime, as well. He starts bitching about the play-calling, and a voice in his ear starts jabbering "Whoa, dude...lay off the league, they're our gravy-train." At any rate, though...the broadcast was strictly bush-league, from the trailer to the booth to the field. But then, so was the officiating, both teams' execution, the Bills' play-calling... 492704[/snapback] Dr. Z had a great article about this about 5 years ago. It was the reason he got out of broadcasting (at least that is what he claims). The article rang true to my ears, so I always stop to remember that these guys aren't flying by the seats of their pants. Someone is pulling the strings. I lay this one at the feet of ESPN more than the three knuckleheads.
Crap Throwing Monkey Posted November 1, 2005 Posted November 1, 2005 I lay this one at the feet of ESPN more than the three knuckleheads. 492710[/snapback] Stomping all over the coverage with taped interviews, certainly. The actual blather...I have a hard time believing that McGuire and Theisman have no responsibility for blathering on about "icing the punter" or whether or not a trick play gaining two yards and a first down is or is not sufficient.
Formerly Allan in MD Posted November 1, 2005 Posted November 1, 2005 Aside from Teddy Bear stuff, the crew is laughable in other ways. They all agree on what the outcome of a challenge will be and as soon as they are proven wrong, each one has an "I told you so" bit. Maguire is in a difficult position. If he comes off sounding Billish, he will obviously be labeled a homer. So he has to go in deep reverse just to protect himself. He therefore frequently appears less than objective.
buckeyemike Posted November 1, 2005 Posted November 1, 2005 I hope you all still feel this way on December 17 about the announcers in particular and ESPN in general. Mike
Adam Posted November 1, 2005 Posted November 1, 2005 The sad thing is, that what Bruschi has done is both admirable and imprssive- they just made it look stupid. Personally, I think he should retire, but thats not my call
JLO Posted November 1, 2005 Posted November 1, 2005 seriously considering changing my screenname after Sunday nights Bruschi slurp-fest.
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