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Janice · 12-02-2007, 07:32 PM

My husband can't stand Bryant Gumbel's soft-spoken voice.

John Madden is knowledgeable and has a strong voice.

Here in Boston, we have a former Red Sox player, Jerry Remy. He's now the color commentator for the Sox. He's a big celebrity around here. He's called 'The RemDawg'. He has a hot dog stand outside of Fenway Park, surprisingly called, RemDawgs.

Back in the day, Boston had Curt Gowdy. He kept the game interesting.

Johnny Most was the voice of the Boston Celtics for decades. He was a legend, and had a very unique voice. Kinda of a deep smoker's voice. He was real hot ticket too.

Zoneboy · 12-02-2007, 07:34 PM

Can't stand:

Marv Albert
Chris Berman
Joe Buck
Billy Packer
Dick Vitale

Ireneparalegal · 12-02-2007, 07:35 PM

VIN SCULLY all the way baby!!!! The voice of the L.A. Dodgers.

Howard Cosell...Monday Night Football wasn't MNF without him.

I loved Chick Hearn, the late voice of the Los Angeles Lakers. Seeing him and hearing his voice WAS the Lakers.

I can't think of any I dislike, but I am sure it will come to me.

Dr. John Becker · 12-02-2007, 08:09 PM

Just keep Dennis Miller out of the MNF booth.I like the man and his political views, but not as a football announcer.

GARFIELDKOOL · 12-02-2007, 09:31 PM

Just about the whole ESPN crew, they are nothing but a bunch of biased MFers!

Chris Collingworth and Chris Carter

Bill Walton

Janice · 12-02-2007, 09:55 PM

My husband can't stand Dan Marino, the ringless wonder, because he never gives props to Tom Brady, at all. Two years ago, Brady made a short video asking Marino, "Why, why.....what do I have to do...?" It was humorous, but he was making a point.

I can't stand what I call the Cacklers - Terry Bradshaw, Howie Long, and that Fox crew. They giggle, laugh at stupid things. Just obnoxious. I have to leave the room sometimes. I like these guys individually, but together, they sound like a bunch of cackling hens.

TVFactFan · 12-02-2007, 10:09 PM

Emmit Smith
Keyshawn Johnson
Shannon Sharpe
Chris Collinworth
bryant Gumbel

Janice · 12-02-2007, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by KingofTVResearch

Emmit Smith
Keyshawn Johnson
Shannon Sharpe
Chris Collinworth
bryant Gumbel

Like or dislike?

TVFactFan · 12-02-2007, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

Like or dislike?

Dislike

Likes

Tom Jackson
Staurt Scott
Kenny Mayne
James Brown
Kenny Mayne
Chris Berman

Mikado · 12-02-2007, 11:34 PM

I hate sportscasters who areso obviously "homers" especially if they are on a national broadcast....take Bob Cole, the voice of Hockey Night in Canada, he's doing national broadcasts on the national network CBC , yet, is SO partial to the Toronto Maple Leafs youd think it was their own network! And worse, his colour man gives comment after comment about the Leafs as if there wasnt another team on the ice!
Another example is Rick Generette (Or as I call him, Rick Degenerate

), the voice of the Buffalo Sabres; no matter how badly the Sabres are playing, in his eyes, they should be winning, even when they are being outshot badly; and if the other team has the puck, hes barely interested, yet, the second the Sabres TOUCH the puck, he begins to yell at the top of his lungs........GOD I hate him!!

A good sportscaster pays attention to BOTH teams!

Janice · 12-03-2007, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikado

I hate sportscasters who areso obviously "homers" especially if they are on a national broadcast....take Bob Cole, the voice of Hockey Night in Canada, he's doing national broadcasts on the national network CBC , yet, is SO partial to the Toronto Maple Leafs youd think it was their own network! And worse, his colour man gives comment after comment about the Leafs as if there wasnt another team on the ice!
Another example is Rick Generette (Or as I call him, Rick Degenerate

), the voice of the Buffalo Sabres; no matter how badly the Sabres are playing, in his eyes, they should be winning, even when they are being outshot badly; and if the other team has the puck, hes barely interested, yet, the second the Sabres TOUCH the puck, he begins to yell at the top of his lungs........GOD I hate him!!

A good sportscaster pays attention to BOTH teams!

My husband yells at the tv about this sort of thing all the time. A good sportscaster will keep their bias in check, but some simply cannot.

Ireneparalegal · 12-03-2007, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Janice

My husband yells at the tv.

Hey, as long as it is the tv he yells at, then no problem.

Mikado · 12-03-2007, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Janice

My husband yells at the tv about this sort of thing all the time. A good sportscaster will keep their bias in check, but some simply cannot.

I've done that too: "Hey, there's 2 teams on the ice!"...although, I use that line more often, when I'm yelling at the TV, about the refs!

Mr. Television · 12-03-2007, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Janice

My husband yells at the tv about this sort of thing all the time. A good sportscaster will keep their bias in check, but some simply cannot.

You should have heard what I was yelling to Bryant Gumbel and Chris Collinsworth Thursday night.

Janice · 12-03-2007, 01:05 AM

^^ Gotta love you guys, but you're all nuckin futs.

12-02-2007, 07:32 PM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Sportscasters: Likes and Dislikes? My husband can't stand Bryant Gumbel's soft-spoken voice. John Madden is knowledgeable and has a strong voice. Here in Boston, we have a former Red Sox player, Jerry Remy. He's now the color commentator for the Sox. He's a big celebrity around here. He's called 'The RemDawg'. He has a hot dog stand outside of Fenway Park, surprisingly called, RemDawgs. Back in the day, Boston had Curt Gowdy. He kept the game interesting. Johnny Most was the voice of the Boston Celtics for decades. He was a legend, and had a very unique voice. Kinda of a deep smoker's voice. He was real hot ticket too.

12-02-2007, 07:34 PM	#2
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12-02-2007, 08:09 PM	#4
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12-02-2007, 09:31 PM	#5
GARFIELDKOOL Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 02, 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 7,204	Just about the whole ESPN crew, they are nothing but a bunch of biased MFers! Chris Collingworth and Chris Carter Bill Walton

12-02-2007, 09:55 PM	#6
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	My husband can't stand Dan Marino, the ringless wonder, because he never gives props to Tom Brady, at all. Two years ago, Brady made a short video asking Marino, "Why, why.....what do I have to do...?" It was humorous, but he was making a point. I can't stand what I call the Cacklers - Terry Bradshaw, Howie Long, and that Fox crew. They giggle, laugh at stupid things. Just obnoxious. I have to leave the room sometimes. I like these guys individually, but together, they sound like a bunch of cackling hens.

12-02-2007, 10:09 PM	#7
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,152	Emmit Smith Keyshawn Johnson Shannon Sharpe Chris Collinworth bryant Gumbel

12-02-2007, 11:34 PM	#10
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,892	I hate sportscasters who areso obviously "homers" especially if they are on a national broadcast....take Bob Cole, the voice of Hockey Night in Canada, he's doing national broadcasts on the national network CBC , yet, is SO partial to the Toronto Maple Leafs youd think it was their own network! And worse, his colour man gives comment after comment about the Leafs as if there wasnt another team on the ice! Another example is Rick Generette (Or as I call him, Rick Degenerate ), the voice of the Buffalo Sabres; no matter how badly the Sabres are playing, in his eyes, they should be winning, even when they are being outshot badly; and if the other team has the puck, hes barely interested, yet, the second the Sabres TOUCH the puck, he begins to yell at the top of his lungs........GOD I hate him!! A good sportscaster pays attention to BOTH teams!

12-03-2007, 01:05 AM	#15
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	^^ Gotta love you guys, but you're all nuckin futs.