Best/Worst analysts/commentators/announcers

EastCoastCat · Post by **EastCoastCat** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 7:57 am

Hey Dickie boy, I will let you in on secret...cheating has been going on for decades.

What a complete moron.

CardiacCats97 · Post by **CardiacCats97** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 8:07 am

Gas Bag Dick likes all his cheating done up front while the kids are in high school because his buddies Pitino and Calipari were top dogs at that game.

Beachcat97 · Post by **Beachcat97** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 10:46 am

You have to go back quite a few years to find the last time Vitale's thoughts on any topic were remotely interesting or relevant.

TheCat · Post by **TheCat** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 11:07 am

arizonawildcats wrote: ↑Fri Apr 07, 2023 7:39 am

I don't even know what that means. If you aren't playing someone either you have convinced him of a long term plan or you have determined his worth and moved on. Why would that cause cheating?

Dickie V is a POS who is scheduled to do commentary at the morgue soon.

CardiacCats97 · Post by **CardiacCats97** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 11:34 am

TheCat wrote: ↑Fri Apr 07, 2023 11:07 am
arizonawildcats wrote: ↑Fri Apr 07, 2023 7:39 am

I don't even know what that means. If you aren't playing someone either you have convinced him of a long term plan or you have determined his worth and moved on. Why would that cause cheating?

Dickie V is a POS who is scheduled to do commentary at the morgue soon.

His brain is mush so it wasn’t very articulate, but he is saying that kids used to transfer for playing time but now “stars” (presumably starters) are transferring which must mean they are getting impermissible benefits.

Of course what he’s really saying is that these kids are money-grubbing malcontents who are totally out for themselves and that back in the good old days when only old white men made money off college basketball these little shits would have been happy just to have an opportunity to escape the ghetto and would have been so thankful to their saviors that they’d be loyal and never leave.

The truth is that even starters might not be happy with their situation or prospects and might want a change of scenery for a whole host of reasons. Old Dick Bag Vitale just doesn’t like young men being able to decide for themselves the best course for their future.

Irish27 · Post by **Irish27** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 11:41 am

I bet Pitino will get a bunch of transfers this offseason for St. John's and Dick will praise him.

Beachcat97 · Post by **Beachcat97** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 11:49 am

Irish27 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 07, 2023 11:41 am I bet Pitino will get a bunch of transfers this offseason for St. John's and Dick will praise him.

Of course he will, and he will have forgotten that a couple months earlier he lamented "transfer portal culture."

Dickie V is about as relevant as ucla men's hoops in the Big 10.

IrishAzCat · Post by **IrishAzCat** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 6:42 pm

arizonawildcats · Post by **arizonawildcats** » Fri May 26, 2023 11:49 pm

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Wed Oct 18, 2023 1:24 pm

almost exactly one year ago, Smith argued against the very take about Tagovailoa that he attempted to make Tuesday morning.

When the Dolphins began the 2022 NFL season 3-0, Chris “Mad Dog” Russo revealed himself as a Miami doubter, claiming he needs to see more out of Tagovailoa. According to Russo, Tagovailoa’s arm strength was a question mark. “I can’t see him throwing deep balls,” Russo said, a hot take that Smith quickly chimed in to debunk.

“He actually specializes in that, Doggy. That’s not true,” Smith retorted. “Throwing the deep ball, even from his days at Alabama, that’s not a problem.”

arizonawildcats · Post by **arizonawildcats** » Fri Oct 20, 2023 3:16 pm

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Thu Nov 02, 2023 2:12 pm

So for some back story here, Carl Banks is an all-time great New York Giant who had a paid weekly call-in to a NY sports talk radio station (WFAN) where about a week ago he defended Kayvon Thibedeaux to the point that the host hung up on him. He then announced he was quitting the station where he did a ton of other work including calling Giants games.

Here’s another WFAN show host defending the guys who hung up on Banks.

In other news, Thibedeaux went out and had a monster game after Banks defended him.

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Sat Nov 11, 2023 2:18 am

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Sat Nov 11, 2023 8:08 am

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Fri Nov 17, 2023 7:07 am

TheCat · Post by **TheCat** » Mon Nov 20, 2023 10:38 pm

Looks like Josh Pastner picked up a gig as in studio analysis on ESPN 2. Good for Josh.

U.P. Zona Fan · Post by **U.P. Zona Fan** » Tue Nov 21, 2023 2:18 am

He's also on the field of 68 pod occasionally

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Wed Nov 22, 2023 9:33 pm

Postmaster · Post by **Postmaster** » Thu Nov 23, 2023 12:19 pm

I thought the new posts were going to be about the guy who did the UT Arlington game.

AZCatGirl · Post by **AZCatGirl** » Thu Nov 23, 2023 1:46 pm

Postmaster wrote: ↑Thu Nov 23, 2023 12:19 pm I thought the new posts were going to be about the guy who did the UT Arlington game.

We bitched about him in the game thread. Felt so bad for Muehlebach.

PHXCATS · Post by **PHXCATS** » Thu Nov 23, 2023 6:05 pm

The team today was great

TheCat · Post by **TheCat** » Thu Nov 23, 2023 7:45 pm

PHXCATS wrote: ↑Thu Nov 23, 2023 6:05 pm The team today was great

Refs were good too.

PHXCATS · Post by **PHXCATS** » Thu Nov 23, 2023 11:36 pm

Give me Amin and Jackson every Game

Postmaster · Post by **Postmaster** » Fri Nov 24, 2023 9:23 am

AZCatGirl wrote: ↑Thu Nov 23, 2023 1:46 pm
Postmaster wrote: ↑Thu Nov 23, 2023 12:19 pm I thought the new posts were going to be about the guy who did the UT Arlington game.
We bitched about him in the game thread. Felt so bad for Muehlebach.

But, we’re you able to finish your complaint without being interrupted?

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Fri Nov 24, 2023 9:44 am

Ernie & Jordan Kent were awesome on the call a few games back. Loved their interaction because they mixed in just a bit of their history/family dynamic (like Ernie talking about giving his grandkids back to Jordan when they act up) and there was genuine curiosity on Jordan’s part about how his dad saw the game. Would love to have them on more Arizona games.

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Fri Nov 24, 2023 10:00 am

I really like when former coaches go into the broadcast booth. They have so much insight into the game that casual viewers don't see.

Jordan has a great speaking voice. He could do voice overs for commercials and cartoons.

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Tue Dec 12, 2023 12:02 pm

NBC removes Al Michaels from NFL playoff coverage, per report

https://sports.yahoo.com/nbc-removes-al ... 45525.html

NBC is reportedly parting ways with legendary broadcaster Al Michaels ahead of the NFL playoffs.

The 79-year-old was unaware that his role was in jeopardy last month, Andrew Marchand of the New York Post reported Tuesday.

Michaels reportedly said he believed that he was still going to call a postseason contest on NBC, but did not know who else would be working.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Wed Jan 31, 2024 5:55 am

Jeff Goodman continues his run as one of our worst alums.

Backstory here is that this guy made an amateur documentary on Ed Cooley leaving Providence. Apparently Goodman and Dauster think or were told he tricked a coach into being in it.

Here’s Jeff’s “apology”:

Goodman is currently being dragged by the internet for acting like a mobbed up protector of the coaches who feed him info instead of being an impartial journalist. To which I say, good. He’s a douche.

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Thu Feb 22, 2024 5:27 pm

Fuck this guy. Take away his alumnus card.

84Cat · Post by **84Cat** » Thu Feb 22, 2024 5:38 pm

UAEebs86 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 22, 2024 5:27 pm Fuck this guy. Take away his alumnus card.

What made him tweet this? Is it in response to something else?

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Thu Feb 22, 2024 5:47 pm

Well, I found Captain Obvious…

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Thu Feb 22, 2024 7:23 pm

UAEebs86 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 22, 2024 5:27 pm Fuck this guy. Take away his alumnus card.

What a dick. I remember his bio at CBS Sports recalled the early Lute exits, but never mentioned the Final 4 when he was a student.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Thu Feb 22, 2024 7:31 pm

Merkin wrote: ↑Thu Feb 22, 2024 7:23 pm
UAEebs86 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 22, 2024 5:27 pm Fuck this guy. Take away his alumnus card.

What a dick. I remember his bio at CBS Sports recalled the early Lute exits, but never mentioned the Final 4 when he was a student.

It was actually the national championship he failed to mention. Fucker is either the same year as me or one year ahead.

I’m convinced that Mushmouth is just pissed that no one threw him a mercy fuck while at school. Imagine graduating from Arizona a virgin.

TheCat · Post by **TheCat** » Thu Feb 22, 2024 7:45 pm

Goodman
I guess all your other media types still find it a great atmosphere. That and Arizona's 43-2 record at home the last 3 years (tied with Kansas as the best in the nation) shows someone shows up. Maybe you were just drunk when you were there.

PHXCATS · Post by **PHXCATS** » Thu Feb 22, 2024 10:09 pm

He knows how to get engagement and UA fans give it to him every single time

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Thu Feb 22, 2024 10:15 pm

PHXCATS wrote: ↑Thu Feb 22, 2024 10:09 pm He knows how to get engagement and UA fans give it to him every single time

PHXCATS wrote: ↑Wed Feb 21, 2024 1:28 pm Gotta stop worrying about other fans

RichardCranium · Post by **RichardCranium** » Sun Feb 25, 2024 8:17 pm

He could be correct if you look at it from the angle that other schools have improved their performance not that UA has dropped off.

However I see no evidence of that what with UA's home win/loss record as a gauge.

So screw him.

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Wed Mar 06, 2024 9:52 am

PHXCATS · Post by **PHXCATS** » Wed Mar 06, 2024 9:58 am

Gonna miss Bill. Glad we get him two more times this week

Fuck the Big 12

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Wed Mar 06, 2024 10:09 am

PHXCATS wrote: ↑Wed Mar 06, 2024 9:58 am Gonna miss Bill. Glad we get him two more times this week

Bill is out v. UCLA, no word why. Maybe the continuing illness he had last week.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Thu Mar 07, 2024 9:23 pm

Dave Pasch with anyone but Bill Walton is magnificent.

AZCatGirl · Post by **AZCatGirl** » Thu Mar 07, 2024 9:44 pm

I think we can all agree RJ is literally the best commentator.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Thu Mar 07, 2024 9:45 pm

AZCatGirl wrote: ↑Thu Mar 07, 2024 9:44 pm I think we can all agree RJ is literally the best commentator.

Unless you’re a UCLA fan of course.

dovecanyoncat · Post by **dovecanyoncat** » Thu Mar 07, 2024 10:05 pm

"Relax Dave, no one's gonna check up on you about that one."

"Personally, I didn't expect the score to be this close." (said late in the 2h)

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Thu Mar 07, 2024 11:01 pm

RJ was funnier in his one gig than Walton has been the last 5+ years.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Fri Mar 08, 2024 5:41 am

I think the best thing last night was that when it became a blowout they both loosened up and tried to entertain the listening audience while at the same time still keeping up with what was happening on the court.

I think my biggest grievance with Bill is his tendency to launch into long stories that have nothing to do with the game or the teams (or even basketball) when the game is tight and the action deserves its own space. It’s like watching with my father-in-law when I usually want to say “hey old man, can you give it a rest? I’m trying to watch the game.”

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Fri Mar 08, 2024 7:37 am

AZCatGirl wrote: ↑Thu Mar 07, 2024 9:44 pm I think we can all agree RJ is literally the best commentator.

pc in NM · Post by **pc in NM** » Fri Mar 08, 2024 8:29 am

Chicat wrote: ↑Fri Mar 08, 2024 5:41 am I think the best thing last night was that when it became a blowout they both loosened up and tried to entertain the listening audience while at the same time still keeping up with what was happening on the court.

I think my biggest grievance with Bill is his tendency to launch into long stories that have nothing to do with the game or the teams (or even basketball) when the game is tight and the action deserves its own space. It’s like watching with my father-in-law when I usually want to say “hey old man, can you give it a rest? I’m trying to watch the game.”

As a big fan of Big Bill, I have to agree...

... OTOH, Bill is a reliable indicator of just how boring much of basketball can be, especially blowouts. And, one has to admit that the second half last night was boring AF.

EastCoastCat · Post by **EastCoastCat** » Fri Mar 08, 2024 9:50 am

pc in NM wrote: ↑Fri Mar 08, 2024 8:29 am
Chicat wrote: ↑Fri Mar 08, 2024 5:41 am I think the best thing last night was that when it became a blowout they both loosened up and tried to entertain the listening audience while at the same time still keeping up with what was happening on the court.

I think my biggest grievance with Bill is his tendency to launch into long stories that have nothing to do with the game or the teams (or even basketball) when the game is tight and the action deserves its own space. It’s like watching with my father-in-law when I usually want to say “hey old man, can you give it a rest? I’m trying to watch the game.”
As a big fan of Big Bill, I have to agree...

... OTOH, Bill is a reliable indicator of just how boring much of basketball can be, especially blowouts. And, one has to admit that the second half last night was boring AF.

I actually enjoyed every minute of the second half especially watching Pauley (where I played pick up games as a kid) turn into McKale NW.

UofA! UofA! UofA!

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Fri Mar 08, 2024 9:58 am

I loved the second half too. I laughed out loud multiple times, AND Pasch & RJ also were genuinely having a good time with each other. Unfortunately I feel like had Bill been there the second half would have been a ton of their fake animosity and I am certainly not tuning in for that.

“It’s Dave, right?”. Just stop it Walton.

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