I know he's a US Swimming icon, but he is really, REALLY hard to listen to sometimes. He gets so excited that he messes up names and strokes, but he also just makes crap up. Then spends 5 minutes trying to prove it.
I may have to mute him! God help him if Phelps is going for # 7 and 8 by the end of the week!
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It's like they don't let him out of the house for 3 years, 356 days. He's just so excited to breathe fresh air he can't help himself.
Rowdy is just fine. I'd rather listen to an informed enthusiastic announcer than a repurposed wide world of sports guy.
Andrea what's her name on the other hand is just awful. Stupid questions and seems completely out of her comfort zone.
100% agreement to both statements.
Rowdy is just fine. I'd rather listen to an informed enthusiastic announcer than a repurposed wide world of sports guy.
Andrea what's her name on the other hand is just awful. Stupid questions and seems completely out of her comfort zone.
Someon needs to gag Costas!!!!!
I usually hit the mute button when she comes on. I know he isn't perfect, but I would rather have Josh Davis or Kaitlin Sandeno or Brooke Bennett doing the poolside interviews.
They have at least been in those situations at somepoint.
I usually hit the mute button when she comes on. I know he isn't perfect, but I would rather have Josh Davis or Kaitlin Sandeno or Brooke Bennett doing the poolside interviews.
They have at least been in those situations at somepoint.
Quick change of subject......that Avatar is hilarious.....Ok back to the scheduled anarchy......
It's very very easy to mock people who are sitting behind the microphone. Put yourself behind the mic and do live off-the-cuff commentary on those races, and see how you do.
I don't think there's any sport that is televised where people who are knowledgeable in the sport don't think the on-air commentary is, well, "interesting".
-Rick
