anyone who doesn't sound fake all the time. I mean come on, once in a while change your transition. It's slightly annoying over and over again IMHO.
You know that would make sense if we knew nothing about basketball, and were just kind of half paying attention to have fun. But were not. Most of the fans, especially here on the boards, watch hoops and know whats going on. It kind of comes across as somebody trying to use the force on you. Jedi Knight says "Everything is Rosy in Blazerland" Storm Trooper "Everything is Rosy in Blazerland" Jedi Knight "Move along, nothing to see here" Storm Trooper "Move along, nothing to see here"
I love Mike and Mike. Rebecca is okay. The studio guys are bad but I don't watch them anymore anyways. Out of sight, out of mind.
I'd venture to guess that 99% of those watching aren't as educated about the team as people like you and me and don't watch with the same critical eye. I think the announcers are basically for the casual Blazer fan who wants to root with their family and doesn't obsess over Travis Outlaw not rotating to the corner or Sergio Rodriguez not fighting through a screen at the top of the key. I don't expect Mike Rice to break down every deficiency on every play. That's why this board is here, right?
I honestly don't get to watch much league pass, so I haven't been exposed to other announcers as much as some of you, but I like listening to the ESPN or TNT guys simply because I'm curious what they think. We already KNOW what Mike and Mike think
i have no problem with a bit of homerism but barrett takes it to a new level. is it me or does rebecca seem very annoyed recently? my dad pointed it out to me the other day and i have to agree. maybe trout dumped her.
I did notice that she gave the camera an odd look Monday night as they cut away to an interview she had conducted. I even rewinded it a few times. She kind of tilted her head back and looked down on the camera. I wondered if it was a signal to someone special out there watching? Seemed odd and out of place.
Yeah, there's a reason those guys are on ESPN and TNT -- they're good. Well actually, I still don't really enjoy the ESPN announcers. TNT's are the best. But of course, when the Blazers are losing big time, it's always nice to have the backup with our homer guys to see what kind of excuses they make for our poor play.
Trout? I thought it was LaMarcus she always dug. Despite all the three-, four-word answers LMA gives her after every game, she always keeps going back to him. It's kind of funny.
Mike Barrett has national-level talent IMO. It would be fun listening to him do a game that didn't involve the Blazers or Blazer Broadcasting. He's got a great delivery, a really strong voice, and doesn't dominate the game during play with his voice.
I actually like Marlowe when he's doing other stuff, like the Olympics. He's got a good voice. What comes out of his voice when he does Nuggets games is a different story with his constant whining and moaning of every call against Denver. I hate the Lakers' crew though. I loved listening to Chick Hearn though. He was great. Meyers is beyond boring.
I'll agree with that. I'd like to see him tackle a non-Blazer game and be just an objective PBP guy. I'd take MB over the ESPN/ABC guys anyday.
They are not great. There are worse crews, so I don't want to complain too much. There is one thing that sometimes ruins it for me - Barrett spends far too much time complaining about the officiating. The killer is that he is often wrong. If there is a good angle to see the play I sometimes go back after he complains about a call or no call. I have seen far too many times where he is flat out wrong. It is one thing to complain about the refs. It is another to complain (often) when the refs didn't screw up. He is crying wolf. Annoying. I wish I didn't have to listen to that.
Are you kidding? Our guys are so far below Chick and Stu in quality that not only do they not match up, but M & M would tell you they don't match up.
