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| In a recent thread I made a couple of inappropriate comments concerning th TV/Radio coverage of the MVC Women's Tournament. 
Specifically, "Make do with the radio" and "Live with the radio".
That was a very poor choice of words, and I apologize to Laura and Scott.
They have done a great job all season and I have enjoyed listening to them for all the away games.
My comment was a reference to my personal preferences.
1. Be at the games. (Not gonna happen at the tournament. We do make it to all the home games, though.)
2. Watch the TV coverage. (Not available Friday night)
x. Watch on muted TV and listen to Scott and Laura
Added on the excellent suggestion of Grandpa
3. Listen on the radio. (Which will be done in their usual excellent manner by Scott & Laura)
I think Scott and Laura will understand my order of preference. 
Certainly no disrespect intended.
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| This belongs in there somewhere:
x. Watch on muted TV and listen to Scott and Laura
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| [quote]Grandpa (3/12/2008)This belongs in there somewhere:
x. Watch on muted TV and listen to Scott and Laura[/quote]
Good point!
Original post edited and info added.
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| You people worry more about my feelings than I do sometimes.
No offense, or anything even close, taken. I wish the entire tournament was on TV. What I have discovered is, live TV gives more opportunity for people to follow a team. When that happens, they naturally gravitate toward the radio side as well. It's like when people argue that live tv or radio takes away from a home crowd. It sure didn't seem to affect Harry Caray (former STL Cardinal announcer) when he was calling games from Wrigley. |
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| [quote]Scott Pierce (3/12/2008)
You people worry more about my feelings than I do sometimes.
No offense, or anything even close, taken. I wish the entire tournament was on TV. What I have discovered is, live TV gives more opportunity for people to follow a team. When that happens, they naturally gravitate toward the radio side as well. It's like when people argue that live tv or radio takes away from a home crowd. It sure didn't seem to affect Harry Caray (former STL Cardinal announcer) when he was calling games from Wrigley.[/quote]
Harry Caray was bigger than life. Decent sportscaster, great fan, great showman, great crowd leader.
His son, Skip did the most amazing thing I have ever heard a sportscaster do.
He was doing an Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics NBA game on TV.
At one point he said, "This is a terrific ball game. I'm just gonna shut up and let you enjoy it." He did just that. Never said a word for several minutes. Never saw it before or since.
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| While not totally on topic, I'll chime in on this thread.
Scott, you do an excellent job of painting the picture for the fans listening at home. That is a tough thing to do, and even tougher to do as well as you do.
I also appreciate your objectivity. You tell us when Drake gets away with a hack, travel or charge. That gives me some confidence that you are equally correct when a call goes against us and you say it is a bad call. Some radio teams are unabashed homers -- I understand that, but I never know from their call how the game really is happening. I know from the times I've heard your description of something I've actually seen that your call is accurate.
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| BlueDawg (3/12/2008)
Some radio teams are unabashed homers -- I understand that, but I never know from their call how the game really is happening.
Anyone we know? 
If he was any different, he wouldn't be himself.
He may be a homer, but it's who he really is. I know he has to bleed Blue.
This has to be the greatest season for Dolph since 1968/1969. It might even be better because of the wait.
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| [quote]Harry Caray was bigger than life. Decent sportscaster, great fan, great showman, great crowd leader.
His son, Skip did the most amazing thing I have ever heard a sportscaster do.
He was doing an Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics NBA game on TV.
At one point he said, "This is a terrific ball game. I'm just gonna shut up and let you enjoy it." He did just that. Never said a word for several minutes. Never saw it before or since.
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Forgive me for getting off topic, but one thing I remember from Skip Caray's days doing Braves games on TBS. They were in San Diego on a sunny afternoon. A very nice looking blonde wearing sunglasses was walking down the aisle. Skip says, "that's a nice pair (1 second pause) of sunglasses."
Thanks to all of you for your kind words. I do have to say one thing about the ease of my job. Laura Leonard is the absolute best. The best. When you have a broadcast partner that doesn't require you doing their job for them, it makes you better. It baffles me why she was not retained for the girls state tournament. They did not upgrade. They got worse....a lot worse. |
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| Scott Pierce (3/12/2008)
Thanks to all of you for your kind words. I do have to say one thing about the ease of my job. Laura Leonard is the absolute best. The best. When you have a broadcast partner that doesn't require you doing their job for them, it makes you better. It baffles me why she was not retained for the girls state tournament. They did not upgrade. They got worse....a lot worse.
My memory is not the best, but wasn't Laura an Academic All American during her playing days?
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| If I'm not there, I actually prefer radio to TV. Watching on TV makes me too antsy. Probably a testament to Drake's radio announcers, too.
Although, I would have loved to see the end of the game in Springfield last week!
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