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Old 11-10-2023, 09:57 AM   #632
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Originally Posted by Ty Cobb View Post
Dave, you mentioned Ernie. One of the many wonderful things about Ernie was that he knew when to stop talking. It's a skill they don't teach at talking head...I mean broadcast journalism school...these days.

Sometimes, all the viewers want is the roar of the crowd...
Thing is, more often than not, its not the professional broadcasters that create the problem. It's the ex players. They simply don't understand that they aren't being paid by the word. I liked Shepherd. I liked Mario. The last play by play guy I disliked was Josh Lewin, he was a weasel.

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