Author Topic: Thomas Bilde appreciation thread (Read 10134 times)

ChitownSpaceForRent · « **on:** August 19, 2015, 07:03:51 PM »

On his twitter he just thanked Marquette and Wojo for the time, seems like he enjoyed this trip as much as we enjoyed him. Feel free to post your favorite Blide moment here. Here's hoping Marquette or FS1 hires him. Why knows maybe we can get him to become a scooper.

With that just wanted to throw out a thank you to the awesome production team for a high quality stream with the only dropped stream being due to weather. Great job everyone.

wadesworld · « **Reply #1 on:** August 19, 2015, 08:08:11 PM »

Where did the connection with Thomas even come from?

And is there any reason to believe he would actually want to move to Milwaukee, WI to call basketball games for a living? That's a big move for someone, especially if they have a family.

But he was awesome.

GGGG · « **Reply #2 on:** August 19, 2015, 08:12:28 PM »

He was likely hired by the company that set up the travel arrangements. He probably does it every summer for a different school.

Frenns Liquor Depot · « **Reply #3 on:** August 19, 2015, 08:14:30 PM »

Quote from: The Sultan of Sunshine on August 19, 2015, 08:12:28 PM

He was likely hired by the company that set up the travel arrangements. He probably does it every summer for a different school.

Didn't he say today that these games were the first he has done in English?

source? · « **Reply #4 on:** August 19, 2015, 08:20:39 PM »

As with most summer romances it is over too soon and left me wanting more.

naginiF · « **Reply #5 on:** August 19, 2015, 08:25:48 PM »

At a minimum, if he's not a big head in the student section it will be a HUGE let down and confirmation that the current students are not as cool as the alum. Which current student Scooper is going to make this happen?

ChitownSpaceForRent · « **Reply #6 on:** August 19, 2015, 08:26:10 PM »

Quote from: Frenns Liquor Depot on August 19, 2015, 08:14:30 PM

Didn't he say today that these games were the first he has done in English?

Yea which is when he went into two minutes odd danish play by play which was awesome.

chapman · « **Reply #7 on:** August 19, 2015, 08:26:36 PM »

"I don't even know who I would give the MVP to." -Thomas
"YOU!" -Broeker

Hear, hear!

Best line: "OOOOOOUUU!"

Crazy that he hadn't announced a game in English before this.

Hope we can push Fox into keeping their announcers home for a game or two during the season and let Thomas take the call.

Links for Thomas:

https://twitter.com/BasketBilde

https://www.facebook.com/tbilde

https://www.facebook.com/basketbilde

https://instagram.com/tbilde/

ChitownSpaceForRent · « **Reply #8 on:** August 19, 2015, 08:26:57 PM »

Quote from: naginiF on August 19, 2015, 08:25:48 PM

At a minimum, if he's not a big head in the student section it will be a HUGE let down and confirmation that the current students are not as cool as the alum. Which current student Scooper is going to make this happen?

I think all the student scoopers have graduated now.

naginiF · « **Reply #9 on:** August 19, 2015, 08:36:57 PM »

Quote from: ChitownSpaceForRent on August 19, 2015, 08:26:57 PM

I think all the student scoopers have graduated now.

All my dreams are dead now.

Thanks Chapman for the links i'm on his twitter (TWSS)

TatumU · « **Reply #10 on:** August 19, 2015, 08:43:10 PM »

Quote from: naginiF on August 19, 2015, 08:25:48 PM

At a minimum, if he's not a big head in the student section it will be a HUGE let down and confirmation that the current students are not as cool as the alum. Which current student Scooper is going to make this happen?

Completely agree....guy was interesting!

warriorchick · « **Reply #11 on:** August 19, 2015, 09:52:26 PM »

Quote from: naginiF on August 19, 2015, 08:25:48 PM

At a minimum, if he's not a big head in the student section it will be a HUGE let down and confirmation that the current students are not as cool as the alum. Which current student Scooper is going to make this happen?

+2016

sgurgs · « **Reply #12 on:** August 19, 2015, 11:07:40 PM »

Best part about Bilde? His Beowulfian need to give every player an epithet, or kenning, if you will. Just like Grendel was "the midnight walker," "woodland walker," or "the bone crusher," Bilde's internal Danish lyricism compels him to adorn the players with something more than just their name: HE isn't just "the train," he's "the Wisconsin kid." Bilde was digging deep on this tour.

Johnny B · « **Reply #13 on:** August 20, 2015, 06:04:41 AM »

This thread is stupid

DoggyDaddy · « **Reply #14 on:** August 20, 2015, 06:48:55 AM »

The Gary "Goose" Brell Award as European Warrior of the Year!

warriorchick · « **Reply #15 on:** August 20, 2015, 07:02:54 AM »

Quote from: sgurgs on August 19, 2015, 11:07:40 PM

Best part about Bilde? His Beowulfian need to give every player an epithet, or kenning, if you will. Just like Grendel was "the midnight walker," "woodland walker," or "the bone crusher," Bilde's internal Danish lyricism compels him to adorn the players with something more than just their name: HE isn't just "the train," he's "the Wisconsin kid." Bilde was digging deep on this tour.

"Beowulfian" just may be my new favorite adjective.

Juan Anderson's Mixtape · « **Reply #16 on:** August 20, 2015, 07:32:59 AM »

Quote from: Johnny B on August 20, 2015, 06:04:41 AM

This thread is stupid

Please submit a list of your interests and hobbies so they can be mocked and ridiculed.

GGGG · « **Reply #17 on:** August 20, 2015, 07:43:16 AM »

Quote from: sgurgs on August 19, 2015, 11:07:40 PM

Best part about Bilde? His Beowulfian need to give every player an epithet, or kenning, if you will. Just like Grendel was "the midnight walker," "woodland walker," or "the bone crusher," Bilde's internal Danish lyricism compels him to adorn the players with something more than just their name: HE isn't just "the train," he's "the Wisconsin kid." Bilde was digging deep on this tour.

This may be the single greatest post this off season.

mu_hilltopper · « **Reply #18 on:** August 20, 2015, 08:11:54 AM »

Help me out .. I silently watched a few minutes of the games while at work.

I assume this Bilde guy was doing play by play. Obviously made an impact. Why was he awesome?

MUfan12 · « **Reply #19 on:** August 20, 2015, 08:15:19 AM »

Quote from: mu_hilltopper on August 20, 2015, 08:11:54 AM

Help me out .. I silently watched a few minutes of the games while at work.

I assume this Bilde guy was doing play by play. Obviously made an impact. Why was he awesome?

Because he was a foreigner? No idea why everyone raved about his PBP.

wadesworld · « **Reply #20 on:** August 20, 2015, 08:22:12 AM »

Quote from: sgurgs on August 19, 2015, 11:07:40 PM

Best part about Bilde? His Beowulfian need to give every player an epithet, or kenning, if you will. Just like Grendel was "the midnight walker," "woodland walker," or "the bone crusher," Bilde's internal Danish lyricism compels him to adorn the players with something more than just their name: HE isn't just "the train," he's "the Wisconsin kid." Bilde was digging deep on this tour.

Jim Kearney? Is that you?

DienerTime34 · « **Reply #21 on:** August 20, 2015, 08:22:32 AM »

Quote from: MUfan12 on August 20, 2015, 08:15:19 AM

Because he was a foreigner? No idea why everyone raved about his PBP.

Mostly because he never had to use "no-footer" to describe a shot.

wadesworld · « **Reply #22 on:** August 20, 2015, 08:24:58 AM »

Quote from: DienerTime34 on August 20, 2015, 08:22:32 AM

Mostly because he never had to use "no-footer" to describe a shot.

But most importantly, he didn't have to say "missed the no footer."

This team's ability to finish at the rim is pretty impressive. The Engine, Duane, Henry, and Luke don't miss a whole lot around the bucket, regardless of how well it's defended. Even Sandy finishes well at the rim.

GGGG · « **Reply #23 on:** August 20, 2015, 08:28:33 AM »

Quote from: mu_hilltopper on August 20, 2015, 08:11:54 AM

Help me out .. I silently watched a few minutes of the games while at work.

I assume this Bilde guy was doing play by play. Obviously made an impact. Why was he awesome?

1. Completely over-enthusiastic for meaningless games

2. Better than Homer.

WarriorFan · « **Reply #24 on:** August 20, 2015, 08:36:13 AM »

First I must say that I'm a HUGE homer fan and I appreciate everything he does as part of the Marquette community.

Marquette basketball has somehow always managed to have something "quirky" about it. From Al's wit to Rick's intensity to Dukiet's piano to Deane's scotch to Tommy's tan to Bert's dysfunction and this includes Homer's witticissm's which were poorly preceded by George's "big word of the day".

Bilde has the quirkiness we seem to love, just like Homer does, but in an almost opposite way. I know Homer reads this board and I hope he's not upset by the pro-Thomas threads...What we really enjoy is unique, different, and even strange comments and input from our program. Thomas provided that very well during our boring summer interlude. Thank you Thomas - and looking forward to a season with Homer. The only thing better would be the two, side by side!

MUfan12 · « **Reply #25 on:** August 20, 2015, 08:52:58 AM »

Y'all are interesting. Thomas was fine for a Danish speaker doing his first games in English. If I had to listen to choppy, non-descriptive commentary like that for a full season, I'd go nuts.

TAMU, Knower of Ball · « **Reply #26 on:** August 20, 2015, 09:08:38 AM »

I appreciate the energy and enthusiasm he brought to a couple of scrimmages between two teams that he has no investment in whatsoever. Would I want him announcing games all season? No. Not my cup of tea personally. I like announcers who are not seen and barely heard.

Golden Avalanche · « **Reply #27 on:** August 20, 2015, 09:21:59 AM »

He was the best discovery of the tour. That, and Wojo's penchant for a technical.

Nukem2 · « **Reply #28 on:** August 20, 2015, 09:48:25 AM »

Quote from: TAMU Eagle on August 20, 2015, 09:08:38 AM

I appreciate the energy and enthusiasm he brought to a couple of scrimmages between two teams that he has no investment in whatsoever. Would I want him announcing games all season? No. Not my cup of tea personally. I like announcers who are not seen and barely heard.

Yeah, he would be a wee bit much for the regular season. He was fine for the relaxed atmosphere of a summer tour.

T-Bone · « **Reply #29 on:** August 20, 2015, 10:08:40 AM »

He's better than Cubillan.

brewcity77 · « **Reply #30 on:** August 20, 2015, 12:02:41 PM »

He was perfect for this environment. Brought knowledge of the European players and style and had a ton of enthusiasm. I'd love to see him at an event like Madness or even doing a few games here or there, though I can't really see a European guy just "dropping in" for a game or two sporadically. If we ended up in Europe in another 4 years, I'd love to see him back in the booth for us.

keefe · « **Reply #31 on:** August 20, 2015, 12:19:33 PM »

Quote from: mu_hilltopper on August 20, 2015, 08:11:54 AM

Help me out .. I silently watched a few minutes of the games while at work.

I assume this Bilde guy was doing play by play. Obviously made an impact. Why was he awesome?

He went out drinking with Big Daddy. Nuff said.

Johnny B · « **Reply #32 on:** August 20, 2015, 12:30:43 PM »

Quote from: Lazar's Headband on August 20, 2015, 07:32:59 AM

Please submit a list of your interests and hobbies so they can be mocked and ridiculed.

Marquette basketball, Marquette university, going to Marquette games and closely following the team

JamilJaeJamailJrJuan · « **Reply #33 on:** August 20, 2015, 12:46:23 PM »

I was entertained enough by him, but I don't get the seemingly cult following he has received..even though I assume it is at least half in jest.

He did a good enough job for never calling a game in english and not knowing our players at all prior to the trip. But he was still very mediocre. Someone should get him to sign up for Scoop though...now that would be fun.

Frenns Liquor Depot · « **Reply #34 on:** August 20, 2015, 12:49:47 PM »

Quote from: JamilJaeJamailJrJuan on August 20, 2015, 12:46:23 PM

I was entertained enough by him, but I don't get the seemingly cult following he has received..even though I assume it is at least half in jest.

He did a good enough job for never calling a game in english and not knowing our players at all prior to the trip. But he was still very mediocre. Someone should get him to sign up for Scoop though...now that would be fun.

This is exactly why I liked him. He beats about 2/3rds of the yahoos that do our games at FS1 and ESPN just by knowing the players and speaking english. Plus he was entertaining considering we were watching blow-outs in high school gyms.

brewcity77 · « **Reply #35 on:** August 20, 2015, 12:57:19 PM »

Quote from: Frenns Liquor Depot on August 20, 2015, 12:49:47 PM

This is exactly why I liked him. He beats about 2/3rds of the yahoos that do our games at FS1 and ESPN just by knowing the players and speaking english. Plus he was entertaining considering we were watching blow-outs in high school gyms.

This for me is a huge part of why I enjoyed him so much. He added something to the broadcast. That is often not the case with announcers that end up just regurgitating the same broadcast every other night. It made the games decisively 'European', provided context and knowledge on the opponents as well as the differences in the games, and definitely put some caring into his work (some of his Marquette trivia questions stumped Marquette's Deputy AD).

I don't see him ever being a regular over here, but I'd love him as a guest announcer at Madness some time and if we do any more European trips, he'd be a great pick to do our games again. His presence added fun to the games, even when we were up by 60.

JamilJaeJamailJrJuan · « **Reply #36 on:** August 20, 2015, 01:07:02 PM »

Quote from: Frenns Liquor Depot on August 20, 2015, 12:49:47 PM

This is exactly why I liked him. He beats about 2/3rds of the yahoos that do our games at FS1 and ESPN just by knowing the players and speaking english. Plus he was entertaining considering we were watching blow-outs in high school gyms.

Disagree.

MU62 · « **Reply #37 on:** August 20, 2015, 01:16:05 PM »

Favorite expressions seldom used today: swish and double dribble.

brewcity77 · « **Reply #38 on:** August 20, 2015, 01:51:26 PM »

Quote from: MU62 on August 20, 2015, 01:16:05 PM

Favorite expressions seldom used today: swish and double dribble.

True, but how much of that is due to our team's inability these past couple years to swish the ball and American refs never calling a double dribble?

warriorchick · « **Reply #39 on:** August 20, 2015, 01:56:10 PM »

Quote from: brewcity77 on August 20, 2015, 01:51:26 PM

True, but how much of that is due to our team's inability these past couple years to swish the ball and American refs never calling a double dribble?

We have been lacking on the triples, that's for sure.

keefe · « **Reply #40 on:** August 20, 2015, 06:04:53 PM »

Quote from: sgurgs on August 19, 2015, 11:07:40 PM

Best part about Bilde? His Beowulfian need to give every player an epithet, or kenning, if you will. Just like Grendel was "the midnight walker," "woodland walker," or "the bone crusher," Bilde's internal Danish lyricism compels him to adorn the players with something more than just their name: HE isn't just "the train," he's "the Wisconsin kid." Bilde was digging deep on this tour.

This f#cking great!

To be honest, I haven't given a second's thought to Beowulf since high school...

ChitownSpaceForRent · « **Reply #41 on:** August 20, 2015, 06:05:58 PM »

Quote from: keefe on August 20, 2015, 06:04:53 PM

This f#cking great!

To be honest, I haven't given a second's thought to Beowulf since high school...

If you get the Keefe nod of approval you know it's a good post.

keefe · « **Reply #42 on:** August 20, 2015, 06:12:25 PM »

Quote from: ChitownSpaceForRent on August 20, 2015, 06:05:58 PM

If you get the Keefe nod of approval you know it's a good post.

Anyone who can weave a Beowulf mention into a hoops conversation stands tall in my book. Count me impressed.

Dr. Blackheart · « **Reply #43 on:** August 20, 2015, 06:25:53 PM »

Quote from: keefe on August 20, 2015, 12:19:33 PM

He went out drinking with Big Daddy. Nuff said.

Non è?

RowdyRoneyPieper · « **Reply #44 on:** August 23, 2015, 11:53:38 AM »

Thomas is a gem. Making up nicknames, getting stuff wrong, bringing the energy. He was like a cross between drunk Uncle Verne Lundquist and Kevin Harlin. I loved it! Ill take Thomas over Homer and JMac any day. Those two are horrible. Cant believe they're announcing for a big-time program. They sound exactly how I imagine the UW-Superior announcers would sound.

THOMAS!!

TAMU, Knower of Ball · « **Reply #45 on:** August 23, 2015, 12:29:22 PM »

I like homer and Mac

ChitownSpaceForRent · « **Reply #46 on:** August 23, 2015, 12:31:56 PM »

Quote from: TAMU Eagle on August 23, 2015, 12:29:22 PM

I like homer and Mac

Mac yes, Homer no. I dont wanna hear about Aaron Rogers and the Packers during a MU broadcast thanks.

keefe · « **Reply #47 on:** August 23, 2015, 12:52:05 PM »

Quote from: TAMU Eagle on August 23, 2015, 12:29:22 PM

I like homer and Mac

Mac and Jack is my go to

Jay Bee · « **Reply #48 on:** August 23, 2015, 05:41:55 PM »

Quote from: keefe on August 23, 2015, 12:52:05 PM

Mac and Jack is my go to

Sounds like tug and pull

4everwarriors · « **Reply #49 on:** August 23, 2015, 05:48:28 PM »

Quote from: mu_hilltopper on August 20, 2015, 08:11:54 AM

Help me out .. I silently watched a few minutes of the games while at work.

I assume this Bilde guy was doing play by play. Obviously made an impact. Why was he awesome?

'Cause some say he puts out, hey?

Cooby Snacks · « **Reply #50 on:** August 23, 2015, 07:57:01 PM »

Quote from: keefe on August 23, 2015, 12:52:05 PM

Mac and Jack is my go to

I'm more of a manny's guy but Mac and jack is up there too.

keefe · « **Reply #51 on:** August 23, 2015, 09:41:28 PM »

Quote from: Cooby Snacks on August 23, 2015, 07:57:01 PM

I'm more of a manny's guy but Mac and jack is up there too.

Manny's is my fall back if Mac and Jack isn't on offer. A solid substitution. Kinda like Davante Gardner of craft beers

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