Oso planning to go pro
I obviously don’t approve of what Albert did, but many many times in this forum I have said I am a strong believer in second chances.Albert was punished. Some might not like how he was punished, but he was. Beyond that, I have no idea if he made amends or how.What I do know is that Marv Albert is the best sports announcer in history. And yes, I admit I’m a little nostalgic when it comes to remembering him as the voice of my teams 25 years before he was caught doing something bad.
No Bob Costas love?
Ugh...no.I think he was a decent studio host at one point, but I've never really liked him as a play by play guy.
Agreed. I think hes very good in studio and as an interviewer, especially for stuff like the Olympics or horse racing, but PBP he's just alright. He had an ok stretch for baseball, but otherwise he's too dry.
TAMUI do know, Newsie is right on you knowing ball.
I’ll assume that Dickey Simpkins hasn’t been mentioned due to everyone having him as the obvious number 1. Hashtag Legend!
Marv was a very good play by play man. Nowhere near the best ever, though (IMO). Maybe not the biggest perv broadcaster either, but his story (the biting, the women’s undergarments, the loss of his wig, etc.) is certainly among the most bizarre.
Simpkins is in a dead heat with Len Elmore for most worthless drivel from a Big East color commentator.
As I get older, I care far less about announcers. My expectations are pretty low, however
Same, with exceptions on either extreme I just don't even notice announcers that much anymore. You've gotta be really bad or really good to get on my radar.
I'd normally be pissed about losing BA but I can't watch any games on Bally's Sports so F em.Couldn't deal with a full summer of Matt Lepay, if I do get to watch the games again.
Marv has been slipping from his own extremely high standards for a couple years now, not as sharp as he had been for some 5 decades, and I hated seeing that. Glad he decided to call it quits with his legacy firmly intact.
Lepay is the most generic, cookie-cutter guy around.