Saw ESPN Wisconsin has relegated Homer to an hour a day and he won't be working with T. Smith daily, beginning 9/11.
I enjoy their conversations with Jason Wilde everyday. You could tell it was a touchy subject on Wilde and Tausch Wednesday 10 am hour.
Wondering if their MU partnership is long for this world. Tony offered some perspective as a professional athlete but seemed argumentative and condescending a lot of the time I'd listen to them together.
The less Homer the better.
Step one complete. Next step, please.
Yes please
How will this world survive with less Homer?
Quote from: PointWarrior on September 01, 2023, 02:18:55 PM
How will this world survive with less Homer?
It will be quite the Odyssey without him.
Quote from: lawdog77 on September 01, 2023, 02:23:25 PM
It will be quite the Odyssey without him.
Bravo. Grand slam.
Hopefully this means a new analyst for radio. Tony knows his stuff but he talks over the action all the time.
No non alum has done more for the University and #mubb than Homer.
George counted him as a best friend and he was extremely tight with Al.
He's been an incredible ambassador for the program. We are extremely fortunate to have him.
Could it be that Homer is now in his upper 60's and wanted to scale back to an hour a day?
Quote from: The Lens on September 01, 2023, 04:39:28 PM
No non alum has done more for the University and #mubb than Homer.
George counted him as a best friend and he was extremely tight with Al.
He's been an incredible ambassador for the program. We are extremely fortunate to have him.
At one point sure. But not lately. Put him out to pasture.
Quote from: The Lens on September 01, 2023, 04:39:28 PM
No non alum has done more for the University and #mubb than Homer.
George counted him as a best friend and he was extremely tight with Al.
He's been an incredible ambassador for the program. We are extremely fortunate to have him.
Dick Strong comes to mind.
Glad to hear. Need to separate the MU brand from Homer if we want to keep recruiting talent. He's alienated a lot of folks.
Quote from: MuMark on September 01, 2023, 04:52:53 PM
Could it be that Homer is now in his upper 60's and wanted to scale back to an hour a day?
Based on his conversation on Wednesday he was not happy. Today was saying how he has no control over content/guests going forward.
Quote from: Skatastrophy on September 01, 2023, 06:57:10 PM
Glad to hear. Need to separate the MU brand from Homer if we want to keep recruiting talent. He's alienated a lot of folks.
Teal?
I was with him this past Sunday evening. I was at an event that was a Blue & Gold dinner auction item. He wasn't in the description of the event. He didn't have to be there. He is very supportive of MUBB. And an interesting conversationalist.
Quote from: The Lens on September 01, 2023, 04:39:28 PM
No non alum has done more for the University and #mubb than Homer.
George counted him as a best friend and he was extremely tight with Al.
He's been an incredible ambassador for the program. We are extremely fortunate to have him.
I agree...and imagine, Homer is a UW grad! I've always enjoyed his game call...often turn down the TV and turn up Homer, whether w/George, Mac or TSmith. I hope Homer continues calling games this season.
Quote from: Skatastrophy on September 01, 2023, 06:57:10 PM
Glad to hear. Need to separate the MU brand from Homer if we want to keep recruiting talent. He's alienated a lot of folks.
alienated? Homer influenced recruiting? Please elaborate.
Quote from: The Lens on September 01, 2023, 04:39:28 PM
No non alum has done more for the University and #mubb than Homer.
George counted him as a best friend and he was extremely tight with Al.
He's been an incredible ambassador for the program. We are extremely fortunate to have him.
No we're not.
https://www.anonymouseagle.com/2022/7/2/23192249/marquette-basketball-needs-a-better-voice
Homer is a great supporter of MU and I have enjoyed him being on the call for a long time. I hope he is around for as long as wants to do the games.
For all ewe naysayers, who'd rather have? Maybe Ueck's available? Steve's a great asset and ambassador for the Warriors, hey?
Quote from: The Sultan of Semantics on September 02, 2023, 05:01:44 AM
No we're not.
https://www.anonymouseagle.com/2022/7/2/23192249/marquette-basketball-needs-a-better-voice
anonymous eagle may be one of the biggest twerps in the content game
If he's such an "asset," why y'all think Homer doesn't host Shaka's coaches show any longer? Why do you think he's been relegated to an hour on local radio?
There's a number of MU alums in prominent local TV and radio gigs. Sophia Minnaert and Jen Lada are both excellent, but neither does play by play. However, if the MU comm school has produced those two, there's probably some alums with play by play experience too.
Homer is fine on the game call but his takes on his show are terrible.
Heard Butchie's or Brust is available, hey?
Quote from: The Sultan of Semantics on September 02, 2023, 06:43:23 AM
If he's such an "asset," why y'all think Homer doesn't host Shaka's coaches show any longer? Why do you think he's been relegated to an hour on local radio?
Exactly. Marquette knows he's toxic and has been moving away. As far as who else, literally anyone could do a better job. He's a mediocre announcer who doesn't have a good familiarity with or ability to explain the modern game, which is why his interviews with Nevada Smith are so painful.
Homer was fine in his day, but that day passed him by about a decade ago which is why Marquette has distanced themselves and why local ESPN has cut back his presence.
I enjoy Homer and Tony on the game call. Sometimes , if there is a lousy TV announcer like Pete Gillen or an ESPN announcer that doesn't know that Marquette is in Milwaukee not Michigan, I will turn TV audio down and listen to radio
Quote from: The Sultan of Semantics on September 02, 2023, 05:01:44 AM
No we're not.
https://www.anonymouseagle.com/2022/7/2/23192249/marquette-basketball-needs-a-better-voice
are you the guy that said get vax'd or risk spreading Covid? Wear a mask or be a bad citizen? Stay 6' apart? Fauci disciple, maybe? All bs, and the clown doc should do time.
Quote from: The Sultan of Semantics on September 02, 2023, 05:01:44 AM
No we're not.
https://www.anonymouseagle.com/2022/7/2/23192249/marquette-basketball-needs-a-better-voice
https://lifenavigators.org/recent-new/life-navigators-to-honor-steve-homer-true-at-39-annual-challenger-event/
Quote from: brewcity77 on September 02, 2023, 07:27:34 AM
Exactly. Marquette knows he's toxic and has been moving away. As far as who else, literally anyone could do a better job. He's a mediocre announcer who doesn't have a good familiarity with or ability to explain the modern game, which is why his interviews with Nevada Smith are so painful.
I'm not in Mil. nor do I listen to Homer on the radio broadcast...or show, so, how is he 'toxic'. Inquiring minds want to know.
Homer was fine in his day, but that day passed him by about a decade ago which is why Marquette has distanced themselves and why local ESPN has cut back his presence.
Homer and Tony Smith will continue to do Marquette basketball in 2023-24.
Personally, I think that is very good news.
Quote from: The Sultan of Semantics on September 02, 2023, 05:01:44 AM
No we're not.
https://www.anonymouseagle.com/2022/7/2/23192249/marquette-basketball-needs-a-better-voice
so there you have it...
i'm not a huge fan of homer's, but whenever i do come across his voice, i do stop and listen for a bit. he has a unique style of calling MUbb. i liked him when he was with george and mac of course, but tony is ok too.
al mcguire had a few controversial remarks, as did rick majerus and we could go on and on. if ya don't like homer, you're going to find some stuff. as this is happening more and more today, you can find just about whatever you want in social media
Quote from: Skatastrophy on September 01, 2023, 06:57:10 PM
Glad to hear. Need to separate the MU brand from Homer if we want to keep recruiting talent. He's alienated a lot of folks.
What recruit decided against a scholarship offer from Marquette because he didn't like our radio play-by-play guy? And if "he has alienated a lot of folks", name three?
Quote from: Dickthedribbler on September 02, 2023, 09:58:12 AM
What recruit decided against a scholarship offer from Marquette because he didn't like our radio play-by-play guy? And if "he has alienated a lot of folks", name three?
well, he's alienated sully and if that's not enough...do you know who HE is??? why sully might just be in the top 25,000 MUBB boosters club donors err sumpin. plus he has a gazillion posts on scoop
Quote from: Viper on September 02, 2023, 08:37:37 AM
are you the guy that said get vax'd or risk spreading Covid? Wear a mask or be a bad citizen? Stay 6' apart? Fauci disciple, maybe? All bs, and the clown doc should do time.
I'm not a public figure posting nonsense on Twitter. He is.
And yeah. Get vaxxed. Pretty dumb if you don't.
Quote from: MarkMiller on September 02, 2023, 09:50:44 AM
Homer and Tony Smith will continue to do Marquette basketball in 2023-24.
Personally, I think that is very good news.
That's a shame.
Quote from: rocket surgeon on September 02, 2023, 10:01:52 AM
well, he's alienated sully and if that's not enough...do you know who HE is??? why sully might just be in the top 25,000 MUBB boosters club donors err sumpin. plus he has a gazillion posts on scoop
Oh I'm a complete nobody. But he clearly has alienated some.
Quote from: The Sultan of Semantics on September 02, 2023, 10:36:28 AM
I'm not a public figure posting nonsense on Twitter. He is.
And yeah. Get vaxxed. Pretty dumb if you don't.
why are people who CHOOSE not to vax "dumb" people? because it's your, doc fettucine' and brain freeze-ice cream breath's opinion?
Quote from: rocket surgeon on September 02, 2023, 11:08:32 AM
why are people who CHOOSE not to vax "dumb" people? because it's your, doc fettucine' and brain freeze-ice cream breath's opinion?
Because they are making themselves more likely to die from a deadly disease. Pretty obvious.
Quote from: rocket surgeon on September 02, 2023, 11:08:32 AM
why are people who CHOOSE not to vax "dumb" people? because it's your, doc fettucine' and brain freeze-ice cream breath's opinion?
Oh the irony.
Softies
Quote from: brewcity77 on September 02, 2023, 07:27:34 AM
Exactly. Marquette knows he's toxic and has been moving away. As far as who else, literally anyone could do a better job. He's a mediocre announcer who doesn't have a good familiarity with or ability to explain the modern game, which is why his interviews with Nevada Smith are so painful.
Homer was fine in his day, but that day passed him by about a decade ago which is why Marquette has distanced themselves and why local ESPN has cut back his presence.
The poor guy wants to work less as he gets older and this garbage gets spewed out for an explanation as to why...
Quote from: panda on September 02, 2023, 12:12:36 PM
The poor guy wants to work less as he gets older and this garbage gets spewed out for an explanation as to why...
Keep spinning.
Quote from: The Sultan of Semantics on September 02, 2023, 12:29:31 PM
Keep spinning.
No spin - unless you consider him telling me a spin zone
Quote from: The Sultan of Semantics on September 02, 2023, 11:29:49 AM
Because they are making themselves more likely to die from a deadly disease. Pretty obvious.
Data actually shows if you are vaccinated you are more likely to get Covid. Then you have a 99.008 % chance of surviving Numerous peer-reviewed studies have been published with these findings.
Quote from: panda on September 02, 2023, 12:35:33 PM
No spin - unless you consider him telling me a spin zone
Trying to figure out which one of you is lying...
Think I'm going with you.
Quote from: The Sultan of Semantics on September 02, 2023, 11:29:49 AM
Because they are making themselves more likely to die from a deadly disease. Pretty obvious.
You're actually arguing with this moron?
Shame on you.
Quote from: The Sultan of Semantics on September 02, 2023, 01:16:41 PM
Trying to figure out which one of you is lying...
Think I'm going with you.
He told me. A friend of mine works at ESPN Milwaukee also told me. It could very well all be one big lie. But I trust what I know.
Quote from: panda on September 02, 2023, 01:19:23 PM
He told me. A friend of mine works at ESPN Milwaukee also told me. It could very well all be one big lie. But I trust what I know.
Could just be the story they are going with. I'm sure they could find another play by play guy somewhere. I don't think Novak could do it.
Quote from: cheebs09 on September 02, 2023, 01:27:41 PM
Could just be the story they are going with. I'm sure they could find another play by play guy somewhere. I don't think Novak could do it.
Or sometimes the truth is right in front of your face
Quote from: panda on September 02, 2023, 01:29:28 PM
Or sometimes the truth is right in front of your face
Or we don't believe you.
Quote from: The Sultan of Semantics on September 02, 2023, 02:16:03 PM
Or we don't believe you.
That's certainly your prerogative.
Or you could talk to him at any of the local haunts in Tosa he frequents and ask him the questions I did. Or feel free to PM me for the name and contact info for my friend at espn Milwaukee.
Or you could believe someone with a clear agenda you just so happen to agree with.
Quote from: The Lens on September 01, 2023, 04:39:28 PM
No non alum has done more for the University and #mubb than Homer.
George counted him as a best friend and he was extremely tight with Al.
He's been an incredible ambassador for the program. We are extremely fortunate to have him.
+1
Quote from: panda on September 02, 2023, 02:24:40 PM
That's certainly your prerogative.
Or you could talk to him at any of the local haunts in Tosa he frequents and ask him the questions I did. Or feel free to PM me for the name and contact info for my friend at espn Milwaukee.
Or you could believe someone with a clear agenda you just so happen to agree with.
It's how he rolls.
Quote from: Lennys Tap on September 02, 2023, 02:42:59 PM
It's how he rolls.
I roll by calling out liars and fools. And you know that cause you check both boxes regularly.
👆👆👆👆
Internet tough guy
Quote from: The Sultan of Semantics on September 02, 2023, 02:48:33 PM
I roll by calling out liars and fools. And you know that cause you check both boxes regularly.
If we needed MORE proof that you're a jag off....
Lenny
Jag off is not used nearly enough and that disappoints me. Thanks for bringing back and hitting the nail on the head.
Quote from: Goose on September 02, 2023, 03:06:06 PM
Lenny
Jag off is not used nearly enough and that disappoints me. Thanks for bringing back and hitting the nail on the head.
If calling out liars and fools means I'm a jag off, I will gladly accept the middle school insult by the likes of Lenny's and yourself.
Sultan
I actually would have used a more colorful description of you, but I thought Lenny summed you perfectly.
Quote from: Goose on September 02, 2023, 03:17:33 PM
Sultan
I actually would have used a more colorful description of you, but I thought Lenny summed you perfectly.
Yay!
Quote from: MarkMiller on September 02, 2023, 09:50:44 AM
Homer and Tony Smith will continue to do Marquette basketball in 2023-24.
Personally, I think that is very good news.
+1
Quote from: The Sultan of Semantics on September 02, 2023, 02:48:33 PM
I roll by calling out liars and fools. And you know that cause you check both boxes regularly.
Doesn't calling someone out come with the implication you actually prove that person wrong?
Quote from: panda on September 02, 2023, 03:31:38 PM
Doesn't calling someone out come with the implication you actually prove that person wrong?
No.
Quote from: panda on September 02, 2023, 03:51:02 PM
And that's painfully obvious here
🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡
That you're not to be believed? No doubt.
Quote from: The Sultan of Semantics on September 02, 2023, 03:53:53 PM
That you're not to be believed? No doubt.
I'm offering you the chance to refute my statements of facts.
Still waiting....
And that's painfully obvious here
🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡
Quote from: panda on September 02, 2023, 03:57:03 PM
I'm offering you the chance to refute my statements of facts.
Still waiting....
And that's painfully obvious here
🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡
You want me to hang with you and homer at a bar in Tosa and give me a fake name of somebody you claims works at ESPN?
Clearly you're the clown here. And a liar.
Quote from: The Sultan of Semantics on September 02, 2023, 04:01:35 PM
You want me to hang with you and homer at a bar in Tosa and give me a fake name of somebody you claims works at ESPN?
Clearly you're the clown here. And a liar.
Private message me coward
Quote from: panda on September 02, 2023, 04:04:47 PM
Private message me coward
Lol. Coward?
I have nothing to prove.You're all talk. Most of it is lies. The rest is nonsense.
Seriously. A coward cause I don't message you? 😂😂😂
Quote from: The Sultan of Semantics on September 02, 2023, 03:12:35 PM
If calling out liars and fools means I'm a jag off, I will gladly accept the middle school insult by the likes of Lenny's and yourself.
Man, you have some serious insecurity issues. You should seek counselling.
Homer posts racist tweet at the end of June, and he's stripped of hosting Shaka's show before the season and it's just because he wants to work less? Yeah, sure, okay... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Quote from: brewcity77 on September 02, 2023, 05:32:15 PM
Homer posts racist tweet at the end of June, and he's stripped of hosting Shaka's show before the season and it's just because he wants to work less? Yeah, sure, okay... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
And people here are thinking he's not alienating people around the program. I'm choosing to believe that people missed Homer's racist stuff over the years instead of thinking it's okay.
Quote from: Skatastrophy on September 02, 2023, 05:36:11 PM
And people here are thinking he's not alienating people around the program. I'm choosing to believe that people missed Homer's racist stuff over the years instead of thinking it's okay.
Quote from: Skatastrophy on September 02, 2023, 05:36:11 PM
And people here are thinking he's not alienating people around the program. I'm choosing to believe that people missed Homer's racist stuff over the years instead of thinking it's okay.
And I'm choosing to believe you guys are lying.
Quote from: Dickthedribbler on September 02, 2023, 05:30:50 PM
Man, you have some serious insecurity issues. You should seek counselling.
Don't quit your day job. Unless you're a psychologist. Then you should definitely quit.
Quote from: The Sultan of Semantics on September 02, 2023, 10:36:28 AM
I'm not a public figure posting nonsense on Twitter. He is.
And yeah. Get vaxxed. Pretty dumb if you don't.
what's a little myocarditis, right?
Quote from: The Sultan of Semantics on September 02, 2023, 11:29:49 AM
Because they are making themselves more likely to die from a deadly disease. Pretty obvious.
healthy adult? Teenager? Really? ...and wear that useless mask, dang it!
Quote from: Viper on September 02, 2023, 06:37:05 PM
healthy adult? Teenager? Really? ...and wear that useless mask, dang it!
Yep.
https://doh.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2022-02/421-010-CasesInNotFullyVaccinated.pdf
I know its hard to admit that you have been lead down a path and that you've been fooled. Maybe someday you will wake up and realize that.
But I doubt it.
Quote from: Dickthedribbler on September 02, 2023, 05:47:08 PM
And I'm choosing to believe you guys are lying.
Go read the AE article posted in this thread. It's all right there and very blatant in Homer's feed. They link all you need.
Homer is what he is. A relic that was generally accepted in the 1980s & 90s but it's not that time anymore. Thanks for your service, but it's past time to go.
Quote from: brewcity77 on September 02, 2023, 07:12:11 PM
Go read the AE article posted in this thread. It's all right there and very blatant in Homer's feed. They link all you need.
Homer is what he is. A relic that was generally accepted in the 1980s & 90s but it's not that time anymore. Thanks for your service, but it's past time to go.
I did read it. There's nothing there. Just because some butt-wipe intern gets offended about something, so what.
Just as I thought. You guys are lying. I didn't see anything remotely a problem n
Quote from: panda on September 02, 2023, 06:25:18 AM
anonymous eagle may be one of the biggest twerps in the content game
Andy Goldstein thinks the world should think like he does, won't tolerate wrong think. Unfortunately, MU hired this clown to work for them.
Quote from: Dickthedribbler on September 02, 2023, 07:24:41 PM
I did read it. There's nothing there. Just because some butt-wipe intern gets offended about something, so what.
Just as I thought. You guys are lying. I didn't see anything remotely a problem n
Are you mad? You sound mad.
Quote from: brewcity77 on September 02, 2023, 05:32:15 PM
Homer posts racist tweet at the end of June, and he's stripped of hosting Shaka's show before the season and it's just because he wants to work less? Yeah, sure, okay... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Homer wants to work less and Jen wants to get more involved with the university. 1+1 does in fact = 2 in this case.
Quote from: panda on September 02, 2023, 07:44:24 PM
Homer wants to work less and Jen wants to get more involved with the university. 1+1 does in fact = 2 in this case.
Beginning to think panda is being honest here. Found a picture of Homer telling him in a Tosa bar that he DEFINITELY is working less because he wants to - the controversial tweets are just a coincidence.
(https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/38195/20171023/013718/styles/raw/public/processed_images/simpsons_homer_moe_fox-1508778948-2018.jpg)
Quote from: panda on September 02, 2023, 07:44:24 PM
Homer wants to work less and Jen wants to get more involved with the university. 1+1 does in fact = 2 in this case.
You disagree with Homer then?
Quote from: Marquette Fan in WI on September 01, 2023, 07:33:17 PM
Based on his conversation on Wednesday he was not happy. Today was saying how he has no control over content/guests going forward.
Y'all are ducking drunk.
Homer is MU.
You're crapting on George's best friend.
And you're telling on yourselves that you've never been to the Blue & Gold Fund Auction (team's biggest fundraiser).
I'm legit embarrassed for all of you.
Get it together.
Quote from: Dickthedribbler on September 02, 2023, 07:24:41 PM
I did read it. There's nothing there. Just because some butt-wipe intern gets offended about something, so what.
Just as I thought. You guys are lying. I didn't see anything remotely a problem n
It wasn't a butt-wipe intern that fired Homer from the coach's show.
Quote from: The Lens on September 02, 2023, 08:07:53 PM
Y'all are ducking drunk.
Homer is MU.
You're crapting on George's best friend.
And you're telling on yourselves that you've never been to the Blue & Gold Fund Dinner (team's biggest fundraiser).
I'm legit embarrassed for all of you.
Get it together.
Not drunk, but you are right. I've never been to a Blue & Gold Fund dinner. ::) ::) ::)
If Homer is MU (which he isn't), then MU is in trouble (and it isn't).
Honestly, if you're not attending the B&G Auction you shouldn't even be commenting.
I'm embarrassed.
Quote from: The Lens on September 02, 2023, 08:17:58 PM
Honestly, if you're not attending the B&G Auction you shouldn't even be commenting.
LOL. WTF would I attend that?
Quote from: The Sultan of Semantics on September 02, 2023, 08:19:43 PM
LOL. WTF would I attend that?
Well it's the biggest fundraiser for MU athletics so that's one reason and you'd then see the passion that Homer bring.
It's inconceivable to me that more on this board don't buy tables.
*ducks*
Jen is painful to listen on the coaches show.
Quote from: MUfan12 on September 02, 2023, 08:30:37 PM
*ducks*
Jen is painful to listen on the coaches show.
you ain't wrong
Quote from: The Sultan of Semantics on September 02, 2023, 06:58:21 PM
Yep.
https://doh.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2022-02/421-010-CasesInNotFullyVaccinated.pdf
I know its hard to admit that you have been lead down a path and that you've been fooled. Maybe someday you will wake up and realize that.
But I doubt it.
not vax'd, feel great. I like the path I'm on, hey
Quote from: Viper on September 02, 2023, 08:51:24 PM
not vax'd, feel great. I like the path I'm on, hey
Not surprised because you don't seem to be a smart person. I mean, why make your life safer when you can do the alternative?
Quote from: The Lens on September 02, 2023, 08:23:28 PM
Well it's the biggest fundraiser for MU athletics so that's one reason and you'd then see the passion that Homer bring.
It's inconceivable to me that more on this board don't buy tables.
"The passion...." ;D ;D ;D ;D
Not a donor. Not a season ticket holder. Why would I buy a table?
Quote from: The Sultan of Semantics on September 02, 2023, 08:56:09 PM
"The passion...." ;D ;D ;D ;D
Not a donor. Not a season ticket holder. Why would I buy a table?
I don't understand how you can be a fan of Marquette and not attend / over spend these events. This is where the rubber meets the road. If you want to win, get on board.
Quote from: The Lens on September 02, 2023, 09:08:51 PM
I don't understand how you can be a fan of Marquette and not attend / over spend these events. This is where the rubber meets the road. If you want to win, get on board.
I don't live in the area. I attend one or two games a year. I have ZERO desire to attend a fundraising event to benefit MU athletics.
If that doesn't make me a good enough fan in your eyes, I don't care.
Quote from: The Sultan of Semantics on September 02, 2023, 08:54:50 PM
Not surprised because you don't seem to be a smart person. I mean, why make your life safer when you can do the alternative?
awesome!! Post of the year, bro!
Quote from: Viper on September 02, 2023, 06:37:05 PM
healthy adult? Teenager? Really? ...and wear that useless mask, dang it!
Ignorance is truly bliss.
You Embarrass yourself.
Quote from: The Sultan of Semantics on September 02, 2023, 09:10:54 PM
I don't live in the area. I attend one or two games a year. I have ZERO desire to attend a fundraising event to benefit MU athletics.
If that doesn't make me a good enough fan in your eyes, I don't care.
That would explain why you know so little about Marquette basketball and even less about the City of Milwaukee.
Quote from: Dickthedribbler on September 02, 2023, 10:39:12 PM
That would explain why you know so little about Marquette basketball and even less about the City of Milwaukee.
Hey, he is the Mayor of the Mecca. That means Sultan rolls in to town every other year.
Setting aside the "analysis" around Homer's views, he is truly a bad broadcaster. It's unfathomable to me that anyone who regularly watches televised sports wouldn't agree. He's a below average color commentator miscast as play-by-play, with little ability to describe game action and an unpleasant voice.
Homer is COLE. Time for an upgrade.
Quote from: brewcity77 on September 02, 2023, 08:12:48 PM
It wasn't a butt-wipe intern that fired Homer from the coach's show.
Marquette is going to silently fire someone (but not actually fire them because he's still the radio voice) who isn't an employee of the school and punish them by not allowing them to host a lightly watched/attended event? Sounds like badger fans talking about a potential recruit.
But anonomyous eagle said it !
Quote from: The Sultan of Semantics on September 02, 2023, 09:10:54 PM
I don't live in the area. I attend one or two games a year. I have ZERO desire to attend a fundraising event to benefit MU athletics.
If that doesn't make me a good enough fan in your eyes, I don't care.
Let's be honest. Can't leave your keyboard for more than an hour anyways.
Quote from: rocket surgeon on September 02, 2023, 11:08:32 AM
why are people who CHOOSE not to vax "dumb" people? because it's your, doc fettucine' and brain freeze-ice cream breath's opinion?
You should definitely not get vaccinated. Does nothing for you. Paxlovid a complete joke as well. I would also recommend you only seek the medical services of the unvaccinated as well. Surely you will never vote for someone dumb enough to be vaccinated. Stay off the message boards of schools that required vaccinations while you're at it.
I never particularly cared for Homer's announcing skills. How is Novak as an analyst for the Bucks?
Quote from: MuggsyB on September 03, 2023, 07:15:36 AM
I never particularly cared for Homer's announcing skills. How is Novak as an analyst for the Bucks?
He's excellent.
Quote from: Jockey on September 02, 2023, 09:38:29 PM
Ignorance is truly bliss.
You Embarrass yourself.
Like a post joking about suicide?
8/25- MLB thread
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on September 03, 2023, 07:54:08 AM
He's excellent.
Would he come on board with someone doing the pbp?
Quote from: MuggsyB on September 03, 2023, 08:04:27 AM
Would he come on board with someone doing the pbp?
No idea but I'm ready for a new radio team. Homer's style calling games with his attempts at being cute has grown very old on me. Smith is insightful but still manages to come across boring. I also don't get the feeling he truly enjoys the gig and is having fun with it.
Can we all agree that this is the Marquette marketing dept's fault?
It's pretty obvious Shaka & Co are distancing themselves from Homer.
It's also pretty obvious Homer has been a big MU backer for a long time.
It's also pretty obvious Homer would tell his friends that he's ready for less radio time to save face.
But you all can keep debating these things as if some of them aren't true. Just keep your own politics out of it.
Amen
Quote from: Jockey on September 02, 2023, 09:38:29 PM
Ignorance is truly bliss.
You Embarrass yourself.
Thx for the note. You do you.
Wow. What a thread. Homer was great for MU. Time to move on.
This thread should make one consider burning his/her diploma. Just hoping that more than a few of these posts are from non MU alums. Whatever happened to critical thinking.....
Quote from: PJDunn on September 03, 2023, 03:19:58 PM
This thread should make one consider burning his/her diploma. Just hoping that more than a few of these posts are from non MU alums. Whatever happened to critical thinking.....
Sir, have you not heard of the Scoop Ministry of Truth?
Brew & sultan are pissed Homer doesn't state every player's pronouns when they enter the game
Quote from: Jay Bee on September 03, 2023, 08:49:29 PM
Brew & sultan are pissed Homer doesn't state every player's pronouns when they enter the game
Pronoun humor is fresh and imaginative.
Do you still do "that's what she said" and "not" jokes, too?
#banal
Quote from: Pakuni on September 03, 2023, 09:02:36 PM
Pronoun humor is fresh and imaginative.
Do you still do "that's what she said" and "not" jokes, too?
#banal
Unfortunately, not a joke
Quote from: Jay Bee on September 03, 2023, 08:49:29 PM
Brew & sultan are pissed Homer doesn't state every player's pronouns when they enter the game
How do you think our coach feels about pronouns?
Quote from: Jay Bee on September 03, 2023, 08:49:29 PM
Brew & sultan are pissed Homer doesn't state every player's pronouns when they enter the game
#overcompensating
If Homer were a great announcer, then maybe he'd be worth the trouble. But he's not. There's no "we can't give up such a talented voice" defenses, it's either minimizing his racism or "he really seems to like Marquette."
Neither is good enough to warrant keeping a guy who alienates some of the fanbase and other influential people on campus while providing mediocre commentary. Homer doesn't do a great job illustrating the game, doesn't have much chemistry with Tony, and aside from paid events doesn't bring much attention to the school or program.
He's average at absolute best. Is he better than some of the TV announcers? Maybe, but only because some TV announcers are really bad. If the best defenses are "he seems nice at the B&G" and "he's not the worst option in the world" then he's not worth saving, especially with the repeated racist tweets.
All of which is why Marquette has been slowly moving away for awhile, regardless of what Homer tells panda or his friends.
Quote from: brewcity77 on September 04, 2023, 01:05:48 AM
If Homer were a great announcer, then maybe he'd be worth the trouble. But he's not. There's no "we can't give up such a talented voice" defenses, it's either minimizing his racism or "he really seems to like Marquette."
Neither is good enough to warrant keeping a guy who alienates some of the fanbase and other influential people on campus while providing mediocre commentary. Homer doesn't do a great job illustrating the game, doesn't have much chemistry with Tony, and aside from paid events doesn't bring much attention to the school or program.
He's average at absolute best. Is he better than some of the TV announcers? Maybe, but only because some TV announcers are really bad. If the best defenses are "he seems nice at the B&G" and "he's not the worst option in the world" then he's not worth saving, especially with the repeated racist tweets.
All of which is why Marquette has been slowly moving away for awhile, regardless of what Homer tells panda or his friends.
Homer is 65+. His phasing out is due to his own desire to do less.
Homer's voice has always been a part of my Marquette fandom since its infancy which started in the late 80s. I was too young for the 70s fun under Al. When games were first streamed on the internet (the only way to listen outside of Wisconsin) fans like me listened to every game on our dial up lines and AOL accounts. He was the voice of MU basketball for us. It's like any other announcer of any other favorite team. You identify with them and some of their calls were a part of the story of your fandom.
If he is saying racist stuff now over the microphone or on social media then he may be past his time and a graceful exit would be warranted. He is likely not a stupid man and understands this. I have had the pleasure of meeting him a couple of times on MUs road trips and he was very friendly and engaging. I hope this relationship ends well for both parties.
I sure hope someone will fill Tony in that he's working with a known racist. Maybe he reads Scoop.
And George worked with Homer close to 20 years and put up with it?
Or is it barely possible those that actually know Homer beyond a Twitter post or two have picked up nothing racist about him? Because if they have yet continued working with a guy with terrible views that's pretty difficult to understand why they'd both keep on.
Read the tweets. Calling Homer's tweets "racist" is ludicrous. People who say they want to have honest conversations about race and race relations in the U.S. certainly wouldn't find Homer's tweets as "racist." If the quick to shout "racist" police are truly about equality, they wouldn't stand for double standards as it relates to what Blacks, Whites, Mexicans and everyone else can say to each other and about each other.
Hell almost every stand up comedian should be called a "racist" as they touch on these subjects as part of their schtick. Seeing social commentary like Homer's or Lavar Ball's as "racist" and not having any kind of sense of humor about "celebrating our diversity" sure seems like an angry and odd way to go about life. Not to mention weirdly hypocritical coming from those who beat the drum the hardest about wanting and mandating equality and fairness.
I'm going to have so much egg on my face after homer makes his own choice to retire in 5-10 seasons while still calling every home and away game with Marquette never saying a word about his abhorrent tweets.
George and Homer were extremely close for many years, including after George left broadcasting. George was a standup guy and would not have been as close to Homer if he had bad vibes about him.
I really think this thread and negativity about Homer is a joke. Don't like him, his radio show or play by play and I am fine with that, but talking to the next level is uncalled for, imo.
Quote from: Elonsmusk on September 04, 2023, 08:53:13 AM
Read the tweets. Calling Homer's tweets "racist" is ludicrous. People who say they want to have honest conversations about race and race relations in the U.S. certainly wouldn't find Homer's tweets as "racist." If the quick to shout "racist" police are truly about equality, they wouldn't stand for double standards as it relates to what Blacks, Whites, Mexicans and everyone else can say to each other and about each other.
Hell almost every stand up comedian should be called a "racist" as they touch on these subjects as part of their schtick.
This may sound off the wall, but hear me out.
What if I were to suggest that ...
context matters.
Crazy, I know, but when you think about it, maybe words and phrases take on different meanings depending on who is speaking them and why.
Such as, I don't know ... maybe Lil Wayne dropping the 'N' word in a song isn't the same thing as a bunch of Neo Nazis chanting it while marching through Orlando. Or Chris Rock using it during a standup bit isn't the same as Michael Richards shouting it at some hecklers.
What is it, anyhow, about white guys who are mad that they can't drop the 'N' word and other slurs? Why would you want you?
Quote from: Pakuni on September 04, 2023, 09:26:45 AM
This may sound off the wall, but hear me out.
What if I were to suggest that ... context matters.
Crazy, I know, but when you think about it, maybe words and phrases take on different meanings depending on who is speaking them and why.
Such as, I don't know ... maybe Lil Wayne dropping the 'N' word in a song isn't the same thing as a bunch of Neo Nazis chanting it while marching through Orlando. Or Chris Rock using it during a standup bit isn't the same as Michael Richards shouting it at some hecklers.
What is it, anyhow, about white guys who are mad that they can't drop the 'N' word and other slurs? Why would you want you?
Of course context matters. Homer wasn't on a Neo Nazi forum. The honest discussion is: Why can Lavar Ball say you can't win a basketball championship with 3 white guys starting and that not be construed as "racist," by the racist police?
I didn't see where Homer was clamoring to be able to use any racial slurs FFS. What Lavar Ball said wasn't a racist slur, but it can certainly be taken as a shot/insult by Whites. A good rule of thumb is, as you point out about Lil Wayne or Chris Rock - you can take shots/use slurs about your own race, but best to not take shots based on streotypes about other races or use the slurs associated with other races. It is that simple.
1. Homer has done a great job representing Marquette. So have many recent players that were told by some, "don't let the door hit yeah, where the lord split yeah."
2. Followed Tony since his Tosa East days. Enjoyed his career, that said, he doesn't add much to the broadcast.
3. Novak is probably too busy with neighborhood patrol to take on color duties.
4. Jeff Levering is in the backyard and has made Milwaukee home. Don't know if he'd want the job but he should be choice A.
Quote from: Elonsmusk on September 04, 2023, 08:53:13 AM
Read the tweets. Calling Homer's tweets "racist" is ludicrous. People who say they want to have honest conversations about race and race relations in the U.S. certainly wouldn't find Homer's tweets as "racist." If the quick to shout "racist" police are truly about equality, they wouldn't stand for double standards as it relates to what Blacks, Whites, Mexicans and everyone else can say to each other and about each other.
Hell almost every stand up comedian should be called a "racist" as they touch on these subjects as part of their schtick. Seeing social commentary like Homer's or Lavar Ball's as "racist" and not having any kind of sense of humor about "celebrating our diversity" sure seems like an angry and odd way to go about life. Not to mention weirdly hypocritical coming from those who beat the drum the hardest about wanting and mandating equality and fairness.
I get what your saying...but comedy is...comedy.
Homer shouldn't use race to get clicks, views, listeners...and he doesn't want to have an "honest" conversation about race because he clearly has put zero time into thinking/learning about it first. He just says sh1t to get attention...which isn't sincere...especially along the lines as something as important as race/racism. Lavar does the exact same thing...and I have zero respect for either. That's just me. Homer has had a fine career and Lavar put his kids in the league...I just think there are others that have done it with more class. I'll chose to listen to those folks.
If I want to be educated/challenged on race in the basketball world that is MU...I think our coach is worth listening to. I think Homer is trying to stay relevant, and we all know what happens when people get desperate.
Quote from: Elonsmusk on September 04, 2023, 10:00:01 AM
I didn't see where Homer was clamoring to be able to use any racial slurs FFS. What Lavar Ball said wasn't a racist slur, but it can certainly be taken as a shot/insult by Whites. A good rule of thumb is, as you point out about Lil Wayne or Chris Rock - you can take shots/use slurs about your own race, but best to not take shots based on streotypes about other races or use the slurs associated with other races. It is that simple.
If you find what Lavar Ball said to be racially offensive or insensitive, that's fine. Feel free to say so. Shout it from the rooftops. Start a boycott. Nobody is stopping you.
For the record, I don't think Lavar Ball should be the voice of Marquette basketball. In fact, I'm fine if the voice of Marquette basketball is someone who doesn't feel compelled to share sh*tty hot takes on slavery, race relations or COVID.
After reading this thread I am convinced Sultan is Chicos alter ego. He has about a third of the posts (I'm sure he'll count them up and post exactly what percent) and has added nothing to the thread. Everyone that responds to him forces those of us who have him on ignore to see the posts.
Rant over
Quote from: Elonsmusk on September 04, 2023, 10:00:01 AM
Of course context matters. Homer wasn't on a Neo Nazi forum. The honest discussion is: Why can Lavar Ball say you can't win a basketball championship with 3 white guys starting and that not be construed as "racist," by the racist police?
I didn't see where Homer was clamoring to be able to use any racial slurs FFS. What Lavar Ball said wasn't a racist slur, but it can certainly be taken as a shot/insult by Whites. A good rule of thumb is, as you point out about Lil Wayne or Chris Rock - you can take shots/use slurs about your own race, but best to not take shots based on streotypes about other races or use the slurs associated with other races. It is that simple.
Elon...how do you feel about Elon?
I guess you are not a true Marquette fan if you don't bitch about something.
The marketing sucks.
Tickets are too expensive.
Too many buy games.
The band sucks.
The music sucks.
It's too loud at games.
It's too quiet at games.
They don't give away enough promo items at games.
Their radio announcer sucks.
And it goes on and on and on........
Quote from: Big Papi on September 04, 2023, 11:22:34 AM
I guess you are not a true Marquette fan if you don't bitch about something.
The marketing sucks.
Tickets are too expensive.
Too many buy games.
The band sucks.
The music sucks.
It's too loud at games.
It's too quiet at games.
They don't give away enough promo items at games.
Their radio announcer sucks.
And it goes on and on and on........
I attended MU during the Crean days. Suffered through the Wojo era. We have it so damn good now with Shaka and I will never complain. It could be much worse, we could be DePaul. Just my 2 cents.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on September 04, 2023, 10:31:33 AM
1. Homer has done a great job representing Marquette. So have many recent players that were told by some, "don't let the door hit yeah, where the lord split yeah."
2. Followed Tony since his Tosa East days. Enjoyed his career, that said, he doesn't add much to the broadcast.
3. Novak is probably too busy with neighborhood patrol to take on color duties.
4. Jeff Levering is in the backyard and has made Milwaukee home. Don't know if he'd want the job but he should be choice A.
100%
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on September 04, 2023, 08:52:32 AM
I sure hope someone will fill Tony in that he's working with a known racist. Maybe he reads Scoop.
And George worked with Homer close to 20 years and put up with it?
Or is it barely possible those that actually know Homer beyond a Twitter post or two have picked up nothing racist about him? Because if they have yet continued working with a guy with terrible views that's pretty difficult to understand why they'd both keep on.
I typically agree with your takes. This one? no. Homer a racist? Come on. He calls basketball games where the players are probably 75% black. So, you are saying Homer feels a superiority to another race, yet wants to travel and associate with said race he feels superior too? I don't know Homer. Met him twice. But he offers a lot of time to some good causes. I'm 99.9% sure Homer is a good guy, not a bigot.
Quote from: Viper on September 04, 2023, 11:55:14 AM
I typically agree with your takes. This one? no. Homer a racist? Come on. He calls basketball games where the players are probably 75% black. So, you are saying Homer feels a superiority to another race, yet wants to travel and associate with said race he feels superior too? I don't know Homer. Met him twice. But he offers a lot of time to some good causes. I'm 99.9% sure Homer is a good guy, not a bigot.
This is great!
Homer has been known to post on this board in the past. Would love to read his take on this bullchit. Steve, represent, aina?
Quote from: Viper on September 04, 2023, 11:55:14 AM
I typically agree with your takes. This one? no. Homer a racist? Come on. He calls basketball games where the players are probably 75% black. So, you are saying Homer feels a superiority to another race, yet wants to travel and associate with said race he feels superior too? I don't know Homer. Met him twice. But he offers a lot of time to some good causes. I'm 99.9% sure Homer is a good guy, not a bigot.
Viper- you're completely misreading the point of my post. It was the opposite of calling or accusing Homer of being racist. My post was loaded with sarcasm towards those insisting he's racist over a couple tweets vs two African Americans who no doubt know him on a much more personal level.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on September 04, 2023, 10:31:33 AM
4. Jeff Levering is in the backyard and has made Milwaukee home. Don't know if he'd want the job but he should be choice A.
I like Levering too and he was first to pop into mind as a replacement. But he's already got a long travel season with the Brewers. I don't know if he has wife/ children, but I would think he'd want some offseason to recharge. Right now he just does a handful of home games only for Fox Sports. Enough to keep him a little busy in the offseason without the travel and time away from family.
Plus spring training would overlap the last couple weeks of the regular season.
They'll probably need to look elsewhere if Homer doesn't want it anymore, MU doesn't want him, or both.
I think it's far easier and much better for personal agendas to create a narrative for one person based on a couple vague tweets
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on September 04, 2023, 12:27:47 PM
I like Levering too and he was first to pop into mind as a replacement. But he's already got a long travel season with the Brewers. I don't know if he has wife/ children, but I would think he'd want some offseason to recharge. Right now he just does a handful of home games only for Fox Sports. Enough to keep him a little busy in the offseason without the travel and time away from family.
Plus spring training would overlap the last couple weeks of the regular season.
They'll probably need to look elsewhere if Homer doesn't want it anymore, MU doesn't want him, or both.
You're probably correct about this. He'll be in the big seat next year with Uecker retiring, too.
Quote from: 4everwarriors on September 04, 2023, 12:12:35 PM
Homer has been known to post on this board in the past. Would love to read his take on this bullchit. Steve, represent, aina?
Great idea!
Some y'all don't care for him as a pbp guy. Fine, opinions are like ass holes. Everyone has one.
Racism? Y'all are full of chit and talkin' out yo ass. This should not have gotten any traction 'cuz Steve is not racist. Nothing could farther from the truth, hey?
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on September 04, 2023, 12:27:47 PM
I like Levering too and he was first to pop into mind as a replacement. But he's already got a long travel season with the Brewers. I don't know if he has wife/ children, but I would think he'd want some offseason to recharge. Right now he just does a handful of home games only for Fox Sports. Enough to keep him a little busy in the offseason without the travel and time away from family.
Plus spring training would overlap the last couple weeks of the regular season.
They'll probably need to look elsewhere if Homer doesn't want it anymore, MU doesn't want him, or both.
Jeff Levering is married with a couple of young children. Lives in Menomonee Falls I believe. With doing some TV work in the Midwest for college basketball and now dabbling in college football ( he worked the Utah State/Iowa game Saturday) he has a lot on his plate.
Excellent play-by-play guy, though.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on September 04, 2023, 12:54:07 PM
You're probably correct about this. He'll be in the big seat next year with Uecker retiring, too.
Or if Brian Anderson finally decides to go national full time, I imagine Levering would also be offered the TV job full time. That's about a 150 game a year gig with days off now and then. Probably better exposure, too, for a young broadcaster.
Quote from: 4everwarriors on September 04, 2023, 01:45:50 PM
Some y'all don't care for him as a pbp guy. Fine, opinions are like ass holes. Everyone has one.
Racism? Y'all are full of chit and talkin' out yo ass. This should not have gotten any traction 'cuz Steve is not racist. Nothing could farther from the truth, hey?
I was hanging out with him at a bar in Tosa once. After a few Miller Lites he confessed to me that he indeed is not racist.
Good enough for me.
Quote from: 4everwarriors on September 04, 2023, 01:45:50 PM
Some y'all don't care for him as a pbp guy. Fine, opinions are like ass holes. Everyone has one.
Racism? Y'all are full of chit and talkin' out yo ass. This should not have gotten any traction 'cuz Steve is not racist. Nothing could farther from the truth, hey?
Thanks. We can now confirm Steve is not a racist.
Quote from: PJDunn on September 03, 2023, 03:19:58 PM
This thread should make one consider burning his/her diploma. Just hoping that more than a few of these posts are from non MU alums. Whatever happened to critical thinking.....
well...? ya still have er tucked away or hanging on the wall? or ash to ash?
i used some critical thinking and kept both of mine rather than allow some d!cks(no offense dribbler ;D) determine the value of my edu
Were 7 pages into an argument over a marquette announcer who broadcasts on a dead medium.
What makes do they average on a broadcast, maybe a couple thousand? If that
Quote from: The Sultan of Semantics on September 04, 2023, 01:59:57 PM
I was hanging out with him at a bar in Tosa once. After a few Miller Lites he confessed to me that he indeed is not racist.
Good enough for me.
Imagine reading a blog article which convinces you of a stance only to make fun of someone who actually went up and asked him why he's doing less work....
🤡🤡🤡🤡
Ah yes. There it is. "He worked with a black guy! Can't be racist."
It's amazing how many of you can't formulate a thought without some extremist political dogma guiding you. Most of you in this thread (right and left) are brainwashed morons who need to get off of social media for your own mental health.
Quote from: Dickthedribbler on September 04, 2023, 01:58:36 PM
Or if Brian Anderson finally decides to go national full time, I imagine Levering would also be offered the TV job full time. That's about a 150 game a year gig with days off now and then. Probably better exposure, too, for a young broadcaster.
Anderson isn't leaving. He's quite happy here
I think Homer was at Wade's HOF induction and highly doubt Wade invited racists to the event. But, there appears to be a number of folks on here that know better.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on September 04, 2023, 03:11:35 PM
Anderson isn't leaving. He's quite happy here
I realize he's quite happy here. I think it's possible in life to be quite happy in more than one place.r
Quote from: Dickthedribbler on September 04, 2023, 03:23:34 PM
I realize he's quite happy here. I think it's possible in life to be quite happy in more than one place.r
He's had a lot of opportunities to leave in the past and has a big national presence anyway. I think he's here for awhile but certainly not taking Marquette
Quote from: Goose on September 04, 2023, 03:12:18 PM
I think Homer was at Wade's HOF induction and highly doubt Wade invited racists to the event. But, there appears to be a number of folks on here that know better.
Nah, he's just a guy time has passed by.
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on September 04, 2023, 12:17:13 PM
Viper- you're completely misreading the point of my post. It was the opposite of calling or accusing Homer of being racist. My post was loaded with sarcasm towards those insisting he's racist over a couple tweets vs two African Americans who no doubt know him on a much more personal level.
...ok, thx, Hutch. My miss.
Quote from: Goose on September 04, 2023, 03:12:18 PM
I think Homer was at Wade's HOF induction and highly doubt Wade invited racists to the event. But, there appears to be a number of folks on here that know better.
Who called Homer racist?
Quote from: panda on September 04, 2023, 02:40:10 PM
Imagine reading a blog article which convinces you of a stance only to make fun of someone who actually went up and asked him why he's doing less work....
🤡🤡🤡🤡
Imagine being so naive that you think Homer is going to tell some stranger in a bar the truth.
Quote from: The Sultan of Semantics on September 04, 2023, 01:59:57 PM
I was hanging out with him at a bar in Tosa once. After a few Miller Lites he confessed to me that he indeed is not racist.
Good enough for me.
what?
Quote from: Viper on September 04, 2023, 04:52:23 PM
what?
Exactly.
I also have a friend that works at Racists-R-Us and says he's never seen Homer shop there. I can PM you that name and contact info if you need confirmation.
Everyone on this board and every one you probably know has made a racist comment in their lives, does that make you a racist no. Let it go, Homer has done a lot of MU, let it go
Quote from: The Sultan of Semantics on September 04, 2023, 03:44:38 PM
Imagine being so naive that you think Homer is going to tell some stranger in a bar the truth.
I've also corroborated his story with my friend at espn radio who has nothing to gain by confirming his story. Offer stands for you to reach out to him....
Homer is like an old pair of shoes or a well-broken in pair of jeans. He isn't the best out there but he's a comfortable fit for most of the alumni as well as people who follow us on radio. He's our guy, for better or worse.
I am concerned if it is true Coach Shaka is distancing himself from Homer. If that's the case, there are problems that need to be addressed.
Regardless, at some point, Homer will retire. Not sure whether it will be of his own volition or because the university decides he needs to be retired. Regardless, my biggest concern is who comes in behind Homer. With our luck, it will be some 20-something who is "hip" and appealing to a younger crowd but knows about as much about basketball as I do about particle physics.
Quote from: panda on September 04, 2023, 05:08:29 PM
I've also corroborated his story with my friend at espn radio who has nothing to gain by confirming his story. Offer stands for you to reach out to him....
He has zero interest in actually learning something, especially if it might conflict with his prejudged opinion. Let it, and him, go. Chico gotta be Chico.
Quote from: Lennys Tap on September 04, 2023, 05:16:08 PM
He has zero interest in actually learning something, especially if it might conflict with his prejudged opinion. Let it, and him, go. Chico gotta be Chico.
I have zero interest in hearing his friend parrot a company line.
Ironically the fact that you are parroting the Chicos line is hilarious. I should charge you a licensing fee.
Dgies
If anyone on this board believes that espn Milwaukee switched up the entire afternoon broadcast teams because MU/Shaka wants to distance themselves from Homer, they are just trying to be difficult. Marquette Basketball hardly is the driving force behind 94.5 and the lineup change had nothing to do with MU.
Quote from: BCHoopster on September 04, 2023, 04:58:31 PM
Everyone on this board and every one you probably know has made a racist comment in their lives, does that make you a racist no. Let it go, Homer has done a lot of MU, let it go
Not online/radio while "on the job." There's a difference there...
Quote from: Jay Bee on September 03, 2023, 08:49:29 PM
Brew & sultan are pissed Homer doesn't state every player's pronouns when they enter the game
How we feeling about Wade's daughter?
Quote from: The Sultan of Semantics on September 04, 2023, 05:21:26 PM
I have zero interest in hearing his friend parrot a company line.
Ironically the fact that you are parroting the Chicos line is hilarious. I should charge you a licensing fee.
*afraid of the truth
Homer is a good man.
My experience over the years, from Jimmy "The Greek" Snyder to the present time, is that if any broadcaster, writer, manager or coach, says anything even remotely offensive into an open mic, or publishes such, they are GONE by lunch the next day.
The fact that Marquette University and ESPN Milwaukee are standing with the man is really all that I need to know about this "alleged" incident.
And don't give me this crap about how they're demoting him or phasing him out. Homer's going to be 69 in 2 months. Are you shocked he might be working less??
If anyone important took this chit seriously, he'd have been long gone by now.
Quote from: panda on September 04, 2023, 05:26:07 PM
*afraid of the truth
I know. Maybe someday you won't be so easily manipulated.
Quote from: The Sultan of Semantics on September 04, 2023, 05:35:50 PM
I know. Maybe someday you won't be so easily manipulated.
Says the guy trusting a blog lol
Says the guy whose sources are...Homer, who you talked to as a stranger in a bar, and a "friend" who works at the company who employs Homer.
The fact that you can't see why this is problematic says a lot about you frankly.
Get a room
Quote from: The Sultan of Semantics on September 04, 2023, 05:44:06 PM
Says the guy whose sources are...Homer, who you talked to as a stranger in a bar, and a "friend" who works at the company who employs Homer.
The fact that you can't see why this is problematic says a lot about you frankly.
No I do not think asking a public figure how much longer he'll work with Marquette basketball is strange. Asking someone else who would know who then told me the same thing makes me even more confident.
Journalism 101.
You're just too afraid to be proven wrong when I'm offering you every opportunity to confirm my truth.
Because of that, you're a bonafide clown that deserves zero respect from anyone on here.
Quote from: The Sultan of Semantics on September 04, 2023, 05:44:06 PM
Says the guy whose sources are...Homer, who you talked to as a stranger in a bar, and a "friend" who works at the company who employs Homer.
The fact that you can't see why this is problematic says a lot about you frankly.
You're so confident in yourself and I'm offering you the opportunity to make a fool of me. Take me up on the offer!
Quote from: The Sultan of Semantics on September 04, 2023, 05:21:26 PM
I have zero interest in hearing his friend parrot a company line.
Ironically the fact that you are parroting the Chicos line is hilarious. I should charge you a licensing fee.
Lol - OK, Cheeks.
Quote from: panda on September 04, 2023, 05:58:11 PM
Because of that, you're a bonafide clown that deserves zero respect from anyone on here.
Dammit.
Quote from: The Sultan of Semantics on September 04, 2023, 05:44:06 PM
Says the guy whose sources are...Homer, who you talked to as a stranger in a bar, and a "friend" who works at the company who employs Homer.
The fact that you can't see why this is problematic says a lot about you frankly.
says the guy...pretty dug in, eyn'a sully? you are one stiff mofo
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Quote from: Goose on September 04, 2023, 03:12:18 PM
I think Homer was at Wade's HOF induction and highly doubt Wade invited racists to the event. But, there appears to be a number of folks on here that know better.
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Wade specifically invited him and insisted Homer attend.
Lots of people telling on themselves in this chat.
Tell me you know nothing about the inner workings of MU basketball without telling me you know nothing about the inner workings.
Quote from: 4everwarriors on September 04, 2023, 01:45:50 PM
Some y'all don't care for him as a pbp guy. Fine, opinions are like ass holes. Everyone has one.
Racism? Y'all are full of chit and talkin' out yo ass. This should not have gotten any traction 'cuz Steve is not racist. Nothing could farther from the truth, hey?
The only real defenses are "he has black friends" which is a poor one, but my point was that he has made racist tweets. They are still in public, not deleted, and obvious.
Maybe he's a friend to everyone he meets, the consummate gentleman, but when he's on Twitter, more than once, he's posted racist things. Maybe it's a good guy doing dumb stuff, but he sure seems to do dumb stuff pretty often.
Homer is not someone the university should not associate with.
He is a crackpot and a high school coach would get canned for the stuff he has written.
He can easily be replaced. Time to do it!
Quote from: marqfan22 on September 04, 2023, 08:24:02 PM
Homer is not someone the university should associate with.
He is a crackpot and a high school coach would get canned for the stuff he has written.
He can easily be replaced. Time to do it!
The University has associated with him for 34 years. I trust their judgment. Grow up.
Do me a favor and read some of his tweets and then tell me that he should be the voice of Marquette Basketball!
It's Homer that needs to grow up. My employer would can me for that type of gross social media presence.
Quote from: The Lens on September 04, 2023, 08:16:16 PM
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Wade specifically invited him and insisted Homer attend.
Lots of people telling on themselves in this chat.
Tell me you know nothing about the inner workings of MU basketball without telling me you know nothing about the inner workings.
Lol. "The inner workings of Marquette basketball.." 😂😂😂
Quote from: brewcity77 on September 04, 2023, 08:17:36 PM
The only real defenses are "he has black friends" which is a poor one, but my point was that he has made racist tweets. They are still in public, not deleted, and obvious.
Maybe he's a friend to everyone he meets, the consummate gentleman, but when he's on Twitter, more than once, he's posted racist things. Maybe it's a good guy doing dumb stuff, but he sure seems to do dumb stuff pretty often.
I think he's just kind of a Twitter dummy.
But that can't fly in today's world at a private school.
That's a pretty big character flaw.
Quote from: The Sultan of Semantics on September 04, 2023, 08:47:05 PM
I think he's just kind of a Twitter dummy.
Yea, I have heard a number of stories that he seems like a really good guy. He does a lot for a number of charities. However, at the end of the day, he's a public figure. He's posted some problematic things and hasn't really shown any awareness of it.
I don't blame MU or ESPN backing away from him if that's the case. He'd be better served staying off Twitter or just limiting it to Packers tweets.
The Lens
Careful using "lots of people", some jag off will want to know how many people = lots.
Quote from: Goose on September 04, 2023, 08:54:41 PM
The Lens
Careful using "lots of people", some jag off will want to know how many people = lots.
I trust George Thompson (his best friend) and D Wade over any of these keyboard warriors.
Quote from: marqfan22 on September 04, 2023, 08:49:12 PM
But that can't fly in today's world at a private school.
That's a pretty big character flaw.
'todays world at a private school'? ...but this private schools support of the BLM organization is ok? That's also a pretty big flaw, yes?
Quote from: cheebs09 on September 04, 2023, 08:53:52 PM
Yea, I have heard a number of stories that he seems like a really good guy. He does a lot for a number of charities. However, at the end of the day, he's a public figure. He's posted some problematic things and hasn't really shown any awareness of it.
I don't blame MU or ESPN backing away from him if that's the case. He'd be better served staying off Twitter or just limiting it to Packers tweets.
He likes limiting it to packers tweets only during actual Marquette games, to be fair.
Quote from: Viper on September 04, 2023, 11:21:43 PM
'todays world at a private school'? ...but this private schools support of the BLM organization is ok? That's also a pretty big flaw, yes?
No.
Quote from: The Lens on September 01, 2023, 04:39:28 PM
No non alum has done more for the University and #mubb than Homer.
George counted him as a best friend and he was extremely tight with Al.
He's been an incredible ambassador for the program. We are extremely fortunate to have him.
Agree. Bravo. Sad to see Homer go.
Quote from: The Lens on September 01, 2023, 04:39:28 PM
No non alum has done more for the University and #mubb than Homer.
George counted him as a best friend and he was extremely tight with Al.
He's been an incredible ambassador for the program. We are extremely fortunate to have him.
Could this all be true...AND...the posts he's made online be juvenile, lack understanding, and border on that fine line?
Dick Strong does some amazing things for MU...you won't see me defending his trading practices.
Quote from: avid1010 on September 05, 2023, 06:48:44 AM
Could this all be true...AND...the posts he's made online be juvenile, lack understanding, and border on that fine line?
Dick Strong does some amazing things for MU...you won't see me defending his trading practices.
You don't defend his trading practices. But I also don't see you demanding that Marquette completely disassociate themselves from Mr. Strong.
I'll tell you what. Call Lovell, identify yourself by name, and demand that MU kick Strong to the curb and cut all ties with him because YOU feel that his trading practices could embarrass the University. Then get back to us and tell us how that conversation worked out.
Quote from: Dr. Blackheart on September 04, 2023, 06:23:56 PM
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I agree with this assessment.
Has cancel culture hit muscoop?
Quote from: #UnleashSean on September 05, 2023, 08:07:10 AM
Has cancel culture hit muscoop?
I can speak from experience. Cancel culture has nearly a decade of "experience" on Scoop. 8-).
Quote from: #UnleashSean on September 05, 2023, 08:07:10 AM
Has cancel culture hit muscoop?
#muMbb
Brewcity is pitching an event for the Texas game "Boo #HornsUp, Yay #MaskUp" where everyone in Fiserv wears a mask and men's restrooms are fully stocked with feminine hygiene products
Quote from: Jay Bee on September 05, 2023, 08:55:10 AM
#muMbb
Brewcity is pitching an event for the Texas game "Boo #HornsUp, Yay #MaskUp" where everyone in Fiserv wears a mask and men's restrooms are fully stocked with feminine hygiene products
You have been really fired up about gender-related issues lately.
Quote from: Jay Bee on September 05, 2023, 08:55:10 AM
#muMbb
Brewcity is pitching an event for the Texas game "Boo #HornsUp, Yay #MaskUp" where everyone in Fiserv wears a mask and men's restrooms are fully stocked with feminine hygiene products
He isn't. You're the one that is really concerned about this and bring up pronouns, gender issues and sexual preferences continually.
Quote from: The Sultan of Semantics on September 05, 2023, 09:02:50 AM
You have been really fired up about gender-related issues lately.
Lots of people telling on themselves in this thread starting with JayBee who takes civil disagreements over mundane basketball topics to very weird places.
Quote from: Jay Bee on September 05, 2023, 08:55:10 AM
#muMbb
Brewcity is pitching an event for the Texas game "Boo #HornsUp, Yay #MaskUp" where everyone in Fiserv wears a mask and men's restrooms are fully stocked with feminine hygiene products
Please stop being an idiot.
#permaban
#PleaseShareMyScreenshotForProofOfMyPermaban
#BackFromMyPermaban
Quote from: The Lens on September 04, 2023, 09:13:11 PM
I trust George Thompson (his best friend) and D Wade over any of these keyboard warriors.
There's some (very biased) guy here who translates what you wrote as "He worked with a black guy once". You just can't talk common sense/logic to people who have a need to take (unwarranted and unasked for) offense for others.
Homer is a BAD broadcaster. Very poor play-by-play chops. MU deserves better. You can keep Homer for special events or whatever all the boomer alums attend.
Quote from: Tyler COLEk on September 05, 2023, 11:28:25 AM
Homer is a BAD broadcaster. Very poor play-by-play chops. MU deserves better. You can keep Homer for special events or whatever all the boomer alums attend.
Yup. He's really gone downhill. It's a new era for Marquette basketball and the fan deserves announcers that understand what the current staff is implementing philosophically. Homer ain't that at all. Honestly, I'm surprised at that, too. I'd think he'd understand it having watched the Bucks and NBA the last decade in this city.
That'll give more time to post here, anyway. He can wax poetic about aircraft carriers, mid-range jump shots and players of yore. His lack of understanding the modern game would fit in pretty well with half the posters on scoop
Quote from: Dickthedribbler on September 05, 2023, 07:38:46 AM
You don't defend his trading practices. But I also don't see you demanding that Marquette completely disassociate themselves from Mr. Strong.
I'll tell you what. Call Lovell, identify yourself by name, and demand that MU kick Strong to the curb and cut all ties with him because YOU feel that his trading practices could embarrass the University. Then get back to us and tell us how that conversation worked out.
When did I demand Homer be removed? I just simply stated he's said/posted some things I don't think he should have...and would agree he's done a lot for MU. I couldn't tell you if he should be removed from his job.
Feel the same way about Strong...I was a loser as a result of some of his trades...don't agree with it...fine with MU taking his $ and he's done a lot of good with his $. Wouldn't judge him.
We live in the gray area...I'm not sure why we need to defend Homer's posts...also not sure that Homer needs to be fired. A statement like..."Homer has done a lot of good for MU...but needs to have a better understanding of race before entering into that conversation."...seems like a fair assessment?
Quote from: Uncle Rico on September 05, 2023, 11:40:40 AM
Yup. He's really gone downhill. It's a new era for Marquette basketball and the fan deserves announcers that understand what the current staff is implementing philosophically. Homer ain't that at all. Honestly, I'm surprised at that, too. I'd think he'd understand it having watched the Bucks and NBA the last decade in this city.
That'll give more time to post here, anyway. He can wax poetic about aircraft carriers, mid-range jump shots and players of yore. His lack of understanding the modern game would fit in pretty well with half the posters on scoop
LOL - "understanding the modern game" isn't akin to writing Mandarin or understanding quantum physics. It's mostly simple math. Midrange games have gone the way of the dinosaur because very few midrange shooters can shoot their shots at a 50+% better rate than 3 point shooters. So most shots are 3s or dunks, lay ups and point blank 2s. Players who can shoot 3s well AND slash for lay ups and dunks are prioritized. Guy who block up the lane, can't shoot 3s and rely on a midrange game aren't.
If you think Homer (or almost every scooper) doesn't get that you're substituting your bigotry for knowledge of "today's game".
Quote from: Lennys Tap on September 05, 2023, 01:51:44 PM
LOL - "understanding the modern game" isn't akin to writing Mandarin or understanding quantum physics. It's mostly simple math. Midrange games have gone the way of the dinosaur because very few midrange shooters can shoot their shots at a 50+% better rate than 3 point shooters. So most shots are 3s or dunks, lay ups and point blank 2s. Players who can shoot 3s well AND slash for lay ups and dunks are prioritized. Guy who block up the lane, can't shoot 3s and rely on a midrange game aren't.
If you think Homer (or almost every scooper) doesn't get that you're substituting your bigotry for knowledge of "today's game".
He doesn't and you wisely must not read game threads or most posts here when discussion about improving the team comes up.
The game has passed Homer by. Let him MC some remember when dinners and let the new era begin
Quote from: Uncle Rico on September 05, 2023, 01:55:23 PM
He doesn't and you wisely must not read game threads or most posts here when discussion about improving the team comes up.
The game has passed Homer by. Let him MC some remember when dinners and let the new era begin
I generally stay away from the game threads - people say a lot of hyperbolic and sometimes downright stupid stuff. I think it's mostly frustration from passionate fans, though, not misunderstanding of today's game. There are a couple of Scoopers who long for the gays of players with mid range games or "aircraft carriers". A couple. And many, many others who exaggerate their numbers and post incessantly about it. That's Scoop.
Regarding Homer, everyone has to retire sometime - maybe he's lost a step. But to suggest that basketball 2023 is beyond his comprehension is just silly.
Quote from: Lennys Tap on September 05, 2023, 04:16:52 PM
I generally stay away from the game threads - people say a lot of hyperbolic and sometimes downright stupid stuff. I think it's mostly frustration from passionate fans, though, not misunderstanding of today's game. There are a couple of Scoopers who long for the gays of players with mid range games or "aircraft carriers". A couple. And many, many others who exaggerate their numbers and post incessantly about it. That's Scoop.
Regarding Homer, everyone has to retire sometime - maybe he's lost a step. But to suggest that basketball 2023 is beyond his comprehension is just silly.
Typo in there, Lenny....
Quote from: ZiggysFryBoy on September 05, 2023, 04:19:14 PM
Typo in there, Lenny....
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Quote from: Lennys Tap on September 05, 2023, 04:16:52 PM
I generally stay away from the game threads - people say a lot of hyperbolic and sometimes downright stupid stuff. I think it's mostly frustration from passionate fans, though, not misunderstanding of today's game. There are a couple of Scoopers who long for the gays of players with mid range games or "aircraft carriers". A couple. And many, many others who exaggerate their numbers and post incessantly about it. That's Scoop.
Regarding Homer, everyone has to retire sometime - maybe he's lost a step. But to suggest that basketball 2023 is beyond his comprehension is just silly.
He started the Michigan State game by saying Marquette needed to establish the run.
He can start a podcast for old timers that remember short shorts and peach baskets. It'll be a hit
We agree about the game chats, Lenny. Their main value for me is the comedy they provide after the fact after a win. Some laugh out loud hot takes.
Nice typo.
Quote from: tower912 on September 05, 2023, 04:29:11 PM
We agree about the game chats, Lenny. Their main value for me is the comedy they provide after the fact after a win. Some laugh out loud hot takes.
Nice typo.
Some call the laugh out loud hot takes "The Willie Quotient"
There are a few who consistently provide comic relief.
Quote from: Lennys Tap on September 05, 2023, 04:16:52 PM
Regarding Homer, everyone has to retire sometime - maybe he's lost a step. But to suggest that basketball 2023 is beyond his comprehension is just silly.
I think that's kind of the point. It's not some crazy hard thing to understand, but it goes beyond Homer's comprehension.
Quote from: withoutbias on September 05, 2023, 04:57:45 PM
I think that's kind of the point. It's not some crazy hard thing to understand, but it goes beyond Homer's comprehension.
Listen to any of the times Nevada was on the coach's show with Homer. Smith may as well have been speaking a different language. Part of understanding the modern game from a broadcaster perspective is being able to at least understand and explain advanced stats, not act like the interview subject is speaking Sumerian.
Quote from: tower912 on September 05, 2023, 04:29:11 PM
We agree about the game chats, Lenny. Their main value for me is the comedy they provide after the fact after a win. Some laugh out loud hot takes.
Nice typo.
I will often go to the in game chats after a win for laughs.
And come to think of it, probably more than a couple of Scoopers long for the gays...not that there's anything wrong with it.
Quote from: Lennys Tap on September 05, 2023, 08:33:07 PM
And come to think of it, probably more than a couple of Scoopers long for the gays...not that there's anything wrong with it.
But all of the gays? Seems like a disturbing lack of standards.
Quote from: Tyler COLEk on September 05, 2023, 11:28:25 AM
Homer is a BAD broadcaster. Very poor play-by-play chops. MU deserves better. You can keep Homer for special events or whatever all the boomer alums attend.
how often do you listen to Homer's game call? I'll admit, I turn down tv almost every game to listen to his call. Sometimes is difficult to sync tv/radio, but that's ok. I think his love for Marquette is awesome. When Markus Howard dropped +50 at Providence...Homer was incredible! When MU beat Kentucky in the ncaa's in '03, it sounded like Homer and George were in tears. Awesome!! Homers quirky imperfections are fun, imo.
Keep calling games Homer!!!
Quote from: Viper on September 05, 2023, 09:24:24 PM
how often do you listen to Homer's game call?
I haven't listened to him in years because he's terrible. I'd rather listen to Pete Gillen on crack.
Quote from: The Sultan of Semantics on September 06, 2023, 07:19:40 AM
I haven't listened to him in years because he's terrible. I'd rather listen to Pete Gillen on crack.
You would have to be on crack to listen to Pete Gillen. ;D
Quote from: rocky_warrior on September 03, 2023, 09:54:28 AM
It's pretty obvious Shaka & Co are distancing themselves from Homer.
It's also pretty obvious Homer has been a big MU backer for a long time.
It's also pretty obvious Homer would tell his friends that he's ready for less radio time to save face.
But you all can keep debating these things as if some of them aren't true. Just keep your own politics out of it.
Ha, yep, came to post this, but instead I wasted too much time reading this thread. Should have just locked it right there Rock.
That's pretty obvious
I think today was their last radio show.
Quote from: Hards Alumni on September 06, 2023, 02:58:10 PM
Ha, yep, came to post this, but instead I wasted too much time reading this thread. Should have just locked it right there Rock.
you guys must be pretty tight ::)
Quote from: rocket surgeon on September 07, 2023, 05:45:03 AM
you guys must be pretty tight ::)
Tight? You guys?
I don't understand.
edit: Oh, I figured it out. You think Rocky and I know each other in any capacity other than this board. Pretty funny, but not wholly unpredictable considering your proclivity for conspiracy theories.
Quote from: Hards Alumni on September 07, 2023, 06:26:55 AM
Tight? You guys?
I don't understand.
edit: Oh, I figured it out. You think Rocky and I know each other in any capacity other than this board. Pretty funny, but not wholly unpredictable considering your proclivity for conspiracy theories.
between this and color blind society-i guess i thought you were a little more astute
Quote from: rocket surgeon on September 07, 2023, 08:37:44 AM
between this and color blind society-i guess i thought you were a little more astute
5 out of 10
Quote from: rocket surgeon on September 07, 2023, 08:37:44 AM
between this and color blind society-i guess i thought you were a little more astute
So you think I know Rocky? God, you're strange.
Quote from: Viper on September 05, 2023, 09:24:24 PM
how often do you listen to Homer's game call? I'll admit, I turn down tv almost every game to listen to his call. Sometimes is difficult to sync tv/radio, but that's ok. I think his love for Marquette is awesome. When Markus Howard dropped +50 at Providence...Homer was incredible! When MU beat Kentucky in the ncaa's in '03, it sounded like Homer and George were in tears. Awesome!! Homers quirky imperfections are fun, imo.
Keep calling games Homer!!!
I've listened to him plenty over the years. The personality you described is much better suited to color commentator. I think he could probably work well enough in that role. But play-by-play, especially on the radio, requires a set of responsibilities that Homer simply cannot fulfill. That might be more apparent if you listened to him without the TV broadcast, when you can't see the action and need it described to you.
Quote from: Hards Alumni on September 07, 2023, 09:23:18 AM
So you think I know Rocky? God, you're strange.
His family desperately needs to stage an intervention
Can we just get Pat Hughes back?
Rod Luck?
Who was the fan favorite the last time MU went overseas? That guy.
Quote from: JakeBarnes on September 07, 2023, 11:44:23 AM
Can we just get Pat Hughes back?
I just found out that before the cubbies, pat Hughes did marquette with Al.
Quote from: tower912 on September 07, 2023, 02:10:09 PM
Who was the fan favorite the last time MU went overseas? That guy.
Quote from: Dr. Blackheart on September 04, 2023, 06:23:56 PM
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What about Wojo? He's tanned and available!
We are paying him through the nose anyway. So can we get something for it?
>:(
Quote from: #UnleashSean on September 07, 2023, 02:40:40 PM
I just found out that before the cubbies, pat Hughes did marquette with Al.
TV not radio. Pat was great.
Quote from: The Lens on September 07, 2023, 11:42:23 PM
TV not radio. Pat was great.
Pat Hughes and Ron Sanyo were my alttine favorite sports broadcasting duo. Would have loved to hear Pat do MU games.
Quote from: dgies9156 on September 07, 2023, 10:19:49 PM
What about Wojo? He's tanned and available!
We are paying him through the nose anyway. So can we get something for it?
>:(
He isn't available.
Believe Hughes was on the call with Al for Wardle's game winner in '98 at Louisville. And for Hutchins game winner at Louisville in '96.
Quote from: El Guerrero 2 on September 08, 2023, 07:06:08 AM
Pat Hughes and Ron Sanyo were my alttine favorite sports broadcasting duo. Would have loved to hear Pat do MU games.
RIP Ron. I used to love the contrast between those two.
Hughes: A sharply-hit grounder to the left side of the infield, a hustling Theriot DIVES to his right annnd CAN'T MAKE THE PLAY! One run scores for Cinncinati and the game is now tied with a runner on
and nobody outSanto: AH Geeez, gah
Quote from: Warrior Code on September 08, 2023, 10:34:47 AM
RIP Ron. I used to love the contrast between those two.
Hughes: A sharply-hit grounder to the left side of the infield, a hustling Theriot DIVES to his right annnd CAN'T MAKE THE PLAY! One run scores for Cinncinati and the game is now tied with a runner on and nobody out
Santo: AH Geeez, gah
Man, I can hear your post as though I'm listening to the radio right now.
Quote from: El Guerrero 2 on September 08, 2023, 07:06:08 AM
Pat Hughes and Ron Sanyo were my alttine favorite sports broadcasting duo. Would have loved to hear Pat do MU games.
Didn't Ron Sanyo go on to found an electronics company in Japan?
Quote from: Warrior Code on September 08, 2023, 10:34:47 AM
RIP Ron. I used to love the contrast between those two.
Hughes: A sharply-hit grounder to the left side of the infield, a hustling Theriot DIVES to his right annnd CAN'T MAKE THE PLAY! One run scores for Cinncinati and the game is now tied with a runner on and nobody out
Santo: AH Geeez, gah
The best was Ron's toupee caught on fire by an overhead heater in the press box.
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on September 08, 2023, 08:07:52 AM
Believe Hughes was on the call with Al for Wardle's game winner in '98 at Louisville. And for Hutchins game winner at Louisville in '96.
You have a great memory, Hutch, because Pat Hughes did work the Wardle game with Al. And the reason I remember that is because my crew of 4-5 guys were at that game and immediately afterwards we hustled from Freedom Hall back downtown to the Hyatt where we were staying. We ducked into a bar on the second floor of the hotel that was just opening around 4 pm. No one in the place except the bartender so we started shooting pool and pounding beers. 20 minutes later in walks Homer and George. 5 minutes after that comes Hughes and Al. 10 minutes later Mike Deane and the coaching staff showed up. Then one of the Journal writers.
The place was tucked away and kind of small and no one else in there but the above. My buddies and I didn't want to intrude but after all we were in there first. So for the next 2 hours we just kept our mouths shut and listened. The stories were flowing as fast as the beer was flowing. George and Al were in top form. It was actually kind of surreal to be there.
So Hutch, that's how I can confirm that Pat Hughes worked the Wardle game.
Quote from: Dickthedribbler on September 08, 2023, 11:28:24 AM
You have a great memory, Hutch, because Pat Hughes did work the Wardle game with Al. And the reason I remember that is because my crew of 4-5 guys were at that game and immediately afterwards we hustled from Freedom Hall back downtown to the Hyatt where we were staying. We ducked into a bar on the second floor of the hotel that was just opening around 4 pm. No one in the place except the bartender so we started shooting pool and pounding beers. 20 minutes later in walks Homer and George. 5 minutes after that comes Hughes and Al. 10 minutes later Mike Deane and the coaching staff showed up. Then one of the Journal writers.
The place was tucked away and kind of small and no one else in there but the above. My buddies and I didn't want to intrude but after all we were in there first. So for the next 2 hours we just kept our mouths shut and listened. The stories were flowing as fast as the beer was flowing. George and Al were in top form. It was actually kind of surreal to be there.
So Hutch, that's how I can confirm that Pat Hughes worked the Wardle game.
Thanks and great story!
Quote from: TSmith34, Inc. on September 08, 2023, 09:21:39 AM
What if we paid him another $8M?
wow...you and reeko have a real gift for standup comedy going
If Pat & Al were on the 98 Louisville call that was TV.
bc Homer's radio call is pretty iconic...
He hit it, he hit it...a three. Three times in a row Marquette beats Louisville.
Quote from: Dr. Blackheart on September 08, 2023, 10:52:28 AM
The best was Ron's toupee caught on fire by an overhead heater in the press box.
I think my fave might have been this call of Cubs LF Brant Brown turning what should have been a game-ending flyball into a Brewers win:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlxpo9sTIC4
Quote from: The Lens on September 09, 2023, 07:53:46 AM
If Pat & Al were on the 98 Louisville call that was TV.
bc Homer's radio call is pretty iconic...
He hit it, he hit it...a three. Three times in a row Marquette beats Louisville.
"If"? They were on the tv call. That goes without saying. No one implied they were the radio team.
Quote from: rocket surgeon on September 09, 2023, 05:33:52 AM
wow...you and reeko have a real gift for standup comedy going
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Quote from: The Lens on September 09, 2023, 07:53:46 AM
If Pat & Al were on the 98 Louisville call that was TV.
bc Homer's radio call is pretty iconic...
He hit it, he hit it...a three. Three times in a row Marquette beats Louisville.
Hughes and McGuire did the TV.
Homer has a 1hr afternoon drive time slot on ESPN-Milwaukee w/former Badger & Packer Gary Ellerson, among others. He sounds his usual Homer. Maybe I missed it here in a prior post...where did Tony land?
Quote from: Lennys Tap on September 05, 2023, 04:16:52 PMI generally stay away from the game threads - people say a lot of hyperbolic and sometimes downright stupid stuff. I think it's mostly frustration from passionate fans, though, not misunderstanding of today's game. There are a couple of Scoopers who long for the gays of players with mid range games or "aircraft carriers". A couple. And many, many others who exaggerate their numbers and post incessantly about it. That's Scoop.
Regarding Homer, everyone has to retire sometime - maybe he's lost a step. But to suggest that basketball 2023 is beyond his comprehension is just silly.
A few