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GC11
16 Aug 2002, 01:01 PM
Now that the USNT displayed its world class abilities at WC2002, isn't it fair for us fans to expect world class announcing? Jack Edwards and Ty Keogh just aren't top-flight announcers worthy of the USNT. The both come accross as cheerleaders instead of announcers, and Mr. Keogh just doesn't provide any comments of value related to tactics and the flow of the game. Tommy Smyth provided both excitement and excellent explanations of tactics. Any way we can petition the Big Mouse (ABC/ESPN) to retain Smythe and pick up a better play by play guy?
galperin
16 Aug 2002, 01:09 PM
no one, and i mean no one, wants to continue to hear jack and ty. however, i think convincing espn to change will be difficult. maybe, posssibly, if enough people complained to espn, they might listen.
UncleSam527
16 Aug 2002, 01:16 PM
Originally posted by galperin
no one, and i mean no one, wants to continue to hear jack and ty. however, i think convincing espn to change will be difficult. maybe, posssibly, if enough people complained to espn, they might listen.
Maybe if we could organize a year round, sumo tournament or Little League tournament, then ESPN would have to use him for those.
CrewDust
16 Aug 2002, 01:43 PM
Jack and Ty forever. :)
http://www.bigsoccer.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=63&perpage=15&pagenumber=1
Soccerfan20
16 Aug 2002, 02:13 PM
What would US Soccer be without Jack & Ty? I am certainly no fan of their announcing abilities, but they have become an integral and entertaining part of US matches. Some of the funniest BS threads are about those two.
I know there have been other threads about this (probably died with the crash) but who at ESPN could replace them? I would hope JP and Seamus Malin, but I don't think we could have a drinking game about their announcing.
glove
16 Aug 2002, 03:44 PM
Fast forward to 2032 World Cup opening game US v Australia at CMGI..
Jack: Finally the Aussies have made it to the big dance.It must feel like the twilight zone for the Kiwis as it's been 58 years since their last Cup sighting.
Ty: Sorry Jack it's the Socceroos not Kiwi's. Lets go down to Rob Stone with team captain Cobi Jones. Rob you there? Rob? Looks like Robs having trouble with his mike. Jack whats the word on coach Arena inserting Goose into the lineup at Left back? Jack where did he go?
ABC goes to break
Producer cuts in Dammit Ty fix your dentures your all muffled and someone go get Jack from the restroom. And for the last time someone make sure
Jack doesn't take his diuretics on gameday!
Some sh## will never change
Jack & Ty are contracted through IMG, US Soccer is responsible for who announces their games, not ABC or ESPN, though they do have to approve the announcers as well. Tommy Smyth's contract is with ESPN directly.
kickin365
16 Aug 2002, 04:56 PM
LOL. That was great. I particularly like the Cobi part.
I was flippin channels a while ago and I came across some SUMO wrestlin' on espn2. I swear it was Ty announcing. You would think we could get specialists for the USMNT.
galperin
16 Aug 2002, 04:58 PM
Originally posted by JMH
Jack & Ty are contracted through IMG, US Soccer is responsible for who announces their games, not ABC or ESPN, though they do have to approve the announcers as well. Tommy Smyth's contract is with ESPN directly.
so you mean to tell me us soccer controls jack and ty's fate? are you kidding me? us soccer let that crap be broadcast? jesus!
this is good news, :) however, as far as i can tell, because i think it would be easier to talk us soccer into a switch, as oppossed to espn. maybe i'm wrong though.
copaantl98
16 Aug 2002, 05:34 PM
Jack and Ty rule.
mpruitt
17 Aug 2002, 12:34 AM
Originally posted by UncleSam527
Maybe if we could organize a year round, sumo tournament or Little League tournament, then ESPN would have to use him for those.
pretty tellign tht Jack Edwards has been around SPN forever and covers sumo wrestling, little league, and soccer. not to bash soccer but given the amount of play ESPN gives it it might as well be little league or arena football.
ramckay
01 Sep 2002, 09:24 PM
Where is Scoey when you need him?
thacharger
01 Sep 2002, 11:21 PM
Jack and Ty!!
Jack and Ty!!
Jack and Ty!!
GoHawks4
01 Sep 2002, 11:25 PM
I think Segroves should do color commentary. You could even have one of those inflatable crash-dummies doing PBP and the entertainment value would still be through the roof.
Aidaen
01 Sep 2002, 11:33 PM
Yeah, their commentaries are very, very high on the unintentional comedy scale.
I propose a drinking game -
When this phrase is uttered - Take a drink:
"Climbs the ladder"
"Threads the Needle"
etc..
When this phrase is uttered - Smash head thru TV
"Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory!"
GoHawks4
01 Sep 2002, 11:36 PM
Originally posted by Aidaen
Yeah, their commentaries are very, very high on the unintentional comedy scale.
I propose a drinking game -
When this phrase is uttered - Take a drink:
"Climbs the ladder"
"Threads the Needle"
etc..
When this phrase is uttered - Smash head thru TV
"Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory!"
There was a similar thread prior to the crash.
odg78
01 Sep 2002, 11:37 PM
Originally posted by Aidaen
Yeah, their commentaries are very, very high on the unintentional comedy scale.
I propose a drinking game -
When this phrase is uttered - Take a drink:
"Climbs the ladder"
"Threads the Needle"
etc..
When this phrase is uttered - Smash head thru TV
"Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory!"
I hate to tell you but you're months, maybe even years late on this one.
Aidaen
02 Sep 2002, 02:38 AM
lol, I figured as much - course, I just found BigSoccer a couple weeks ago, and am currently about 3600 posts below both of you. :)
Popero
02 Sep 2002, 02:39 PM
Originally posted by galperin
no one, and i mean no one, wants to continue to hear jack and ty.
WRONG.
railguitar
02 Sep 2002, 10:44 PM
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Originally posted by galperin
no one, and i mean no one, wants to continue to hear jack and ty.
Wrong again. They're both characters, which is a lot better than many of the bland announcers in many other places on TV.