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Almost sounds like old Stan Kelly would be an improvement over these jokers.
(Wanted to address this before I forgot. I know a PA announcer doesn't really impact the team but a good PA announcer can enhance game experience for fans -- so it's at least somewhat noteworthy.)
Apparently Big Kev is no longer the PA announcer. Truthfully, I think that's a good decision. Last year it seemed like he lost all enthusiasm for his gig and mumbled his way through games. The only time you could hear him clearly was when someone hit a three-pointer.
But, man, in these first two preseason games, the PA announcing has been amateurish -- to put it mildly. (I'm pretty damn sure it's been two different guys.) Lowlights include: in the first game, three-pointers were announced about half the time while the PA announcer didn't announce three-pointers at all in the second game; there were rarely team fouls announced in the second game and in the first game the announcer announced the "sixth team foul" a couple times; both announcers had dead air after made baskets multiple times; neither announced anything extra like assists or blocks; the first guy never announced subs utions in dead ball situations; the second guy seemed like he was on tape delay whenever the opposition scored.
I realize these guys probably are new to PA announcing but a professional team should be able to find candidates who know the very basics like differentiating three-pointers, calling out the subs utions, knowing elementary NBA rules (sixth team foul
Almost sounds like old Stan Kelly would be an improvement over these jokers.
We need Stan Kelly back
How about Pat Tallman?
Jim Bob Breazeale did the first game. Apparently there is a compe ion.
^Thanks for the info.
I'm pretty sure that guy has a SpursTalk account ... hopefully he doesn't see this thread.
That reminds me of when I criticized the new coyote and he posted to defend himself.
The good thing about both PA announcers is they had pro level voices. /backtrack
Timvp, I don't post much and I am rarely logged-in, but I had to say: your post was f'n hilarious.^Thanks for the info.
I'm pretty sure that guy has a SpursTalk account ... hopefully he doesn't see this thread.
That reminds me of when I criticized the new coyote and he posted to defend himself.
The good thing about both PA announcers is they had pro level voices. /backtrack
Jim Bob was "ok" on Ticket760, but I don't think either of these dudes should be the PA guy.
After all, who calls "Sixth team foul?"
Next.....
P.S. I hope both see your post. LOLZ..
Where can I get a P.A. announcer try-out? I would do an excellent job, imo.
Yeah, I'd be great too.
"Goddamn, Ginobili for three!"
"Bull call by Joey"
"Snitchin' Kobe to the free throw line, shooting two... a-gain"
"Ginger got checking in for Diaw"
Appatently, the Spurs go after PA announces like they go after free agents. No hurry, no rush, whatever's left over on the scrap heap. That's the Spurs new business model.
I thought the reason the Spurs had the Silver Stars and Rampage on the books was to try out new PA announcers.
I know its silly, but I always picture that the PA guy is hanging out inside the scoreboard.
Because you know how the Spurs go after free agents?
Actually, I think the Rampage guy is legit tbh...
i miss stan kelly tbh
Same...those were the good days
Someone show me that thread^Thanks for the info.
I'm pretty sure that guy has a SpursTalk account ... hopefully he doesn't see this thread.
That reminds me of when I criticized the new coyote and he posted to defend himself.
The good thing about both PA announcers is they had pro level voices. /backtrack
The bald guy who filled in for Big Kev in '09 was the worst of the worst.
"ROGER! Mason! JUNIOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOR!!!"
Roland Ruiz does the Rampage games. If they are looking for a new guy, just get him.
Chris Duel owned the mic as PA Announcer for the Talons. Just sayin'...
Stan Kelly has been missed since his departure in 2008.
to those people that miss Stan Kelley.....do you own a rocking chair and dentures? he was god awful. heeeeeere come the spuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuurs. ugh rather have silence.
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