Rodriguez: A Calling From Behind The Mic

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A Calling From Behind The Mic
Ken Rodriguez

When No. 15 swishes a 25-footer for the Spurs, it’s hard to tell which is sweeter. The sound of the ball falling through the net or the sound of the call that follows: "Matt Bonner, for THREEEEEEEE!!!"

The call begins low, from the depths of a rumbling baritone, then rises for five, six counts until it explodes across the AT&T Center. Fans on their feet. Screams in the air. Electricity crackling everywhere.The only thing missing is a blast of confetti.

Kevin "Big Kev" Brock turns a routine three-point call into a celebration with enough energy to kick start the Macy’s Day Parade. The call lasts almost long enough for you to leave your seat, grab a hot dog and return to "EEEE!!!" ripping through the air.

The man has pipes. Passion, too. "I’m a huge basketball fan," he says. "I’m the original cheerleader. I call the game the way I want to hear it."

There’s a little growl of former Bulls’ PA announcer Ray Clay in Brock’s voice.There’s a touch of the late Myron Cope (Pittsburgh Steelers) in Brock’s introduction of DeJuan Blair. Like a skilled musician, Brock weaves the influences of others into his work to create an original sound.

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[Cane]

Not having communication with someone in war must've been one of an experience. Especially if its your mother and you're just a college kid. Then again without that he probably wouldn't have what I consider basically a dream job which is getting paid to talk and announce the Spurs. Decent article. Although sometimes I miss "Heres comes the Spurssss!"