Any word on the chances of Joe D continuing to announce games?

[CardiffGiant]

I may have missed it, but have there been any developments as to whether Joe D may continue announcing football and basketball in light of the move away from WTIC? Last night, WTIC had a compilation of highlights of the last 25 years or so that I heard was great!

It has been quiet about whether he may return(I guess there have been some other things going on in the last 2-3 weeks?) . Any updates?

 

[FDNY99]

Joe D

Joe is done doing UConn games from what’s I’ve been told by someone in the know

 

[2Infinity]

I may have missed it, but have there been any developments as to whether Joe D may continue announcing football and basketball in light of the move away from WTIC? Last night, WTIC had a compilation of highlights of the last 25 years or so that I heard was great!

It has been quiet about whether he may return(I guess there have been some other things going on in the last 2-3 weeks?) . Any updates?

The cynical mind might think that your reaction is exactly what Joe D was seeking. Maybe drum up some support with everyone reliving those great moments with him behind the mic. No doubt there were some great moments that he announced ...but not so many great announcing moments for him in the last few years. This is the perfect time for a transition with a couple new voices being brought in to help revitalize the fan base.

 

[CardiffGiant]

The cynical mind might think that your reaction is exactly what Joe D was seeking. Maybe drum up some support with everyone reliving those great moments with him behind the mic. No doubt there were some great moments that he announced ...but not so many great announcing moments for him in the last few years. This is the perfect time for a transition with a couple new voices being brought in to help revitalize the fan base.

I am a sucker for nostalgia. Not really his fault though that the men's teams haven't really given him the opportunity to make some good calls as of late. I understand that others may have different opinions regarding Joe D broadcasting games. The truth is there are not many out there who are good at it to begin with.

 

[CardiffGiant]

Joe D

Joe is done doing UConn games from what’s I’ve been told by someone in the know

Thanks for the head's up on the other thread. Too bad. I just worry about someone annoying like Spinarkle becoming the voice of Uconn!

 

[Stinger92860]

Another 2-3 star broadcaster. We can do better. Next.

 

[mauconnfan]

About as good as Matthews committing again!

 

[CL82]

Frankly I think the taint of doing a show with Gresh was too much to overcome.

 

[CardiffGiant]

Another 2-3 star broadcaster. We can do better. Next.

Legit question- who do you think would be a good replacement? I only ask because I can't come up with any names.

 

[CL82]

Legit question- who do you think would be a good replacement? I only ask because I can't come up with any names.

I hear this guy is looking for work:

Actually Andy is more of a color than a play-by-play man.

 

[uconnphil2016]

Frankly I think the taint of doing a show with Gresh was too much to overcome.

This looks photoshopped. It almost looks like they have the same exact face

 

[Huskybass]

I used to be kind of indifferent to Joe D.
His catch phrases like "tricky dribbles" seemed kind of annoying. But over time the familiarity of his shtick provided a comfort of sorts. I am not heartbroken that he is all done, but unless someone new wows me, I will miss his calls a little bit, a la Arnold Dean.

 

[uconnric]

Heard they are looking at George Ehrlich.

 

[businesslawyer]

Another 2-3 star broadcaster. We can do better. Next.

The next guy who does it won't be paid what Joe D was being paid. Now, there is a chance that he or she will be better anyway, but that's not the way to bet it.

 

[Stinger92860]

Legit question- who do you think would be a good replacement? I only ask because I can't come up with any names.

Chief

 

[MattMang23]

Frankly I think the taint of doing a show with Gresh was too much to overcome.

Twinning!!!!!

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

Kevin Ollie is available

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

Frankly I think the taint of doing a show with Gresh was too much to overcome.

You said taint

 

[formerlurker]

Twinning!!!!!

Gresh looks like Newman if he couldn't find his glasses.

 

[jdb50]

It is OK to retire and make way for new people in the business. People that have to hang on clogging up the market while new workers need jobs really are annoying. Joe D has made plenty of money. Retire! Bob Joyce should get a place in the new team IMHO.

 

[Fishy]

Nothing is set in stone yet.

 

[Dove]

In Joe D's words via the Twitter..."Lots of moving parts" right now.

 

[uconnphil2016]

Nothing is set in stone yet.

You'll have to switch to your other account to conf_rm it though

 

[MattMang23]

You'll have to switch to your other account to conf_rm it though