Jim Calhoun

[superjohn]

I'm biased but I think JC has been terrific on ESPN. His knowledge of the sport is unparalleled and he really does a good job of explaining the game. Of course I knew about his knowledge of the game but I thought he might be a little hard to understand for some viewers or didn't really know if his personality would shine through on camera. He just has a really great way of explaining things and doesn't have any of the shtick so many of the other guys have. He is insightful, funny, engaging and he looks terrific. Retirement looks like it's been really good to JC.

 

[Fishy]

Oh, you're biased..but he's been fantastic anyway.

He's brilliant and he's a former teacher - that's a pretty good combo if you're trying to break something down for the masses.

Typically, ESPN tries to do that using bubble-headed doofuses, so Calhoun looks all the better.

 

[Palatine]

Yes, he brilliant. And he is doesn't pull punches.

But he is very hard to understand. He really needs to address this if he wants to make himself a great analyst. Talk slower. Enunciate.

I love Coach Calhoun. I hope someone at ESPN is working with him.

 

[mauconnfan]

Yes, he brilliant. And he is doesn't pull punches.

But he is very hard to understand. He really needs to address this if he wants to make himself a great analyst. Talk slower. Enunciate.

I love Coach Calhoun. I hope someone at ESPN is working with him.

ESPN called me and I will be working with JC this week. You will soon see a much slower talking JC although the words may be a bit tougher to understand still as he will be fn hammered! He may swear a few times too.

 

[UConnWingman]

What's amazing is he stands a very tall 6'4" next to Bilas (6'8"). I always loved Calhoun's story...He got a scholarship, had to leave early to support his family (I think he was a grave digger) for a while...Just a true blue, American work-ethic, dirt under the fingernails kind of guy.

 

[dogpause]

I miss him as our coach.

 

[huskyhaven]

I'm biased but I think JC has been terrific on ESPN. His knowledge of the sport is unparalleled and he really does a good job of explaining the game. Of course I knew about his knowledge of the game but I thought he might be a little hard to understand for some viewers or didn't really know if his personality would shine through on camera. He just has a really great way of explaining things and doesn't have any of the shtick so many of the other guys have. He is insightful, funny, engaging and he looks terrific. Retirement looks like it's been really good to JC.

He looked great in the black suit. 3 pc I believe?

 

[Ohio UConn]

thank JC is a terrific analyst! he is not afraid to delve into some complexity that TV often seems to want to avoid for simplicity & clarity.

His brogue is tough...one has to listen closely.....

Amazing.....UConn has won 4 NC's .... the last 2 were beyond storybook fantasy too!

 

[SubbaBub]

You can see he is on another level BB wise compared to other coach/player turned analysts.

He broadcasting abilities need work. He's slowed down and is clearer compared to what we used to hear, but he's favoring spontaneity and personality over delivery.

Jim has more S and P that most people just speaking normally, no need to punch it up. Deliver the thought as planned.

 

[Ohio UConn]

You can see he is on another level BB wise compared to other coach/player turned analysts.

He broadcasting abilities need work. He's slowed down and is clearer compared to what we used to hear, but he's favoring spontaneity and personality over delivery.

Jim has more S and P that most people just speaking normally, no need to punch it up. Deliver the thought as planned.

good point about the 'spontaneity'. Another word I would use is 'authenticity'. Calhoun reeks of that ... that is part of his 'crusty' charm

 

[HuskyFich]

Another thing that adds to JC's success on ESPN.

He followed Bob Knight....


Having said that. I love JC's raw ability to read and explain a play before it's coming. He points out mismatches and gives the viewers an "inside the huddle" aspect. You can't beat that.

 

[Ohio UConn]

Another thing that adds to JC's success on ESPN.

He followed Bob Knight....


Having said that. I love JC's raw ability to read and explain a play before it's coming. He points out mismatches and gives the viewers an "inside the huddle" aspect. You can't beat that.

agree with that too. good observation. he does come at audience with the 'anticipation' of what opponent likely to do and so best 'counter-moves'

 

[SubbaBub]

Another thing that adds to JC's success on ESPN.

He followed Bob Knight....

Having said that. I love JC's raw ability to read and explain a play before it's coming. He points out mismatches and gives the viewers an "inside the huddle" aspect. You can't beat that.

Yup, Knight was just throwing curmudgeonly one liners. You got the feeling JC knew UK would lose, but couldn't say that outright.

 

[champs99and04]

Knight was actually really insightful for a while before he fell off.

Hopefully he can call more games next year.

 

[UCFan1513]

While looking for information on Tevin Mack I saw a thread on the VCU board that proposed Jim Calhoun to be their new coach...

 

[Stainmaster]

While looking for information on Tevin Mack I saw a thread on the VCU board that proposed Jim Calhoun to be their new coach...

I just vomited.

 

[tcf15]

I just vomited.

With Ray Allen as the assistant...and it was proposed by a self-proclaimed UConn fan.

 

[Stainmaster]

With Ray Allen as the assistant...and it was proposed by a self-proclaimed UConn fan.

I don't think I'll ever get back the five minutes I spent browsing that board to find the thread. And to think I harp on posters here...you are all saintly and uber-rational in comparison to what goes on there.

 

[UConn_Top_Dog]

 

[PcketknfNiels]

Knight was actually really insightful for a while before he fell off.

Hopefully he can call more games next year.

Yeah, Knight his first couple years was really solid, then he just got really old/tired overnight.