OT: Joe Buck

[BigBird]

I don’t have strong negative feelings about the play-by-play performances of Joe Buck. But some other folk seem to. So my question is simply: “why?” What is it that he does or doesn’t do that seems to send some viewers to the brink?

I’ve been curious about this for awhile.

 

[calpedaler]

I don’t have strong negative feelings about the play-by-play performances of Joe Buck. But some other folk seem to. So my question is simply: “why?” What is it that he does or doesn’t do that seems to send some viewers to the brink?

I’ve been curious about this for awhile.

I just wonder what's going on with his hair.

 

[jaundicedeye]

I don’t have strong negative feelings about the play-by-play performances of Joe Buck. But some other folk seem to. So my question is simply: “why?” What is it that he does or doesn’t do that seems to send some viewers to the brink?

I’ve been curious about this for awhile.

To me he is not exciting, enthusiastic or insightful. He is Captain Obvious personified. By being paired with Troy Aikman you have the most monotone duo in the business. You need only compare him and Troy to Jim Nantz and Tony Romo to get my point(s).

 

[uconnfan68]

Romo continues to impress. His comment when they showed Belichek after the winning score was priceless.

 

[MilfordHusky]

I've always thought that Joe Buck comes across as a bit egotistical and vain, the exact opposite of his classic, old-school father, Jack Buck.

 

[donalddoowop]

I've always thought that Joe Buck comes across as a bit egotistical and vain, the exact opposite of his classic, old-school father, Jack Buck.

I did not like Jack and do not like Joe.

 

[eebmg]

I did not like Jack and do not like Joe.

Maybe it is the "J" ?

 

[MilfordHusky]

I did not like Jack and do not like Joe.

Interesting.

 

[Bliss]

To me he is not exciting, enthusiastic or insightful. He is Captain Obvious personified. By being paired with Troy Aikman you have the most monotone duo in the business. You need only compare him and Troy to Jim Nantz and Tony Romo to get my point(s).

Aikman knows the game but is a terrible announcer. Rather than inflection he uses volume. Hard to listen to. I have no problem with Buck.

 

[BigBird]

I did not like Jack and do not like Joe.

OK, but the “Why” is left unaddressed by your response. Not arguing, but trying to understand.

 

[iamcbs]

Classic case of a guy who was born on 3rd base and thinks he hit a triple!! He got his first national play-by-play gig at the age of 25, not because he was qualified but because of who his dad was. Nobody frowns on family connections but at least be humble and know that it wasn't talent that got you where you are. I turn off the volume on him.

 

[Blue Huskie]

I don't like his delivery or his sense of humor. Not as big a problem at all when he does NFL games. It's when he does MLB games he drives me nuts. He tries to be cute and funny to fill the dead air but I just don't care for the way he does it at all.

 

[easttexastrash]

I’ve never like Buck for no other reason than thinking he comes across as arrogant.

 

[donalddoowop]

OK, but the “Why” is left unaddressed by your response. Not arguing, but trying to understand.

Look at iamcbs's response above. Also when Bob Costas was an up and coming talent he applied for a job on some network and did not get it. jack Buck said that Bob was new and needed to work his way up to such a position. However, later when Joe was new in the profession, Jack did not say that he was too young and needed more experience. Joe got the job. Also, I grew up listening to Harry Carey and his description of games while he was in St. Louis was as exciting as a fan could hope for. Jack was boring. He commented once that fans who were watching a game on TV that he was broadcasting were complaining that he was not describing the action on the field. His response was something like"they are watching the game just like I am." Iamcbs hit it right on the nose.

 

[Bliss]

Look at iamcbs's response above. Also when Bob Costas was an up and coming talent he applied for a job on some network and did not get it. jack Buck said that Bob was new and needed to work his way up to such a position. However, later when Joe was new in the profession, Jack did not say that he was too young and needed more experience. Joe got the job. Also, I grew up listening to Harry Carey and his description of games while he was in St. Louis was as exciting as a fan could hope for. Jack was boring. He commented once that fans who were watching a game on TV that he was broadcasting were complaining that he was not describing the action on the field. His response was something like"they are watching the game just like I am." Iamcbs hit it right on the nose.

"It might be - it could be - it IS a home run." RIP, Harry.

 

[Replicant]

I did not like Jack and do not like Joe.

...or green eggs and ham, I assume!

 

[Replicant]

Even as a lifelong Cowboys fan, I find Troy less exciting than a piece of Melba toast. And I agree with Milford, Buck comes off as arrogant/vain.

Pat Summerall and Tom Brookshier, they are not!

 

[MilfordHusky]

Even as a lifelong Cowboys fan, I find Troy less exciting than a piece of Melba toast. And I agree with Milford, Buck comes off as arrogant/vain.

Pat Summerall and Tom Brookshier, they are not!

Pat and Brookie made quite a duo. Summerall was a great one.

 

[Scud49]

I can't stand the guy- smug, arrogant, boring, monotone, limited enthusiasm much of the time, not at all warm and endearing like his Dad was.