Lobo: Step Right Up

[LCConnFan]

I don't disagree with your point. Although, if you think it is limited exclusively to ESPN - or even WBB - or even only sports - you don't watch as much live stuff as I do. They do it on NFL football, WBB on Fox sports, and yes, even on the channel we watched the Presidential Inauguration on.

I don't know where you think ESPN is going - I agree someday they may go somewhere, but for now, they are broadcasting - themselves and their affiliates - up to 10 WBB or more on some days. And they have a huge football "plate", as well. Yes, like every TV based company they are struggling with folks cutting the cord - but of course they are expanding their on-line presence as well.

My comment related strictly to someone's remark about how much more you can see in person, as it didn't apply in this case. Actually, a lot of announcers don't seem to pay attention when they are there in person - or I wouldn't know what the call was (out-of-bounds vs. foul vs. held ball) while they are babbling on the TV. Um, watch the ref for the signal.

I'm saying not all stations / announcers are the same. I have found that ESPN's announcing isn't AS good as SNY's has been. We have had the privilege here to see both broadcasters. Also, IMO, SNY's half time report is also better. Maybe you don't mind putting up with lousy announcing of a game, but I do. That's why I voice my displeasure / or give accolades in an email. To me, ESPN gets a 'thumbs down'.

 

[MD#12Fan]

I'm saying not all stations / announcers are the same. I have found that ESPN's announcing isn't AS good as SNY's has been. We have had the privilege here to see both broadcasters. Also, IMO, SNY's half time report is also better. Maybe you don't mind putting up with lousy announcing of a game, but I do. That's why I voice my displeasure / or give accolades in an email. To me, ESPN gets a 'thumbs down'.

Like to interject a point. 100% right all the way around but I think it's an apples and oranges thing.
The local broadcast in general is going to be more knowledgeable regarding the home team. That's their beat and they know the inside scoop. The network (ESPN) is going to be more macro/global/bigger picture. It's most likely going to be more glitzy, better camera angles, graphics, sideline reporters. So, maybe we can appreciate both for what they bring to the table. If not, there's always volume control.
I remember when I was a 7th grader and the Yankees started to get better when Bobby Murcer and Thurman Munson came up around 1970 and they would get to play on the Game of the Week. I was on the edge of my seat waiting to hear what Curt Gowdy had to say about the team. I already knew all the stuff, I just wanted to hear them say it.

 

[cwaduke]

IN the digital age, sound quality has dramatically declined in general. However, R. Lobo is one of my 3 favorite announcers of all time even if she had laryngitis. She is always smart, elegant and insightful.

 

[LCConnFan]

IN the digital age, sound quality has dramatically declined in general. However, R. Lobo is one of my 3 favorite announcers of all time even if she had laryngitis. She is always smart, elegant and insightful.

I agree. I wish we could put together the announcers we like to hear. For me it would be Rebecca, Meghan Culmo, Kara Lawson.