Raftery Appreciation Thread

[storrsroars]

I don't think it was Packer.

Those comments are high-test mojo boosts.

I know it wasn't Packer.

If it was Packer, I'd be stocking up on canned goods and ammo.

 

[uconngb]

You mean that Church league team??

 

[Stinger92860]

Onions!!!!

 

[FfldCntyFan]

Now, replicate that gif, substituting Taylor Swift and Sydney Sweeney for the UConn girls zooming in on your avatar with a Bai substituting for Jonathan.

I imagine tht would be Kobe's wet dream, getting tag teamed by Taylor Swift & Sydney Sweeney.

 

[storrsroars]

I imagine tht would be Kobe's wet dream, getting tag teamed by Taylor Swift & Sydney Sweeney.

You say that as if something better has actually happened to you. Do tell!

 

[kobe]

Now, replicate that gif, substituting Taylor Swift and Sydney Sweeney for the UConn girls zooming in on your avatar with a Bai substituting for Jonathan.

everything okay man?

 

[Hans Sprungfeld]

I know it wasn't Packer.

Sometimes subtle gets taken out by the flying mallet.

As long as a few folks still wonder if it was Packer, we've done our job.

everything okay man?

Is that your white flag wrapped around his elbow? C'mon, get to work.

 

[jibsey]

Raff is great, my favorite was Al McGuire.

 

[Tenspro2002]

Raftery last night: “It looks like UConn is getting a little tired here”

one second later - alleyoop slam by Castle.

last Sunday (dunno if it was Raftery or Packer): “It’s been a quiet night for Castle..”

one second later - Castle shakes his defender on the baseline for a rim-shaking dunk.

It was Stan Van Gundy.

Remember, we had the Kevin Harlan, SVG, Dan Bonner crew in the regionals for the second year in a row.

 

[EnochRoot]

It was Stan Van Gundy.

Remember, we had the Kevin Harlan, SVG, Dan Bonner crew in the regionals for the second year in a row.

That's right. Muchas gracias!

 

[Hey Adrien!]

The absolute master. Best line of the night after Diarra's injury: "Boy, Gene's had a nice easy night, huh ?"

I want to be Raff when I grow up.

 

[superjohn]

Raff is great, my favorite was Al McGuire.

Those old school Jersey/NYC basketball guys are the best and they're so missed when they're gone. That's why I treasure games Raf and Hubie Brown call.

 

[Fan1978]

Raf is at the top of his game. He tells you a lot without needing to talk every second. He gives you tidbits about players without needing to tell a story. He's great at recognizing tactics and momentum. He is having fun and you can feel it.

Had breakfast with him at a charity golf tournament a few years ago. Super down to earth nice guy. Very slender which you don’t get on tv because all you see is upper body. He also did a far better job than officials last night.

 

[Tenspro2002]

Raftery is a treasure, but I'm really glad they made Ian Eagle the #1 play by play guy.

You can tell the joy and delight he has doing this.

 

[UconnU]

Raftery sings our praises everywhere he goes. He gave legendary Monteverde coach Kevin Boyle his first coaching job in basketball when he was at Seton Hall. They remain very close friends. I’m surprised we don’t land more of Boyle’s players, maybe we’ll get our first with McNeeley.

 

[nomar]

Raftery is a treasure, but I'm really glad they made Ian Eagle the #1 play by play guy.

You can tell the joy and delight he has doing this.

I remember listening to WFAN when Eagle was just a producer, chiming in from time to time. He must’ve been a kid. I’ve enjoyed watching him rise the ranks. He’s a pro. Smart and good natured.

 

[rip81]

Onions!

Thankfully Pringle didn’t get hot last night, as Raf would have thrown down a “Sour Cream and Onions”

 

[UCMB88]

Raf turns 81 this month (April 19) and he's still better than 95% of the analysts on TV.

 

[superjohn]

Raf turns 81 this month (April 19) and he's still better than 95% of the analysts on TV.

Hubie Brown is the best in the NBA and he's 90.

 

[Nostical]

Raftery is a treasure. If Hubie Brown is 90, I hope Raf’s around for another 10 years!

 

[brihman]

You gotta think all these butt kissing commercials were a consolation to Jim Nantz for finally leaving the booth.

 

[JB75]

I liked hearing from both Grant Hill and Raftery. Raf is always great, but Grant added quite a lot to the broadcast.

Love them both. But god I wish Nantz was in there instead of Ian eagle

 

[Deepster]

Hall of fame liver

I met Seth Davis at a golf tournament and he said every guy in the biz has a story where Raf took them out for a “drink” and ended up drinking them under the table. It’s like an initiation.

 

[superjohn]

I met Seth Davis at a golf tournament and he said every guy in the biz has a story where Raf took them out for a “drink” and ended up drinking them under the table. It’s like an initiation.

Drinking Seth Davis under the table probably just means you order that second glass of wine.

 

[Deepster]

Drinking Seth Davis under the table probably just means you order that second glass of wine.

Ha! Facts.

 

[James]

He is the best, I really do cherish every game he calls because I know time is ticking. I will never forget him going insane with ONIONS when shad drilled the go ahead 3 vs udub - 'The daggers in his holsters are utterly extraordinary!'

Eagle is great but I do miss Nantz. Nantz had a way of talking about uconn and JC that made the basketball capital seem mystical

 

[uconnfan68]

Lingerie on the deck is still the best.

And it was "Send it in Jerome".

"Send it in Jerome" was my all-time favorite call.

 

[Nostical]

We’re lucky to have Ian Eagle. He may not be Nantz but all the others pale in comparison.

 

[UConnRock]

We’re lucky to have Ian Eagle. He may not be Nantz but all the others pale in comparison.

Agreed.... I got so sick of Kevin Harlin. He calls a basketball game like a Kentucky Derby announcer.

 

[Tenspro2002]

He is the best, I really do cherish every game he calls because I know time is ticking. I will never forget him going insane with ONIONS when shad drilled the go ahead 3 vs udub - 'The daggers in his holsters are utterly extraordinary!'

Eagle is great but I do miss Nantz. Nantz had a way of talking about uconn and JC that made the basketball capital seem mystical

Nantz was OK, a little too formal, too into the pageantry for my taste.

Ian Eagle brings such passion and delight to his calls. He's like Gus Johnson without overdoing the schtick.