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Started by Rev. Millertime, July 05, 2009, 02:28:30 PM

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kopfjäger

#15
July 05, 2009, 07:44:27 PM Last Edit: July 05, 2009, 07:51:55 PM by kopfjager
Quote from: XJDAVE on July 05, 2009, 05:56:59 PM
Maybe if the commentator took the dip out of his lip we could understand what he was saying.

As derby already stated that was Scott Russell.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Russell_(motorcyclist)


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Itsasickness

#16
July 05, 2009, 08:36:46 PM
Amen brother  [thumbsup]
It's been real, it's been fun, it's been real fun!

Danmack_98

#17
July 05, 2009, 08:41:05 PM
I'm glad to see I'm not the only one that hated the coverage.  Hated it.  How can we expect new viewers to become fans when the announcers sound bored.  No excitement, no real knowledge, and on top of that- they showed stats and info panes that covered half the screen!  EVERY time they returned from the too frequent commercial break, they went straight to shots of the crowd or pits instead of the race.  Pathetic.  I hate to say it but I don't like watching the races in the u.s. because they're so poorly broadcasted. [bang]
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Spidey

#18
July 05, 2009, 08:44:21 PM
I'm gonna go with "glass half full" for once.  I was happy to see that Scott Russel improved on his announcing since Miller.  This was much better.   [thumbsup]
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derby

#19
July 05, 2009, 08:44:32 PM
Quote from: Danmack_98 on July 05, 2009, 08:41:05 PM
...and on top of that- they showed stats and info panes that covered half the screen!

i'm pretty sure those graphics are from the international feed.
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OT

#20
July 05, 2009, 08:44:42 PM Last Edit: July 05, 2009, 09:39:40 PM by OT
Fox VP: We're doing the US Grand Prix race from Mazda Laguna Seca this year!
Producer: Great!  Can you get me some pit passes to see Tony Stewart?
Fox VP: That's NASC(rap)AR...
Producer: Oh, well then, how about a pass to see Schumacher's Ferrari!
Fox VP: He retired....but, I'll put you on the list and we'll see what develops...

Greg White's starting to remind me of this guy...  ;)

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kopfjäger

#21
July 05, 2009, 08:55:18 PM
Quote from: Danmack_98 on July 05, 2009, 08:41:05 PMno real knowledge,

Are you kidding me, did you read my post.
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Triple J

#22
July 05, 2009, 09:06:54 PM
I'll admit the announcing was actually an improvement. However, losing 2-3 laps every commerical break is lame. That is my main complaint.

kopfjäger

#23
July 05, 2009, 09:14:10 PM
Quote from: Triple J on July 05, 2009, 09:06:54 PM
I'll admit the announcing was actually an improvement. However, losing 2-3 laps every commerical break is lame. That is my main complaint.

Gotta pay the bills.  ;)
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Cider

#24
July 06, 2009, 07:01:04 AM
I actually thought the coverage was pretty good as far as American networks go, and I like Russell.  My complaints were pretty much the same as everybody else:


  • The swingarm discussion was ridiculous, and I felt embarrased for White
  • The "Progressive Race Report" that had no information covered half the screen
  • Watching the crowd while I could hear racing going on the background was frustrating

Danmack_98

#25
July 06, 2009, 08:25:10 AM
I'm not saying the commentators had no knowledge.  I meant that they did not share it well.  I felt much less informed throughout the race than I do when the races are outside the u.s.
"That bike looks like if you knocked it over, it would stand itself up and kick your ass!!"

superjohn

#26
July 06, 2009, 04:00:08 PM
Quote from: kopfjager on July 05, 2009, 07:08:49 PM
Yeah, I just love their witty UK humor.  [roll]

Actually, I do. And Scott Russell may have been a great rider, but I don't much like him as an announcer. At ;east t was on a major network and maybe some new fans were exposed to the sport.

gm2

#27
July 06, 2009, 04:15:04 PM
Quote from: Cider on July 06, 2009, 07:01:04 AM
and I felt embarrased for White

get in line.
Like this is the racing, no?

hitman87

#28
July 06, 2009, 06:01:30 PM
the picture was much better than the pre 70's stuff speed shows... the commentary was way less than par... i felt like i missed a lot due to the freaking commercials, and what was with the race just starting no pre race no warm up lap?? the announcers were way lost on most things. i like russell because i live in east point his birth place but stick to the ama announcing... the brit boys are way better at it and more exciting....
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enzo

#29
July 06, 2009, 08:56:24 PM Last Edit: July 06, 2009, 08:58:02 PM by enzo
They're not Eurosport yet, but it's improving.  Diffey was impressive.  He knows the riders, the pit crews and even some history.  Not bad.  If Speed keeps showing qualifying (fat chance), that will be really cool.

I know it's not fair, but Russell reminds me of this fella:
Family Guy Season 6: Deleted Scene '911 Call'
we're creepin' between the bullfrogs
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