thedisappearer 291 Report post Posted April 12, 2008 TOC-roach. Far From it. That's the other PLT. I'm Como and work at a site were we are the main target for mortar and rocket attacks. Working on that site is only one of our tasks. That site has the hookup of creature comforts. The last time I checked the people that work in the TOC never ran convoys let alone was a gunner on them. So the right term for me and my people here would be POGS not fobits. You going to see me in 9 months? lol Are you 4ID? I'm finishing out my 15 month tour here 1st Cav, actually. Only been the gunner once, but been on plenty of missions. But I'm still a FOBbit. I don't go out every damn day. Keep your head down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akustyk 84 Report post Posted April 12, 2008 Hearing the commentary from NBC it does seem slanted in Nashville's favor. I bet if we asked Predators fans though, they'd say it seems slanted in Detroit's favor. Very rarely can national-based talking heads win. that's right. before the game started and then through periods 1 and 2 Pierre and Emrick were ass-licking Preds like crazy. then, seeing how Wings are beating Nashville they jumped the bandwagon and started sticking their noses into Wings fans brown holes. so yes, fans of both teams can see dumb commentary. and both sides are right Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedisappearer 291 Report post Posted April 12, 2008 Every time he says an idiotic measurement like 100 seconds or "he's been playing for an eighth of a century" it is very distracting and stupid. I like that. Maybe I am quicker with numbers than you (no offense intended). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HadThomasVokounOnFortSt 878 Report post Posted April 12, 2008 All I can say is, bring ESPN back. Please? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedLightGoesOn 81 Report post Posted April 12, 2008 All I can say is, bring ESPN back. Please? Nobody can call Hockey like the dynamic duo Gary Thorne and Bill Clement.... both of you are legends and are missed in my home Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hallelujahlogic 1 Report post Posted April 12, 2008 doc emrick annoys me. why? grab a few beers and take a normal sized drink everytime he says "drive!" and a big one every time he says "big drive!" and you will be tanked by first intermission. ken daniels he is not! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted April 12, 2008 1. FSN (without Larry M.) 2. Versus 3. NBC --- The guys on NBC make my skin crawl and not in a good way..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ontario Wingsfan 0 Report post Posted April 12, 2008 doc emrick annoys me. why? grab a few beers and take a normal sized drink everytime he says "drive!" and a big one every time he says "big drive!" and you will be tanked by first intermission. ken daniels he is not! Yep, there's only so many times I can hear the words "drive" and "waffleboard" during a game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaman 713 Report post Posted April 12, 2008 Do like i do, hit mute, put on some music and enjoy. I learned something a long time ago.... I dont give a f**k what most commentators say, because 99% is either stuff they pulled out of their ass or is a useless stat that has no bearing on anything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Copenhagen848 58 Report post Posted April 12, 2008 1. FSN (without Larry M.) 2. Versus 3. NBC --- The guys on NBC make my skin crawl and not in a good way..... I agree 100% with everything you just said. I absolutely hate NBC broadcasts. "Now lets see that save again, sponsored by Edge shaving cream." "Now lets look at some hammers thrown by ***-too sponsored by Summer's Eve ******" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auxlepli 17 Report post Posted April 12, 2008 All I can say is, bring ESPN back. Please? Levy was good and so were Thorne and Clement. I don't want the NHL back on ESPN though. The League went with a new network. One that caters more to the League's liking. Versus, then OLN, offered more money than ESPN, if it even did. I can't remember now and would have to do some research. Research I've done numerous times, each time I read fans advocating the League go back to ESPN. By the way, three ESPN employees, Colin Cowherd, Mike Greenberg and president George Bodenheimer, routinely ridicule the NHL. Many more of its employees do too. This obviously starts from the top and continues all the way down. The company's employees make it a very harsh environment for the NHL. Given that, it doesn't make sense to me why the League would want ESPN to broadcast it's games. Sure ESPN is in more homes, but that isn't good enough. It has to be willing to show games and showcase the League in other ways, which it didn't. A classic example of this but in another sport is the IRL on ESPN. That should be a symbiotic relationship, but I bet it isn't in IRL's view. I know it isn't to IRL fan and writer Robin Miller. I heard him the other day with JMV on WNDE that during a recent SportsCenter the talking heads spent all of 44 seconds mentioning Graham Rahal's win. The talking heads then went back to NFL coverage. IRL is in season now, the NFL is not. This is a classic example and there are many others of how ESPN treats leagues it doesn't like or favor. This is the same way the ESPN treats the NHL now and when it broadcasted NHL games. Add to all this ESPN would rather showcase its own talking heads and make them celebrities, than cover sports in a meaningful way, there is absolutely NO reason for the NHL to go back to ESPN. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hallelujahlogic 1 Report post Posted April 12, 2008 Yep, there's only so many times I can hear the words "drive" and "waffleboard" during a game. haha yes i forgot about "waffleboard"! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaKineMaui 8 Report post Posted April 12, 2008 Are NHL fans the only ones who gripe about which network covers their sport? Game is on? Then the game is on. Watch. the. game. See the players? See them skating around on the rink? Perfect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted April 12, 2008 Are NHL fans the only ones who gripe about which network covers their sport? Game is on? Then the game is on. Watch. the. game. See the players? See them skating around on the rink? Perfect. If only it were that simple to many people in here. It's not that hard to me. It's still hockey in the grand scheme of things and I'm damned glad it is at least broadcasted nationally. Some could not have Versus. Some could only have maybe just a handful of broadcasts on NBC for the regular season and playoffs. Be thankful for what you have. You are watching hockey, just enjoy it and forget about all the other outside/broadcasting crap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VladyIBELIEVE16 257 Report post Posted April 12, 2008 Like I said earlier in my post - at least make the airing of the game complete without there being constant glitches....Friday's games were horrific to watch on Versus....thank god NBC's wasnt bad today... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Majsheppard 203 Report post Posted April 12, 2008 The problem exists in every league. I mean at least nationally broadcasted games, they always have to play kiss ass to the stars and try to illustrate they know the game well by telling everyone what everybody should have done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
