JayUp88 1 Report post Posted November 24, 2009 I didn't get to catch the game last night but I was wondering how Daren did on the telecast last night? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
b.shanafan14 733 Report post Posted November 24, 2009 Not bad, but he just doesn't seem like a good television guy. Didn't seem very natural up there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rage 24 Report post Posted November 24, 2009 LMAO @@ Poster above me!!! He seemed perfect!! There was a point where Carrissa Thompson Interviewed Draper (2nd Intermission I think) and Draper said; "Yeah, I got the chance to go up there between periods and saw Mac's Suite and I KNOW he didn't buy that!! IT HAS TO BE A RENTAL!!! Mac would never wear something so nice!!!!" LOL And at the end of the VS Hockey BS, Mac's last comment was, Yeah, it's Drapes Suite (i'm wearing) LMAO!! He's gonna be great for that job. He's got a slamming sence of humor and he's a great fit to any teams' broadcast!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted November 24, 2009 (edited) not horrible... but if you compare it to his spots on FSN and the radio for the Wings and Grifs, it was sub-par at best... he seemed nervous and was trying too hard to be a "broadcaster" on a national telecast instead of just being himself and he came across as stiff - I think if he had just been a color guy and been himself, he would have done much better... he also should have put in his false teeth... Edited November 24, 2009 by stevkrause Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
b.shanafan14 733 Report post Posted November 24, 2009 not horrible... but if you compare it to his spots on FSN and the radio for the Wings and Grifs, it was sub-par at best... he seemed nervous and was trying too hard to be a "broadcaster" on a national telecast instead of just being himself and he came across as stiff - I think if he had just been a color guy and been himself, he would have done much better... he also should have put in his false teeth... Pretty much what I mean. Came in very soft-spoken and he responses were pretty stock until Draper threw in the shot about his suit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted November 24, 2009 Pretty much what I mean. Came in very soft-spoken and he responses were pretty stock until Draper threw in the shot about his suit. but that isn't him, that's the point I'm making - he's a natural for color and this appearance did not showcase it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kook_10 1,705 Report post Posted November 24, 2009 they were feeding him preplanned questions, and it sounded like he had already practiced the answers. he seemed nervous and since he was slouching his suit looked like he had been out all night. it wasn't great, but it was his first time. once he gets some confidence and can wax a little more off the cuff he will be fine. i hope they keep him long enough to do that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rallyfire99 0 Report post Posted November 24, 2009 He was better then the announcers at the game, I had to turn the game off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted November 24, 2009 He was better then the announcers at the game, I had to turn the game off. they were horrible - that's what my Brad Lebda thread was in reference to... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pokemonbreeder18 6 Report post Posted November 24, 2009 Go to 1:38 to see Draper slam Darren about his suit! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted November 24, 2009 Go to 1:38 to see Draper slam Darren about his suit! that's great... it's what he needed though, he needs to react and talk that way all the time and just be himself and he'll do great... that stiff persona he had otherwise wasn't him... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hokeychik22 17 Report post Posted November 24, 2009 Go to 1:38 to see Draper slam Darren about his suit! gotta love drapes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lidstromboli Report post Posted November 24, 2009 pretty sure he made a sweet pekka pun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vladifan 680 Report post Posted November 24, 2009 Go to 1:38 to see Draper slam Darren about his suit! THANKS for this, pokemon! I didn't get to see any of it, but I think Mac looks great here and he did what he had to do under the conditions of the show. He has so much time to say what he wants to say, and of course it's gonna be at least partly scripted because he has to say what he wants to within very defined time limits. And it also cuts down on nerves to be even partly scripted. You gotta know the floor director was out there giving hand signals and that can be distracting too if you're not used to it. He was very much himself when responding to Drapes, and everybody had to love that. And it also showed the real Mac right there. He did fine and I hope he gets more gigs like it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted November 24, 2009 Drapes is awesome! esteef Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HOCKEY MATTERS 167 Report post Posted November 24, 2009 not horrible... but if you compare it to his spots on FSN and the radio for the Wings and Grifs, it was sub-par at best... he seemed nervous and was trying too hard to be a "broadcaster" on a national telecast instead of just being himself and he came across as stiff - I think if he had just been a color guy and been himself, he would have done much better... he also should have put in his false teeth... Mac'll be reading this (everyone in the Wings organization rocks LGW to find out what's really up) and will make all the necessary corrections. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vladifan 680 Report post Posted November 24, 2009 Mac'll be reading this (everyone in the Wings organization rocks LGW to find out what's really up) and will make all the necessary corrections. Butofcourse this is true. I know he's always spoken very highly of all of us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldredbarnman 13 Report post Posted November 24, 2009 Mac will be just fine. I know everyone here loves Mickey, and he started out quiet and reserved in his first season on ON-TV back in 1979. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hokeychik22 17 Report post Posted November 25, 2009 mickey is my favorite announcer. one of the few i can listen to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsgirl001 983 Report post Posted November 25, 2009 I think he did a pretty good job. Once he loosens up a little more he'll be great. I loved Draper's crack about his suit! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
