Phil Lesh 93 Report post Posted March 23, 2013 I agree with most of the sentiment on here, total BS. If ratings are down, which I doubt, there's no way you put it on Murph. Something else has to be going on here. Pierre McGuire is a trillion times worse than Murph. I HATE Pierre with the white hot rage of thousand burning suns and if the WIngs are on NBC I'll stream the radio broadcast instead of listening to inane babbling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holliday 1,888 Report post Posted March 23, 2013 No way they fire him in the middle of the season unless something happened, I think. Sucks, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted March 23, 2013 What the? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
achildr1 255 Report post Posted March 23, 2013 Pierre McGuire is a trillion times worse than Murph. I HATE Pierre with the white hot rage of thousand burning suns and if the WIngs are on NBC I'll stream the radio broadcast instead of listening to inane babbling. I somehow can stand him but I understand how he can drive people nuts. That was funny though man, well said. By the way, anyone catch Chris Therian on NBC...terrible and one goofy lookin dude. Murph could take his job in a second. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MidMichSteve 1,115 Report post Posted March 23, 2013 I'd rather see Murph stammering through the intermission than the emotionless post they have now. I wonder if he got too tipsy and said something he shouldn't have. That's what I was thinking too. Maybe he wasn't a such a good drunk. This is absolute garbage. We should voice our opinion to FSD and let them know that they made the wrong choice here. While Murphy wasn't the smoothest talker, he knew what he was talking about and gave an inside edition on things concerning the franchise. It was awesome having Murph and Mickey on the crew to speak on behalf of their times with the organization. I'm honestly upset about this decision! I don't believe for a second that ratings had ANYTHING to do with this. This ^^^ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsgirl001 983 Report post Posted March 23, 2013 (edited) Wow... this really sucks. I'm actually pretty pissed about this. I liked Murph a lot. I feel bad for him, with it coming out of the blue like that... not fair to him at all. Hopefully he can manage to find a new job somewhere else. I'll miss him. Edited March 23, 2013 by wingsgirl001 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jedi 1,865 Report post Posted March 23, 2013 If you're on twitter, a hashtag has emerged. #BringBackMurph Trying to get it trending. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted March 23, 2013 With the garbage in broadcasting around the NHL (Colorado, Pittsburgh, Columbus), this is strange. I'm almost certain that the whole "ratings" bit was a cop-out. Nobody turns off the TV because Larry Murphy was between the benches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowings00 545 Report post Posted March 23, 2013 Murphy out....Homer in. Now THAT would increase ratings? 5 sputman, 55fan, amato and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kira 451 Report post Posted March 23, 2013 Didn't see this one coming. Hmmm... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carman 387 Report post Posted March 23, 2013 That sucks, Murph was growing nicely into the awkward, funny, hall of fame, former Wing, cult hero. It had to be something other then ratings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,958 Report post Posted March 23, 2013 (edited) Guess they were tired of the bumbling.... Wonder who will take over...i remember when shawn burr did some and so did.Ray Ferraro....and Doug Brown. Edited March 23, 2013 by LeftWinger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted March 23, 2013 But.. But.. But now who's going to break it down between periods?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P. Marlowe 748 Report post Posted March 23, 2013 I liked it how they all had roles: Mickey was the old-timer with stories, Larry was the enthusiastic analyst who had a really good eye for the game and often fumbled on words, and Ken was the one who kept his feet on the ground and the whole thing together. 3 Nev, Rebound and sputman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
13dangledangle 965 Report post Posted March 23, 2013 Sorry Murph!! Good luck with whatever happens next...I personlly think he should open a Murphy Dog stand outside the Joe... 1 sputman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jedi 1,865 Report post Posted March 23, 2013 I'm petitioning Matt to bring Murph in as LGW's next Mod. 1 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted March 23, 2013 I get the feeling that Murphy's alcohol habits were involved. There have been times when he has been clearly watered during broadcasts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted March 23, 2013 I blame Abdelkader. His hat trick surely must be a sign of the apocalypse, FSD must have decided to make a sacrifice. 3 derblaueClaus, 55fan and Rebound reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vladdy16 2,154 Report post Posted March 23, 2013 I'm petitioning Matt to bring Murph in as LGW's next Mod. Would that not be freakin' AWESOME? 1 Jedi reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted March 23, 2013 That sucks. Can't replace his goofiness. I think Cleary should take his job starting next game. 4 amato, Hockeymom1960, F.Michael and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtydangles 1,328 Report post Posted March 23, 2013 Would murph even want to return if he was un-fired? I wish they would use this same ruthlessness on cleary... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MisfitJake 2 Report post Posted March 23, 2013 Well, then fire Greg Hammaren! Here is Greg's email - greg.hammaren@foxsports.net - send him a note and let him know how you feel. Greg Hammaren is Senior Vice President/General Manager at FOX Sports Detroit, a post he has held since 2002. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff48109 474 Report post Posted March 23, 2013 Will they replace Murph with some serious eye candy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T.Low 1,011 Report post Posted March 23, 2013 (edited) Will they replace Murph with some serious eye candy? I like babes as much as the next guy, if not more, but I don't lke eye candy that is there for the sole purpose of being eye candy fluff. I'd rather listen to Murph talk about the game I'm watching than listen to Eva Menendez read the script that some else wrote for her while trying to lok like she actally knows what she's talking about I like Mickey and Murph because they are a coupe of veterans talkng hockey and don't follw the same ESPN sports guy formula. The Wings experience is all about nostalgia, and he is an integral part of it. Edit: The ratings are tanking because of the product on the ice: I was dreading watching the Anaheim game all day long because I could not bear to watch them play half hearted and get destroyed by frikin Anaheim. (Luckily, I decided to have the game on while I did other things, but you get the point). Edited March 23, 2013 by T.Low 4 F.Michael, thegerkin, canadian wings fan and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T.Low 1,011 Report post Posted March 23, 2013 Someone started an online petition, not sure how much weight these things carry but here you go: http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/get-fox-sports-detroit-to-rehire-larry-murphy/ Thanks Signed. 1 canadian wings fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
