Great news for MAB. Hopefully he stays healthy. For today's game I'd like to see them play a full 60, but I'll take another own no matter what. As far as G and Waffle, do you really think it's any big deal. I don't know maybe going to Sochi isn't that great of a deal.

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Getting that TDL value up baby!
- jmatchett383

Homer is typing up a four year 5.5 per NMC contract as we speak.

He is entertaining, but I think he would be more at home in the WWE.
- feelingkettle

He's Regis Philbin without the intensity buildup - he starts at the top end and holds it.

Homer is typing up a four year 5.5 per NMC contract as we speak.
- 77rams

Its funny cause its true

Homer is typing up a four year 5.5 per NMC contract as we speak.
- 77rams

Only $5.5? Must be a hometown discount.

http://www.awfulannouncin...zy-as-his-announcing.html

If I may-

I like JJ's inflection and calling abilities. I often make dinner while "watching" the game. There's no TV in the kitchen, so I bump my bedroom TV volume up so I can hear it that way. I have adio only....but I can still tell what's happening, I can still tell of it was ACTUALLY a good scoring chance, and JJ paints a clear picture if the game in my head. I can tell if a developing play has a chance.


On the other hand, for example- listening to those clowns on NBCSports, Doc will say something like "here comes _____ down the wing with speed he RIPS ONE OHHHHH AND A SAVE. BY. ___goalie___!!!" So I come run in for the replay to see a great save and it's a replay of a guy flicking a lazy wrist shot on goal from between the blueline and circle.....like what the (frank)

If I may-

I like JJ's inflection and calling abilities. I often make dinner while "watching" the game. There's no TV in the kitchen, so I bump my bedroom TV volume up so I can hear it that way. I have adio only....but I can still tell what's happening, I can still tell of it was ACTUALLY a good scoring chance, and JJ paints a clear picture if the game in my head. I can tell if a developing play has a chance.


On the other hand, for example- listening to those clowns on NBCSports, Doc will say something like "here comes _____ down the wing with speed he RIPS ONE OHHHHH AND A SAVE. BY. ___goalie___!!!" So I come run in for the replay to see a great save and it's a replay of a guy flicking a lazy wrist shot on goal from between the blueline and circle.....like what the (frank)
- Giroux_Is_God

JJ. Is ok, lets face it all announcers are homers to some degree, some more then others, (Edwards).
I like Jim Hughson, on hockey night in Canada,

Coatsey needs to stop saying twice a game, "I'm looking directly over his shoulder"

JJ. Is ok, lets face it all announcers are homers to one degree, some more then others, (Edwards).
I like Jim Hughson, on hockey night in Canada,

Coatsey needs to stop saying twice a game, "I'm looking directly over his shoulder"

- puckhead17

HOMETOWN announcers are HOMETOWN homers. That's their job.

But, there's a clear line. You can't be too over the top, but I don't think JJ et al have crossed it

JJ is fine and I do like Clement when he's around. As far as Coatsey goes, he's not really part of the crew. They go to him now and then, but think of him more as a sideline reporter. A big, drunken Pam Oliver with orange n black shades, if you will. You can completely discount his ramblings, and they shouldn't reflect on the other announcers.

I watch the feeds around the NHL, and Philly really doesn't have a bad staff sans Coates.

Edwards is the worst. Beninati and Steigy are not my favorites, either.

HOMETOWN announcers are HOMETOWN homers. That's their job.

But, there's a clear line. You can't be too over the top, but I don't think JJ et al have crossed it
- Giroux_Is_God

I agree with this. JJ is obviously biased, but he isn't beyond criticizing his own team and mentioning when they've gotten away with something. He's not perfect by any stretch, but he's better than a lot of his contemporaries.

All current announcers are pitiful in comparison to the greatest duo of all time: Sam Rosen and John Davidson.

I agree with this. JJ is obviously biased, but he isn't beyond criticizing his own team and mentioning when they've gotten away with something. He's not perfect by any stretch, but he's better than a lot of his contemporaries.
- Hesh_

Only thing about Jackson are his "ho-hum" slyly inserted homer calls.

i.e. "And they say it's onsides..."

I'm eagerly anticipating the goal Meszaros scores today.
- Pixote Andolini

Yes. But you should also be weary of the goal he'll give up too

Yes. But you should also be weary of the goal he'll give up too
- Just5

He's actually been pretty good, lately. I'd be more concerned about Coburn and Grossman.

Great news for MAB. Hopefully he stays healthy. For today's game I'd like to see them play a full 60, but I'll take another own no matter what. As far as G and Waffle, do you really think it's any big deal. I don't know maybe going to Sochi isn't that great of a deal.
- LJF

Raffl flashed his plane ticket right before roo f bombed him.

Do that many people really have off/close today? I just spent 2 hours getting to work cause apparently NJtransit is operating on a holiday schedule and I had no idea. And this game is at 1
- JFlyers00

Im workin all day

If I may-

I like JJ's inflection and calling abilities. I often make dinner while "watching" the game. There's no TV in the kitchen, so I bump my bedroom TV volume up so I can hear it that way. I have adio only....but I can still tell what's happening, I can still tell of it was ACTUALLY a good scoring chance, and JJ paints a clear picture if the game in my head. I can tell if a developing play has a chance.


On the other hand, for example- listening to those clowns on NBCSports, Doc will say something like "here comes _____ down the wing with speed he RIPS ONE OHHHHH AND A SAVE. BY. ___goalie___!!!" So I come run in for the replay to see a great save and it's a replay of a guy flicking a lazy wrist shot on goal from between the blueline and circle.....like what the (frank)
- Giroux_Is_God

I generally like JJ and this is a pretty good reason why. I think the past couple years they've all gotten a bit more homerish, but that's sort of what they're supposed to do. I do suspect there's some kind of expectation from bosses as far as calling the game a bit in the Flyers favor. Guys that don't do this maybe don't have any pressure to do so.

Only thing about Jackson are his "ho-hum" slyly inserted homer calls.

i.e. "And they say it's onsides..."
- jmatchett383

yeah, he's definitely biased. I agree. And he SHOULD be to a degree. He's the Flyers' announcer, not the NHL's.

look, passive aggressive comments like that are annoying, no doubt. at least it isn't over the top whining. be thankful for that. not every play-by-play team is above that.

JJ is fine and I do like Clement when he's around. As far as Coatsey goes, he's not really part of the crew. They go to him now and then, but think of him more as a sideline reporter. A big, drunken Pam Oliver with orange n black shades, if you will. You can completely discount his ramblings, and they shouldn't reflect on the other announcers.

I watch the feeds around the NHL, and Philly really doesn't have a bad staff sans Coates.

Edwards is the worst. Beninati and Steigy are not my favorites, either.
- Hesh_

JJ and Clement are the worst homer duo in the league. Between JJ's orange shades. "they say it's onsides", and clement sounding like he's having an orgasm when the flyers miss a scoring chance. It's puke city

Keith jones I like.

not a big fan of JJ ... but I'd MUCH rather hear him call a Flyers goal than Tim Saunders.

My ears hurt when Saunders does that high-pitched "he SCOOOOOOOREsss" that he does.

Only thing about Jackson are his "ho-hum" slyly inserted homer calls.

i.e. "And they say it's onsides..."
- jmatchett383

He calls it that way for both teams. Its obvious he's anti officials like all flyers employees should be.

This is game-calling the way I remember it...no stories during play, just the action on the ice. Ah, the good ol' days.

JJ and Clement are the worst homer duo in the league. Between JJ's orange shades. "they say it's onsides", and clement sounding like he's having an orgasm when the flyers miss a scoring chance. It's puke city

Keith jones I like.
- Just5

i'm just saying on comparison to other guys, JJ isn't as bad as you think.

and yes, Keith Jones knows his stuff.