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Post by 405LAX on Jul 23, 2017 16:35:44 GMT -5
For a sideline reporter with tons of insight as a former player, Blanton adds very little to any broadcast. Spins his wheels with same questions, repeats himself, unfocused/nervous. Ask tough question, Sean nervous since haven't won since 2014? Basics.
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Post by chicory on Jul 23, 2017 17:13:26 GMT -5
Something something 405lax is always negative.
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Post by JB Southpaw on Jul 23, 2017 17:50:41 GMT -5
Never thought anyone has done a great job on the sideline. Blanton doesn't bother me much. Wong on the other hand is wrong so much, but just keeps going. I'd like to hear Lambourne.
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Post by donnyw on Jul 23, 2017 19:12:13 GMT -5
For a sideline reporter with tons of insight as a former player, Blanton adds very little to any broadcast. Spins his wheels with same questions, repeats himself, unfocused/nervous. Ask tough question, Sean nervous since haven't won since 2014? Basics. . I agree....Get some new announcers.... I missed some of the Men's final, but did anyone hear any mention of Chris & Kevin talking about Kerri's injury? I heard the AVP has asked that the announcers not make any reference to KWJ in their broadcasts. Is the AVP actually allowed to make these requests from Announcers that work for NBC or do they actually work for the AVP? And, isn't that kinda low? Just my two cents. |
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Post by JB Southpaw on Jul 23, 2017 19:40:30 GMT -5
i didn't hear anything on that. They congratulated Hyden/Ryan on their silver though.
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Post by guest2 on Jul 23, 2017 20:06:46 GMT -5
Something something 405lax is always negative. But he is dead on here. This is why Dain lost the bachelor, bland, bland, bland |
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Post by 405LAX on Jul 23, 2017 20:57:33 GMT -5
Something something 405lax is always negative. But he is dead on here. This is why Dain lost the bachelor, bland, bland, bland Thanks for having my back, yes, it's negative and warranted. Again, check my posts, positive ones exist, just loved on Cook, snowflakes hate hearing anything critical. |
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Post by iowasurfer on Jul 23, 2017 21:10:40 GMT -5
Never thought anyone has done a great job on the sideline. Blanton doesn't bother me much. Wong on the other hand is wrong so much, but just keeps going. I'd like to hear Lambourne. RICH is good.Hear him on NET LIVE? ButDain good with Kevin. |
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Post by JB Southpaw on Jul 24, 2017 7:16:24 GMT -5
Never thought anyone has done a great job on the sideline. Blanton doesn't bother me much. Wong on the other hand is wrong so much, but just keeps going. I'd like to hear Lambourne. RICH is good.Hear him on NET LIVE? ButDain good with Kevin. Yeah, I've heard him that's why I hope they'd give him a shot. I don't my Kevin either. |
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Post by guest2 on Jul 24, 2017 7:42:56 GMT -5
I think the reason Dain is bad at this is he was a player who wanted to extend his career in volleyball and so turned to this, rather than a volleyball player who happened to have a compelling personality and so was recruited into it, ala Chris Marlowe or John Mcenroe in tennis.
I think very similar to when Karch tried his hand at commentary. Great player, dull announcer, whereas Hov, who had some speech issues, was a much more engaging presence in the booth.
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Post by goudey on Jul 24, 2017 7:43:08 GMT -5
Sideline commentators are about as relevant as the cheerleaders. Was there a particular cheerleader that bothered you too?
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Post by vbvalley on Jul 24, 2017 11:32:47 GMT -5
Although some of the comments in this thread may be right on, I think you all are not seeing the forest for the trees...This broadcast is going out national; to bring up KWJ's issues does nothing but hurt the AVP and their ratings. People back East and the Midwest live in a different world than out here. They go crazy watching girls in tiny bikinis and guys knocking the snot out of a volleyball, plus seeing the great partying in the stands. Maybe some miss KWJ, but the majority around the country do not. The broadcasters are not necessarily talking to us West Coast diehards who grew up with beach volleyball and, occasionally Marlowe will mention something that hits home with us, but to expect Chris, Wong and Blanton to bring up negative or controversial topics that could hurt ratings is just not going to happen.
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Post by guest2 on Jul 24, 2017 11:40:02 GMT -5
Although some of the comments in this thread may be right on, I think you all are not seeing the forest for the trees...This broadcast is going out national; to bring up KWJ's issues does nothing but hurt the AVP and their ratings. People back East and the Midwest live in a different world than out here. They go crazy watching girls in tiny bikinis and guys knocking the snot out of a volleyball, plus seeing the great partying in the stands. Maybe some miss KWJ, but the majority around the country do not. The broadcasters are not necessarily talking to us West Coast diehards who grew up with beach volleyball and, occasionally Marlowe will mention something that hits home with us, but to expect Chris, Wong and Blanton to bring up negative or controversial topics that could hurt ratings is just not going to happen. Please tell us more of how we "East Coasters" live. What do we do when not "going crazy for girls in tiny bikinis" Are these bikinis something we could bring to our own cities? |
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Post by turk182 on Jul 24, 2017 12:26:20 GMT -5
I think the reason Dain is poor at his job is the fact that he constantly refers to himself and his playing days. Nobody with a microphone should be referencing themselves. Go back and listen to how many times you hear "I, Me, Myself..." It's annoying. And I agree, it may come from his thought that he can still play.
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Post by JB Southpaw on Jul 24, 2017 12:39:32 GMT -5
I think the reason Dain is poor at his job is the fact that he constantly refers to himself and his playing days. Nobody with a microphone should be referencing themselves. Go back and listen to how many times you hear "I, Me, Myself..." It's annoying. And I agree, it may come from his thought that he can still play. I disagree. That is why he is there. If not, you just have a voice down there. Dain can speak with experience, that's how it is in every other sport, they all talk about their playing days. |
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