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Post by justahick on Jul 30, 2021 12:31:02 GMT -5
100% prefer the British guy to Sunderland or Barnett. Listening to Sunderland is almost as bad as listening to Marlow.
You would think that professional announcers who played at that level would at least bother to learn the rules.
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Post by 31shoot on Jul 30, 2021 12:57:51 GMT -5
You guys are all fukcing losers. Barnett actually has personality and is fun to listen to. So many people whine and complain about how announcers talk down to the viewer: “oh volleyball is best 3 of 5 sets to 25, win by two; and remember the 5th set is only to 15.” Every loser on this website is always complaining about how the sport doesn’t get enough media coverage, but you bitch and moan about having two Olympic volleyball players with actual opinions and real banter. Give me a break. Okay, so now we’ve heard from Kevin’s mom. Anyone else? My son has accomplished way more in his illustrious volleyball career than you could ever dream.
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Post by gbuttah on Jul 30, 2021 12:59:50 GMT -5
Kevin Barnett is... a choch
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Post by mervynpumpkinhead on Jul 30, 2021 13:01:26 GMT -5
My favorite part is when they get hung up on some story about some obscure match or bar or other SoCal thing for about 2 minutes, with references that a total of about 10 people can relate to.
Oh and please tell me again that Jordan is getting married to Hunt in Malibu on a cliff or whatever and that Barnett and Salima will be doing the play-by-play. Never gets old.
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Post by 31shoot on Jul 30, 2021 13:05:48 GMT -5
You guys are all fukcing losers. Barnett actually has personality and is fun to listen to. So many people whine and complain about how announcers talk down to the viewer: “oh volleyball is best 3 of 5 sets to 25, win by two; and remember the 5th set is only to 15.” Every loser on this website is always complaining about how the sport doesn’t get enough media coverage, but you bitch and moan about having two Olympic volleyball players with actual opinions and real banter. Give me a break. Grow up!!!! You grow up. You guys are all wet blankets. The fact that all of you like the British guy, who adds absolutely no color, more than Barnett and Sunderland bickering with each other is wild. Literally every other American sports broadcast tries to add personality into calling the game, but this message board is full of stodgy nerds who get offended by the announcers lively expressing opinions. You want more of that British guy? Great, no one who doesn’t already live and breathe volleyball is going to watch that.
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Post by diggerdive on Jul 30, 2021 13:07:18 GMT -5
Okay, so now we’ve heard from Kevin’s mom. Anyone else? My son has accomplished way more in his illustrious volleyball career than you could ever dream. Next time swallow.
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Post by 31shoot on Jul 30, 2021 13:11:51 GMT -5
My son has accomplished way more in his illustrious volleyball career than you could ever dream. Next time swallow. Sick burn bro. “ The dude just oozes douchey-jock-alpha-male-insecurity.” … pot, kettle?
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Post by bbg95 on Jul 30, 2021 13:17:17 GMT -5
The British announcer adds almost nothing to the feed. Sometimes just repeats the names (and sometimes the wrong one, scoring points on the beach matches.) Sunderland and Barnett at least have good understanding of the game. But who kept doing the “woof woof” greetings to the dogs of the family viewing parties during, I think, the last Slaes beach match? That was flat out weird. I've always liked Sunderland, but Barnett is a negative contribution to the broadcast. I much prefer the British guy. Like it's not even close. Again, if Barnett just realized that he is not funny and just focused on giving analysis and insight into what's happening on the court, he'd be fine.
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Post by diggerdive on Jul 30, 2021 13:33:44 GMT -5
Sick burn bro. “ The dude just oozes douchey-jock-alpha-male-insecurity.” … pot, kettle? The lady doth protest too much, methinks.
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Post by timduckforlife on Jul 30, 2021 17:15:55 GMT -5
2 comments. One on the topic, one on the ads.
1) I honestly wish we'd just free ourselves of both Barnett and Sunderland. I'd actually love it if we could hire the crew from Hawaii and/or BYU to do commentary. They'd do a much better job would have fun doing it.
2) The ads are annoying, both in number and placement. I've noticed in beach they end up missing points due to the length of the ads. Unacceptable. They also do ads during replays. Maybe just me, but I want to see the video of the call and net touches, hand touches, in/out, etc... not come back and the team is getting ready to serve. Esp when the commentary people have zero clue they were cut away for an ad.
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Post by Carlito on Jul 30, 2021 17:57:28 GMT -5
Meh, I like Barney and Sunderland (and Clayton Lucas). I've learned a lot more about volleyball from his podcast and commentating than I have from anyone else.
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Post by netsetter on Jul 30, 2021 19:31:56 GMT -5
The English guy last night was actually different than who it normally is. Clayton Lucas does a ton of volleyball matches. He commentates for the CEV and FIVB. Last night was Lewie Lett. He primarily does beach volleyball, and does a lot of it. He is the primary commentator for the FIVB beach tour. He admitted he hadn't done an indoor game in a long time. This was his first indoor match in the Olympics. Afterwards he messaged a number of us asking for feedback and things to consider when he broadcasts his next match.
It seems there is very much a "can't win for losing" with commentators. People want more media coverage but don't want the coverage to address those fans who are new to watching.
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Post by timduckforlife on Jul 30, 2021 22:09:38 GMT -5
The English guy last night was actually different than who it normally is. Clayton Lucas does a ton of volleyball matches. He commentates for the CEV and FIVB. Last night was Lewie Lett. He primarily does beach volleyball, and does a lot of it. He is the primary commentator for the FIVB beach tour. He admitted he hadn't done an indoor game in a long time. This was his first indoor match in the Olympics. Afterwards he messaged a number of us asking for feedback and things to consider when he broadcasts his next match. It seems there is very much a "can't win for losing" with commentators. People want more media coverage but don't want the coverage to address those fans who are new to watching. i understand the point about fans that are new, but do hockey or even basketball explain rules ad nauseum or just continue on and let people figure it out. IMO, treating your audience like they are 5yrs old is the wrong way to go.
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Post by Upfrontvb on Jul 30, 2021 22:12:36 GMT -5
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Post by Cubicle No More ... on Jul 31, 2021 0:42:17 GMT -5
Let's get the table tennis commentators over to volleyball .... haha!
I'm kidding, but I'm also half serious 😅
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