ESPN pondering big to televise March Madness

J0nnD0ugh · 11-07-2009, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Sandman42


	Bilas already does the tournament for CBS. If this happens, ESPN better find a way to get Gus Johnson to do games.

I know that. But I don't want to have to hear him in the studio anymore than I have to. He's already on ESPN @ least twice a week doing that. He says the same stuff over & over. "He's a big man who runs the floor well". "They've got to work on their spacing." It's like the commentary from a video game. After 5 matches, it sounds like a broken record.

Laettner32 · 11-07-2009, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by J0nnD0ugh


	I know that. But I don't want to have to hear him in the studio anymore than I have to. He's already on ESPN @ least twice a week doing that. He says the same stuff over & over. "He's a big man who runs the floor well". "They've got to work on their spacing." It's like the commentary from a video game. After 5 matches, it sounds like a broken record.

Ha! You know what, you're right! Just like a video game. He always speaks in the same tone and inflection. Never excited, never shocked, never surprised. He's the anti-Vitale.

p.s. Except for the phone interview he did where he got all pissy.

RayAllen20 · 11-07-2009, 10:07 AM

I wouldn't mind if they got to share games. That would just mean more games to watch for us that dont have DirectTV. But when it comes down to all of it, CBS is better. The overlays, music, and broadcast quality, and announcers are top-notch. And they have the greatest announcer of all time, Gus Johnson. He makes a 20 point blowout sound like the Super Bowl. He made the Ohio State Xavier game legendary for me, with the Rise and Fire thing.

But if they could share the first, second, sweet sixteen, and elite eight games, I would not be complaining at all, since ESPN has ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC. I could watch 4 games at once.

jmill703 · 11-07-2009, 12:59 PM

As long as they keep March Madness On Demand going on the internet, i'll be cool. I don't know what network he's with, but I like Len Elmore as a commentator.

WakeUnc2321 · 11-07-2009, 01:01 PM

If this happens and ESPN signs Billy Packer to do games, I will scream.

elicoleman · 11-09-2009, 01:52 AM

No ****ing thanks.

CBS or bust.

MrShowtime · 11-09-2009, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by jmill703


	As long as they keep March Madness On Demand going on the internet, i'll be cool. I don't know what network he's with, but I like Len Elmore as a commentator.

I like Elmore as well, very smooth. He does games for both ESPN n CBS. He's ESPN thru the year and CBS in the tourney. He teams with Gus Johnson during the tourney. Great team.

trobinson97 · 11-09-2009, 03:57 AM

God I hope not.

kgx2thez · 11-09-2009, 10:02 AM

I hope so just for the fact that espn has more outlets to televise the 1st and 2nd round games.

fsquid · 11-11-2009, 01:14 PM

I don't see how they can afford both this and the Olympics.

11-07-2009, 10:07 AM	#13 (permalink)
RayAllen20 Pro OVR: 34 Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 844	Re: ESPN pondering big to televise March Madness I wouldn't mind if they got to share games. That would just mean more games to watch for us that dont have DirectTV. But when it comes down to all of it, CBS is better. The overlays, music, and broadcast quality, and announcers are top-notch. And they have the greatest announcer of all time, Gus Johnson. He makes a 20 point blowout sound like the Super Bowl. He made the Ohio State Xavier game legendary for me, with the Rise and Fire thing. But if they could share the first, second, sweet sixteen, and elite eight games, I would not be complaining at all, since ESPN has ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC. I could watch 4 games at once. __________________ This sig will never be changed until the Jets win the Super Bowl. currently playing Madden 10 and APF 2K8 Created Basketball League Dynasty. check it out http://www.operationsports.com/forum...post2040139567

11-07-2009, 12:59 PM	#14 (permalink)
jmill703 Rookie OVR: 5 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 461	Re: ESPN pondering big to televise March Madness As long as they keep March Madness On Demand going on the internet, i'll be cool. I don't know what network he's with, but I like Len Elmore as a commentator. __________________ "What people say about you is none of your business."

11-07-2009, 01:01 PM	#15 (permalink)
WakeUnc2321 MVP OVR: 23 Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,130	Re: ESPN pondering big to televise March Madness If this happens and ESPN signs Billy Packer to do games, I will scream.

11-09-2009, 01:52 AM	#16 (permalink)
elicoleman In Pastner We Trust OVR: 32 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Memphis TN Posts: 39,444	Re: ESPN pondering big to televise March Madness No **ing thanks. CBS or bust. __________________ Rock Band 1: 55 songs Rock Band 2: 84 songs Rock Band DLC: 529 songs Total Number of Songs:** 668 songs (updated 11/17)

11-09-2009, 03:57 AM	#18 (permalink)
trobinson97 Swagg Team OVR: 48 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 10,000	Re: ESPN pondering big to televise March Madness God I hope not. __________________ Gamertag - Depotboy. Not changing this sig til the Tide win another Championship or the world ends, whichever comes first. Dec, 7 2006.

11-09-2009, 10:02 AM	#19 (permalink)
kgx2thez Drogabazooka OVR: 26 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 6,220	Re: ESPN pondering big to televise March Madness I hope so just for the fact that espn has more outlets to televise the 1st and 2nd round games.

11-11-2009, 01:14 PM	#20 (permalink)
fsquid IGNITE THE PASSION OVR: 25 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 26,406	Re: ESPN pondering big to televise March Madness I don't see how they can afford both this and the Olympics. __________________ Hosea 9:6 "Memphis will bury them"

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