ESPN America (Merged) - Page 131 - Broadcasting

go_jaspers · 04-11-2009, 21:26

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Originally Posted by ElMarko

Joe Buck and Tim McCarver are pretty much universally hated, even in America, by more serious fans of the game. MLBi is wonderful. Rick Sutcliffe always adds great content, and I'm used to Dave O'Brien as a fan of High Heat Baseball on the PC

Once upon a time McCarver was an excellent analyst, but he seems old and crotchety these days.

Buck's father was an excellent announcer. Joe is too hip, too cool, too dull and too full of himself to call a good game. MLB.com features the calls of the various announcers after each Playoff/WS game. Buck's calls are always the most boring.

Dazzy D · 04-11-2009, 21:28

My first thought after seeing the ad was could it have been played out in error ?
Not seen one since though.

Dazzy D · 04-11-2009, 21:39

Oh to hark back to the days of Jack Buck and Hank Stramm, what a combination they were on the radio.
Joe Buck reminds me too much of Frasier's brother Niles from the sitcom.
As for McCarver, he still lives to some extent in the 70's thinking back to his MSG Network show that used to be on NASN.

mikw · 04-11-2009, 23:53

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Originally Posted by The Difference

I stayed up late to watch Game 5 of the World Series last night, and I must say I'm really enjoying the MLB International coverage.

I know opinion is divided on here as to which of the Fox or MLBi feed is preferable, but personally I think they couldn't have been more correct in their choice.

I really like MLBi's choice Rick Sutcliffe as their analyst. As a fan of "pitching duels" rather than high scoring matches, I think it's good that they are using a former starting pitcher who can explain the tactics and thought process that goes into being the "man of the mound" and how coaches organise their pitching rotations, bring on relievers etc.

I'm also warming to Dave O'Brien, I must say I preferred it when the great Gary Thorne was MLBi's lead World Series announcer but Dave has done a top class job since then, especially this year.

After a good night's sleep tonight I'll be looking forward to the culmination of the Fall Classic!

Agreed, Thorne was the "man", but "OB" ain't bad at all.

leviramsey · 05-11-2009, 03:36

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Originally Posted by packerbully

Then again, if I remember, last time CSN Philadelphia was used we only got a 4:3 feed from them... so maybe CSN Philadelphia widescreen feeds aren't available - I believe we have had widescreen feeds from CSN Washington?

CSN Philadelphia refuses to ever let a feed of their coverage go out on satellite (because then they'd have to let satellite TV in the US have it and Comcast won't stand for that).

DejaVoodoo · 05-11-2009, 06:27

Looking forward to the ESPN America schedule now without Baseball.

austin17 · 05-11-2009, 07:51

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Originally Posted by DejaVoodoo

Looking forward to the ESPN America schedule now without Baseball.

Gonna miss the baseball season
certainly be different, now time for NHL, & NBA

pepelubego · 05-11-2009, 10:49

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Originally Posted by DejaVoodoo

Looking forward to the ESPN America schedule now without Baseball.

Now backs College Hopps!!!

Woohoo!!!

go_jaspers · 05-11-2009, 11:50

Only 150 days til Opening Day

go_jaspers · 05-11-2009, 11:51

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Originally Posted by Dazzy D

Joe Buck reminds me too much of Frasier's brother Niles from the sitcom.

Only, unamusing.

DejaVoodoo · 05-11-2009, 13:59

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Originally Posted by pepelubego

Now backs College Hopps!!!

Woohoo!!!

Yeah. Should be a good season.

GeoffNI · 05-11-2009, 15:29

Notice Baseball is listed on the EPG still for ESPNHD. I believe there will be showing live MLS at 1 am tonight. I am looking forward to Montreal- Boston Hockey game on ESPN America.

NBA looks great on ESPN enjoyed NBA Fastbreak last night. Shame though nearly all highlights in 16:9 but Comcast New England the home of the Celtics appear to be a 4:3 broadcaster. Can't wait for the first Celtics game to appear on ESPNHD.

packerbully · 05-11-2009, 17:42

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Originally Posted by GeoffNI

but Comcast New England the home of the Celtics appear to be a 4:3 broadcaster. Can't wait for the first Celtics game to appear on ESPNHD.

Good old Comcast!

The Difference · 05-11-2009, 19:15

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Originally Posted by mikw

Agreed, Thorne was the "man", but "OB" ain't bad at all.

Yep - I probably sold OB a bit short in my last message, he's proven himself to be a superb commentator since taking over and is a worthy successor to Thorne.

Dave and Rick have done a great job during the World Series, I really enjoyed what I managed to see (and hear) of the Fall Classic this year.

Well done to all involved at MLB International and ESPN America.

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Originally Posted by DejaVoodoo

Looking forward to the ESPN America schedule now without Baseball.

And I'm looking forward to the next time I have reason to tune into ESPN America...which will probably be around April of next year!

bamber · 05-11-2009, 21:20

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Originally Posted by Delenn

I would like to see Ohio State vs Penn State. I have no desire to see LSU again!!!

as live, sunday morning.

Steveweiser · 05-11-2009, 23:23

A topic cut from Around the Horn tonight (about Roy Williams of the Cowboys), how often does this happen on the ESPN America showing?

packerbully · 05-11-2009, 23:41

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Originally Posted by Steveweiser

A topic cut from Around the Horn tonight (about Roy Williams of the Cowboys), how often does this happen on the ESPN America showing?

Dont know these days but gave up with ATH ages ago - stupid NFL and not allowing them to show NFL hi-lites!

Actually with no NFL gameday hardly any Total Access on Sky and ATH & PTI not allowed to show NFL clips, the NFL are really hurting themselves big time!

The NFL now has the worst coverage of all the US sports - incl College Football and Basketball!

NFL sort yourselves out..

Steveweiser · 06-11-2009, 00:20

ESPN America just froze on a picture of SportsNation, which they don't even show. Does that mean they're planning on showing it sometime soon?

eddgreen · 06-11-2009, 10:14

not got espn yet
The sky guide has no mention of HD for US sports

suffolkblue · 06-11-2009, 12:40

for anybody that loves that bottom line.Yes its coming back in december thats good right (not)

richiebabee · 06-11-2009, 18:01

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Originally Posted by eddgreen

not got espn yet
The sky guide has no mention of HD for US sports

They just don't seem to tag it properly. I'd say 80%+ of American sport on ESPN is now shown in HD.

If you like your American sport, ESPN HD is well worth it

packerbully · 06-11-2009, 18:17

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Originally Posted by eddgreen

not got espn yet
The sky guide has no mention of HD for US sports

Most US sports is HD - ignore the EPG

Steveweiser · 08-11-2009, 01:30

Despite being on ESPN UK, the Nebraska/Oklahoma game has ESPN US's version of the bottom line on it.

Mimizuku no Lew · 08-11-2009, 13:22

That's because it's an "ESPN on ABC" game. They always have the ticker on the feed.

tulseluper · 10-11-2009, 16:48

anyone know what's going on with PTI and ATH? Disappeared last night, and replaced by E:60 tonight. Still on in the states according to the schedules...

05-11-2009, 11:50	#3259
go_jaspers Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bray, Wicklow, Ireland Services: NTL Digital, NASN - no SKY Sports Posts: 457	Time to cheer up Only 150 days til Opening Day

04-11-2009, 21:28	#3252
Dazzy D Forum Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Rotherham, South Yorkshire Services: Virgin Media XL with fries Posts: 686	My first thought after seeing the ad was could it have been played out in error ? Not seen one since though.

04-11-2009, 21:39	#3253
Dazzy D Forum Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Rotherham, South Yorkshire Services: Virgin Media XL with fries Posts: 686	Oh to hark back to the days of Jack Buck and Hank Stramm, what a combination they were on the radio. Joe Buck reminds me too much of Frasier's brother Niles from the sitcom. As for McCarver, he still lives to some extent in the 70's thinking back to his MSG Network show that used to be on NASN.

05-11-2009, 06:27	#3256
DejaVoodoo Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Earth Services: Sky Digital Posts: 1,942	Looking forward to the ESPN America schedule now without Baseball.

05-11-2009, 15:29	#3262
GeoffNI Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Ireland Services: ESPN, Sky+HD World Posts: 2,077	Notice Baseball is listed on the EPG still for ESPNHD. I believe there will be showing live MLS at 1 am tonight. I am looking forward to Montreal- Boston Hockey game on ESPN America. NBA looks great on ESPN enjoyed NBA Fastbreak last night. Shame though nearly all highlights in 16:9 but Comcast New England the home of the Celtics appear to be a 4:3 broadcaster. Can't wait for the first Celtics game to appear on ESPNHD.

05-11-2009, 23:23	#3266
Steveweiser Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Lewisham Services: Virgin Media Digital, Virgin Media Broadband Posts: 4,690	A topic cut from Around the Horn tonight (about Roy Williams of the Cowboys), how often does this happen on the ESPN America showing?

06-11-2009, 00:20	#3268
Steveweiser Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Lewisham Services: Virgin Media Digital, Virgin Media Broadband Posts: 4,690	ESPN America just froze on a picture of SportsNation, which they don't even show. Does that mean they're planning on showing it sometime soon?

06-11-2009, 10:14	#3269
eddgreen Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Services: Sky HD. Pioneer 6090 Pioneer LX03 Posts: 395	not got espn yet The sky guide has no mention of HD for US sports

06-11-2009, 12:40	#3270
suffolkblue Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Services: sky + multiroom,dab radio,ESPN Posts: 371	for anybody that loves that bottom line.Yes its coming back in december thats good right (not)

08-11-2009, 01:30	#3273
Steveweiser Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Lewisham Services: Virgin Media Digital, Virgin Media Broadband Posts: 4,690	Despite being on ESPN UK, the Nebraska/Oklahoma game has ESPN US's version of the bottom line on it.

08-11-2009, 13:22	#3274
Mimizuku no Lew Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Gender: Male Location: Fleet, Hants Services: VM VIP Pack Posts: 657	That's because it's an "ESPN on ABC" game. They always have the ticker on the feed.

10-11-2009, 16:48	#3275
tulseluper Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 39	anyone know what's going on with PTI and ATH? Disappeared last night, and replaced by E:60 tonight. Still on in the states according to the schedules...