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Post by matbrat on Feb 6, 2012 18:14:36 GMT -5
I am puking listening to this announcer. He is making our sport look very stupid. I am not sure why a network like the Big 10 Channel (not that it is a major network) cannot get past wrestlers or someone who actually knows a little about wrestling. He is saying things like "the players" and "nice play." Then he says something about Ed Ruth throwing in a "chicken wing" from the neutral position. Quenten Wright was on bottom and stood up, the Nebraska wrestler returned him to the mat, and the announcers couldn't figure out why he didn't get any points. They were all pumped up, like he should have scored screaming and yelling. Seriously, what the he77??? I think they might be student announcers.
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Post by wjcarr on Feb 6, 2012 18:18:39 GMT -5
i had to turn down sound couldnt stand listening to them one word BAD
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Post by matbrat on Feb 6, 2012 18:39:00 GMT -5
. . . and I knew it was only a matter of time before they called it "the ring!"  |
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Post by Mitch_Rupert on Feb 6, 2012 20:37:18 GMT -5
Not for nothing, but it's a Student U production, which means everything is being produced by the students of Nebraska. Wouldn't expect it to be a top-notch production from students who are just trying to learn the ropes.
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Post by matbrat on Feb 7, 2012 7:30:03 GMT -5
Kinda figured that out after watchng it for a little bit. Maybe we could get you to do it Mitch. I realize they were students, but it was bad!
My favorite of the night was when Alton and James Green were wrestling, and it was in 2nd OT. Alton escaped during the first ride out for a point and Green was just waiting for the period to run out, the announcers were saying, "Green's got nothing left in the tank, he can't even take a shot, looks like Alton is going to win this one." Then Green choose down and they were dumbfounded.
I just think they should have announcers that have knowledge of the sport. Especially if it is televised. You wouldn't see a basketball game with an announcer that says, "and he puts up a 3 point throw."
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Post by shm78 on Feb 7, 2012 7:33:56 GMT -5
Be thankful you get to watch the coverage provided by the big 10 network. If it wasn't for the Student broadcasts we wouldn't get to see them at all.
I agree it was bad but just turn down the sound and call the match for yourself.
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Post by Wildcat on Feb 7, 2012 10:59:05 GMT -5
If you haven't already, make sure you e-mail BTN.com and voice your displeasure about the fact that they only aired one live match this year. They sent me a reply stating "after many correspondence from the wrestling nation...blah, blah, blah...we realized our mistake and hope to show more live feeds in up-coming seasons...blah, blah, blah. I don't believe they have heard from 1/2 of the "wrestling nation" yet, so get your voice out there and lets try to get at least one live match weekly! I can deal with watching in silence as long as we can see it live! I was laughing my butt off because I already knew the end result and the announcers were the only reason I kept watching.
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Post by lbgpop on Feb 7, 2012 15:09:11 GMT -5
Great idea wildcat! I just emailed them.
It makes sense - they should flaunt their great wrestling.
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