Does Scheyer get as much action on campus as Patrick and Bilas wanted to give him during the game last night?
Duke fan here....
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I had no problem with anything Bilas says. He's as spot on as any guy in the business these days. Scheyer played a great game and has had a great start to the season and Bilas gave him credit for it.
Patrick on the other hand is so far beyond ridiculous that it's sad. The on air felating that he gives Duke is a big part of the reason that so many people, myself included, can't stand watching Duke play most of the time. If he and Vitale get together to call a Duke game, the universe might explode.
Thanks to the Duke fans for the kind words. I'm sure you are being genuine, but from our perspective, it's tough to polish a turd. You have a really nice team that plays extremely well together. Scheyer is a great leader. Enjoy the rest of your season.
The best was on that horrid defensive play Dendy had on Scheyer.
Patrick -"What an amazing play by Scheyer"
Bilas - "Actually that was horrible defense."
Yup. That's the first one that comes to mind.
I wonder if the Duke coaches or players ever sit and listen to a broadcast when it's over. I suppose it's good to essentially have ESPN running an infomercial for your program every time you play, but man, I would think some of that stuff (the kid pics, Mike Patrick and Vitale needing kneepads to call games) would have to be flat embarressing.
Yeah, but the name "Shane Battier!" rolling off that annoying voice was just too much. Reddick just doesn't sound the same.
Actually, this has happened quite often, including the greatest game I've ever seen. UNC/Duke circa 1995 at Cameron. UNC pulled it out in 2 OT I believe, lots of action and drama - Jerry Stackhouse going baseline and throwning down on Cherokee Parks, Capel hitting a 40-footer for Duke to force the 2nd OT - great game, and great announcing. I thought Vitale was going to fall out of the press box, which at Cameron would be very bad (or good, depending on your feelings on Vitale).
Yeah, I remember them being together. I think that might be part of what happened to Patrick. Back in the day, I remember him being pretty solid and doing a good job of calling the action, but I think Vitale rubbed off on him and he now feels the need to sensationalize everything. Maybe it's a company wide thing with ESPN. The crap announcers seem overwhelm if not outnumber the good guys.
I always wondered what changed with me that made it where I used to be able to stand Vitale whereas now I nearly convulse at the sound of his voice. I then caught him calling a game on Classic from around 1990 (when I graduated high school) and realized that he was the one that had changed. He was level headed, and let the game be the main attraction. He'd still throw in a "diaper dandy" or a "dipsy doo" but he didn't feel the need to completely take over the broadcast. We all know that isn't the case anymore. If Vitale loves college basketball as much as he claims to, I don't understand why he feels the need to drown it out. It doesn't strike me as enthusiasm, it strikes me as ego. I think he really believes that people are tuning in to watch/hear HIM. It's sad.
CycloneErik
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After so much time in the spotlight, that's natural. I think it did start as enthusiasm with a little ego, but over time, that balance shifted into total imbalance. He's still enthused, but probably plenty of ego now.
