Respectfully disagree on that, even though it is worth considering when brainstorming on the first pass. Blum is great at play-by-play and seems the obvious choice for pXp, but I think you need someone who played ideally for color commentary. Chris is obviously a CycloneFanatic and legend in his own right, but maybe a player who is near or could come in for the games? Could be different color for basketball and football, by the way. Many programs do that.Would love to see Chris and Blum take over for walters and Heft when they move on.
Same...Except I say a few things that Eric can't say over the air!!I love when Eric gets frustrated with the officials. He sounds like me
That's what is so amazing to me about Eric Heft. He played basketball in college, but he's also an excellent color guy for football - very knowledgeable about the game.Respectfully disagree on that, even though it is worth considering when brainstorming on the first pass. Blum is great at play-by-play and seems the obvious choice for pXp, but I think you need someone who played ideally for color commentary. Chris is obviously a CycloneFanatic and legend in his own right, but maybe a player who is near or could come in for the games? Could be different color for basketball and football, by the way. Many programs do that.
Just brainstorming here, but maybe Seneca Wallace for football, or Bandhauer, or Bruns, or Harklau to pair with Blum in the future? I'm really not sure; seems like there's a longer list of options for football color commentary which makes sense given the team is about 7 times bigger. Men's basketball could be harder to find. Ideas? Edit: I would say its pretty obvious Blum for both Men's hoops and football PXP if he wants it, but not sure yet on color once Heft retires.
"Good night!" Pete's signature frustration call.Man Pete Taylor was legend. You could tell within 3 words how we were doing if you tuned in and had no idea what was going on.
John was the best fit.... Loved him on the TV calls with Gary Thompson back before Pete passed away.
Respectfully disagree on that, even though it is worth considering when brainstorming on the first pass. Blum is great at play-by-play and seems the obvious choice for pXp, but I think you need someone who played ideally for color commentary. Chris is obviously a CycloneFanatic and legend in his own right, but maybe a player who is near or could come in for the games? Could be different color for basketball and football, by the way. Many programs do that.
Just brainstorming here, but maybe Seneca Wallace for football, or Bandhauer, or Bruns, or Harklau to pair with Blum in the future? I'm really not sure; seems like there's a longer list of options for football color commentary which makes sense given the team is about 7 times bigger. Men's basketball could be harder to find. Ideas? Edit: I would say its pretty obvious Blum for both Men's hoops and football PXP if he wants it, but not sure yet on color once Heft retires.
I also remember “Oh, man…” in a decidedly disappointed tone."Good night!" Pete's signature frustration call.
Blum mentioned that not that long ago, must have been a rule change recently or somethingGlad he was able to fill in. I thought I'd seen somewhere that his role as head of We Will meant he couldn't do things like radio.
Blum and Christopherson is the answer IMHO. They were awesome doing ESPN+ games together.Scott Christopherson would be a basketball name, but his schedule might not allow that
The moment you tuned in, you could always immediately tell the score by the tone of Pete’s voice.Eric and Pete Taylor really were the voice of the frustrated fan back in the day. I can still hear their frustration.
I would like to see Jeff Woody get a shot at football games, he is so incredible at explaining things.
I’ve tuned into some where it definitely sounds like a student is doing play by play and a former player is the color.I listen to tons of them on varsity app now. Some are pretty bad.
The Kansas guy is like an SNL skit of how I’d make fun of a play by play guy.
Cincy’s guy sounds EXACTLY like Pete Taylor.
I would like to see Jeff Woody get a shot at football games, he is so incredible at explaining things.
As long as it's not some guy who tries to emulate the golden age of radio voice like Dolphin. I listened to some of the Kansas/Colorado football game on Varsity Sports (Learfield) and the Buffs PxP guy did that too. It just doesn't translate. Need a guy who has some existing connection to the AD IMO. Basically someone who is a fan but a professional (even if from a very small market). We've been spoiled with Pete and John (and Heft) hitting exactly that mark.It'll be someone from a mid-major with a strong pxp background that's done it on a consistent basis.
That's how Learfield rolls.
You'll be pissed at first and then realize the new guy is pretty damn good.