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Talked with Chris Blair at the Nicholls game...
Posted on 3/3/16 at 1:31 pm
Posted on 3/3/16 at 1:31 pm
Was really a down to earth guy. I asked him how he liked it at LSU and you could just see that glow come over his face. Said it was like winning the lottery a dream come true. Loves LSU and Louisiana. 
He did ask if the Nicholls State games are always like this
I said, only when LSU comes to play. 
He did ask if the Nicholls State games are always like this
I said, only when LSU comes to play. This post was edited on 3/3/16 at 1:34 pm
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Posted on 3/3/16 at 1:32 pm to Nissanmaxima
Posted on 3/3/16 at 1:33 pm to Nissanmaxima
He does a weekly interview on the radio in Lafayette. Pretty much the only time I've heard him besides calling games. Sounds like a good guy.
Posted on 3/3/16 at 1:43 pm to Nissanmaxima
I hope he gets much better with the PBP
Posted on 3/3/16 at 1:49 pm to Topwater Trout
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I hope he gets much better with the PBP
You find he has not been doing a good job? I can't lie I have heard bits here and there. I have not listen to a whole game called yet, but I thought he has been doing a pretty good job so far.
Posted on 3/3/16 at 1:53 pm to Topwater Trout
I am trying to like him but up until now I just can't get into his style. I know he is "professional" but to me he comes across as an (unbiased)ESPN announcer calling an LSU game more than an LSU announcer calling an LSU game.
It's still early I'll keep my fingers crossed he will get more excitement toward LSU.
It's still early I'll keep my fingers crossed he will get more excitement toward LSU.
Posted on 3/3/16 at 1:57 pm to KLSU
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I am trying to like him but up until now I just can't get into his style. I know he is "professional" but to me he comes across as an (unbiased)ESPN announcer calling an LSU game more than an LSU announcer calling an LSU game. It's still early I'll keep my fingers crossed he will get more excitement toward LSU.
Yeah look I get it. We just need to give him some time the guy is only 8 games into his LSU career.
Posted on 3/3/16 at 2:00 pm to Nissanmaxima
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I have not listen to a whole game called yet
neither have I
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You find he has not been doing a good job?
The parts I have heard have been mediocre IMO. I don't like the starting lineups without BA's. He misses pitches, calls them late. JH was very descriptive with calling the game. It will take time to get used to his calls.
Posted on 3/3/16 at 2:00 pm to Nissanmaxima
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Loves LSU and Louisiana.
I'd love that paycheck too regardless of the school.
Posted on 3/3/16 at 2:03 pm to Topwater Trout
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JH was very descriptive with calling the game.
He was, but what he was describing wasn't what was actually taking place.
Posted on 3/3/16 at 2:04 pm to emanresu
I know Doug Thompson has to be on his toes since he is officially part of the home telecasts. Last year he could get away with some of his commentary, Blair has called him out a few times you can tell.
Blair has been decent but with SEC Network + I don't listen to radio games much at all anymore.
It is refreshing for baseball so far that he calls a pretty good game as opposed to Hawthorne who was so negative and couldn't stand Hanagrift.
Blair has been decent but with SEC Network + I don't listen to radio games much at all anymore.
It is refreshing for baseball so far that he calls a pretty good game as opposed to Hawthorne who was so negative and couldn't stand Hanagrift.
Posted on 3/3/16 at 2:05 pm to Nissanmaxima
Does Blair do play by play entire game or does he turn it over for middle innings like Hawthorne did?
Posted on 3/3/16 at 2:07 pm to nicholastiger
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I don't listen to radio games much at all anymore
Yeah I think for the most part this is true now being that just about all the football, basketball and baseball games are on TV now a days. One rarely listens to the radio like we did years back before the SECN.
Posted on 3/3/16 at 2:11 pm to Topwater Trout
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I hope he gets much better with the PBP
Maybe I'm in the minority, but I actually like his calls quite a bit. I feel like I know what's going on and I don't get the negativity like Hawthorne when things aren't going well.
Posted on 3/3/16 at 2:16 pm to AlexBox
Mr.Blair is doing a great job. I like his broadcasts. It is more like he is calling a major league broadcast rather than Hawthorne calling a college game. Everyone is used to Jim. It will take time for Chris to become the Voice.
Doug seems a little timid on the commentary. Almost like he is nervous. Not sure how that will play out with Chris.
Doug seems a little timid on the commentary. Almost like he is nervous. Not sure how that will play out with Chris.
Posted on 3/3/16 at 2:17 pm to AlexBox
You have to remember that he had very little experience in baseball before this year. He will be a lot better for football.
Posted on 3/3/16 at 2:21 pm to MottLaneKid
Ranters here were ripping JH for yrs. In every sport. Now that he's gone, or almost, doing only basketball, his replacement, after only 8 games, is not good enough or lacks this or that. 8 games into his LSU career. I like what I've heard so far & figure he'll only get better as he settles in.
Posted on 3/3/16 at 2:21 pm to AlexBox
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I don't get the negativity like Hawthorne when things aren't going well.
or the excitement when LSU is playing well. JH was an LSU fan PB isn't...yet. I never understood the criticism of JH being negative. When LSU is playing bad or calls are going against them I don't want to hear a PBP guy acting like everything is ok. I like the emotions to mirror my own.
Posted on 3/3/16 at 2:29 pm to Topwater Trout
I am a harsh critic who is usually critical of everything and everybody, and I think Blair sounds great.
I wish his sales people would give him a chance, though, by not handcuffing him with an ad read every five seconds. Let the damn broadcast breathe, let the guy (and, more importantly, the fans) be able to keep up with the action and pass up a buck for once.
I wish his sales people would give him a chance, though, by not handcuffing him with an ad read every five seconds. Let the damn broadcast breathe, let the guy (and, more importantly, the fans) be able to keep up with the action and pass up a buck for once.
Posted on 3/3/16 at 2:29 pm to Topwater Trout
My acid test for PBP announcers is trying to keep an accurate scorecard strictly from their PBP. I haven't tried yet with Chris Blair. I listen to parts of the game broadcast while watching in person and he seems to be pretty accurate with his calls. That is my primary desire for PBP broadcasters.
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