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Concerning the ludicrous amounts networks are paying commentators..
Posted on 7/15/22 at 12:43 pm
Posted on 7/15/22 at 12:43 pm
Have you ever watched or not watched because of who was announcing?
Are some better than others? Yes.
Are some so bad I might mute? Yes.
But I have never been swayed to watch or not watch.
I think these network executives think this is more important than it is.
Are some better than others? Yes.
Are some so bad I might mute? Yes.
But I have never been swayed to watch or not watch.
I think these network executives think this is more important than it is.
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Posted on 7/15/22 at 12:45 pm to Olderthandirt
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Have you ever watched or not watched because of who was announcing?
No, never. I tune in to watch specific teams/games not listen to the announcing. They are an afterthought.
Posted on 7/15/22 at 12:57 pm to Olderthandirt
I've never understood that either.
Maybe a handful tune in because tbe commentator is likable. But I doubt its worth millions
Maybe a handful tune in because tbe commentator is likable. But I doubt its worth millions
Posted on 7/15/22 at 12:59 pm to Olderthandirt
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Have you ever watched or not watched because of who was announcing?
Almost every poster on this board will tell you they change the channel when X commentator is on
Posted on 7/15/22 at 1:01 pm to Olderthandirt
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Have you ever watched or not watched because of who was announcing?
100% No. Never will either.
Discussions around broadcasters baffle me.
Posted on 7/15/22 at 1:02 pm to Olderthandirt
If it's a game I don't care about, absolutely. If there are other games on & the announcers are annoying, then I'll watch another network. Obviously, I wouldn't do this if it was an LSU game or some other team I am a fan of.
Posted on 7/15/22 at 1:05 pm to Olderthandirt
If Beth mowins is commentating, I’m changing the channel but that’s about the only one. RG3 is so bad that it’s actually funny
Posted on 7/15/22 at 1:15 pm to Olderthandirt
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I think these network executives think this is more important than it is.
What would you propose they do? Not act excited about their on-air talent?
This post was edited on 7/15/22 at 1:15 pm
Posted on 7/15/22 at 1:28 pm to Civildawg
I want more aqib talib
Posted on 7/15/22 at 1:45 pm to Olderthandirt
I often turn the volume down not to have the action drowned out by the idiots talking.
Posted on 7/15/22 at 3:34 pm to Olderthandirt
Here’s how it works on message boards
“They’re paying Romo $20 million. I’m gonna tune in to see if he’s entertaining”
“They’re paying Romo $20 million. I’m gonna tune in to see if he’s entertaining”
Posted on 7/15/22 at 3:40 pm to Olderthandirt
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But I have never been swayed to watch or not watch.
there was a college football season a few years ago where seemingly every game Joe Tessitore called had a crazy or wild ending.
so not going to lie i started seeing what games he was calling and if it didn't interfere with LSU or some other big game, yeah i tuned in.
Posted on 7/15/22 at 3:41 pm to Olderthandirt
quote:No, but I will mute the sound.
Have you ever watched or not watched because of who was announcing?
Posted on 7/15/22 at 3:55 pm to Olderthandirt
I haven't watched a game not on mute in 10 years at my house. The only thing I listen to is UFC commentary. And, I end up muting that half the time too.
Posted on 7/15/22 at 4:00 pm to Grateful Reb
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What would you propose they do? Not act excited about their on-air talent?
We're all trying to figure out why the networks are paying these guys so much money. Seems like a horrendous return on investment.
Posted on 7/15/22 at 4:05 pm to VADawg
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We're all trying to figure out why the networks are paying these guys so much money. Seems like a horrendous return on investment.
My guess is that there’s a significant disparity in talent and the drop off is a steep cliff. Our context is limited because we only see the people that actually make it on air.
Companies, especially publicly traded ones, aren't generally tripping over themselves to spend money unnecessarily. So they’re probably just pricing for the market based on a limited availability of people who can do the job up to their standards.
This post was edited on 7/15/22 at 4:07 pm
Posted on 7/15/22 at 4:26 pm to Grateful Reb
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My guess is that there’s a significant disparity in talent and the drop off is a steep cliff. Our context is limited because we only see the people that actually make it on air.
IMO, most people who are watching don't care much about this, and the number of new viewers they might bring in from paying Tony Romo $20M/year is nowhere near enough to justify that insane salary.
Posted on 7/15/22 at 5:03 pm to Olderthandirt
Bad ones have a bigger impact than good ones. Sometimes there are two 11 am games I don't really care about but would prefer to watch one over the other even still. But if Beth Mowins is on the call, it's out immediately.
Posted on 7/15/22 at 5:26 pm to Olderthandirt
I watched a couple MNF games this year solely for the Manningcast. But that's about it.
Posted on 7/15/22 at 5:56 pm to Olderthandirt
F1 would suck without Crofty and Brundle
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