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re: Nantz and Romo referring to star players by their first names
Posted on 11/18/24 at 11:11 am to Broski
Posted on 11/18/24 at 11:11 am to Broski
quote:
No, but I noticed you didn't answer my question.
Ok, the answer varies depending on the situation. Give me a situation, and I’ll tell you if I think it’s unprofessional. It’s not really a gripe, like I said, I just think announcers referring to a few star players by first name is a bit too personal and buddy buddy.
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Posted on 11/18/24 at 11:13 am to High C
quote:
I just think announcers referring to a few star players by first name is a bit too personal and buddy buddy.
I think it sounds more relaxed, which is what sports commentary should be. It's a game, not the RNC.
Posted on 11/18/24 at 11:13 am to High C
Women do that.
Posted on 11/18/24 at 11:17 am to High C
quote:
Just seems unprofessional to me
they're football players.
The richest man in the world is also referred to by his first name
Other pro athletes that have always been referred to mainly by the first names:
Lebron James, Kobe Bryant, Tiger Woods, Shaquille Oneal, et al
This post was edited on 11/18/24 at 11:20 am
Posted on 11/18/24 at 11:47 am to WestCoastAg
quote:
Ok boomer
He retired years ago so he wasn't included
Posted on 11/18/24 at 12:48 pm to High C
I don't mind if it's a unique name or a true star who you know immediately who they're referring too. But I was annoyed by it yesterday too as they did it for multiple people.
I had the game on but was just listening. When they said "James up the middle" I had to stop what I was doing and watch because I had no clue who they were talking about.
I had the game on but was just listening. When they said "James up the middle" I had to stop what I was doing and watch because I had no clue who they were talking about.
Posted on 11/18/24 at 12:49 pm to High C
I don't like it either. It's like they are trying to convince the audience that the players are their friends.
People who call celebrities by their first names in general annoys me. Same reason, it's like your para-social fantasy of pretending you know them or something.
People who call celebrities by their first names in general annoys me. Same reason, it's like your para-social fantasy of pretending you know them or something.
This post was edited on 11/18/24 at 12:50 pm
Posted on 11/18/24 at 1:01 pm to High C
You're getting all the downvotes but I actually am with you. For whatever reason, it's annoying. I like Romo and Nantz but those two do it 10x more than any other announcers, it's like a thing of theirs.
Posted on 11/18/24 at 1:44 pm to High C
I agree I hate with people call the dolphins qb tua, they clearly need to say mr. Tagovailoa every time
Posted on 11/18/24 at 1:57 pm to TheRouxGuru
quote:That's what the Albert brothers, Al and Marv, used to do when they were kids.
Seriously. Turn on a game, mute the tv and call it for yourself and see how difficult it is. THEN try to remember that these schmucks you cry about have to do the shite for 3.5 hours
Record yourselves doing it and post it here. I think it’ll be funny
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