Calabro and Hurd

[JfizzleBlazer]

My sources are your wife.

 

[THE HCP]

You've "Hurd"? I'd love to know your sources. Actually, never mind...the voices

From what you've "Hurd"? Your cell-mate

Every single person? You don't get out much do you? You and your mom, and your imaginary friends don't count as "everyone".

What in the hell is happening to this place? Once again, a new geek shows up and starts putting us on blast?
I joke, but I do believe people should put there time in on the site before they are allowed to post. Hey mouth breather, slow your roll, stay in your lane, and things will work out just fine.
Cant believe I took the time to even acknowledge this one! He'll be gone by next week!

 

[Orion Bailey]

What in the hell is happening to this place? Once again, a new geek shows up and starts putting us on blast?
I joke, but I do believe people should put there time in on the site before they are allowed to post. Hey mouth breather, slow your roll, stay in your lane, and things will work out just fine.
Cant believe I took the time to even acknowledge this one! He'll be gone by next week!

You sure you don't work with him? Possibly indirectly?

 

[THE HCP]

You sure you don't work with him? Possibly indirectly?

Sheeeeit! I don't know this rook! He obviously loves the new guys though huh? Probably owns a Hurd authentic Beaver jersey! Ha!

 

[riverman]

You've "Hurd"? I'd love to know your sources. Actually, never mind...the voices

From what you've "Hurd"? Your cell-mate

Every single person? You don't get out much do you? You and your mom, and your imaginary friends don't count as "everyone".

Pappa G?

 

[julius]

Hi Lamar! Hi Kevin! Can't believe HCP conned you into reading the crap we say here.

Er, I mean, hello new poster! I hope you enjoy your stay!

 

[SlyPokerDog]

FYI, Brick and HCP had the same IP address.

 

[Dougnsalem]

FYI, Brick and HCP had the same IP address.

Damn. I had my money on someone else....

 

[HailBlazers]

FYI, Brick and HCP had the same IP address.

@HCP talking to himself, what else is new.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Damn. I had my money on someone else....

Could have been two people sharing wifi. Doesn't mean it was the same person.

 

[Dougnsalem]

Could have been two people sharing wifi. Doesn't mean it was the same person.

Good point. I kinda spaced the wifi angle....

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Good point. I kinda spaced the wifi angle....

It would be hilarious if it really was Hurd posting.

 

[julius]

It would be hilarious if it really was Hurd posting.

Believable spin there Sly...

But seriously, it would be hilarious if he actually did. I'm certain he's a little busy anyways.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Believable spin there Sly...

But seriously, it would be hilarious if he actually did. I'm certain he's a little busy anyways.

I like that, may have to add it to the moniker.

SlyBelievableSpinPokerDog

 

[Stevenson]

Yeah, we wouldn't want to have a prepared and professional broadcast. We'd rather hear a homer talk about the refs and how he likes to eat his sausage McMuffin. The hate for our new guys shows just how ignorant and stupid Portland people can be.

Ad hominem attacks against someone for having a different take than you is the ignorant and stupid thing.

Look it up, Einstein.

 

[DUB]

I would like Calabro to be more consistently enthusiastic about great plays; not just for us, but for either team. Regardless of the game situation, a great play is a great play, and should be both enjoyed, and celebrated.

 

[Mediocre Man]

Since I'm trying to be more positive, we only have another 10 years or so of these guys

 

[jlprk]

FYI, Brick and HCP had the same IP address.

Not my fault. Fingers slip on her keyboard on that lumpy fleabag bed.

 

[The Professional Fan]

Chris McGowen blocked me on twitter for criticizing the announcer change.

I was blunt but not rude.

He's a thin skinned pussy, apparently. So I highly encourage the M&M supporters to blow him up on Twitter. Clearly, he reads it!

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Chris McGowen blocked me on twitter for criticizing the announcer change.

I was blunt but not rude.

He's a thin skinned pussy, apparently. So I highly encourage the M&M supporters to blow him up on Twitter. Clearly, he reads it!

Did he respond at all?

 

[The Professional Fan]

Did he respond at all?

Not once

 

[WillG]

Thought Hurd was actually pretty decent during his call of the Kings game.
Sounded a lot more relaxed than he has to start the season, and limited the amount of cheese.

Hopefully he can keep it up!

 

[ChadWick]

Calabro and Hurd can fellate me. I've given then all season so far and they're just as trash as the team. I miss mike and mike.

 

[TBpup]

Calabro and Hurd can fellate me. I've given then all season so far and they're just as trash as the team. I miss mike and mike.

I think people would like them much better if the team played nearly as hard or with as much passion and energy as last year. It's tough to bond to something that is describing a nightly dumpster fire.

 

[Hobbesarable]

I think people would like them much better if the team played nearly as hard or with as much passion and energy as last year. It's tough to bond to something that is describing a nightly dumpster fire.

I think at some point the Blazers will need to replace Hurd. Keep Calabro and bring in another commentator like Steve Smith.

 

[blue32]

Calabro and Hurd can fellate me. I've given then all season so far and they're just as trash as the team. I miss mike and mike.

 

[gatorpops]

I would just like Calabro to tell us the things we can't see, such as who we are substituting in and who is going out.
Last night I could see Crabb and somone else coming in and he is telling us who the other team was substituting in and never did tell us who went out on the Blazers.
We have a hard time knowing how much time is remaining and what the score is in these close.games.
Calabro sounds to me like a "radio' anouncer calling the game. It's TV. I can see the play developing but he is still calling it as if I can't see it. Very annoying.
He has been doing national radio too long I guess.
Hurd is getting better.
The whole Blazer Show is much below other years. SHOW US THE GAME AND GET THAT ADD OFF OF THE SCORE!!!!!
Everytime they put that add over the score I delibertly look away.
Whoever is doing the "manageing" of what we watch such as a sidline coach or player should only be a moment if there is game play going on.

 

[Nikolokolus]

Something tells me that people wouldn't be so raw about the new guys if the team weren't so dispiriting to watch.

Also the product ups the degree of difficulty for the announcers when it's this bad; it's tough to peddle subpar goods.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Well, many of you may not like them, but apparently Zach Lowe does.

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/...-featuring-kyrie-irving-steven-adams-more-nba

We knew it would be soothing to have Kevin Calabro back in our League Pass lives, with his classic broadcast voice and distinctive catchphrases. I giggled on Wednesday when Calabro talked about a Portland shooter "setting his tootsies" -- i.e., setting his feet -- before a jumper. What a legend.

But those of us who don't follow much college hoops had no idea what a witty and fun presence Hurd, a former Oregon State hooper, would bring as Calabro's tag-team partner. Hurd sees the nuances of team schemes in real time, and that's not easy sitting courtside with coaches and ready substitute players standing in your way. It's clear both guys watch a lot of film of upcoming Portland opponents.

Hurd and Calabro already have a playful chemistry, dotted with well-timed jabs of humor. Give the Blazers' broadcast a listen.

 

[Orion Bailey]

i'm okay with it so far. Things like this take time. and I think they are progressing fine considering they are having to broadcast a team they thought was going to be much better than it is.