Mike and Mike are OUT? Same with 'Tone.

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I really like Brian Wheeler...I've listened to him for years and he is a classic radio sports broadcaster in my opinion and every interview and show he's done that I've heard has been top shelf. I got to meet Schonz and Rice but missed the Wheels meet and greet which I regret. I'd love to talk Blazers with the guy.
 
Blazer Freak said:
Spoke with someone with with knowledge of the situation, here's the jist:
  • With Paul owning the Seahawks and the Blazers coming up for a new deal, PA is looking to take advantage of the new deal and really target SEA as well to capture the entire Pacific NW since the Sonics are no more. Two names with a lot of traction are Kevin Calabro and PJ.
  • 'Tone dug his own grave coming out with his marijuana company. The team has progressed past their Jail Blazers image and wants to keep it that way--regardless of legalization.
  • With PA wanting to gather more of SEA, they took a look at the color commentary and thought it was time to replace Rice, with MB likely just being collateral damage.
  • Wheels will likely be the next to go. Next year when his contract expires. It would have pushed us fans over the top if he was let go at the same time but sadly it sounds like Wheels is a handful behind the scenes. I have too much respect for him to put exactly what I was told out there; he is the voice of the Blazers and I'll hate to see him go but some of his extra-curricular activities are frowned upon and were a major reason he lost his Wheels at Work show.
If I hear more I'll be sure to pass it along, but I have no doubt my source knows what they are talking about.
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FML if they hire Carlesimo. Fuck that guy.
 
It's to bad Wes Mathews still wants to play because he'd be a great guy to take Rice's job
 
Blazer Freak said:
Spoke with someone with with knowledge of the situation, here's the jist:
  • With Paul owning the Seahawks and the Blazers coming up for a new deal, PA is looking to take advantage of the new deal and really target SEA as well to capture the entire Pacific NW since the Sonics are no more. Two names with a lot of traction are Kevin Calabro and PJ.
  • 'Tone dug his own grave coming out with his marijuana company. The team has progressed past their Jail Blazers image and wants to keep it that way--regardless of legalization.
  • With PA wanting to gather more of SEA, they took a look at the color commentary and thought it was time to replace Rice, with MB likely just being collateral damage.
  • Wheels will likely be the next to go. Next year when his contract expires. It would have pushed us fans over the top if he was let go at the same time but sadly it sounds like Wheels is a handful behind the scenes. I have too much respect for him to put exactly what I was told out there; he is the voice of the Blazers and I'll hate to see him go but some of his extra-curricular activities are frowned upon and were a major reason he lost his Wheels at Work show.
If I hear more I'll be sure to pass it along, but I have no doubt my source knows what they are talking about.
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None of that stuff about Wheels surprises me. He's a diva.
 
Maybe I can start watching the broadcast without the TV being on mute now.
Always disliked M&M.
But in recent years I've grown to dislike them less as I listened to other broadcast teams.
Could do worse than M&M, I hope the organization realizes this and upgrades. Instead of brings in worse.
 
Sinobas said:
Man...is there any point in deleting a tweet?
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Sure, in my case no one currently reads my twitter feed. I preemptively delete my pathetic tweets so to know in the future when I am well known across the twitter universe, that I have nothing to concern over.
 
I don't have any insight about Wheels, but wasn't a big reason why he "lost" wheels at work was because the season started?
 
Blazer Freak said:
Spoke with someone with with knowledge of the situation, here's the jist:
  • With Paul owning the Seahawks and the Blazers coming up for a new deal, PA is looking to take advantage of the new deal and really target SEA as well to capture the entire Pacific NW since the Sonics are no more. Two names with a lot of traction are Kevin Calabro and PJ.
  • 'Tone dug his own grave coming out with his marijuana company. The team has progressed past their Jail Blazers image and wants to keep it that way--regardless of legalization.
  • With PA wanting to gather more of SEA, they took a look at the color commentary and thought it was time to replace Rice, with MB likely just being collateral damage.
  • Wheels will likely be the next to go. Next year when his contract expires. It would have pushed us fans over the top if he was let go at the same time but sadly it sounds like Wheels is a handful behind the scenes. I have too much respect for him to put exactly what I was told out there; he is the voice of the Blazers and I'll hate to see him go but some of his extra-curricular activities are frowned upon and were a major reason he lost his Wheels at Work show.
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1. Definitely no surprise PA wants to be more Seattle oriented. Question is if Seattle gets an NBA team in the next 5-10 years (after Lillard's prime runs out), PA may be shooting himself in the foot by trying to brand the Blazers as the NBA team of the Pacific Northwest. Imo, Seattle would get an NBA team to replace the Blazers well before Portland finds an NFL/MLB team to replace the Seahawks/Mariners. Who is to say Kevin Calabro (who McGowan recently followed on Twitter) won't bail the city if his beloved Sonics return?
2. Makes sense. I think they were just looking for an excuse to fire Tone, who seems like a decent person off air but kind of bland and immature on the radio.
3. I can see PA not liking Mike Rice as he's a bit of a loose cannon. A bit hypocritical, if my speculation is true. I'm pretty upset about removing Mike and Mike. The only thing that would have work is if they know they're getting Howard and/or Durant this summer and thus, want to appeal to a bigger audience.
4. Not surprising, sadly. I love Wheels but he came across as bitter in an Oregonian article (think it was Oregonian) a few years back, criticizing people around him (for example, Schonz). Guy seemed angry, like he had some personal demons still in him. I wish him luck, though, if all that's true.

Just some thoughts.
 
PJ is a pretty entertaining guy. I'm not sure where the boring part comes into play for people regarding him. I'm not sure how that translates to a game analyst though?
 
JFizzleRaider said:
If its carlesimo im watching the games on mute with wheels in the background
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First off, I hate Carlesimo's guts, from his Blazers coaching days. Rubs me the wrong way. I was delighted when Sprewell tried to strangle him. Sprewell has been a favorite of mine ever since.

Second: Yeah, I can't stand PJ's voice. There is no way I could watch a Blazers broadcast if I had to listen to that guy.

Third: Paul Allen hand picked PJ to coach the Blazers. He's probably still in love with the guy. So there's that.
 
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https://www.blazersland.com/opinion-it-was-the-how/

"It’s been a couple days but the fallout from the dismissal of 3 of the 4 broadcast personalities still seems like a very fresh wound. It seems many fans are more irritated with HOW it happened than that it happened at all. If felt like there was a like of personal touch and that it was delivered in a very cold and corporate way and maybe that is just what the NBA has become. It still didn’t feel very Portland. One sport cities have a different relationship with their team….just ask Green Bay."

..more....
 
We need to get off the "Portland is different" mindset. That worked in 1980's and 90's, but this is 2016.

One reason why "Portland is different" is a bad idea is that it stays in a provincial mindset.
 
julius said:
I'm not sure why most people bring up Roy's name (although I have my theories as to why BGD does...and it involves medications). Roy would be a horrible choice for anything. He showed no real skill for being an on air talent. None.

Same with Rasheed.
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"That was a great play! What do you think 'Sheed?"
"That's what I call cutting the check. But don't forget, both teams played hard."
 
Curious....Does anyone know if there is a list out there that shows announcing tenure? I'm curious when the last time a broadcast team was fired, not due to age like Schonley
 
I'll give Calabro a chance, but I'm still very annoyed. The reason sports teams are in business is because of irrational fan loyalty. It's hard to by loyal to an organization that doesn't show loyalty itself. Tone and Rice were only OK, but Barrett was fantastic and is a native Oregonian to boot.
 
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