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Mediocre Man said:
Really? I think Holton, while knowledgeable, is boring as fuck to listen to.
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Agreed. He's a nice guy and knowledgeable, perfect in his current role. Listening to him for an entire game would be the audible equivalent of watching paint dry.

BNM
 
Mediocre Man said:
Really? I think Holton, while knowledgeable, is boring as fuck to listen to.
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OB changed that post from saying "Holton" to "Bolton". As in, our color analyst would be singing "How Am I Supposed to Live Without You?" any time someone fouled out. Not to mention that he also had the lead guitarist for Black Sabbath doing play-by-play.
 
PtldPlatypus said:
OB changed that post from saying "Holton" to "Bolton". As in, our color analyst would be singing "How Am I Supposed to Live Without You?" any time someone fouled out. Not to mention that he also had the lead guitarist for Black Sabbath doing play-by-play.
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Which makes my comment about the audible equivalent of watching paint dry even more applicable...

BNM
 
PtldPlatypus said:
OB changed that post from saying "Holton" to "Bolton". As in, our color analyst would be singing "How Am I Supposed to Live Without You?" any time someone fouled out. Not to mention that he also had the lead guitarist for Black Sabbath doing play-by-play.
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I could listen to Ramsay Bolton talk for an entire game. Talk about feeding Draymond Green to his dogs and shit like that.
 
The guys from the Hunger Games - for the outfits.

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I'm not so sure Calabro is as much of a long shot as some people think. Yes he works for ESPN but on the radio side and when is the last time you listened to the radio broadcast of a national game? I can't imagine their ratings are all that great. Plus he loves the NW and if the rumored move to Root Sports goes through, then it makes perfect sense to have him around, as many more Seattleites will be seeing the Blazers.

As for the names on the analyst side, I agree that Smith/Berry/Anthony all have pretty cushy jobs with NBAtv and the Turner family, which makes it a pipe dream to think they'd leave for Portland.

Personally I love the idea of a Calabro/Thompson booth, as KC gives you the Seattle ties and an energy that MB could only dream to have. In Thompson you get a former Blazer, that's done work in the PDX media before, and for younger fans that might not recognize that, he's Klays dad, which might attract a few more viewers.
 
Tunchi said:
Blazers president started following Kevin Calabro today on Twitter
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Well, there is that. Ok, so let's see who he follows next

Yes, Chris. We simple minded folks will be all excited that you brought in a real play by pay guy from the big city
 
Mediocre Man said:
Well, there is that. Ok, so let's see who he follows next

Yes, Chris. We simple minded folks will be all excited that you brought in a real play by pay guy from the big city
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Speak for yourself. I'll be excited if they bring someone in who is talented and paints a good story. He could be from anywhere, I don't give a shit.
 
Mediocre Man said:
Well, there is that. Ok, so let's see who he follows next

Yes, Chris. We simple minded folks will be all excited that you brought in a real play by pay guy from the big city
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GEE WILIKERS, THEY NEED TO EXPLAIN THEM BASKETS TO ME
 
bigbailes said:
I'm not so sure Calabro is as much of a long shot as some people think. Yes he works for ESPN but on the radio side and when is the last time you listened to the radio broadcast of a national game? I can't imagine their ratings are all that great. Plus he loves the NW and if the rumored move to Root Sports goes through, then it makes perfect sense to have him around, as many more Seattleites will be seeing the Blazers.

As for the names on the analyst side, I agree that Smith/Berry/Anthony all have pretty cushy jobs with NBAtv and the Turner family, which makes it a pipe dream to think they'd leave for Portland.

Personally I love the idea of a Calabro/Thompson booth, as KC gives you the Seattle ties and an energy that MB could only dream to have. In Thompson you get a former Blazer, that's done work in the PDX media before, and for younger fans that might not recognize that, he's Klays dad, which might attract a few more viewers.
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IT WOULD BE GREAT IF THEY BRING A SONICS GUY AND A LAKERS GUY TO CALL PORTLAND GAMES.
 
Tunchi said:
Blazers president started following Kevin Calabro today on Twitter
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He also follows Oregon DEQ! Holy shit, he's trying to figure out how to move the team while not polluting!!1!!!!11
 
julius said:
Speak for yourself. I'll be excited if they bring someone in who is talented and paints a good story. He could be from anywhere, I don't give a shit.
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Did Barrett or Rice not paint a good enough picture for you on the fucking tv screen right in front of you?
 
Mediocre Man said:
Did Barrett not do that?
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I didn't get to watch many games with him calling, but I wouldn't classify him as someone who painted a good picture.
 
Its personally offensive that the Portland Trailblazers would fire beloved and long time announcers Mike Barrett and Mike Rice and hire a Seattle Supersonics announcer just so they can penetrate the Seattle market further. Its the Portland Trailblazers, not the Seattle Trailblazers, not the Northwest Trailblazers, not the Cascadia Trailblazers.
 
bigbailes said:
Personally I love the idea of a Calabro/Thompson booth, as KC gives you the Seattle ties and an energy that MB could only dream to have. In Thompson you get a former Blazer, that's done work in the PDX media before, and for younger fans that might not recognize that, he's Klays dad, which might attract a few more viewers.
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Michael Thompson still loves the Pacifc NW, but he loves his home near the beach in SoCal better. Plus he has another son who starts for the Dodgers. He ain't leaving.
 
Mediocre Man said:
He JUST started following Calabro though
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ZOMG!!! Kevin also follows someone who works for CSNNW!!!! and PAUL ALLEN!!!!

to quote my 12 year old nephew, Illuminati confirmed.
 
julius said:
ZOMG!!! Kevin also follows someone who works for CSNNW!!!! and PAUL ALLEN!!!!

to quote my 12 year old nephew, Illuminati confirmed.
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Who cares who he follows.

The President of the Trailblazers, who yesterday fired our broadcast team, basically all but said hire coming soon, just started following Kevin Calabro. I think it's noteworthy.
 
So I think it's Calabro. Would have liked to see them take a shot at Ruocco. Back up announcer for the Nyets. Not the Seattle vibe
 
EL PRESIDENTE said:
Fuck Seattle.
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El I hate Seattle fans as much as the next Portland guy, however is it that bad if a Portland product is shoved down their throats like they do to us with the Seahawks and Mariners. I think it is advantages for Blazers fans if their market is increased. PA may be a multi billionaire but he still wants to make money. They are not moving to Seattle. Nothing wrong with trying to grab some of their viewers. Vancouver Canada too.
 
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