At first it was Marv Albert & listening to him call Knicks games.
Then in high school, I started calling One-on-One, still NY’s longest running sports call-in show, on @wfuvsports. That sealed the deal for me as far as going to Fordham. I went specifically because I wanted to work there at the station!
So it wasn’t a single host at the station per se, but the entirety of the program.
Once I got to Fordham and met Marty Glickman-then a track towards play-by-play was sealed for me!
#lovesportscasting #inthebooth
Who inspired you to pursue broadcasting?
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The absolute best advice from @Buck to the amazing Mike Breen! GOAT’s helping GOAT’s, and I’m here for it!
Joe Buck was right to re-evaluate after 2006. Over his career he has retooled his skill set to keep up with today’s viewers.
Adapt or die. It’s true, especially in play-by-play.
People want emotion. They want drama. They want a truly human experience.
#lovesportscasting #inthebooth
Joe Buck regretted his call of the St. Louis Cardinals winning the 2006 World Series, and he didn’t want Mike Breen to make the same mistake.
awfulannouncing.com/nba/joe-…
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Angus Trangmoe retweeted
🎼 LISTEN TO THE SWEET TONES
Throw on the headphones and listen to the best calls from #InTheBooth.
🎥 youtu.be/5Q9DQMGBu0Q
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Phil Giubileo retweeted
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Indeed! The 🐐 of NBA broadcasting!!!
#lovesportscasting #inthebooth
Jun 14
Throughout the playoffs, but especially during The Finals, Mike Breen's performance was special.
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Nothing better than to have the 🐐 of NBA play-by-play announcers & @nyknicks & @wfuvsports legend Mike Breen call this moment!!!
#lovesportscasting #inthebooth @haveagreatcall
Jun 14
Mike Breen: "IT'S OVER! IT'S OVER! KNICK FANS, THIS IS NOT A DREAM! YOUR LONG, LONG WAIT HAS ENDED! GO AHEAD AND CRY! AFTER 53 YEARS, THE KNICKS ARE FINALLY NBA CHAMPIONS ONCE AGAIN!" 🏀🏆🎙️
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Awesome! Have A Great Call!!!
#lovesportscasting #inthebooth
Really appreciate @indyindians broadcast legend Howard Kellman inviting me to join him on tonight’s broadcast. Pay specific attention to innings 3,4,6, and 7. Disaster looms.
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Well said by the great Ian Eagle!
And BTW, he’s being modest-he’s done a lot more than simply being accurate and on top of the play.
Those intangibles are also what makes him so great.
You’d be hard pressed to find a PxP broadcaster that can have great chemistry with anyone he’s paired with ! On TV that’s a big deal!
#lovesportscasting #inthebooth @HaveAGreatCall
Ian Eagle nails it, as he always does.
I love sharing pearls of wisdom like this to all aspiring sportscasters. Next cohort starts June 28. Don’t miss out on the opportunity!
richhollenberg.com/apply-now
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A picture perfect day for some 🥎, so let’s play 4 ultra exciting games!
Burrill Family Field at @UConn is the site for the 8 teams competing today/tonight #ctsb actions.
Join me and @skirck on @NFHSNetwork for all the @ciacsports action.
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Jun 12
Calling a pair of @ciacsports CT Boy’s Lacrosse State Championship games (1 PxP, 1 color) starting at 3pm on NFHS Network!
3pm: New Canaan vs Darien
5:30: Suffield vs Somers
Working with @JJDuke21 for the first time, although we’ve known each other for years! Can’t wait!
#lovesportscasting #inthebooth @HaveAGreatCall
Jun 12
What is your broadcast schedule this week?
🗓️ Date
🕰️ Time
📍 Location
🆚 Matchup
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JustRuss retweeted
Jun 12
#InTheBooth at Purdue’s Bittinger Stadium as the @NPHSDragons face Hanover Central for a state title. Tune in at 5:30 p.m. at NewPalRadio.com
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Maybe @buck can confirm if the story is fact or fiction, but on its surface, I wholeheartedly agree with the sentiment.
#lovesportscasting #inthebooth
Jun 12
Below story may or may not be true, but it’s insightful either way…
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Phil Giubileo retweeted
Jun 11
Those that condescend to their audience. It’s a certain tone-you know when you hear it.
#lovesportscasting #inthebooth
Jun 11
What’s your sportscasting pet peeve?
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Phil Giubileo retweeted
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🏈📺 NEWS: ESPN zeroing on Dave Pasch & Bob Wischusen as Chris Fowler's replacement to share No. 2 NFL play-by-play role, The Athletic has learned.
Jason Kelce still in play as an analyst with two other names also very much in the mix.
nytimes.com/athletic/7352113…
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This goes all the way back to Wide World of Sports in the early 1960’s, based off a directive from Roone Arledge to focus more on sports as human drama (entertainment).
It carried over into the Olympics, which ABC had the rights to for a long time.
It’s an approach still widely used today.
Here’s the rub. It worked-with caveats.
If Jim McKay was covering a cliff diving competition in Mexico, of course it would make sense to tell the larger story as a precursor to the event itself.
I, like you, prefer play-by-play and game analysis to be the main emphasis of mainstream event coverage.
It’s the action that drives the excitement. This Stanley Cup Final & the NBA Finals are excellent examples.
Stories are important but not at the expense of the action. The game should be the focus.
#lovesportscasting #inthebooth
Jun 12
It’s almost like the networks now tell PBP guys “story story story, game is secondary.” McDonagh even seemed to confirm that in that interview this week. Also I don’t care that they call it a “Faceoff, Get off” in lacrosse. Please call the game
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