Unofficial 2020-2021 Announcer Thread

[-jk]

Jay for the (wrong) call.

But a nice breakdown of why a block/charge went the way it was called.

-jk

[Acymetric]

i said it in the in game, and i'll say it here:

Bilas comparing the players to essential workers is an insult to essential workers. I'm sure my friends in the pulmonology department would love to educate him on what actual essential workers have to put up with.

I am no fan of Bilas, but I'm pretty sure the point is that they are being (improperly) treated like essential workers, in the sense of "you are expected to show up in person during this pandemic." Which is...true. I think you misunderstood Bilas' point, because I think he would probably agree with what you're trying to get at. Essential workers is also a lot broader than just the medical field, although I'm sure you know with. Medical workers do have it worse than a lot of other essential sectors.

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

K and Capel pretty much agree with Bilas.

Why Basketball During Covid-19 Feels Wrong To Coach K

Capel Rips NCAA For Allowing Basketball Games

Eagerly waiting to watch posters backpedal after attacking Bilas...

[jwillfan]

From an Illini board, even!

Loved the follow up comment from a poster saying that if Bilas complains, that means the call was correct

Jay for the (wrong) call.

But a nice breakdown of why a block/charge went the way it was called.

-jk

[-jk]

From an Illini board, even!

Loved the follow up comment from a poster saying that if Bilas complains, that means the call was correct

It's not an Illini board, but an officiating board. Mostly HS, but some college refs, too.

-jk

[ClemmonsDevil]

It's not an Illini board, but an officiating board. Mostly HS, but some college refs, too.

-jk

That was a terrible call. As someone whose only defensive maneuver was to draw charges and who was adept at selling them, Joey sold this one. Good for him. But he fell before contact (that isn't "turning"...that's falling) and the Illini player slid by him without enough contact. But in real time it LOOKED like a charge. And that is basketball.

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

NBA, but definitely relevant...

Watching Pelicans, heard one of the commentators say "I was going to say something positive about players diving on the floor, but I can't say anything nice about Duke. I really hate Duke."

I was floored until I looked up the announcer... Richard Jefferson. I suppose I'll give him a pass.

[sagegrouse]

NBA, but definitely relevant...

Watching Pelicans, heard one of the commentators say "I was going to say something positive about players diving on the floor, but I can't say anything nice about Duke. I really hate Duke."

I was floored until I looked up the announcer... Richard Jefferson. I suppose I'll give him a pass.

I don't give anyone a pass for dissing one of the best basketball programs anywhere. It is strictly unprofessional

[uh_no]

I don't give anyone a pass for dissing one of the best basketball programs anywhere. It is strictly unprofessional

Yeah I don't care what the school is, that's not professional.

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

I don't give anyone a pass for dissing one of the best basketball programs anywhere. It is strictly unprofessional

I mean, he lost to probably our best team ever. Not surprised he is salty.

[budwom]

maybe only the dumbaz announcers get to work on Christmas.

[brevity]

Awful Announcing has the first round announcing teams. Locations provided by this NCAA page.

FRIDAY, MARCH 19

Jim Nantz, Bill Raftery, Grant Hill & Tracy Wolfson (Hinkle Fieldhouse)
#7 Florida vs #10 Virginia Tech – 12:15 PM, CBS
#8 Loyola Chicago vs #9 Georgia Tech – 4 PM, TBS
#6 San Diego State vs #11 Syracuse – 9:40 PM, CBS

Spero Dedes, Brendan Haywood & Lauren Shehadi (Bankers Life Fieldhouse)
#3 Arkansas vs #14 Colgate – 12:45 PM, truTV
#5 Tennessee vs #12 Oregon State – 4:30 PM, TNT
#7 Clemson vs #10 Rutgers – 9:20 PM, TBS

Kevin Harlan, Dan Bonner & Dana Jacobson (Indiana Farmers Coliseum)
#1 Illinois vs #16 Drexel – 1:15 PM, TBS
#4 Oklahoma State vs #13 Liberty – 6:25 PM, TBS
#5 Villanova vs #12 Winthrop – 9:57 PM, TNT

Carter Blackburn, Debbie Antonelli & Evan Washburn (Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall)
#6 Texas Tech vs #11 Utah State – 1:45 PM, TNT
#2 Houston vs #15 Cleveland State – 7:15 PM, truTV

Ian Eagle, Jim Spanarkel & Jamie Erdahl (Mackey Arena)
#2 Ohio State vs #15 Oral Roberts – 3 PM, CBS
#8 North Carolina vs #9 Wisconsin – 7:10 PM, CBS

Lisa Byington, Steve Smith & AJ Ross (Lucas Oil Stadium Unity South)
#1 Baylor vs #16 Hartford – 3:30 PM, truTV
#3 West Virginia vs #14 Morehead State – 9:50 PM, truTV

Tom McCarthy, Avery Johnson & AJ Ross (Lucas Oil Stadium Equality North)
#4 Purdue vs #13 North Texas – 7:25 PM, TNT


SATURDAY, MARCH 20

Andrew Catalon, Steve Lappas & AJ Ross (Hinkle Fieldhouse)
#5 Colorado vs #12 Georgetown – 12:15 PM, CBS
#2 Alabama vs #15 Iona – 4 PM, TBS
#6 BYU vs #11 UCLA – 9:40 PM, CBS

Brian Anderson, Jim Jackson & Allie LaForce (Bankers Life Fieldhouse)
#4 Florida State vs #13 UNC Greensboro – 12:45 PM, truTV
#6 USC vs #11 Drake – 4:30 PM, TNT
#1 Gonzaga vs #16 Norfolk State – 9:20 PM, TBS

Brad Nessler, Steve Lavin & Evan Washburn (Indiana Farmers Coliseum)
#3 Kansas vs #14 Eastern Washington – 1:15 PM, TBS
#2 Iowa vs #15 Grand Canyon – 6:25 PM, TBS
#7 Oregon vs #10 VCU – 9:57 PM, TNT

Carter Blackburn, Debbie Antonelli & Dana Jacobsen (Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall)
#8 LSU vs #9 St. Bonaventure – 1:45 PM, TNT
#4 Virginia vs #13 Ohio – 7:15 PM, truTV

Ian Eagle, Jim Spanarkel & Jamie Erdahl (Mackey Arena)
#1 Michigan vs #16 Texas Southern – 3 PM, CBS
#7 UConn vs #10 Maryland – 7:10 PM, CBS

Lisa Byington, Steve Smith & Lauren Shehadi (Lucas Oil Stadium Unity South)
#5 Creighton vs #12 UC Santa Barbara – 3:30 PM, truTV
#3 Texas vs #14 Abilene Christian – 9:50 PM, truTV

Tom McCarthy, Avery Johnson & Lauren Shehadi (Lucas Oil Stadium Equality North)
#8 Oklahoma vs #9 Missouri – 7:25 PM, TNT

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

I could listen to Avery Johnson read a phone book. His voice just makes me smile.

[Indoor66]

I could listen to Avery Johnson read a phone book. His voice just makes me smile.

I agree. His voice has a built in smile.

[SavDukeGrad]

Love seeing Jim Spanarkel and Dan Bonner. Two of my favorites! Also, Jim was an acquaintance of mine at Duke.

[Pghdukie]

How could you put on a top-notch hoops tournament without Bill Walton ?

[gumbomoop]

Love seeing Jim Spanarkel and Dan Bonner. Two of my favorites! Also, Jim was an acquaintance of mine at Duke.

Amen, amen. Bonner is easily tops for me, has been for many years. Spanarkel second, perhaps thought not exciting enough for some, but good, steady, focused.

Also, belated thank you to brevity for the list in post #32.

[brevity]

Love seeing Jim Spanarkel and Dan Bonner. Two of my favorites! Also, Jim was an acquaintance of mine at Duke.

Well, you're not going to like this.

March Madness TV @MarchMadnessTV

Due to Covid-19 protocols, Jim Spanarkel will not travel to Indianapolis for this week's games. He will be replaced by Grant Hill, who will now call first and second round games with Ian Eagle and Jamie Erdahl

5:30 PM · Mar 17, 2021

Articles from 247 Sports and AOL/The Spun don't say much more.

[SavDukeGrad]

Well, you're not going to like this.

March Madness TV @MarchMadnessTV

Due to Covid-19 protocols, Jim Spanarkel will not travel to Indianapolis for this week's games. He will be replaced by Grant Hill, who will now call first and second round games with Ian Eagle and Jamie Erdahl

5:30 PM · Mar 17, 2021

Articles from 247 Sports and AOL/The Spun don't say much more.

Oh no! I hope he’s ok! Well, at least we’re substituting a Dukie for a Dukie - I’m kinda partial to Grant, too.

[DU82]

Well, you're not going to like this.

March Madness TV @MarchMadnessTV

Due to Covid-19 protocols, Jim Spanarkel will not travel to Indianapolis for this week's games. He will be replaced by Grant Hill, who will now call first and second round games with Ian Eagle and Jamie Erdahl

5:30 PM · Mar 17, 2021

Articles from 247 Sports and AOL/The Spun don't say much more.

For an announcing team that was put together two days ago on the fly, Ian and Grant are doing great. (On a jumper that got stuck on the rim: "It's a wedgie!")

I'm one who would prefer Ian Eagle to be the lead announcer for CBS.