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Clueless KNBR play by play guy doesn't announce the score

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Sal_Rizzo

I was out shopping and headed back into my car at 7:10 p.m.


The KNBR play by play guy didn't give the score from the time I tuned in at 7:10 to 7:13 and then he cut away for a commercial break at 7:13.

At 7:13 p.m. this blowhard idiot says,

"The Niners have called time out to ask for a replay on the call. We'll take a break. You are listening to the Super Bowl!"

What the hell??? Why isn't he giving the score???
 
I think Red Barber was the one who did that. If memory serves right, it's something that made an impression on a young Vin Scully when they shared broadcasting duties in Brooklyn in the early '50s.
 
loukip said:
I think Red Barber was the one who did that. If memory serves right, it's something that made an impression on a young Vin Scully when they shared broadcasting duties in Brooklyn in the early '50s.
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Maybe the power was out on the scoreboard closest to him? :)
 
The wisdom of many consultants provided input as to exactly how often the score should be given. It's a compromise between those who are riveted to their radio and have been for hours vs. those who only managed to tune in for a few minutes. The metrics have been deeply analyzed, integrated, divided into demographic groups, and a bell curve was provided for each demographic and how likely they are to pay attention to each commercial vs. how likely they were to tune out if the score was given prior to the stop set. What we heard was the supreme culmination of that research.

(tongue planted firmly in cheek)

Dave B.
 
I can understand not giving the score during play-play-play. That's a judgement call...

What's totally inexcusable is failing to give the score before going to a commercial.
In a Super Bowl. In a see-saw game. Unbelievable...

Found out the guy's name is Ted Robinson.

What a tool.
 
Yes, you are correct...it would be normal procedure to give the score just prior to the break. I think most of us know that. Ted screwed up and he knows better.
 
djtalker said:
Yes, you are correct...it would be normal procedure to give the score just prior to the break. I think most of us know that. Ted screwed up and he knows better.
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If the score is so important then the listener should keep listening. Otherwise, tune in KCBS at :15 and :45 and get the score then.
 
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Nothing to do with play by play.

Ted did not give the score when cutting to a commercial break. In a Super Bowl. In a see saw game.

He blew it.
 
Sal_Rizzo said:
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Nothing to do with play by play.

Ted did not give the score when cutting to a commercial break. In a Super Bowl. In a see saw game.

He blew it.
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The guy made a mistake. I can't really see how that equates to him being a "tool" or being criticized to this degree. I don't think he did this repeatedly. Ted Robinson is an outstanding, very highly respected play-by-play man with many years of experience in multiple sports for multiple organizations, including national broadcasts. No one is perfect. I'm guessing you may have made a mistake or two in your job? Would that warrant you being called a "tool"?
 
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