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Radio_Realist
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I don't care how crappy his voice might sound, it was never that great anyway. As long as he feels physically up to it, I'd like to hear him doing commentary for the Super Bowl.
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> I don't care how crappy his voice might sound, it was never
> that great anyway. As long as he feels physically up to it,
> I'd like to hear him doing commentary for the Super Bowl.
>
Yoy! Who could imaaagine a Stiller SOOPERbowl withaht MYron at the MIKE-ra-fone? Amen, brother! Mr. Cope, sir, c'mon aht!
> that great anyway. As long as he feels physically up to it,
> I'd like to hear him doing commentary for the Super Bowl.
>
Yoy! Who could imaaagine a Stiller SOOPERbowl withaht MYron at the MIKE-ra-fone? Amen, brother! Mr. Cope, sir, c'mon aht!
No. It would be chaotic for the other guys, who have found their own rhythm. Why disrupt that in the biggest game of the last 10 years?
Myron was great, Myron was a legend. But there's a reason he didn't come back this season. His work had slipped. With his health issues (which continue), I wouldn't trust him to be on the air for four hours maintaining focus.
Let him do the pre-game show or the post-game show if you absolutely must. He called five Super Bowls with the Steelers. He didn't get cheated. Retiring was the right decision.
Let it be.
> I don't care how crappy his voice might sound, it was never
> that great anyway. As long as he feels physically up to it,
> I'd like to hear him doing commentary for the Super Bowl.
>
Myron was great, Myron was a legend. But there's a reason he didn't come back this season. His work had slipped. With his health issues (which continue), I wouldn't trust him to be on the air for four hours maintaining focus.
Let him do the pre-game show or the post-game show if you absolutely must. He called five Super Bowls with the Steelers. He didn't get cheated. Retiring was the right decision.
Let it be.
> I don't care how crappy his voice might sound, it was never
> that great anyway. As long as he feels physically up to it,
> I'd like to hear him doing commentary for the Super Bowl.
>
I think he should
If he wants to, Myron Cope should definitely have some sort of role in the Super Bowl broadcast.
In 1975 a Phillies announcer, By Saam, retired.
As it was, the Phillies made the playoffs for the first time in 26 years the very next season. And sure enough, the people in hardened Philadelphia made darn well sure that it wasn't Kalas or Ashburn behind the mike, but instead Saam to call the playoff clinching out.
Well, it's been 26 years since the Steelers won a Super Bowl and Pittsburgh- I would hope- would be much more condusive to such an event than Philadelphia.
It would be a great boost for the fans and Myron himself- and I'm all about giving 77-year-old men with health problems a pick-me-up over "IT MIGHT DISRUPT THE FLOW OF A BROADCAST!"
Again, it's an "if he wants to do it." Let Myron make the call. I can certainly see where he might not want to go on a road trip.
But wouldn't you at least like to hear a conversation at halftime, and perhaps before and after the play-by-play between Cope and his old mates?
If he wants to, Myron Cope should definitely have some sort of role in the Super Bowl broadcast.
In 1975 a Phillies announcer, By Saam, retired.
As it was, the Phillies made the playoffs for the first time in 26 years the very next season. And sure enough, the people in hardened Philadelphia made darn well sure that it wasn't Kalas or Ashburn behind the mike, but instead Saam to call the playoff clinching out.
Well, it's been 26 years since the Steelers won a Super Bowl and Pittsburgh- I would hope- would be much more condusive to such an event than Philadelphia.
It would be a great boost for the fans and Myron himself- and I'm all about giving 77-year-old men with health problems a pick-me-up over "IT MIGHT DISRUPT THE FLOW OF A BROADCAST!"
Again, it's an "if he wants to do it." Let Myron make the call. I can certainly see where he might not want to go on a road trip.
But wouldn't you at least like to hear a conversation at halftime, and perhaps before and after the play-by-play between Cope and his old mates?
R
Radio_Realist
Guest
Re: I think he should
Myron is enough of a pro to know whether or not he could handle a single game. And, he's enough of a pro to know how active he should be in the booth if he is doing color along with Tunch. I think I'd trust the collective judgement of Cope and the rest of the broadcast team as to whether or not he's up to it, or whether he should have a limited role like maybe halftime comments and post-game interviews.
> If he wants to, Myron Cope should definitely have some sort
> of role in the Super Bowl broadcast.
>
> In 1975 a Phillies announcer, By Saam, retired.
>
> As it was, the Phillies made the playoffs for the first time
> in 26 years the very next season. And sure enough, the
> people in hardened Philadelphia made darn well sure that it
> wasn't Kalas or Ashburn behind the mike, but instead Saam to
> call the playoff clinching out.
>
> Well, it's been 26 years since the Steelers won a Super Bowl
> and Pittsburgh- I would hope- would be much more condusive
> to such an event than Philadelphia.
>
> It would be a great boost for the fans and Myron himself-
> and I'm all about giving 77-year-old men with health
> problems a pick-me-up over "IT MIGHT DISRUPT THE FLOW OF A
> BROADCAST!"
>
> Again, it's an "if he wants to do it." Let Myron make the
> call. I can certainly see where he might not want to go on a
> road trip.
>
> But wouldn't you at least like to hear a conversation at
> halftime, and perhaps before and after the play-by-play
> between Cope and his old mates?
>
Myron is enough of a pro to know whether or not he could handle a single game. And, he's enough of a pro to know how active he should be in the booth if he is doing color along with Tunch. I think I'd trust the collective judgement of Cope and the rest of the broadcast team as to whether or not he's up to it, or whether he should have a limited role like maybe halftime comments and post-game interviews.
> If he wants to, Myron Cope should definitely have some sort
> of role in the Super Bowl broadcast.
>
> In 1975 a Phillies announcer, By Saam, retired.
>
> As it was, the Phillies made the playoffs for the first time
> in 26 years the very next season. And sure enough, the
> people in hardened Philadelphia made darn well sure that it
> wasn't Kalas or Ashburn behind the mike, but instead Saam to
> call the playoff clinching out.
>
> Well, it's been 26 years since the Steelers won a Super Bowl
> and Pittsburgh- I would hope- would be much more condusive
> to such an event than Philadelphia.
>
> It would be a great boost for the fans and Myron himself-
> and I'm all about giving 77-year-old men with health
> problems a pick-me-up over "IT MIGHT DISRUPT THE FLOW OF A
> BROADCAST!"
>
> Again, it's an "if he wants to do it." Let Myron make the
> call. I can certainly see where he might not want to go on a
> road trip.
>
> But wouldn't you at least like to hear a conversation at
> halftime, and perhaps before and after the play-by-play
> between Cope and his old mates?
>
Re: I think he should
> Myron is enough of a pro to know whether or not he could
> handle a single game. And, he's enough of a pro to know how
> active he should be in the booth if he is doing color along
> with Tunch. I think I'd trust the collective judgement of
> Cope and the rest of the broadcast team as to whether or not
> he's up to it, or whether he should have a limited role like
> maybe halftime comments and post-game interviews.
>
> > If he wants to, Myron Cope should definitely have some
> sort
> > of role in the Super Bowl broadcast.
> >
> > In 1975 a Phillies announcer, By Saam, retired.
> >
> > As it was, the Phillies made the playoffs for the first
> time
> > in 26 years the very next season. And sure enough, the
> > people in hardened Philadelphia made darn well sure that
> it
> > wasn't Kalas or Ashburn behind the mike, but instead Saam
> to
> > call the playoff clinching out.
> >
> > Well, it's been 26 years since the Steelers won a Super
> Bowl
> > and Pittsburgh- I would hope- would be much more condusive
>
> > to such an event than Philadelphia.
> >
> > It would be a great boost for the fans and Myron himself-
> > and I'm all about giving 77-year-old men with health
> > problems a pick-me-up over "IT MIGHT DISRUPT THE FLOW OF A
>
> > BROADCAST!"
> >
> > Again, it's an "if he wants to do it." Let Myron make the
> > call. I can certainly see where he might not want to go on
> a
> > road trip.
> >
> > But wouldn't you at least like to hear a conversation at
> > halftime, and perhaps before and after the play-by-play
> > between Cope and his old mates?
> >
>
I agree Radio Realist that Myron should be allowed to be part of the super bowl broadcast if he wants. This might be one of his last chances to be part of a Pittsburgh Superbowl and I think fans would love it. Ive always liked Myron and agree even if his voice is still not up to par, you still have Bill,Tunch and Craig Woofley.
> Myron is enough of a pro to know whether or not he could
> handle a single game. And, he's enough of a pro to know how
> active he should be in the booth if he is doing color along
> with Tunch. I think I'd trust the collective judgement of
> Cope and the rest of the broadcast team as to whether or not
> he's up to it, or whether he should have a limited role like
> maybe halftime comments and post-game interviews.
>
> > If he wants to, Myron Cope should definitely have some
> sort
> > of role in the Super Bowl broadcast.
> >
> > In 1975 a Phillies announcer, By Saam, retired.
> >
> > As it was, the Phillies made the playoffs for the first
> time
> > in 26 years the very next season. And sure enough, the
> > people in hardened Philadelphia made darn well sure that
> it
> > wasn't Kalas or Ashburn behind the mike, but instead Saam
> to
> > call the playoff clinching out.
> >
> > Well, it's been 26 years since the Steelers won a Super
> Bowl
> > and Pittsburgh- I would hope- would be much more condusive
>
> > to such an event than Philadelphia.
> >
> > It would be a great boost for the fans and Myron himself-
> > and I'm all about giving 77-year-old men with health
> > problems a pick-me-up over "IT MIGHT DISRUPT THE FLOW OF A
>
> > BROADCAST!"
> >
> > Again, it's an "if he wants to do it." Let Myron make the
> > call. I can certainly see where he might not want to go on
> a
> > road trip.
> >
> > But wouldn't you at least like to hear a conversation at
> > halftime, and perhaps before and after the play-by-play
> > between Cope and his old mates?
> >
>
I agree Radio Realist that Myron should be allowed to be part of the super bowl broadcast if he wants. This might be one of his last chances to be part of a Pittsburgh Superbowl and I think fans would love it. Ive always liked Myron and agree even if his voice is still not up to par, you still have Bill,Tunch and Craig Woofley.
Sidepoint and a Bob Prince Memory
As an aside, it's nice that the NFL allows the local radio guys to cover the playoffs. Talk about feeling cheated given the way that MLB does not let its announcers cover the culminating games.
I first would have said, let's let Myron be...and our memories of Myron at the top of his game. But I'm thinking differently now. Especially if it would mean something to Myron. Here's why:
When Bob Prince returned to the booth in 1985 and called "his inning" (which sadly ended up being his last, in part because he caught pneumonia that night and passed away before recovering enough to return), he was weak and had a slur in his voice due to the throat cancer that had required invasive surgery. Nonetheless, for me -- and a lot of other radio listeners -- it was pure heaven. He was forced by his physical condition to limit his words and let the game do most of the talking...but it was terrific to hear him. And -- though the Bucs were awful that year -- I think they scored 9 runs in that inning. This was great for the Pirates but even better for me in that it allowed me to hear more of Bob one last time. My memories of him during his prime remain in place, too.
If Myron wants a role, he should have it. On the other hand, based on the article in last week's P-G, I suspect he does not want one. I think he likes focusing on the game and only the game. A pre-game would be nice...
As an aside, it's nice that the NFL allows the local radio guys to cover the playoffs. Talk about feeling cheated given the way that MLB does not let its announcers cover the culminating games.
I first would have said, let's let Myron be...and our memories of Myron at the top of his game. But I'm thinking differently now. Especially if it would mean something to Myron. Here's why:
When Bob Prince returned to the booth in 1985 and called "his inning" (which sadly ended up being his last, in part because he caught pneumonia that night and passed away before recovering enough to return), he was weak and had a slur in his voice due to the throat cancer that had required invasive surgery. Nonetheless, for me -- and a lot of other radio listeners -- it was pure heaven. He was forced by his physical condition to limit his words and let the game do most of the talking...but it was terrific to hear him. And -- though the Bucs were awful that year -- I think they scored 9 runs in that inning. This was great for the Pirates but even better for me in that it allowed me to hear more of Bob one last time. My memories of him during his prime remain in place, too.
If Myron wants a role, he should have it. On the other hand, based on the article in last week's P-G, I suspect he does not want one. I think he likes focusing on the game and only the game. A pre-game would be nice...
I remember that well
May 3, 1985. Bucs 16, Dodgers 2.
I remember that very well. For me as a young fan, it was the chance to listen to what all these people were talking about with Bob Prince. Aside from a few of the record albums the Bucs made years ago about their 1970 and 1971 seasons, I had not heard Prince.
Sure enough, the Bucs scored nine runs when he came back. My memories had Prince calling three innings- I remember that the game had had everything but a home run and when Jason Thompson came up- Prince set the moment up perfectly and asked for a home run- which Thompson delivered- and he said "Kiss it Goodbye!" one last time.
I also seem to recall Prince called parts of the next two games- but I could be wrong.
BUT WHERE I'M GOING WITH ALL THIS IS-
After his firing in 1975, we know that Prince bounced around a bit. But he still was getting pretty good gigs- first Monday Night Baseball play-by-play announcer for ABC- called Mark Fydrich's famous win in '76 over the Yankees.
When ABC proved too shortsighted- he did lots of stuff locally- the Penguins- Carnegie Mellon football- Iron City beer ads- KDKA-TV- even Bucs cable telecasts.
Why, then, was his brief return to KDKA-AM broadcasts so important? I mean, he had even returned to calling Pirates games.
Prince's moment was great and- to keep on point- can you imagine if Myron could make some sort of humorous comment regarding a momentous play in the Super Bowl (Akin to "Would you have expected Rocky Blier to turn into Najinsky?" in Super Bowl XIII)?
But why was this game regarded as the Return of Bob Prince- when in fact Prince had been around- and been very visible- even after the infamous dismissal of 1975.
SIDE NOTE- I have heard that when Prince was fired, bars quit selling Iron City in protest, which was a big sponsor for the Pirates.
Looking back, could that be regarded as the actual start of the demise of Iron City?
May 3, 1985. Bucs 16, Dodgers 2.
I remember that very well. For me as a young fan, it was the chance to listen to what all these people were talking about with Bob Prince. Aside from a few of the record albums the Bucs made years ago about their 1970 and 1971 seasons, I had not heard Prince.
Sure enough, the Bucs scored nine runs when he came back. My memories had Prince calling three innings- I remember that the game had had everything but a home run and when Jason Thompson came up- Prince set the moment up perfectly and asked for a home run- which Thompson delivered- and he said "Kiss it Goodbye!" one last time.
I also seem to recall Prince called parts of the next two games- but I could be wrong.
BUT WHERE I'M GOING WITH ALL THIS IS-
After his firing in 1975, we know that Prince bounced around a bit. But he still was getting pretty good gigs- first Monday Night Baseball play-by-play announcer for ABC- called Mark Fydrich's famous win in '76 over the Yankees.
When ABC proved too shortsighted- he did lots of stuff locally- the Penguins- Carnegie Mellon football- Iron City beer ads- KDKA-TV- even Bucs cable telecasts.
Why, then, was his brief return to KDKA-AM broadcasts so important? I mean, he had even returned to calling Pirates games.
Prince's moment was great and- to keep on point- can you imagine if Myron could make some sort of humorous comment regarding a momentous play in the Super Bowl (Akin to "Would you have expected Rocky Blier to turn into Najinsky?" in Super Bowl XIII)?
But why was this game regarded as the Return of Bob Prince- when in fact Prince had been around- and been very visible- even after the infamous dismissal of 1975.
SIDE NOTE- I have heard that when Prince was fired, bars quit selling Iron City in protest, which was a big sponsor for the Pirates.
Looking back, could that be regarded as the actual start of the demise of Iron City?
B
BarryMcCockiner
Guest
Re: I think he should
Besides all this scintillating speculation and opinion... has anyone bothered to ASK Myron if he wants to do the game? On a related note, has anyone WITH the POWER to put Myron behind a MIC, ASKED Myron?
> > Myron is enough of a pro to know whether or not he could
> > handle a single game. And, he's enough of a pro to know
> how
> > active he should be in the booth if he is doing color
> along
> > with Tunch. I think I'd trust the collective judgement of
> > Cope and the rest of the broadcast team as to whether or
> not
> > he's up to it, or whether he should have a limited role
> like
> > maybe halftime comments and post-game interviews.
> >
> > > If he wants to, Myron Cope should definitely have some
> > sort
> > > of role in the Super Bowl broadcast.
> > >
> > > In 1975 a Phillies announcer, By Saam, retired.
> > >
> > > As it was, the Phillies made the playoffs for the first
> > time
> > > in 26 years the very next season. And sure enough, the
> > > people in hardened Philadelphia made darn well sure that
>
> > it
> > > wasn't Kalas or Ashburn behind the mike, but instead
> Saam
>
>
>
> > to
> > > call the playoff clinching out.
> > >
> > > Well, it's been 26 years since the Steelers won a Super
> > Bowl
> > > and Pittsburgh- I would hope- would be much more
> condusive
> >
> > > to such an event than Philadelphia.
> > >
> > > It would be a great boost for the fans and Myron
> himself-
> > > and I'm all about giving 77-year-old men with health
> > > problems a pick-me-up over "IT MIGHT DISRUPT THE FLOW OF
> A
> >
> > > BROADCAST!"
> > >
> > > Again, it's an "if he wants to do it." Let Myron make
> the
> > > call. I can certainly see where he might not want to go
> on
> > a
> > > road trip.
> > >
> > > But wouldn't you at least like to hear a conversation at
>
> > > halftime, and perhaps before and after the play-by-play
> > > between Cope and his old mates?
> > >
> >
> I agree Radio Realist that Myron should be allowed to be
> part of the super bowl broadcast if he wants. This might be
> one of his last chances to be part of a Pittsburgh Superbowl
> and I think fans would love it. Ive always liked Myron and
> agree even if his voice is still not up to par, you still
> have Bill,Tunch and Craig Woofley.
>
Besides all this scintillating speculation and opinion... has anyone bothered to ASK Myron if he wants to do the game? On a related note, has anyone WITH the POWER to put Myron behind a MIC, ASKED Myron?
> > Myron is enough of a pro to know whether or not he could
> > handle a single game. And, he's enough of a pro to know
> how
> > active he should be in the booth if he is doing color
> along
> > with Tunch. I think I'd trust the collective judgement of
> > Cope and the rest of the broadcast team as to whether or
> not
> > he's up to it, or whether he should have a limited role
> like
> > maybe halftime comments and post-game interviews.
> >
> > > If he wants to, Myron Cope should definitely have some
> > sort
> > > of role in the Super Bowl broadcast.
> > >
> > > In 1975 a Phillies announcer, By Saam, retired.
> > >
> > > As it was, the Phillies made the playoffs for the first
> > time
> > > in 26 years the very next season. And sure enough, the
> > > people in hardened Philadelphia made darn well sure that
>
> > it
> > > wasn't Kalas or Ashburn behind the mike, but instead
> Saam
>
>
>
> > to
> > > call the playoff clinching out.
> > >
> > > Well, it's been 26 years since the Steelers won a Super
> > Bowl
> > > and Pittsburgh- I would hope- would be much more
> condusive
> >
> > > to such an event than Philadelphia.
> > >
> > > It would be a great boost for the fans and Myron
> himself-
> > > and I'm all about giving 77-year-old men with health
> > > problems a pick-me-up over "IT MIGHT DISRUPT THE FLOW OF
> A
> >
> > > BROADCAST!"
> > >
> > > Again, it's an "if he wants to do it." Let Myron make
> the
> > > call. I can certainly see where he might not want to go
> on
> > a
> > > road trip.
> > >
> > > But wouldn't you at least like to hear a conversation at
>
> > > halftime, and perhaps before and after the play-by-play
> > > between Cope and his old mates?
> > >
> >
> I agree Radio Realist that Myron should be allowed to be
> part of the super bowl broadcast if he wants. This might be
> one of his last chances to be part of a Pittsburgh Superbowl
> and I think fans would love it. Ive always liked Myron and
> agree even if his voice is still not up to par, you still
> have Bill,Tunch and Craig Woofley.
>
R
Radio_Realist
Guest
Re: I think he should
According to a news report on one of the local television stations last night, those with the power to make the decision are considering it. And, I'd like to believe those with the power to make the decision will factor in public opinion, including those opinions expressed on internet discussion forums.
As for asking Myron, I think he has enough tact and diplomacy to not answer that question unless it's Clear Channel doing the asking. I doubt if he'd go on the record as saying he wants to do the show and risk embarrassment if he isn't asked to do it.
> Besides all this scintillating speculation and opinion...
> has anyone bothered to ASK Myron if he wants to do the game?
> On a related note, has anyone WITH the POWER to put Myron
> behind a MIC, ASKED Myron?
>
>
> > > Myron is enough of a pro to know whether or not he could
>
> > > handle a single game. And, he's enough of a pro to know
> > how
> > > active he should be in the booth if he is doing color
> > along
> > > with Tunch. I think I'd trust the collective judgement
> of
> > > Cope and the rest of the broadcast team as to whether or
>
> > not
> > > he's up to it, or whether he should have a limited role
> > like
> > > maybe halftime comments and post-game interviews.
> > >
> > > > If he wants to, Myron Cope should definitely have some
>
> > > sort
> > > > of role in the Super Bowl broadcast.
> > > >
> > > > In 1975 a Phillies announcer, By Saam, retired.
> > > >
> > > > As it was, the Phillies made the playoffs for the
> first
> > > time
> > > > in 26 years the very next season. And sure enough, the
>
> > > > people in hardened Philadelphia made darn well sure
> that
> >
> > > it
> > > > wasn't Kalas or Ashburn behind the mike, but instead
> > Saam
> >
> >
> >
> > > to
> > > > call the playoff clinching out.
> > > >
> > > > Well, it's been 26 years since the Steelers won a
> Super
> > > Bowl
> > > > and Pittsburgh- I would hope- would be much more
> > condusive
> > >
> > > > to such an event than Philadelphia.
> > > >
> > > > It would be a great boost for the fans and Myron
> > himself-
> > > > and I'm all about giving 77-year-old men with health
> > > > problems a pick-me-up over "IT MIGHT DISRUPT THE FLOW
> OF
> > A
> > >
> > > > BROADCAST!"
> > > >
> > > > Again, it's an "if he wants to do it." Let Myron make
> > the
> > > > call. I can certainly see where he might not want to
> go
> > on
> > > a
> > > > road trip.
> > > >
> > > > But wouldn't you at least like to hear a conversation
> at
> >
> > > > halftime, and perhaps before and after the
> play-by-play
> > > > between Cope and his old mates?
> > > >
> > >
> > I agree Radio Realist that Myron should be allowed to be
> > part of the super bowl broadcast if he wants. This might
> be
> > one of his last chances to be part of a Pittsburgh
> Superbowl
> > and I think fans would love it. Ive always liked Myron and
>
> > agree even if his voice is still not up to par, you still
> > have Bill,Tunch and Craig Woofley.
> >
>
According to a news report on one of the local television stations last night, those with the power to make the decision are considering it. And, I'd like to believe those with the power to make the decision will factor in public opinion, including those opinions expressed on internet discussion forums.
As for asking Myron, I think he has enough tact and diplomacy to not answer that question unless it's Clear Channel doing the asking. I doubt if he'd go on the record as saying he wants to do the show and risk embarrassment if he isn't asked to do it.
> Besides all this scintillating speculation and opinion...
> has anyone bothered to ASK Myron if he wants to do the game?
> On a related note, has anyone WITH the POWER to put Myron
> behind a MIC, ASKED Myron?
>
>
> > > Myron is enough of a pro to know whether or not he could
>
> > > handle a single game. And, he's enough of a pro to know
> > how
> > > active he should be in the booth if he is doing color
> > along
> > > with Tunch. I think I'd trust the collective judgement
> of
> > > Cope and the rest of the broadcast team as to whether or
>
> > not
> > > he's up to it, or whether he should have a limited role
> > like
> > > maybe halftime comments and post-game interviews.
> > >
> > > > If he wants to, Myron Cope should definitely have some
>
> > > sort
> > > > of role in the Super Bowl broadcast.
> > > >
> > > > In 1975 a Phillies announcer, By Saam, retired.
> > > >
> > > > As it was, the Phillies made the playoffs for the
> first
> > > time
> > > > in 26 years the very next season. And sure enough, the
>
> > > > people in hardened Philadelphia made darn well sure
> that
> >
> > > it
> > > > wasn't Kalas or Ashburn behind the mike, but instead
> > Saam
> >
> >
> >
> > > to
> > > > call the playoff clinching out.
> > > >
> > > > Well, it's been 26 years since the Steelers won a
> Super
> > > Bowl
> > > > and Pittsburgh- I would hope- would be much more
> > condusive
> > >
> > > > to such an event than Philadelphia.
> > > >
> > > > It would be a great boost for the fans and Myron
> > himself-
> > > > and I'm all about giving 77-year-old men with health
> > > > problems a pick-me-up over "IT MIGHT DISRUPT THE FLOW
> OF
> > A
> > >
> > > > BROADCAST!"
> > > >
> > > > Again, it's an "if he wants to do it." Let Myron make
> > the
> > > > call. I can certainly see where he might not want to
> go
> > on
> > > a
> > > > road trip.
> > > >
> > > > But wouldn't you at least like to hear a conversation
> at
> >
> > > > halftime, and perhaps before and after the
> play-by-play
> > > > between Cope and his old mates?
> > > >
> > >
> > I agree Radio Realist that Myron should be allowed to be
> > part of the super bowl broadcast if he wants. This might
> be
> > one of his last chances to be part of a Pittsburgh
> Superbowl
> > and I think fans would love it. Ive always liked Myron and
>
> > agree even if his voice is still not up to par, you still
> > have Bill,Tunch and Craig Woofley.
> >
>
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JohnnyMorganWXJX
Guest
Re: I think he should
> According to a news report on one of the local television
> stations last night, those with the power to make the
> decision are considering it. And, I'd like to believe those
> with the power to make the decision will factor in public
> opinion, including those opinions expressed on internet
> discussion forums.
>
> As for asking Myron, I think he has enough tact and
> diplomacy to not answer that question unless it's Clear
> Channel doing the asking. I doubt if he'd go on the record
> as saying he wants to do the show and risk embarrassment if
> he isn't asked to do it.
It's not Clear Channel...it's the Pittsburgh Steelers who will ask. They own the broadcast, and the announcers are Steelers' employees for that purpose.
Other than that, I have no other opinion on the matter.
> According to a news report on one of the local television
> stations last night, those with the power to make the
> decision are considering it. And, I'd like to believe those
> with the power to make the decision will factor in public
> opinion, including those opinions expressed on internet
> discussion forums.
>
> As for asking Myron, I think he has enough tact and
> diplomacy to not answer that question unless it's Clear
> Channel doing the asking. I doubt if he'd go on the record
> as saying he wants to do the show and risk embarrassment if
> he isn't asked to do it.
It's not Clear Channel...it's the Pittsburgh Steelers who will ask. They own the broadcast, and the announcers are Steelers' employees for that purpose.
Other than that, I have no other opinion on the matter.
Myron at the Super Bowl, don't bet on it
According to the Trib this morning, Myron won't do it. Joe Gordon is Myron's best friend, and was the Steelers' Publicity Director for many years. Gordon was quoted as saying that Myron's health won't allow him to make the trip. Gene Romano of CC is quoted as saying that WDVE is planning a tribute to Myron on the day of Super Bowl anyway. I think that if there should be any re-consideration, it should come from Myron himself. And we should all respect it.
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/trib/regional/s_417302.html
According to the Trib this morning, Myron won't do it. Joe Gordon is Myron's best friend, and was the Steelers' Publicity Director for many years. Gordon was quoted as saying that Myron's health won't allow him to make the trip. Gene Romano of CC is quoted as saying that WDVE is planning a tribute to Myron on the day of Super Bowl anyway. I think that if there should be any re-consideration, it should come from Myron himself. And we should all respect it.
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/trib/regional/s_417302.html
M
MrKelly
Guest
I think he's earned the chance to just sit back and enjoy one from the owners box for a change. If he feels up to making the trip.
> I don't care how crappy his voice might sound, it was never
> that great anyway. As long as he feels physically up to it,
> I'd like to hear him doing commentary for the Super Bowl.
>
> I don't care how crappy his voice might sound, it was never
> that great anyway. As long as he feels physically up to it,
> I'd like to hear him doing commentary for the Super Bowl.
>
R
Radio_Realist
Guest
Re: Myron at the Super Bowl, don't bet on it
> According to the Trib this morning, Myron won't do it. Joe
> Gordon is Myron's best friend, and was the Steelers'
> Publicity Director for many years. Gordon was quoted as
> saying that Myron's health won't allow him to make the trip.
> Gene Romano of CC is quoted as saying that WDVE is planning
> a tribute to Myron on the day of Super Bowl anyway. I think
> that if there should be any re-consideration, it should come
> from Myron himself. And we should all respect it.
>
http://www.pit> tsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/trib/regional/s_417302.html
>
I don't see how anyone could do any thing but respect Myron's decision. It's not like any of us can force him to travel to Detroit and call the game.
Regardless of what decisions he makes, I'm confident that he has been told about how much discussion there has been of wanting him back in the booth for one last game, and that he accepts that for what it is -- well earned and deserved affection from all of us who listened to him for years and years.
> According to the Trib this morning, Myron won't do it. Joe
> Gordon is Myron's best friend, and was the Steelers'
> Publicity Director for many years. Gordon was quoted as
> saying that Myron's health won't allow him to make the trip.
> Gene Romano of CC is quoted as saying that WDVE is planning
> a tribute to Myron on the day of Super Bowl anyway. I think
> that if there should be any re-consideration, it should come
> from Myron himself. And we should all respect it.
>
http://www.pit> tsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/trib/regional/s_417302.html
>
I don't see how anyone could do any thing but respect Myron's decision. It's not like any of us can force him to travel to Detroit and call the game.
Regardless of what decisions he makes, I'm confident that he has been told about how much discussion there has been of wanting him back in the booth for one last game, and that he accepts that for what it is -- well earned and deserved affection from all of us who listened to him for years and years.
M
Mrmusic
Guest
> No. It would be chaotic for the other guys, who have found
> their own rhythm. Why disrupt that in the biggest game of
> the last 10 years?
>
> Myron was great, Myron was a legend. But there's a reason he
> didn't come back this season. His work had slipped. With his
> health issues (which continue), I wouldn't trust him to be
> on the air for four hours maintaining focus.
>
> Let him do the pre-game show or the post-game show if you
> absolutely must. He called five Super Bowls with the
> Steelers. He didn't get cheated. Retiring was the right
> decision.
>
> Let it be.
>
Rancher-
You are absolutely right.
Besides, Myron has been there for the 70's Superbowl wins. I'm sure he's cherished that time.
Mr. Music
> their own rhythm. Why disrupt that in the biggest game of
> the last 10 years?
>
> Myron was great, Myron was a legend. But there's a reason he
> didn't come back this season. His work had slipped. With his
> health issues (which continue), I wouldn't trust him to be
> on the air for four hours maintaining focus.
>
> Let him do the pre-game show or the post-game show if you
> absolutely must. He called five Super Bowls with the
> Steelers. He didn't get cheated. Retiring was the right
> decision.
>
> Let it be.
>
Rancher-
You are absolutely right.
Besides, Myron has been there for the 70's Superbowl wins. I'm sure he's cherished that time.
Mr. Music
Perhaps we could ask Franco Harris, Jack Lambert, Jack Ham et al. if they would like to play in the game as well, just for old times sake. Or maybe we could accept the fact that it is 2006 and not 1976 and just move on already.
R
Radio_Realist
Guest
> Perhaps we could ask Franco Harris, Jack Lambert, Jack Ham
> et al. if they would like to play in the game as well, just
> for old times sake. Or maybe we could accept the fact that
> it is 2006 and not 1976 and just move on already.
Myron only retired a short time ago, not several decades ago. And, last time I looked, adding a little bit of color commentary on a football game did not require the same level of youthful strength and agility that playing football requires.
The fact is, if the Steelers invited Harris, Lambert, Ham and all the other Steeler Hall-of-Famers to be honorary coaches for the Super Boal and stand on the sidelines to take a few bows at the beginning of the game, I wouldn't have a problem with that. And I doubt if many of the current Steelers would either.
> et al. if they would like to play in the game as well, just
> for old times sake. Or maybe we could accept the fact that
> it is 2006 and not 1976 and just move on already.
Myron only retired a short time ago, not several decades ago. And, last time I looked, adding a little bit of color commentary on a football game did not require the same level of youthful strength and agility that playing football requires.
The fact is, if the Steelers invited Harris, Lambert, Ham and all the other Steeler Hall-of-Famers to be honorary coaches for the Super Boal and stand on the sidelines to take a few bows at the beginning of the game, I wouldn't have a problem with that. And I doubt if many of the current Steelers would either.
Honoring someone is one thing, if the Steelers want to do tributes to past teams or commentators, I have no problem with that. Diminished skill is another. You wouldn't put someone on the field with lesser skills simply because it made everyone feel good, nor should you put someone in booth with diminished skills simply to make everyone feel good.
It's amazing how people on this board talk about wanting new things in radio, but at the first chance they get, they are more than happy to join Peabody and Sherman in the Wayback Machine.
It's amazing how people on this board talk about wanting new things in radio, but at the first chance they get, they are more than happy to join Peabody and Sherman in the Wayback Machine.
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Mrmusic
Guest
> Honoring someone is one thing, if the Steelers want to do
> tributes to past teams or commentators, I have no problem
> with that. Diminished skill is another. You wouldn't put
> someone on the field with lesser skills simply because it
> made everyone feel good, nor should you put someone in booth
> with diminished skills simply to make everyone feel good.
>
> It's amazing how people on this board talk about wanting new
> things in radio, but at the first chance they get, they are
> more than happy to join Peabody and Sherman in the Wayback
> Machine.
>
You are dead on. Myron had his day and decided to hang it up. Let him be.
Besides, he'd be bad luck for us. The Steelers have been a winning team WITHOUT him.
He can hang out with Dan Rooney, but for the love of a Superbowl win, keep him off the air!
Mr. Music
> tributes to past teams or commentators, I have no problem
> with that. Diminished skill is another. You wouldn't put
> someone on the field with lesser skills simply because it
> made everyone feel good, nor should you put someone in booth
> with diminished skills simply to make everyone feel good.
>
> It's amazing how people on this board talk about wanting new
> things in radio, but at the first chance they get, they are
> more than happy to join Peabody and Sherman in the Wayback
> Machine.
>
You are dead on. Myron had his day and decided to hang it up. Let him be.
Besides, he'd be bad luck for us. The Steelers have been a winning team WITHOUT him.
He can hang out with Dan Rooney, but for the love of a Superbowl win, keep him off the air!
Mr. Music
Something new
I don't think that one has anything to do with the other.
There has already been change in the Steelers booth. Myron isn't there.
Now, should we just wait for him to die? Is that productive?
Why not a bit of a commentary next season from Myron Cope, if he wants to do it?
The man has written about Ernie Nevers, for crying out loud! Such a person could provide insightful and colorful commentary- the comparison of eras- etc. in a way that would attract both young and old listeners alike with his humor.
To me, that's positive change that makes everyone happy.
Or would you rather hear that really funny "Week in Sports" by Scott Paulsen or Ellis Cannon speaking God knows what language on the pregame?
I don't think that one has anything to do with the other.
There has already been change in the Steelers booth. Myron isn't there.
Now, should we just wait for him to die? Is that productive?
Why not a bit of a commentary next season from Myron Cope, if he wants to do it?
The man has written about Ernie Nevers, for crying out loud! Such a person could provide insightful and colorful commentary- the comparison of eras- etc. in a way that would attract both young and old listeners alike with his humor.
To me, that's positive change that makes everyone happy.
Or would you rather hear that really funny "Week in Sports" by Scott Paulsen or Ellis Cannon speaking God knows what language on the pregame?
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