Seems like every post I read about ESPN Radio's Freddie Coleman here is always negative. Of course, each one of us have a right to express that opinion and I respect. I'm not even being critical of those who don't like him. I just wonder what do many of you who don't like him have against him. Is it his voice, delivery style, sports knowledge (or lack of), etc.?
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What's with the Freddie Coleman hate here?
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In comparison to the dreck on SuperStation KLAC, Freddie's not half bad. Some of his shtick can get annoying, but he at least doesn't insult your intelligence on a regular basis.
I think he is a very good broadcaster. Certainly there is a lot worse on ESPN radio and especially Fox Sports Radio.
Is he one of the ones who is obviously reading most of his takes?
Seems like that's what I remember about Freddie Coleman.
Seems like that's what I remember about Freddie Coleman.
I like him as well. For me, he sounds good.
What do you all think of Amy Lawrence? For me, she's excelent. I love her sound, accent, and she present herself very well on ESPN Radio
Anyways, back to Freddie Coleman, I enjoy listenning to him as well. he's great
What do you all think of Amy Lawrence? For me, she's excelent. I love her sound, accent, and she present herself very well on ESPN Radio
Anyways, back to Freddie Coleman, I enjoy listenning to him as well. he's great
Amy's OK. She's more hated here than Freddie. I think a lot of it has to do with her being a female.
yes, i can understand that
Jesus Christ he is horrible...Fweddie Coemen is probably the worst host on ESPN in my opinion.
Everything is scripted... and bad at that. Truly listen. I just think he is a rough listen.
Even the way he says radio... it sounds like raid-yo. Overcoached.
Maybe I'm a hater. But I don't think he provides anything.
Everything is scripted... and bad at that. Truly listen. I just think he is a rough listen.
Even the way he says radio... it sounds like raid-yo. Overcoached.
Maybe I'm a hater. But I don't think he provides anything.
Freddie does some things well, but I don't like to listen to him for extended periods. The really good sports talk hosts know when to yell and when to speak normally. Freddie doesn't seem to have that.
I just don't like Amy Lawrence's voice. I suspect it is because of audio processing and not the way she normally speaks. Listening to her for a half hour is almost like listening to a 30 minute infomercial for Proactiv or some other cosmetic product. Over-sugared female voice. When Amy is on the air, her content is good. I think they had her doing pregame shows for the World Cup, and they were always well-done.
Certainly there's something to be said for bias away from female people in sports. I've heard a lot of people complain about Doris Burke in college basketball, for example.
I just don't like Amy Lawrence's voice. I suspect it is because of audio processing and not the way she normally speaks. Listening to her for a half hour is almost like listening to a 30 minute infomercial for Proactiv or some other cosmetic product. Over-sugared female voice. When Amy is on the air, her content is good. I think they had her doing pregame shows for the World Cup, and they were always well-done.
Certainly there's something to be said for bias away from female people in sports. I've heard a lot of people complain about Doris Burke in college basketball, for example.
Big fan of Freddie. Extremely entertaining and light-hearted. After years of being an Amy detractor, I'm warming up to her. She has improved greatly, IMO.
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