The ALL THINGS ABOUT ANNOUNCERS Thread

[OGIUAndy 759]

For the most part, I watch games without audio. 

[J34 1,472]

12 hours ago, IU_FanClub said:

When Purdue and IU are not involved he is pretty good, however I think the constant love he gets is going to his head a little bit. Could easily see him turning into a Dakich lol.

Jay Bilas

[IU_FanClub 1,643]

11 hours ago, J34 said:

Jay Bilas

That's a much better comp. Pretentious know it all "I'm smarter than you" type

[hoosierbgh 1,264]

I'd rather listen to the students on BIG+ than Walton, Dykes, Marshall or Burkes. Walton is by far the worst by a mile and probably the worst "professional" to ever get paid to announce a basketball game. Dykes somehow manages to combine the smarminess of Bilas/Hummel along with a complete lack of awareness of basketball outside of the SEC. Burkes is just incredibly boring with little apparent personality. Marshall is both boring and largely unaware, seems like he is just collecting a paycheck for as little effort as possible. 

I can tolerate the rest, even Bardo, and a few are actually enjoyable likes Settles and Kellogg. I still miss Kitch and Laz, though Kitch was definitely in the mode of a know it all like Bilas. 

[Scotty R 2,127]

50 minutes ago, hoosierbgh said:

I'd rather listen to the students on BIG+ than Walton, Dykes, Marshall or Burkes. Walton is by far the worst by a mile and probably the worst "professional" to ever get paid to announce a basketball game. Dykes somehow manages to combine the smarminess of Bilas/Hummel along with a complete lack of awareness of basketball outside of the SEC. Burkes is just incredibly boring with little apparent personality. Marshall is both boring and largely unaware, seems like he is just collecting a paycheck for as little effort as possible. 

I can tolerate the rest, even Bardo, and a few are actually enjoyable likes Settles and Kellogg. I still miss Kitch and Laz, though Kitch was definitely in the mode of a know it all like Bilas. 

If you would get back and watch games Walton did in the 90's he was actually pretty good.

[Redcamaro 246]

1 hour ago, Scotty R said:

If you would get back and watch games Walton did in the 90's he was actually pretty good.

Before Weed was legalized throughout the Country.

[AZ Hoosier 6,543]

4 hours ago, Scotty R said:

If you would get back and watch games Walton did in the 90's he was actually pretty good.

I love listening to Walton... you never know what he's going to say... just so absolutely bizarre. 

[Redcamaro 246]

Bardo not too bad this evening.

[str8baller 5,040]

4 minutes ago, Redcamaro said:

Bardo not too bad this evening.

He wasn’t. When even he’s making sense with mild criticisms of the team you know it’s bad…lol

[Stuhoo 79,626]

For me Bardo has improved to the point that when I saw he was our guy tonight I was kinda happy about it.

[RaceToTheTop 24,922]

I will say the one thing I can't stand from an announcer is to call a game as if the team that is ahead is doing everything right and the team behind is completely lost.  Always funny when they have to switch sides on that take when the lead changes.

[craigyv88 384]

11 hours ago, Stuhoo said:

For me Bardo has improved to the point that when I saw he was our guy tonight I was kinda happy about it.

I felt the same.  I used to not be a fan of his but he has definitely grown on me a bit.  Also, not really related to his commentary, but I just realized a couple days ago his older brother was on our '81 title team.  Played quite sparingly but he was there.  Thought that was interesting.

[OGIUAndy 759]

3 hours ago, craigyv88 said:

I felt the same.  I used to not be a fan of his but he has definitely grown on me a bit.  Also, not really related to his commentary, but I just realized a couple days ago his older brother was on our '81 title team.  Played quite sparingly but he was there.  Thought that was interesting.

https://basketballmuseumofillinois.com/bardo-craig-2002/
https://iuhoosiers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/craig -bardo/10091

[5fouls 94]

I think Hummel is very good. Consistently one of the best across all networks.

That said, I prefer Bardo on IU games.  He has grown on me significantly over the years.  He's not as good as Hummel, but I enjoy listening to him more, if that makes sense.  

[Stuhoo 79,626]

2 minutes ago, 5fouls said:

I think Hummel is very good. Consistently one of the best across all networks.

That said, I prefer Bardo on IU games.  He has grown on me significantly over the years.  He's not as good as Hummel, but I enjoy listening to him more, if that makes sense.  

Long time-no see brother.

Good to have your input; hope it's a regular thang!

[IU_FanClub 1,643]

My least favorite thing that announcers do is their inability to hold back from saying "is this (insert month) or is this March??" when a game is entertaining. Newsflash there are good games all year lol.

[Hovadipo 55,019]

Big Ravvy fan, but hnnngggghhhhh he is a horrible play-by-play guy. So bland. 

[RaceToTheTop 24,922]

I'm in the minority in that I've never minded Bardo.  Pretty vanilla announcing but doesn't make me grit my teeth.  Really like Hummel.

He's back to coaching, but my favorite guy to hear do commentary was Steve Lavin.

[FortWayneHoosier 5,910]

Add Jay Williams to the list top of the list of bad announcers after todays game….

[OliviaPope40 6,432]

I love Gus Johnson and for some odd crazy reason I like Jess Settles call me crazy.