Go Als. I have spoken.

Can Crapardo lead a come back win, I have my doubts

4 minutes ago, JuranBoldenRules said:

There is nothing worse than a comedy schtick that is both unfunny and lacking self-awareness.

The problem isn’t Kate. The schtick has been around for a few seasons and is terrible. They’re clearly being asked/encouraged to do it.

2 minutes ago, Noeller said:

Not everyone is James Duthie and that's okay....but they try and force everyone into that role. (And I don't necessarily always find Duthie funny, but you get my point)

The best, IMO, will always be Randorf. Didn't try too hard...

Has a pretty sweet gig in Tampa atm, so good for him

2 minutes ago, Noeller said:

Not everyone is James Duthie and that's okay....but they try and force everyone into that role. (And I don't necessarily always find Duthie funny, but you get my point)

The best, IMO, will always be Randorf. Didn't try too hard...

Yeah, I think her inspiration is Jay and Dan because that's the environment she came up in.  When they were absolute stars and on their way to the US.  Kind of like Fajardo trying to run Mahomes playbook.  You can call the play but really only the one guy can execute that act, I say one guy because to me it's always been mostly Jay.  Dan is just a great straight man.

1 minute ago, Noeller said:

Not everyone is James Duthie and that's okay....but they try and force everyone into that role. (And I don't necessarily always find Duthie funny, but you get my point)

The best, IMO, will always be Randorf. Didn't try too hard...

This is the problem.

For years they had Randorf, Shultz, Climie, Dunigan, et al. And they were professional and traditional “newscasters”. So when they broke a bit and cracked jokes with each other, it was rare and funny. 
 

Now instead of focusing on the game and allow it to occur naturally, they’re planning the bits and talking about the game as a secondary measure. And when they do, it’s all screaming over each other that no one can even hear. It’s not worth watching anymore.

2 minutes ago, Noeller said:

Not everyone is James Duthie and that's okay....but they try and force everyone into that role. (And I don't necessarily always find Duthie funny, but you get my point)

The best, IMO, will always be Randorf. Didn't try too hard...

I mean O’Toole I think could have been ok - but we saw what happened to him. 
 

Hedger must not want to do it. 

 

50 minutes ago, Booch said:

Faj sure takes a beating every game

Gotta give him props for being able to take a beating. He does have a very good set of receivers, though.

(Breaking the) Donut Boys! 
 

First TD for Stanback 

Edited September 3, 20232 yr by Geebrr

Stanback just made the entire lions defense eat ****

Not to derail this game thread... And I know I'm in the minority, but I really never understood Jay and Dan. I just don't get the forced awkward comedy. As was mentioned earlier the old school professional broadcasting style of the original crew is more what I like, and when they do something funny it's rare and hilarious. Anyone remember the panel watching a clip of big Joe Montford attempting to chase down a fumbled ball and Dunigan yelling at the monitor "C'mon Joe! Get it Joe!!" ?? It was our of nowhere and hilarious.

BC has zero ground game 

Starting to look like the Lions are gonna let this one slip away.

2 minutes ago, Noeller said:

Not to derail this game thread... And I know I'm in the minority, but I really never understood Jay and Dan. I just don't get the forced awkward comedy. As was mentioned earlier the old school professional broadcasting style of the original crew is more what I like, and when they do something funny it's rare and hilarious. Anyone remember the panel watching a clip of big Joe Montford attempting to chase down a fumbled ball and Dunigan yelling at the monitor "C'mon Joe! Get it Joe!!" ?? It was our of nowhere and hilarious.

Agreed.  I couldn't watch their version of SC when I wanted just to know what happened in sports.  It's funny TSN runs a separate version of SC against Jay's every night and on the morning loop so I guess I'm not alone.  I do enjoy his NFL coverage though, and their podcast stuff over the years.

Fajardo can't hit the intermediate stuff.  Quick slant, screen, or deep.

3 minutes ago, Noeller said:

Not to derail this game thread... And I know I'm in the minority, but I really never understood Jay and Dan. I just don't get the forced awkward comedy. As was mentioned earlier the old school professional broadcasting style of the original crew is more what I like, and when they do something funny it's rare and hilarious. Anyone remember the panel watching a clip of big Joe Montford attempting to chase down a fumbled ball and Dunigan yelling at the monitor "C'mon Joe! Get it Joe!!" ?? It was our of nowhere and hilarious.

I enjoyed early Jay and Dan when they were just being natural. When they got their own show and had to be “on” all the time, it just got corny.

Just now, Jesse said:

I enjoyed early Jay and Dan when they were just being natural. When they got their own show and had to be “on” all the time, it just got corny.

TSN had enough guys trying to be serious back then. 

Jay onrait did the morning show in wpg a lot of years ago, when local tv had such a thing. Think it was his first big job. City tv maybe.

along with a comedy side kick, forget name.

Edited September 3, 20232 yr by Mark F

Well **** 

Edited September 3, 20232 yr by Geebrr

I guess that was a nice catch, goood job TSN

TSN can’t even follow the ball

2 plays in a row Montreal should have picked off, one a big play for BC.

Nice catch or bad D?

Three guys sort of near the receiver.

DAN CLARK!

montreal 48 not good.

Edited September 3, 20232 yr by Mark F

No catch , sorry Lucky

No TD

No catch