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Post by Bornthrilla on Sept 26, 2012 12:30:33 GMT -5
Terrestrial radio is not going anywhere. There are too many broke people in the world who can't afford all that blue tooth, sonar usb crap you dudes are talking about.
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Post by Aggie Monster on Sept 26, 2012 12:50:48 GMT -5
OK, the point is they suck. No need to argue over who got the hottest car with the latest technology "Mr money bags", LOL.
I just have a huge amount of respect for 2 guys that have given up so much free time to bring us Aggie football. I think they should be respected until the end or we find a REAL way of generating revenue and it's them that's standing in the way. Show me a proven broadcast in the FCS world tha'ts bringing in way more money than ours and I'll be the first to say they have to go next season if they are what's hendering that revenue. Right now I just dont see it. I dont care for them and SOME guys sound better for other schools but listening to them doesn't really ruin my overall experience. At least they are not unprofessional like some of the other schools broadcast I've heard. I'd be happy if they said the time left and score more often though.
For me, cutting them all hap-hazardly would be like firing Bill Hayes. We would be haunted over the next decade with a pair even worse, kids that try to use slang, be to cool, or are unprofessional, or even worse. We could possible not be able to find someone reliable enough to be at EVERY SINGLE GAME and it be like our last webcast that had ol boy talking to himself during the game.
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Post by Bornthrilla on Sept 26, 2012 13:03:06 GMT -5
That's where you lost me ....
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Post by Aggie Monster on Sept 26, 2012 13:12:27 GMT -5
That's where you lost me .... You know what I mean. There is a difference in unprofessional cause you are just a old country guy and the unprofessional that I'm talking about. There is a "Replace Spence and Mel Foundation" for all complaining about the broadcast. The goal is the salary for 2 professional broadcasters at 6 home games. That's the only way they are going anywhere.
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Post by oleschoolaggie on Sept 26, 2012 13:27:14 GMT -5
monster, i think we all luv them dudes. we know they luv a&t and they've been very reliable for many, many years. i'm not suggesting they be canned altogether if they're not ready to go. i just think if we get a professional sounding play-by-play person (even a very good student would do) and allow our old crew to continue to do color commentary, we could retain the traditional voices of aggie football at the same time we phase in a new generation of aggie football broadcasters.
personally, i like the idea of having the same voice over a long period of time. sorta like the woody durham of aggie football. so in that regard, mel and the guys have been good. but even woody accepted it when it was time for him to step down, so unc brought in a "younger" similar sounding voice to replace him, named jones angell. angell not only sounds like durham but he also looks like a much younger durham.
it would've been nice over the years had our team "groomed" a young articulate up and coming play-by-play guy to eventually become our new voice of aggie football. i think that would've been the ideal transition...
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Post by aggie2ru on Sept 26, 2012 13:37:36 GMT -5
They gotta go as soon as possible. We need some other folks starting next year. let's honor Spencer and Mel @first home game and move on.
By the way, my boy told me Mel has not been with them since last year and is not in good health. The new dude that they brought on is the best announcer between the other two.
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Post by Aggie Monster on Sept 26, 2012 15:10:16 GMT -5
monster, i think we all luv them dudes. we know they luv a&t and they've been very reliable for many, many years. i'm not suggesting they be canned altogether if they're not ready to go. i just think if we get a professional sounding play-by-play person (even a very good student would do) and allow our old crew to continue to do color commentary, we could retain the traditional voices of aggie football at the same time we phase in a new generation of aggie football broadcasters. personally, i like the idea of having the same voice over a long period of time. sorta like the woody durham of aggie football. so in that regard, mel and the guys have been good. but even woody accepted it when it was time for him to step down, so unc brought in a "younger" similar sounding voice to replace him, named jones angell. angell not only sounds like durham but he also looks like a much younger durham. it would've been nice over the years had our team "groomed" a young articulate up and coming play-by-play guy to eventually become our new voice of aggie football. i think that would've been the ideal transition... OK, now your sounding more reasonable. Maybe we can phase in something like Monday night football where the old timers do pre-game, half-time and post-game and we have another 2 guys do the actually game. That way Mel and Spence are in the building if one of the 2 new kats dont work out. Thats sound way more reasonable and sensible than just canning them.
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Post by marchingband1969 on Sept 26, 2012 22:44:16 GMT -5
These guys have got to go...now! Once they are gone you guys can take them out to dinner and drinks and celebrate old times. I don't care what you guys do just get them off the air! I am so tired of folks defending the guys. They can show their support for A and T by stepping down now!
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Post by AggieMike on Sept 27, 2012 12:48:27 GMT -5
I have no animosity towards Mel, Spence or Billy. Their broadcast style was never for me but when I was in undergrad doing the live web stream - and foolishly thinking I was being groomed to one day walk in their shoes - I figured that their audience that religiously tuned into them every week was just like them. Probably around the same age, sharing a similar Aggie experience.
That's really the dilemma. Replacing them isn't as hard as you'd think but placing new ppl in there that can articulate DECADES of Aggie history is impossible. Who can compare some kid returning kicks now to a kid they saw walk into Aggie Stadium and do great things 30 years prior? It's one thing to quote the media guide, it's another thing to see it. That makes a broadcast special and young guys can't do that.
Ultimately, I think a student-broadcast would be the ideal next step. A&T and Carolina are the only two fully accredited journalism schools in the state. We've pulled it off every Saturday for how many years now, whether people were watching online or not. I have a broadcast reel to prove it.
The old timers would have to be comfortable bringing young ppl under the wing + the students would have to be humble as well to understand that yeah, you sound better + can probably do this better but this dude next to you has history. There's a value to that you can't really grasp when you're 20 + cocky like I was.
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Post by oleschoolaggie on Sept 27, 2012 12:54:49 GMT -5
I have no animosity towards Mel, Spence or Billy. Their broadcast style was never for me but when I was in undergrad doing the live web stream - and foolishly thinking I was being groomed to one day walk in their shoes - I figured that their audience that religiously tuned into them every week was just like them. Probably around the same age, sharing a similar Aggie experience. That's really the dilemma. Replacing them isn't as hard as you'd think but placing new ppl in there that can articulate DECADES of Aggie history is impossible. Who can compare some kid returning kicks now to a kid they saw walk into Aggie Stadium and do great things 30 years prior? It's one thing to quote the media guide, it's another thing to see it. That makes a broadcast special and young guys can't do that. Ultimately, I think a student-broadcast would be the ideal next step. A&T and Carolina are the only two fully accredited journalism schools in the state. We've pulled it off every Saturday for how many years now, whether people were watching online or not. I have a broadcast reel to prove it. The old timers would have to be comfortable bringing young ppl under the wing + the students would have to be humble as well to understand that yeah, you sound better + can probably do this better but this dude next to you has history. There's a value to that you can't really grasp when you're 20 + cocky like I was. well stated, aggiemike. got to agree with that. that's why i think its a good idea to bring in a new play-by-play guy, but keep the oldschool crew as color commentators. that way, we get the professional voice most of us are begging for and at the same time, keep the wealth of knowledge and the familiar voices of the oldschool crew. i really think that would satisfy both the oldschool aggies and the newschool aggies...
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Post by Aggie Monster on Sept 27, 2012 15:51:11 GMT -5
I have no animosity towards Mel, Spence or Billy. Their broadcast style was never for me but when I was in undergrad doing the live web stream - and foolishly thinking I was being groomed to one day walk in their shoes - I figured that their audience that religiously tuned into them every week was just like them. Probably around the same age, sharing a similar Aggie experience. That's really the dilemma. Replacing them isn't as hard as you'd think but placing new ppl in there that can articulate DECADES of Aggie history is impossible. Who can compare some kid returning kicks now to a kid they saw walk into Aggie Stadium and do great things 30 years prior? It's one thing to quote the media guide, it's another thing to see it. That makes a broadcast special and young guys can't do that. Ultimately, I think a student-broadcast would be the ideal next step. A&T and Carolina are the only two fully accredited journalism schools in the state. We've pulled it off every Saturday for how many years now, whether people were watching online or not. I have a broadcast reel to prove it. The old timers would have to be comfortable bringing young ppl under the wing + the students would have to be humble as well to understand that yeah, you sound better + can probably do this better but this dude next to you has history. There's a value to that you can't really grasp when you're 20 + cocky like I was. Man, it couldn't be said any better than that.
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Post by marchingband1969 on Sept 27, 2012 20:22:34 GMT -5
Aggie Mike, I disagree with you. These guys have no audiance. They've got one or two family members and a few "old heads" that feel sorry for them that listen in. So don't think there's going to be a big out-cry when they are gone. Most fans really don't know the games are even broadcasted on the radio. So their leaving will be a "non-event" except for the folks that want to bring back leather helmets and afros. For the rest of us we will finally turn on our radios on our way to Aggie Stadium to hear some professionals describe the game.
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Post by oleschoolaggie on Nov 4, 2012 11:15:09 GMT -5
I have no animosity towards Mel, Spence or Billy. Their broadcast style was never for me but when I was in undergrad doing the live web stream - and foolishly thinking I was being groomed to one day walk in their shoes - I figured that their audience that religiously tuned into them every week was just like them. Probably around the same age, sharing a similar Aggie experience. That's really the dilemma. Replacing them isn't as hard as you'd think but placing new ppl in there that can articulate DECADES of Aggie history is impossible. Who can compare some kid returning kicks now to a kid they saw walk into Aggie Stadium and do great things 30 years prior? It's one thing to quote the media guide, it's another thing to see it. That makes a broadcast special and young guys can't do that. Ultimately, I think a student-broadcast would be the ideal next step. A&T and Carolina are the only two fully accredited journalism schools in the state. We've pulled it off every Saturday for how many years now, whether people were watching online or not. I have a broadcast reel to prove it. The old timers would have to be comfortable bringing young ppl under the wing + the students would have to be humble as well to understand that yeah, you sound better + can probably do this better but this dude next to you has history. There's a value to that you can't really grasp when you're 20 + cocky like I was. aggiemike, do you do our webcast announcing this year for aggie football? if so, or whoever does it, does a really nice job in my opinion. sounds professional, makes few mistakes, and is articulate. as i suggested previously, this guy should be doing our radio broadcast play-by-play with mel and the guys doing color commentating...
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Post by aggie2ru on Nov 4, 2012 11:26:57 GMT -5
I have no animosity towards Mel, Spence or Billy. Their broadcast style was never for me but when I was in undergrad doing the live web stream - and foolishly thinking I was being groomed to one day walk in their shoes - I figured that their audience that religiously tuned into them every week was just like them. Probably around the same age, sharing a similar Aggie experience. That's really the dilemma. Replacing them isn't as hard as you'd think but placing new ppl in there that can articulate DECADES of Aggie history is impossible. Who can compare some kid returning kicks now to a kid they saw walk into Aggie Stadium and do great things 30 years prior? It's one thing to quote the media guide, it's another thing to see it. That makes a broadcast special and young guys can't do that. Ultimately, I think a student-broadcast would be the ideal next step. A&T and Carolina are the only two fully accredited journalism schools in the state. We've pulled it off every Saturday for how many years now, whether people were watching online or not. I have a broadcast reel to prove it. The old timers would have to be comfortable bringing young ppl under the wing + the students would have to be humble as well to understand that yeah, you sound better + can probably do this better but this dude next to you has history. There's a value to that you can't really grasp when you're 20 + cocky like I was. aggiemike, do you do the our webcast announcing this year for aggie football? if so, or whoever does it, does a really nice job in my opinion. sounds professional, makes few mistakes, and is articulate. as i suggested previously, this guy should be doing our radio broadcast play-by-play with mel and the guys doing color commentating... I don't think that Mel (health issues) has been w/us all year. But, yeah, maybe mike and u and NSS doing the color with me pinch hitting when needed (the utimate team playa supreme) ;D. Think about it maybe I can do on the field reports with the sideline action and give updates on the almighty GD's
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Post by aggie2ru on Nov 15, 2012 22:57:37 GMT -5
My boy said word he got is Spencer is retiring after this year.
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