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Post by Aggie One on Mar 29, 2012 20:56:14 GMT -5
Trying to ask him a tough question isn't that hard but you better phrase it properly and put it in its proper context.
He can be very accommodating, forthcoming, and courteous or he can rip you a new one if he chooses to if you overstep which I've seen people do that with him and he will shut down.
That rarely ever happens but its not pretty when it does. His persona can be very intimidating to the average person if you're not used to actual candor but instead the usual "coach speak."
There are boundaries with Coach Broadway as there are for any coach for that matter that members of the media have to discern for themselves how to maneuver through those mine fields.
Bad reporters often get into trouble when they totally ignore those boundaries and press way too hard after thequestion wasn't answered the first time and then it gets personal. When that happens you're toast. Then you become the story.
You not there to be a buddy but you have to show respect for the man you're talking to.
EVERYONE HAS SEEN COACHES GET TESTY AND EAT PRESS GUYS ALIVE IN NEWS CONFERENCES FOR ASKING THE BLATANTLY OBVIOUS AND FRANKLY STUPID QUESTION.
Coach Broadway is easy enough to talk and very likable but there some things he's simply not going to tell you until he is ready and then he's blunt and to the point.
No means No. I like that about him. He's a good interview.
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Post by aggieblackie on Mar 30, 2012 22:50:42 GMT -5
My 3 announcers would be: Naborhoodsuperstar because he is smart, articulate and humorous.
aggi2ru - knows a lot about sports, relentless and is old school.
Professor - laid back, cool and will let everyone know who is listening that it cost money to broadcast this game.
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Post by The Professor on Apr 4, 2012 11:49:02 GMT -5
Lol, I'm down for it
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Post by aggie2ru on Apr 4, 2012 17:54:32 GMT -5
It's on ....a brand new thang on Aggie radio!
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Post by marchingband1969 on Apr 30, 2012 16:37:09 GMT -5
At this point, I don't care who we get...just keep those guys we have now out of the radio booth. I've been trying to keep my comments more "positive" so I will say this nicely...we need to hire new game-day announcers that will elevate the program. Now that we have a football coach that is creating buzz, we need to hire a radio crew to add to the excitement. I think with the right announcers we will see our corporate sponsorship go up and our attendance. Let's face it...it long past the time for a change.
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Post by marchingband1969 on Aug 1, 2012 6:42:05 GMT -5
Well it looks like we will have the same football radio crew again this year...damn! The word on campus is lots of people have tried with no luck. I was told the AD doesn't want to fight that battle. He can fire coaches but can't even think about replacing the radio crew. How long will we have to endure this embarassment?
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Post by aggierattler on Aug 1, 2012 7:02:37 GMT -5
I would do a gradual replacement...replacing one person per season...until all are gone. I'm assuming that the sticking point is that they are unpaid. Who has the "final say" on the broadcast crew, the administration or the radio station?
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Post by aggie2ru on Aug 1, 2012 7:36:38 GMT -5
More fumbling and bumbling.
I realize it's a "political" thing......meaning 2 of our announcers have been with us since the beginning and have been doing it for free. One of the annoucers is an ex-footballer who is in the A&T Hall of Fame. In fact one of the orginal two will more than likely not be back because of health reasons.
But good Gawd Almighty its time for a change! I can hear it now..."and there's the pass from the center", etc. etc. Everybody and their momma knows that a center SNAPS the ball not passes the ball. If you listen in on the game late you will never know the score of the game because they only announce that 4 or 5 times the WHOLE game.
Please, please Big Aggie in the Sky help us!
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Post by oleschoolaggie on Aug 1, 2012 8:08:01 GMT -5
man, there's gotta be a "respectful way" to replace those guys. it truly is an embarrassment to hear them call our games. maybe we could find a new "professional sounding" play-by-play guy and let the rest of the crew stick around as color commentators. but we've simply got to do a better job with our radio broadcasts, its the voice of aggie football and it reflects on all of us...
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Post by Aggie Monster on Aug 1, 2012 8:20:16 GMT -5
"Handoff to Mayhew. Its a BIG GAPING HOLE up the middlle! ..... Mayhew with the 2 yard gain."
What da??? LOL
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Post by oleschoolaggie on Aug 1, 2012 8:23:02 GMT -5
I'm assuming that the sticking point is that they are unpaid. regretfully, we get what we pay for...
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Post by aggierattler on Aug 1, 2012 9:28:32 GMT -5
I'm assuming that the sticking point is that they are unpaid. regretfully, we get what we pay for... Yep...I think that might be a big part of it. Didn't another broadcast team do Aggie football games for a season within the last 10 years???
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Post by bluehaze on Aug 1, 2012 15:05:14 GMT -5
Correct me if I'm wrong, doesn't a different broadcast team handle the radio broadcast that is on the regional network and is also streamed over the internet?
The only thing that Mel and the boys are on is WNAA. If I were Hilton, I'd probably be working on bigger fires as well...
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Post by aggie2ru on Aug 1, 2012 15:29:18 GMT -5
I doubt if Mel will be back....his health is not good.
But man, our Hall of Famer who will be back....... Lawd, Lawd!!!
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Post by Aggie Monster on Aug 1, 2012 15:44:17 GMT -5
Correct me if I'm wrong, doesn't a different broadcast team handle the radio broadcast that is on the regional network and is also streamed over the internet? The only thing that Mel and the boys are on is WNAA. If I were Hilton, I'd probably be working on bigger fires as well... I was thinking the same thing. I try and listen to the online guys when I cant make the game, but online is not consistent right now. Its one of the things on my wish-list that I hope gets worked out this year.
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