Originally posted by EyeoftheHawk
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You expect the long gaps and pauses in a student broadcast. But, the simple stuff is ridiculous.
It's a great opportunity provided to them. Many schools use professional announcers.
IUP's announcers called Jacabo Diaz something different every game for four years. He was only the star on campus and an All-American.
Again, we aren't expecting Joe Buck on the call. But, the names are absurd.
The other thing -- my biggest pet peeve -- is student broadcasters tend to do zero research. They have such long pauses and gaps because they dont have any backstory to fill time.
Last night, perfect example, Bloomsburg's announcers said IUP looked like a good team and "they may be able to contend for the PSAC playoffs."
They've won three PSAC titles in a row and are ranked No. 2 in the country. It's just easy stuff and it shows they are not preparing at all.
Yes, they are students. Which, of course, terrifies me to think the level of faculty support and coaching they are (not) receiving.
I fully support having students go live on the mic for a broadcast. But, it doesn't have to be the live feed. I'd much prefer professional announcers actually get the air time. A shaky broadcast offsets a really strong production (for D2).
Now, we have some doozies in the league. Some of our 'pro' broadcasters are just cheerleaders. The color guy at SRU about cries on air every time SRU loses. The Gannon basketball color guy openly cheers on the air and is the worst homer in the PSAC.
Listen to some MEC basketball broadcasts. They are superb. It really elevates the fan viewing experience.
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