[GreenLantern2814]

When you're in a field that has less than 100 available positions worldwide, you can't expect to keep your job for very long when you're objectively in the bottom tier. Nobody would've ever thought to replace Rob on the radio because Rob is indisputably excellent in that role. He was not good at this job, thus he does not get to do it anymore. He will land on his feet, as he now has the potential to save an entire radio station. I hope he's sent to the draft, and I hope Rogers realizes that without Rob Kerr returning to our airwaves, 960 will be a mariachi station by Christmas that happens to broadcast Flames games.

Rob Kerr had an opportunity many of us will never have. Not only did he get a shot at his dream job, he had it for three years. Boomer likely will and definitely should take fans to task for their treatment of his friend. It's what friends do. I don't think Rob can ever be criticized for lack of effort, just a lack of aptitude. Maybe he has it in him to be great, but like any prospect, the way to cultivate that was reps in the minors. He was rushed into a situation where the odds of success were stacked against him, because some corporate hacks at Sportsnet didn't want to hire a real PBP man. The only way it would've worked is if Rob were some sort of PBP savant, and it was apparent to anyone with a brain that he wasn't.

I take no joy in learning that Rob has been relieved of his duties as voice of the Flames. I do think our broadcasts will improve in quality, but I genuinely empathize with the man. This was a three-year Kobiyashi Maru. Mr Kerr, thank you for your efforts. I look forward to listening to your dulcet tones on my radio very soon.