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Originally Posted by djsFlames
Unbearable homers should be removed from PBP. I mean, yes you can be excited about your team after a great play but you've got to be objective with your calls and keep the game calling itself even keel and exciting for any fan (including opposition fans) that may be tuning in. There shouldn't be any personal feelings involved in describing plays. It's just professional.
The Sharks and Avs guys are the absolute worst for that.
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I suppose on a technical level you are correct but from the standpoint of being a Flames fan, I would very much prefer listening to broadcasters who are fans also cheering for my home town team. I feel extremely nostalgic when listening to calls by Peter Mahr or Ed Whalen when they were excited and passionate about the event happening in Flames history at that moment. My hope would be whoever takes over on TV and radio, either was or is a Flames fan and doesnt look at it as just a job but that's only my personal opinion and preference.