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Old 01-06-2020, 04:39 PM   #320
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Originally Posted by jayswin View Post
Yes, this is very common with rookie commentators. It's very difficult to react to and commentate on real happenings in a game, as you have to be a natural on air communicator to casually see something and speak to it professionally.

So unfortunately what you often get is commentators getting storylines in your head before the game and then trying to find examples of it so they can speak to their rehearsed stats, stories and anecdotes.
One thing like about Rick and Kelly, is that that have a very natural rapport. They joke around, and it feels like two friends calling a game where everyone is comfortable and loose. That rapport provides additional entertainment, which is important especially when the product on the ice is lacking.

If Cassie has that natural rapport with anyone, I haven't see it. Broadcasts with her involved just always feel more wooden. She provides factually-correct commentary, but entertainment and personality wise, she is exactly on par with Charlie Simmer.
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