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Old 10-28-2012, 06:20 PM   #601
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Based on this thread, they better fire every play by play, color commentator, and general sports reporter everywhere

I wonder if there is a single individual in the sports commentary world that is universally loved?

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Old 10-28-2012, 06:38 PM   #602
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I am kind of liking hearing Peter Maher in the afternoons. Hate that it is because there is no NHL for him to be working on, but I like listening to Pete.
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This, Is it that hard to hire a sports guy to host a local show for 3 friken hours? The only thing worst than Jim Rome is the Saturday show with the uber idiot "jungle jim" who sounds like an goofy evangelist.
Oh man...yeah...his heart is in the right place but does that show sound like one of the old "paid message" things.
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This, Is it that hard to hire a sports guy to host a local show for 3 friken hours? The only thing worst than Jim Rome is the Saturday show with the uber idiot "jungle jim" who sounds like an goofy evangelist.

Haha this. Jungle Jim has exactly zero gold medals, yet he sermonizes about winning and success while knowing nothing about it. He strikes me as that weird guy that hangs around little league diamonds attempting to "motivate" kids even though none of the kids there are his.
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Oh man...yeah...his heart is in the right place but does that show sound like one of the old "paid message" things.
It is a paid message isn't it?

At least I was under the impression that he paid to be on the fan.
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Rome gets me through some days when it's rough at work, I know at home on my lunch I can listen to Rome and be entertained.
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It is a paid message isn't it?

At least I was under the impression that he paid to be on the fan.
I don't think so.....that's why I always found it funny that is sounded so much like a paid broadcast.

But honestly I don't have a clue.
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Based on this thread, they better fire every play by play, color commentator, and general sports reporter everywhere

I wonder if there is a single individual in the sports commentary world that is universally loved?
Chris Cuthbert? I think he's easily the best in the business and I've never really heard anyone hating on him.
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Chris Cuthbert? I think he's easily the best in the business and I've never really heard anyone hating on him.
I hate him! Too lazy to dig up any of my posts on it though.
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This, Is it that hard to hire a sports guy to host a local show for 3 friken hours? The only thing worst than Jim Rome is the Saturday show with the uber idiot "jungle jim" who sounds like an goofy evangelist.
Well considering this thread is all about how the local guy in the afternoon is terrible I'd say it would be hard to find one.

Do you really want an entire day of local sports talk when there's one major pro sports franchise in the city?
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1040 does when you listen via TuneIn (though I've only done that once because of some calgary related news conference).
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As per Bryn's Facebook, he's submitted his resignation to the station. More details to come.
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...as I said...today promised to be a fascinating day...and it has been... I have formally submitted my resignation at Sportsnet 960- The FAN today. More details to follow later- but I'm on the air right now. MY decision by the way.
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Old 11-06-2012, 05:12 PM   #614
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I wish him success in his future endeavours. I hope he finds something the enjoys and is good at.
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Old 11-06-2012, 05:25 PM   #615
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Good for him. I'm sure he'll be great at whatever he has chosen to do.

I hope someone with some sense would pick up the phone and call Mr. Loubardias now.
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Wasn't a fan of him and won't say negative things on his way out. Best of luck elsewhere.
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Tough day for me...after much thought and 24 years on-air...I made the decision today to step down from SN960-The FAN. Timing is right.

My last on-air day will be Friday, December 14th and its been a total blast. Thanks to everyone for your support and friendship.

New challenge ahead...also big thanks to Pat, Peter Maher and Mike Rogers for their professionalism and friendship. New challenge ahead.

To clarify... My decision... Just time... Been a great ride... Just need a new challenge. Love the radio business though.

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Old 11-06-2012, 06:47 PM   #618
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Good luck Bryn. I just hope that this thread and the people in it didnt influence your decision.
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Whether you liked him or not, what a crappy way to spend your last few months on the job, talking about the same lockout filler over and over again.
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wow- this thread is still going.... brutal.
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