Royals Joe Buck? - Page 2

NewChief · 10-28-2015, 06:51 AM

Firstly: I don't watch enough baseball to really have an opinion one way or the other.

That being said, I know people on here can't stand Joe Buck. I've been reading the hate for a while and people complaining about him commentating the series.

I woke up to local sports radio, and those guys were ALSO bashing Joe Buck. Then every caller that called in was bashing Joe Buck and saying how the technical difficulty time was so wonderful because Joe Buck wasn't on the air.

So, my question: is this a pretty universal feeling outside of Cardinals land? Has Joe Buck jumped the shark? Will the network continue to give him major gigs if there's this much dislike of the guy's commentating?

**morphius** · 10-28-2015, 07:15 AM

I don't even think Buck was the worst of them, and I stand by my post on FB that if you would have had a drinking game that involved the name Harvey you would have ended up in the hospital with alcohol poisoning in 1/3 of an inning.

BWillie · 10-28-2015, 07:17 AM

I thought he was just fine last night.

KC_Lee · 10-28-2015, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by NewChief

The talk radio people were saying that he has a good voice, but that the stuff he says is idiotic. The one last night. In extra innings, "This is what it comes down to at this point. A Guy delivering a pitch. A guy trying to hit the pitch."

No shit, brah. That's been the last 12 innings as well.

And then stuff like just saying a person's name as "commentary." He'll be like, "Manny Ramirez..." And that's it.

That quote sounds like it belongs in an episode of "The Simpsons" or "Futurama".

ChiefsCountry · 10-28-2015, 07:32 AM

Baseball fans are used to 162 games of homer play by play crews.

seclark · 10-28-2015, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

Baseball fans are used to 162 games of homer play by play crews.

this is true.
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**ptlyon** · 10-28-2015, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by BWillie

I thought he was just fine last night.

This. I thought he gave credit where credit was deserved.

**ptlyon** · 10-28-2015, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

Baseball fans are used to 162 games of homer play by play crews.

And this

milkman · 10-28-2015, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by rambleonthruthefog

Chris colinsworth on the other hand, good lord. His voice and football take are like nails on a chalk board. Hate, though? Football announcers aren't important enough to hate. Perspective people, perspective.

I am one of the few that likes Collinsworth.

I think he's shoots pretty straight, and his voice is not an issue.

**alnorth** · 10-28-2015, 07:40 AM

Joe Buck is fine. He's not exceptional, he's just fine. The complaints about Joe Buck are generally absurd.

cosmo20002 · 10-28-2015, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by rambleonthruthefog

People are whiny b*tches. A lot of them hang out on this board. Mainly Joe just calls the game like any other announcer. People are lame. Joe Buck is just doing his job. That being said he is not my favorite. But hate? Stupid people can't keep things in perspective.

This.
Don't really like him, but the irrational hatred and whining about bias is moronic.

**alnorth** · 10-28-2015, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

Baseball fans are used to 162 games of homer play by play crews.

This is the problem here. For NFL games, every game on TV is called by a neutral crew, but in baseball You watch a blatantly homer crew (especially us with Hudler, lol) for 6 long months, so people think thats normal. Then you abruptly shift to a neutral crew who is talking up both teams and looking for the storyline, and won't be so relentless about discussing how the Royals could come back any moment every inning they are down.

Three7s · 10-28-2015, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by milkman

I am one of the few that likes Collinsworth.

I think he's shoots pretty straight, and his voice is not an issue.

I don't mind him either. Not sure why people don't like him.

Sully · 10-28-2015, 08:10 AM

In my view, as good as the Yankees were in the first half of this game, that's how as bad they've been now

dallaschiefsfan · 10-28-2015, 08:11 AM

Main issue with Buck is that he goes to the extreme of what most PBP guys do - he gets stuck on a narrative or person and he just beats it to a pulp - most PBP guys move on and let the game create its own narrative. It's like he doesn't have much else to say but keep to his talking points. I think that's what drives most people bonkers.

All in all he's just a super-average PBP guy - but only when he's not caught up in his preferred narrative-loop.

**BigMeatballDave** · 10-28-2015, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by rambleonthruthefog

People are whiny b*tches. A lot of them hang out on this board. Mainly Joe just calls the game like any other announcer. People are lame. Joe Buck is just doing his job. That being said he is not my favorite. But hate? Stupid people can't keep things in perspective.

Complete bull shit.

I take it you don't listen to him much.

Either that, or you're just a ****ing moron.

10-28-2015, 06:51 AM
NewChief In Search of a Life Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Fayetteville, AR Casino cash: $7200204	Joe Buck? Firstly: I don't watch enough baseball to really have an opinion one way or the other. That being said, I know people on here can't stand Joe Buck. I've been reading the hate for a while and people complaining about him commentating the series. I woke up to local sports radio, and those guys were ALSO bashing Joe Buck. Then every caller that called in was bashing Joe Buck and saying how the technical difficulty time was so wonderful because Joe Buck wasn't on the air. So, my question: is this a pretty universal feeling outside of Cardinals land? Has Joe Buck jumped the shark? Will the network continue to give him major gigs if there's this much dislike of the guy's commentating?
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morphius World's finest morphius Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $5765027	I don't even think Buck was the worst of them, and I stand by my post on FB that if you would have had a drinking game that involved the name Harvey you would have ended up in the hospital with alcohol poisoning in 1/3 of an inning.
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alnorth . Join Date: Dec 2002 Casino cash: $57156239	Joe Buck is fine. He's not exceptional, he's just fine. The complaints about Joe Buck are generally absurd. __________________ how many emo kids does it take to change a lightbulb? HOW MANY?! none they just sit in the dark and cry
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dallaschiefsfan Herm is the worst...horrible Join Date: Sep 2000 Casino cash: $3078850	Main issue with Buck is that he goes to the extreme of what most PBP guys do - he gets stuck on a narrative or person and he just beats it to a pulp - most PBP guys move on and let the game create its own narrative. It's like he doesn't have much else to say but keep to his talking points. I think that's what drives most people bonkers. All in all he's just a super-average PBP guy - but only when he's not caught up in his preferred narrative-loop. __________________ Last edited by dallaschiefsfan; 10-28-2015 at 08:29 AM..
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