Does Brian Anderson not get it?

MickeyDavis · July 25, 2008

Yeah I didn't get the whole "this game is over" attitude after Braun's HR. The Arizona 9th inning meltdown wasn't that long ago.

MickeyDavis · July 25, 2008

Yeah I didn't get the whole "this game is over" attitude after Braun's HR. The Arizona 9th inning meltdown wasn't that long ago.

MickeyDavis · July 25, 2008

Yeah I didn't get the whole "this game is over" attitude after Braun's HR. The Arizona 9th inning meltdown wasn't that long ago.

MickeyDavis · July 25, 2008

Yeah I didn't get the whole "this game is over" attitude after Braun's HR. The Arizona 9th inning meltdown wasn't that long ago.

MickeyDavis · July 25, 2008

Yeah I didn't get the whole "this game is over" attitude after Braun's HR. The Arizona 9th inning meltdown wasn't that long ago.

naivin · July 25, 2008

His job is to call the game and describe what is happening - not oretend that something that is happening is not happening. The fact that CC hadn't give up a hit into the 6th inning is rather significant, wouldn't you say? I don't need my intelligence insulted by having him pretend it isn't happening and not mention it for fear that doing so might have some sort of impact on what happens on the field.

There is a reason the players don't talk to him - they're in the game, on the field...that could actually have an effect on the pitcher (depending on the pitcher, I suppose). A guy in the TV booth doesn't. I'd much prefer that he simply call teh game, instead of making some silly veiled references for ridiculous reasons.

naivin · July 25, 2008

His job is to call the game and describe what is happening - not oretend that something that is happening is not happening. The fact that CC hadn't give up a hit into the 6th inning is rather significant, wouldn't you say? I don't need my intelligence insulted by having him pretend it isn't happening and not mention it for fear that doing so might have some sort of impact on what happens on the field.

There is a reason the players don't talk to him - they're in the game, on the field...that could actually have an effect on the pitcher (depending on the pitcher, I suppose). A guy in the TV booth doesn't. I'd much prefer that he simply call teh game, instead of making some silly veiled references for ridiculous reasons.

naivin · July 25, 2008

His job is to call the game and describe what is happening - not oretend that something that is happening is not happening. The fact that CC hadn't give up a hit into the 6th inning is rather significant, wouldn't you say? I don't need my intelligence insulted by having him pretend it isn't happening and not mention it for fear that doing so might have some sort of impact on what happens on the field.

There is a reason the players don't talk to him - they're in the game, on the field...that could actually have an effect on the pitcher (depending on the pitcher, I suppose). A guy in the TV booth doesn't. I'd much prefer that he simply call teh game, instead of making some silly veiled references for ridiculous reasons.

naivin · July 25, 2008

His job is to call the game and describe what is happening - not oretend that something that is happening is not happening. The fact that CC hadn't give up a hit into the 6th inning is rather significant, wouldn't you say? I don't need my intelligence insulted by having him pretend it isn't happening and not mention it for fear that doing so might have some sort of impact on what happens on the field.

There is a reason the players don't talk to him - they're in the game, on the field...that could actually have an effect on the pitcher (depending on the pitcher, I suppose). A guy in the TV booth doesn't. I'd much prefer that he simply call teh game, instead of making some silly veiled references for ridiculous reasons.

naivin · July 25, 2008

His job is to call the game and describe what is happening - not oretend that something that is happening is not happening. The fact that CC hadn't give up a hit into the 6th inning is rather significant, wouldn't you say? I don't need my intelligence insulted by having him pretend it isn't happening and not mention it for fear that doing so might have some sort of impact on what happens on the field.

There is a reason the players don't talk to him - they're in the game, on the field...that could actually have an effect on the pitcher (depending on the pitcher, I suppose). A guy in the TV booth doesn't. I'd much prefer that he simply call teh game, instead of making some silly veiled references for ridiculous reasons.

lcbj68c · July 25, 2008

I have mixed feelings on this. It's is Brian Anderson's job to report on what is happening. ESPN will often begin reporting it on the breaking news tracker, out by out once it reaches the 7th inning. Brian Anderson is not doing anything different than any other reporter. The supersition exists in the dugout amongst players and coaches and that is where it should stay. Where I do have a problem is with the early reporting of the event. Atleast let it clear the 7th before it becomes an issue. 5 and 1/3 innings of no-hit ball is not that big of a deal, IMO.

lcbj68c · July 25, 2008

I have mixed feelings on this. It's is Brian Anderson's job to report on what is happening. ESPN will often begin reporting it on the breaking news tracker, out by out once it reaches the 7th inning. Brian Anderson is not doing anything different than any other reporter. The supersition exists in the dugout amongst players and coaches and that is where it should stay. Where I do have a problem is with the early reporting of the event. Atleast let it clear the 7th before it becomes an issue. 5 and 1/3 innings of no-hit ball is not that big of a deal, IMO.

lcbj68c · July 25, 2008

I have mixed feelings on this. It's is Brian Anderson's job to report on what is happening. ESPN will often begin reporting it on the breaking news tracker, out by out once it reaches the 7th inning. Brian Anderson is not doing anything different than any other reporter. The supersition exists in the dugout amongst players and coaches and that is where it should stay. Where I do have a problem is with the early reporting of the event. Atleast let it clear the 7th before it becomes an issue. 5 and 1/3 innings of no-hit ball is not that big of a deal, IMO.

lcbj68c · July 25, 2008

I have mixed feelings on this. It's is Brian Anderson's job to report on what is happening. ESPN will often begin reporting it on the breaking news tracker, out by out once it reaches the 7th inning. Brian Anderson is not doing anything different than any other reporter. The supersition exists in the dugout amongst players and coaches and that is where it should stay. Where I do have a problem is with the early reporting of the event. Atleast let it clear the 7th before it becomes an issue. 5 and 1/3 innings of no-hit ball is not that big of a deal, IMO.

lcbj68c · July 25, 2008

I have mixed feelings on this. It's is Brian Anderson's job to report on what is happening. ESPN will often begin reporting it on the breaking news tracker, out by out once it reaches the 7th inning. Brian Anderson is not doing anything different than any other reporter. The supersition exists in the dugout amongst players and coaches and that is where it should stay. Where I do have a problem is with the early reporting of the event. Atleast let it clear the 7th before it becomes an issue. 5 and 1/3 innings of no-hit ball is not that big of a deal, IMO.

Dmiles23 · July 25, 2008

I agree with both sides of this. Part of Anderson's job is to inform the watchers of what is happening. I know I'd be ticked if I turned on a Brewers game late, and didn't realize a pitcher had a no-hitter going. But the way Anderson does it is just wrong. He and Bill always joke about them talking in the booth doesn't have any effect on the game. And then he goes out of his way to try to prove that point. He jokes about it and, like was said earlier, giggles like a girl while doing it. It could easily be taken care of both ways if at the end of the inning he said something like "and the _____ go down in order again. Through __ innings, the ______ have no runs on no hits and no errors," saying it nonchalantly while still informing the viewers.

I'll agree with the "Anderson is a knob" comment. I frankly cannot stand the guy. It seems like every game he makes at least one really stupid comment that just makes me say "What?!" He also must think that nobody watches the Brewers broadcast more than once. I think he told us that Ludwick was an all-star about 30 times in that series. He also tells us that pretty much every shortstop is "one of the best in the league." In my opinion, he would be a good guy to listen to if you watch the games once in a while. But, at least for me, he's so repetitive that you can pretty much guess what he's going to say from game to game.

Dmiles23 · July 25, 2008

I agree with both sides of this. Part of Anderson's job is to inform the watchers of what is happening. I know I'd be ticked if I turned on a Brewers game late, and didn't realize a pitcher had a no-hitter going. But the way Anderson does it is just wrong. He and Bill always joke about them talking in the booth doesn't have any effect on the game. And then he goes out of his way to try to prove that point. He jokes about it and, like was said earlier, giggles like a girl while doing it. It could easily be taken care of both ways if at the end of the inning he said something like "and the _____ go down in order again. Through __ innings, the ______ have no runs on no hits and no errors," saying it nonchalantly while still informing the viewers.

I'll agree with the "Anderson is a knob" comment. I frankly cannot stand the guy. It seems like every game he makes at least one really stupid comment that just makes me say "What?!" He also must think that nobody watches the Brewers broadcast more than once. I think he told us that Ludwick was an all-star about 30 times in that series. He also tells us that pretty much every shortstop is "one of the best in the league." In my opinion, he would be a good guy to listen to if you watch the games once in a while. But, at least for me, he's so repetitive that you can pretty much guess what he's going to say from game to game.

Dmiles23 · July 25, 2008

I agree with both sides of this. Part of Anderson's job is to inform the watchers of what is happening. I know I'd be ticked if I turned on a Brewers game late, and didn't realize a pitcher had a no-hitter going. But the way Anderson does it is just wrong. He and Bill always joke about them talking in the booth doesn't have any effect on the game. And then he goes out of his way to try to prove that point. He jokes about it and, like was said earlier, giggles like a girl while doing it. It could easily be taken care of both ways if at the end of the inning he said something like "and the _____ go down in order again. Through __ innings, the ______ have no runs on no hits and no errors," saying it nonchalantly while still informing the viewers.

I'll agree with the "Anderson is a knob" comment. I frankly cannot stand the guy. It seems like every game he makes at least one really stupid comment that just makes me say "What?!" He also must think that nobody watches the Brewers broadcast more than once. I think he told us that Ludwick was an all-star about 30 times in that series. He also tells us that pretty much every shortstop is "one of the best in the league." In my opinion, he would be a good guy to listen to if you watch the games once in a while. But, at least for me, he's so repetitive that you can pretty much guess what he's going to say from game to game.

Dmiles23 · July 25, 2008

I agree with both sides of this. Part of Anderson's job is to inform the watchers of what is happening. I know I'd be ticked if I turned on a Brewers game late, and didn't realize a pitcher had a no-hitter going. But the way Anderson does it is just wrong. He and Bill always joke about them talking in the booth doesn't have any effect on the game. And then he goes out of his way to try to prove that point. He jokes about it and, like was said earlier, giggles like a girl while doing it. It could easily be taken care of both ways if at the end of the inning he said something like "and the _____ go down in order again. Through __ innings, the ______ have no runs on no hits and no errors," saying it nonchalantly while still informing the viewers.

I'll agree with the "Anderson is a knob" comment. I frankly cannot stand the guy. It seems like every game he makes at least one really stupid comment that just makes me say "What?!" He also must think that nobody watches the Brewers broadcast more than once. I think he told us that Ludwick was an all-star about 30 times in that series. He also tells us that pretty much every shortstop is "one of the best in the league." In my opinion, he would be a good guy to listen to if you watch the games once in a while. But, at least for me, he's so repetitive that you can pretty much guess what he's going to say from game to game.

Dmiles23 · July 25, 2008

I agree with both sides of this. Part of Anderson's job is to inform the watchers of what is happening. I know I'd be ticked if I turned on a Brewers game late, and didn't realize a pitcher had a no-hitter going. But the way Anderson does it is just wrong. He and Bill always joke about them talking in the booth doesn't have any effect on the game. And then he goes out of his way to try to prove that point. He jokes about it and, like was said earlier, giggles like a girl while doing it. It could easily be taken care of both ways if at the end of the inning he said something like "and the _____ go down in order again. Through __ innings, the ______ have no runs on no hits and no errors," saying it nonchalantly while still informing the viewers.

I'll agree with the "Anderson is a knob" comment. I frankly cannot stand the guy. It seems like every game he makes at least one really stupid comment that just makes me say "What?!" He also must think that nobody watches the Brewers broadcast more than once. I think he told us that Ludwick was an all-star about 30 times in that series. He also tells us that pretty much every shortstop is "one of the best in the league." In my opinion, he would be a good guy to listen to if you watch the games once in a while. But, at least for me, he's so repetitive that you can pretty much guess what he's going to say from game to game.

Bluechip · July 25, 2008

During the Bush near-no-hitter Anderson mentioned that he had previously talked to several other broadcasters to learn their approach to calling no-hitters. He said the consensus was that the broadcaster has to talk about it or else he is not doing his job.