The point is that complaining about another team's announcers is usually silly. I have to endure them from time to time and find them awful (particularly the O's announcers) but I'm not the repeat customer they're looking for.
To that horrific toupee of his. His brain is basically a viscous mush at this point floating in a cocktail of vodka, Bacardi 151 and franzia - he's barely capable of completing a thought and articulating about 5% of what just crossed his mind. He's awful. But he's probably brain damaged. So you have to feel for the guy.
but it's completely a gimmick. he's completely messageboard cranky when he's away from the mic. he knows when someone/something sucks.
the only time I ever saw it come out was when he obliterated Kovalchuk in a Thrashers/Devils game, about a month before Kovalchuk got traded here. and then of course it's crazy uncle homer going off on how great the guy is.
(27) New Jersey -- Steve Cangialosi and Chico Resch
From what I understand, Cangialosi is pretty well-received by the suits. I'm not a fan, but admittedly, it'd be tough -- if not downright impossible -- to replace a legend like Doc Emrick on the call. If I could offer a few recommendations: Take more control of the broadcast, a little less shrieking, and a little more objectivity. Again, not the best, but not the worst.
Point A -- taking control of the broadcast -- is important here. Why? Chico Resch. Devils fans revere the guy, but he's borderline-insufferable. It'd take an Act of God for a Devils skater to make a bad play, commit a penalty, or generally be in the wrong in the eyes of Resch. You can tell he's one of those generally nice guys that you'd probably slam a beer with at the local bar, but as far as color work and analysis, I'd go elsewhere. Anywhere.
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Doc Emrick, Chico Resch - New Jersey Devils: I've written about Doc's impressive, sometimes non-sensical vocabulary, and touched on Chico Resch's awestruck, folksy demeanor, but overall, this broadcast has a tinge of insanity to it.
Doc does his thing, making up words on the go, while Chico talks about "Travis" and "Zach" like they are his grandchildren.
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That puck would have gone in the net if not for the goalie.
Chico Resch
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[quote]Even though Fox Sports West HD broadcast the Kings game yesterday in Boston, they chose not to send a crew to Sunday’s game in New Jersey. Fortunately New Jersey Devils’ play by play announcer Mike “Doc” Emrick is one of the best in the business and a pleasure to listen to. So thanks to the Center Ice package, I can just fire up the game and listen to Doc.
Oh so Doc was TOO busy doing the NBC game of the week. Steve Cangialosi was fine… pretty uneventful as a play by play guy actually… but man-oh-man… Chico Resch is probably THE worst color analyst I’ve ever heard… and I listen to Jim Fox nearly 80 games a year. Chico is awful. Just awful. He sounds like your drunk grandfather who has forgotten his hearing aid… he’s always screaming, he rambles from subject to subject and he has no idea what he is saying most of the time. Like in this clip for instance:
With the way Chico was speaking, you would think that he was Marty's butt-buddy. It was so insufferable...every single word out of his mouth was a praise to Marty. It wouldn't surprise me if Chico has a shrine in his closet to Marty.
They were quite a pair, both as goalies and personalities
He's been awful for as long as I've been listening to him. AW. FUL. I hope he enjoys his retirement
I like to switch things up a bit. You know, something new and exciting
Who do you think will replace Chico? Daneyko?
2. Russ - by 'not his target audience'? There isn't much of a target audience today. Need to expand.
I wish they'd switch Maloney and Micheletti. I don't listen to games often on the radio, but when I do I enjoy Maloney.
off camera. well, he was, I haven't talked to him in a few years. but what you get on TV isn't exactly 100% legit.
I think Chico's awful, Michelletti is mediocre, and Doc is great. I don't even think too many Devil fans like Chico.
but it's completely a gimmick. he's completely messageboard cranky when he's away from the mic. he knows when someone/something sucks.
the only time I ever saw it come out was when he obliterated Kovalchuk in a Thrashers/Devils game, about a month before Kovalchuk got traded here. and then of course it's crazy uncle homer going off on how great the guy is.
that's just how the business works
From what I understand, Cangialosi is pretty well-received by the suits. I'm not a fan, but admittedly, it'd be tough -- if not downright impossible -- to replace a legend like Doc Emrick on the call. If I could offer a few recommendations: Take more control of the broadcast, a little less shrieking, and a little more objectivity. Again, not the best, but not the worst.
Point A -- taking control of the broadcast -- is important here. Why? Chico Resch. Devils fans revere the guy, but he's borderline-insufferable. It'd take an Act of God for a Devils skater to make a bad play, commit a penalty, or generally be in the wrong in the eyes of Resch. You can tell he's one of those generally nice guys that you'd probably slam a beer with at the local bar, but as far as color work and analysis, I'd go elsewhere. Anywhere.
Doc does his thing, making up words on the go, while Chico talks about "Travis" and "Zach" like they are his grandchildren.
Chico Resch
[quote]Even though Fox Sports West HD broadcast the Kings game yesterday in Boston, they chose not to send a crew to Sunday’s game in New Jersey. Fortunately New Jersey Devils’ play by play announcer Mike “Doc” Emrick is one of the best in the business and a pleasure to listen to. So thanks to the Center Ice package, I can just fire up the game and listen to Doc.
Oh so Doc was TOO busy doing the NBC game of the week. Steve Cangialosi was fine… pretty uneventful as a play by play guy actually… but man-oh-man… Chico Resch is probably THE worst color analyst I’ve ever heard… and I listen to Jim Fox nearly 80 games a year. Chico is awful. Just awful. He sounds like your drunk grandfather who has forgotten his hearing aid… he’s always screaming, he rambles from subject to subject and he has no idea what he is saying most of the time. Like in this clip for instance:
Bye. You were the worst. - ( New Window )
I wish they'd switch Maloney and Micheletti. I don't listen to games often on the radio, but when I do I enjoy Maloney.
i love Micholetti, but I will admit that when he tore his Achilles and Maloney substituted for him, he was better than Micholetti.
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Chico's awful, Michelletti is awful, Sam is mediocre, Kenny Albert is decent, Maloney is good and Doc is great.
Why do you think Sam is mediocre? I've always thought he was good even though he's deteriorated some in recent years.
I never met Joe, but I did meet Dave. I thought he was extremely friendly and amiable
Him and JD had a chemistry that made Sam better than he actually was.
"Oh Baby" got old..
This call back in 1988 when the Devils made the playoffs for the first time by beating Chicago in overtime.
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