TV

[MizzouMarv]

Is it mandatory for the announcers to tell us there are 90 seconds left? 1 minute (60 seconds) + 1/2 minute (30 seconds) = a minute & a half. Genius!
Why do they have to scream? They'll be telling some story & not mention something exciting that's happening in the game then they'll turn around & scream about some marginally exciting play. I liked it when Bill Wilkerson got excited doing his play by play of Mizzou (& Cardinal) games, but he was the "home" announcer. These guys are not supposed to have a rooting interest so calm down.
I'll certainly miss that Jarrod's commercial once Valentine's Day passes. That chick is drop dead gorgeous. I really wish there was an end date near on that DirecTV commercial with the two dorks in furs, gold chains & wife-beaters. Creepy!
Speaking of DirecTV; I wish their guide would differentiate between men's & women's games. Trying to pick the games that I want to record I have to check the description in the Guide hoping they'll mention a player's name. Even if they do, sometimes I can't tell what gender it is (Sammi Pissis, Alabama St).

[onemizzou]

I just wish they'd announce who a foul is on and how many fouls that player has. It's actually a bit better than it was in years past but to me this is important info that doesn't get mentioned enough especially late in games. I skip past commercials, it's 2025 maybe learn to use your DVR or get one if you don't have one. I only watch funny commercials like the "home buyers becoming their parents", the guy buying the same shirt that's he's wearing will never not be funny.

[MizzouMarv]

Problem is that watching on WatchESPN, they've figured out how eliminate you skipping the commercials. I do skip on DVR but do see them as the speed by. Subliminal.

[Red7]

Is it mandatory for the announcers to tell us there are 90 seconds left? 1 minute (60 seconds) + 1/2 minute (30 seconds) = a minute & a half. Genius!
Why do they have to scream? They'll be telling some story & not mention something exciting that's happening in the game then they'll turn around & scream about some marginally exciting play. I liked it when Bill Wilkerson got excited doing his play by play of Mizzou (& Cardinal) games, but he was the "home" announcer. These guys are not supposed to have a rooting interest so calm down.
I'll certainly miss that Jarrod's commercial once Valentine's Day passes. That chick is drop dead gorgeous. I really wish there was an end date near on that DirecTV commercial with the two dorks in furs, gold chains & wife-beaters. Creepy!
Speaking of DirecTV; I wish their guide would differentiate between men's & women's games. Trying to pick the games that I want to record I have to check the description in the Guide hoping they'll mention a player's name. Even if they do, sometimes I can't tell what gender it is (Sammi Pissis, Alabama St).

Marv, I love ya man, but what a “get off my lawn” rant…

[onemizzou]

Problem is that watching on WatchESPN, they've figured out how eliminate you skipping the commercials. I do skip on DVR but do see them as the speed by. Subliminal.

Nope, you can skip the commercials on there too.

[MizzouMarv]

How? I can see the commercial bar coming ups. I'll skip over it, but the commercial will play before the play moves forward to where I skipped ahead. I record nearly every game, so I don't have time to watch every minute. On the DVR I can FF to see if a game is close or not, but on WatchESPN I can skip ahead & cut out some of the action, but they still make you watch most of the commercials.
Here's another "get off my lawn". Sometimes there'll be more games than I can record so I'll record the replay in the middle of the night. The networks cut the games down fit a time period; 2 hrs for b-ball & 3 hrs for football. Often, they don't cut enough out & the game isn't over at the end of the time slot. I realize I can add extra time to my recording, but that's a pain. First world problems.
Rules question: When you are taking the ball out-of-bounds on your side of the court, when can you throw it into the back court?

[MizzouMarv]

Finished watching Vandy come up short after an amazing comeback. Then Bama @ Auburn intrigued me, but Dicky V. I'm glad he survived cancer, but his schtick wore out at least a decade ago. Come on, man, enjoy the rest of your life traveling the world with your family.