I Feel Badly For......

Originally Posted by PatCummings

The next time calling a Triple Crown race for a national audience is "just another race" might be a sign you don't have the interest to be in the game.

It's the 144th running of a legendary test in the sport. I think it would be an honor for anyone who donned the mic to have the opportunity.

If you were a real announcer you'd understand that statement.

[Dahoss]

Originally Posted by v j stauffer

If you were a real announcer you'd understand that statement.

This is pretty funny considering this earlier post

Originally Posted by v j stauffer

See, posts can be made concerning the subject matter without personal attacks on the posters.

Try it. It's enjoyable.

Better get back to pandering.

Originally Posted by Dahoss

This is pretty funny considering this earlier post



Better get back to pandering.

I don't think that's an attack at all. But understand if you do.

We're all upset.

This scratch soooooooo sucks!

[Dahoss]

Originally Posted by v j stauffer

I don't think that's an attack at all. But understand if you do.

We're all upset.

This scratch soooooooo sucks!

So saying he isn't a real announcer was supposed to be a compliment?

Originally Posted by Dahoss

So saying he isn't a real announcer was supposed to be a compliment?

No. It means that until having called at this level he can't know what a desvastating blow it is to lose the chance.

If it was me I'd try to be professional but my heart would be aching. Rare indeed is the time to have the opportunity and privledge to be a part of something that could be part of history. Calls that will be replayed long after we're gone.

Becasue of that. Sadly it becomes just another race.

I truly wish I didn't feel that way. But I do.

[Dahoss]

Originally Posted by v j stauffer

No. It means that until having called at this level he can't know what a desvastating blow it is to lose the chance.

If it was me I'd try to be professional but my heart would be aching. Rare indeed is the time to have the opportunity and privledge to be a part of something that could be part of history. Calls that will be replayed long after we're gone.

Becasue of that. Sadly it becomes just another race.

I truly wish I didn't feel that way. But I do.

This is much better.

[paulo537]

Originally Posted by Dahoss

This is much better.

You sure are some special kind of *******.

[Calzone Lord]

Lava Man YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

<voice cracking hysterics of someone in the middle stages of being tortured>

There's the original RAGS TO RICHES!!!!!!!!!


and he's leading #11 I'll Have Another onto the track. I'll Have Another is trained by Doug O'Neill and ridden today by Super Mario Gutierrez.

[clambeau]

Vic is right, and I really appreciate his honesty here...in fact it's worse than just another race..There can't even be an historic "upset" here...It's the BC Marathon Lite...Slapping the name "Belmont Stakes" on it doesn't make it special. Most of these horses will have a hard time winning overnight stakes, let alone Grade I's...

This race will gon down in history as "The 2012 Belmont* Stakes" (*=somebody had to win or yeah but, who did he beat?)

I know it's not politically correct to infer it let alone say it, but it's just become a screwy 1.5 mile allowance race at the end of a long day, with the "Belmont" name attached to it.

Only SLIGHTLY redeeming value is that it's not too bad of a betting race now

[PatCummings]

Originally Posted by v j stauffer

If you were a real announcer you'd understand that statement.

I know plenty of real announcers who disagree with that sentiment.

Originally Posted by PatCummings

I know plenty of real announcers who disagree with that sentiment.

I know NONE!!

[PatCummings]

Originally Posted by v j stauffer

I know NONE!!

Maybe you don't think the guy who actually calls the races, for NBC, is a real announcer. That would, of course, be denying the truth.

"Larry Collmus ‏@larrycollmus
There may not be a triple crown on the line but it's still the #Belmont Stakes and we're going to have fun tomorrow! @NBCSN"

Originally Posted by PatCummings

Maybe you don't think the guy who actually calls the races, for NBC, is a real announcer. That would, of course, be denying the truth.

"Larry Collmus ‏@larrycollmus
There may not be a triple crown on the line but it's still the #Belmont Stakes and we're going to have fun tomorrow! @NBCSN"

I know Larry is not only a real announcer. I know he's a great announcer.

He'll do a fantastic job I'm sure.

[Rudeboyelvis]

Vic, what do you make of this Bonde first turfer taking all the money in the 3rd?

Originally Posted by Rudeboyelvis

Vic, what do you make of this Bonde first turfer taking all the money in the 3rd?

Elvis. Sorry I wish I could help. Since becoming a steward I've completely taken off my handicapping shoes.

However since we're pals I asked our PR director Bob Miserski. Excellent handicapper. He thinks the bigger angle is that he's a first time gelding but questions his fight when confornted by other speed types.

Hope that helps.

[PatCummings]

Originally Posted by v j stauffer

I know Larry is not only a real announcer. I know he's a great announcer.

He'll do a fantastic job I'm sure.

Ok, so then you are admitting your previous remark, that you no of know "real announcers" who your previous comment, was false.

Have a great night.

Originally Posted by PatCummings

Ok, so then you are admitting your previous remark, that you no of know "real announcers" who your previous comment, was false.

Have a great night.

No. I do not believe that to be false. I stand by my previous comments 100%.

Have a great night. Right back at ya

[PatCummings]

Originally Posted by v j stauffer

I know Larry is not only a real announcer. I know he's a great announcer.

He'll do a fantastic job I'm sure.

Ok, so then you are admitting your previous remark, that you no of know "real announcers" who fit your previous comment, was false.

Have a great night.