Worst TV racing commentator/analyst ever! - Page 2

blackthroatedwind · #21 03-08-2007, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Cajungator26

No offense to him, but Hank Goldberg really bothers me.

Hank's a nice man.

Merlinsky · #22 03-08-2007, 07:24 PM

If you didn't know better you'd think Hank had stage fright or something. He sounds really nervous to be on tv. Quint had me doubled over laughing so so hard when he talked to Harry Aleo. If I were one of the desk guys I'd have had a hard time not laughing my tail off when they cut back to me on that one.

Was it Chris McCarron that they tried to bring on after his retirement and it was just the most horrific thing to watch? I really liked him as a jockey but that was painful.

I don't care what anybody says, "I'm only gonna say it once" Kenny Mayne's a hoot. The only thing he's ever done that sounded a little funky is say 'Invasor...he is the best' with such a Jose Jimenez accent only about 50 times. I'll be kinda glad when Invasor retires so I don't have to hear it anymore. That said there are some of the most random things that make me chuckle and I enjoy watching him crack up Randy Moss. I wanna see more Muttonchops.

Sightseek · #23 03-08-2007, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Danzig188

hank always seems to be choking down a huge bite of twinkie without a drink to aid him when they cut to him. i keep thinking he's going to do a liz taylor w/ chicken bone impression or something. he just seems so uncomfortable.

i can't handle tom hammonds. he's always freaked me out a bit. maybe it's all the makeup. i think he cakes on more in a day then i've worn my entire life!

i always enjoyed jim mckay. now that guy did his job and did it well.

Icky me too.....
Jeff Siegal irritates me greatly as well.

txshorns02 · #24 03-08-2007, 07:40 PM

I would have to go with Jerry Bailey...dont get me wrong...he was a great jockey and a great announcer but his voice is too squicky and it gets annoying to me ...thats just my opinion

if it wasnt Horse Racing I would have to say Randy Peterson (PBA announcer for ESPN)

Danzig · #25 03-08-2007, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Pillow Pants

I have no problem with Hank Goldberg. I think most of the flack he recieves is for his looks and that's just not right....unless he was a midget.

my post was silly, so i erased it.

Danzig · #26 03-08-2007, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by txshorns02

I would have to go with Jerry Bailey...dont get me wrong...he was a great jockey and a great announcer but his voice is too squicky and it gets annoying to me ...thats just my opinion

if it wasnt Horse Racing I would have to say Randy Peterson (PBA announcer for ESPN)

i'm just in awe of jerrys head. it's different for sure.

txshorns02 · #27 03-08-2007, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Danzig188

i'm just in awe of jerrys head. it's different for sure.

Its so big compaired to his body...

Danzig · #28 03-08-2007, 07:45 PM

it's just an odd shape or something. maybe a combo of shape and hairline. but i don't think i'd miss him if he wasn't there. but the gate thing he did was informative.

another i can't deal with is that woman they have with the hat--she's ditzy. referred to the mannings as the peyton bros.

txshorns02 · #29 03-08-2007, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Danzig188

it's just an odd shape or something. maybe a combo of shape and hairline. but i don't think i'd miss him if he wasn't there. but the gate thing he did was informative.

Wish they would have done some changes to it for Breeders Cup since they used the SAME exact on for the Derby...(they might have used it for all the Triple Crown races not sure though)

txshorns02 · #30 03-08-2007, 07:50 PM

I also cant stand Mike Battagelia... he can't handicap (unless the favorite wins), call races, or commentate for the life of him...they should send him to the pastor

Uncle Daddy · #31 03-08-2007, 08:17 PM

Mike Battaglia on NBC wins with the phony Bob Costas a close second. Iggy whateshisname from TVG a distant third.

-BT- · #32 03-08-2007, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Pillow Pants

This never gets old...

http://www.equidaily.com/bestbet/extras/misc/aleo.mp3

I remember that on Travers Day 2 years ago, i had to do a double take when i heard his response..... priceless

-bt-

Hickory Hill Hoff · #33 03-08-2007, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle Daddy

Mike Battaglia on NBC wins with the phony Bob Costas a close second. Iggy whateshisname from TVG a distant third.

You got that right!!!

randallscott35 · #34 03-08-2007, 08:38 PM

The single worst interviewer on TV in any capacity is Leslie Stahl....There is no close second.

Hickory Hill Hoff · #35 03-08-2007, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by txshorns02

I also cant stand Mike Battagelia... he can't handicap (unless the favorite wins), call races, or commentate for the life of him...they should send him to the pastor

The Janis Joplin reference he made during this year's Sunshine Million broadcast was priceless, comparing the outside post at Gulfstream to bad acid trips.

Samarta · #36 03-08-2007, 08:52 PM

Battaglia and Bailey are horrible....

deltagulf · #37 03-08-2007, 09:28 PM

by vote goes to two people. hank goldberg and mike battagelia
both are bad in by book. enough said.

Theatrical · #38 03-08-2007, 10:44 PM

[quote=txshorns02]I also cant stand Mike Battagelia... he can't handicap (unless the favorite wins), call races, or commentate for the life of him...they should send him to the pastor[/QUOTE]

Perhaps counseling is in order here.

dylbert · #39 03-08-2007, 11:01 PM

The Beulah Twins, say no more!

Byebyemermaid · #40 03-09-2007, 06:04 AM

I can tell you that i got rid of my Fox sports package from Direct-TV because i couldn't stand everyone on TVG.The only one i liked was Gary Seibel because he didn't tout.Also they would let races go past post so they could YADA YADA their nonsense.The best analyst that was on TV was Caton Bredar.