expect_the_unexpected Posted May 9, 2004 Share Posted May 9, 2004 For the last couple (actually many) years they have been covering the Western Finals since the Stars, Wings, and Avs (and in last year's case, Ducks) were always playing and now this year they go to the east, who by chance, the Flyers are playing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRASHER Posted May 9, 2004 Share Posted May 9, 2004 they're only biased when they speak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Devsrule Posted May 9, 2004 Share Posted May 9, 2004 They are ESPN's number one hockey crew. They are mostly always sent to do the better series, which is the east this year. Will this whining about espn ever end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Posted May 9, 2004 Share Posted May 9, 2004 They are ESPN's number one hockey crew. They are mostly always sent to do the better series, which is the east this year. Better on what accounts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Devsrule Posted May 9, 2004 Share Posted May 9, 2004 Usually the better teams get Clement/Thorne. Since Colorado or Detroit are usually in it, Thorne calls those games. Just because they compliment the teams that they are calling, doesnt mean they are biased. What else do you expect them to say?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Leeds Posted May 9, 2004 Share Posted May 9, 2004 They are ESPN's number one hockey crew. They are mostly always sent to do the better series, which is the east this year. Ducks v. Wild better then NJ/Ottawa? I can only recall Game 7, and those windbags did it. Did they only come over when the other series wrapped? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheeps Posted May 9, 2004 Share Posted May 9, 2004 They are ESPN's number one hockey crew. They are mostly always sent to do the better series, which is the east this year. Better on what accounts? That it's two American teams on an American channel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Posted May 9, 2004 Share Posted May 9, 2004 That it's two American teams on an American channel. On that account, I'll buy it. Any other and I'm doubtful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammyk Posted May 9, 2004 Share Posted May 9, 2004 Will this whining about espn ever end? Not that I disagree with the ESPN complaints, but it makes me wonder why it's ok to complain about this all the time, but when '7' bitches about low scoring etc, it's not ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteyvegas Posted May 9, 2004 Share Posted May 9, 2004 They are pretty horrible. Did anyone notice when the Lightning ran the perfect "bank" shot play on the third goal how Clement couldnt blame the flyers enough rather than give Tampa any credit??? It happened the whole game!! Every thing Tampa did was a mistake or luck and everything the Flyers did was great play. What D**ks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRASHER Posted May 9, 2004 Share Posted May 9, 2004 sammy I can tune out 7's "I love the 80s" hockey rants if I want to watch hockey I AM FORCED (and I do mean forced) to watch Clement, Thorne, Levy and Pang so it's mildly different and I will stop complaining when I have announcers who can GAME PREP and learn how to say simple names like Brylin and Lecavalier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueNJ97 Posted May 9, 2004 Share Posted May 9, 2004 One thing was pretty funny, after Tampa went ahead 2-1 Clement talked much less. And once Tampa was up by two he was almost silent. I guess he only plans to talk alot if Philly is doing well. All the more reason for me to root for Tampa in this series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devildude Posted May 9, 2004 Share Posted May 9, 2004 The topic of favoring bny Espn has been discussed before.. this is just futher "venting"... that is not so bad at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRASHER Posted May 10, 2004 Share Posted May 10, 2004 how awesome would it be to see Clement commit Hari Kari on air if Tampa swept them... his last words could be BUT THEY BEAT THE DEVILS... NOOOOO !!! THIS WASN'T SUPPOSED TO HAPPEN !!!!!!!! and then *snip* now THAT'S a happy Disney ending !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueNJ97 Posted May 10, 2004 Share Posted May 10, 2004 how awesome would it be to see Clement commit Hari Kari on air if Tampaswept them... his last words could be BUT THEY BEAT THE DEVILS... NOOOOO !!! THIS WASN'T SUPPOSED TO HAPPEN !!!!!!!! and then *snip* now THAT'S a happy Disney ending !!!! I'm with you Crasher...although I guess we should not be wishing that on anyone... What if he takes Clarke WITH him??? Hmmmm... As I saw on mt.hockeybird today, we are just a Flyer loss or two away from classic Bobby Clarke quotes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRASHER Posted May 10, 2004 Share Posted May 10, 2004 how awesome would it be to see Clement commit Hari Kari on air if Tampaswept them... his last words could be BUT THEY BEAT THE DEVILS... NOOOOO !!! THIS WASN'T SUPPOSED TO HAPPEN !!!!!!!! and then *snip* now THAT'S a happy Disney ending !!!! I'm with you Crasher...although I guess we should not be wishing that on anyone... What if he takes Clarke WITH him??? Hmmmm... As I saw on mt.hockeybird today, we are just a Flyer loss or two away from classic Bobby Clarke quotes. Yes it's horrible and mean to think that way.. but .. but... but they make it so EASY to think that way, but they just make it too easy to hhmmm.. though you gave me a great little idea on the Flyers and honorary members known as ESPN announcers doing a Heaven's Gate type Cult thing when Tampa Beats them.. with Bobby Clarke being the leader and drinking Lou's Kool-Aid and all that goodness destroying them like a Vampire in Sunlight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJD Jester Posted May 10, 2004 Share Posted May 10, 2004 BTW, I'm pretty sure Levy called the Conroy goal against the Sharks a CENTERING FEED! <JESTER> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo Posted May 11, 2004 Share Posted May 11, 2004 They are pretty horrible. Did anyone notice when the Lightning ran the perfect "bank" shot play on the third goal how Clement couldnt blame the flyers enough rather than give Tampa any credit??? It happened the whole game!! Every thing Tampa did was a mistake or luck and everything the Flyers did was great play. What D**ks!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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