Glass To The Arson Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 is a terrible broadcaster When the Bills score a touchdown he calmly says "oh no... T.E. to T.O. for the touchdown" why does he say OH NO everytime the Bills score? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rd and One Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I agree, I'm not a huge fan of Murph myself. I guess being from Buffalo we were, and are, spoiled with guys like Van and Rick Jeanerrett. Murphs not good, but he isnt awful, just lacks that pizazz that we Buffalonians love in our play-by-play announcers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stashj8 Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Very solid and knowledgeable color announcer, nothing to special as a play-by-play guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ (not THAT RJ) Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I really want to like Murph, and not only because he is my hero for being the husband of Mary Travers. I also like listening to the Bills on the radio (thanks Sirius!) because it reminds me of my childhood. That being said, there is something not quite satisfying about his radio calls. It is not just emotion... one hopes that the radio man will provide a sense of growing excitement and expectation about a play, and I do not always get it. One cannot tell from his call if a running play is about to bust big or get stopped. It is hard to describe, but I get the feeling that Murph works best when people are also watching the game, and can see what he is waiting for. When you are dependent on his pbp, it can be frustrating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Man Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 We were really spoiled by Van for a lot of years. I am starting to think I would even rather have the confused Van back from his last few years than the current Murph. Murph was good for color commentary though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I know this will never happen but I would love Vic Carucci to do play by play or even commentary. He is a Buffalo native and always supports the Bills. Or my ultimate dream is to have Chris Berman be our play by play guy. A guy can dream right? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NobesBLO13 Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 is a terrible broadcaster When the Bills score a touchdown he calmly says "oh no... T.E. to T.O. for the touchdown" why does he say OH NO everytime the Bills score? And he's fat too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fewell733 Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 He seems incapable of getting excited about the game. When he tries to sound excited it sounds forced and fake. It's hard to even understand how that could be possible in a guy that is supposedly a sports fan. I've always assumed its because he's terrified of getting the call wrong so he feels like he can't just react. But really it's much better to just say "Edwards going deep....TOUCHDOWN!" and then figure out who scored a second later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theesir Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 He seems incapable of getting excited about the game. When he tries to sound excited it sounds forced and fake. It's hard to even understand how that could be possible in a guy that is supposedly a sports fan. I've always assumed its because he's terrified of getting the call wrong so he feels like he can't just react. But really it's much better to just say "Edwards going deep....TOUCHDOWN!" and then figure out who scored a second later. I agree. He seems more interested in telling us who was involved and then getting to what the result was AFTER identifying the players. It kills the spontaneity of moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richNjoisy Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I really want to like Murph, and not only because he is my hero for being the husband of Mary Travers. I also like listening to the Bills on the radio (thanks Sirius!) because it reminds me of my childhood. That being said, there is something not quite satisfying about his radio calls. It is not just emotion... one hopes that the radio man will provide a sense of growing excitement and expectation about a play, and I do not always get it. One cannot tell from his call if a running play is about to bust big or get stopped. It is hard to describe, but I get the feeling that Murph works best when people are also watching the game, and can see what he is waiting for. When you are dependent on his pbp, it can be frustrating. Mary Travers of Peter Paul and Mary? you have a link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theesir Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Mary Travers of Peter Paul and Mary? you have a link? Not of Peter, Paul and Mary.... of Irv, Rick and Tom. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Travers_(journalist) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 He seems incapable of getting excited about the game. When he tries to sound excited it sounds forced and fake. It's hard to even understand how that could be possible in a guy that is supposedly a sports fan. I've always assumed its because he's terrified of getting the call wrong so he feels like he can't just react. But really it's much better to just say "Edwards going deep....TOUCHDOWN!" and then figure out who scored a second later. He's a Newhouse ('Cuse J-school) guy. As a rule, they tend to take the "journalism" part of the Broadcast Journalism major seriously. (Think Bob Costas, definitely not a screamer. Mike Tirico's also a grad.) If you feel he plays the 'objective observer' role too strongly, that's one possible reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Mary Travers of Peter Paul and Mary? you have a link? Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of John Murphy's wife. And you people have the nerve to sit there and denigrate the guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 SJBF, if that's supposed to be sarcastic, it's not funny. And if it isn't, you may want to read a little further into the thread, then rethink your post (which I won't quote). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fewell733 Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 He's a Newhouse ('Cuse J-school) guy. As a rule, they tend to take the "journalism" part of the Broadcast Journalism major seriously. (Think Bob Costas, definitely not a screamer. Mike Tirico's also a grad.) If you feel he plays the 'objective observer' role too strongly, that's one possible reason. the thing is he's not supposed to be an objective observer. That's what the national guys are for. By his own job description he's "the Voice of the Bills." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 the thing is he's not supposed to be an objective observer. That's what the national guys are for. By his own job description he's "the Voice of the Bills." You may want homers calling your games. I don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I completely agree. He's very knowledgeable and a good color guy, but he doesn't do a very good job of mixing the objective observations with emotionally charged, exciting calls. Mike Tirico does a nice job of that. I don't listen to Murph during the games, but when I watch NFL.com higlights with his call, it just seems more awkward than anything when he calls the big plays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fewell733 Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 You may want homers calling your games. I don't. not a Van Miller or Rick Jeannerette fan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Man Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 You may want homers calling your games. I don't. He could still do a better job being excited without being a total homer. Michael Kay does and amazing job for the Yankees. He stays objective, but there is no doubt his excitement is more genuine when the Yankees do something special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 not a Van Miller or Rick Jeannerette fan? Getting excited about big plays and outright our-team-is-great, we-wuz-robbed homerism are two different things. There's nothing wrong with showing passion for the game, and Miller and RJ are pros -- even if they did skate close to the line at times, they still normally got the call correct. On the other side of that line, I'm guessing at least one of the radio crews I'll be sharing a press box with tomorrow night will show up wearing their school colors. Yay, team. I'll be the one trying to get as far away from them as possible. So ... yes, I'd rather have someone describing plays than yelling an opinion in my ear. I realize others' mileage may vary. Metal Man, valid point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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