Your so mean. Dwight's very smart. So much better than other track broadcasters.
i have no doubt that dwight has a great track iq. however thats not directly related to good commentating. commentating is supposed to enhance the viewing experience for the veiwer. dwight's commentating kills the excitement, lessens the intrigue, and panders to people who dont know anything about track which sucks for the actual fan base (larry anyone? that guy didnt even know who yuki was). i wish all american broadcasters could learn from the european folks who take my excitement and lift it higher- as is their job.
example: with 200m to go in a 5k,
tim hutchins: "he's grinding to the line, fighting off charges, trying to hold on..."
Your so mean. Dwight's very smart. So much better than other track broadcasters.
i have no doubt that dwight has a great track iq. however thats not directly related to good commentating. commentating is supposed to enhance the viewing experience for the veiwer. dwight's commentating kills the excitement, lessens the intrigue, and panders to people who dont know anything about track which sucks for the actual fan base (larry anyone? that guy didnt even know who yuki was). i wish all american broadcasters could learn from the european folks who take my excitement and lift it higher- as is their job.
example: with 200m to go in a 5k,
tim hutchins: "he's grinding to the line, fighting off charges, trying to hold on..."
dwight: "and (name) takes the win."
This is 100% correct. One key thing that good announcers do with their voices is to add excitement to the tv broadcast -- so that you can feel some of the shared excitement that you would experience in the stadium. The British announcers are fantastic at this. Dwight's deadpan kills the excitement for even the greatest races.
We could all run an 800 on the collective hate that has built up over the quality of track coverage in America. I've been hearing (and indeed making) complaints since the late 1980s, at least. The 1984 Olympics are the last time I remember really enjoying U.S. coverage of a big track meet.
We could all run an 800 on the collective hate that has built up over the quality of track coverage in America. I've been hearing (and indeed making) complaints since the late 1980s, at least. The 1984 Olympics are the last time I remember really enjoying U.S. coverage of a big track meet.
This. Back in the day, networks assigned their best announcers to track: Jim McKay, Al Michaels, Charlie Jones. ABC sent Keith Jackson to cover the Decker/Budd rematch in 1985. Watch some YouTube videos from that era. The difference in commentary quality between that era vs. today is night and day.
Could be trouble for those of us who plan on streaming it on youtube. The link below (same guy who streamed the first two days) is currently showing the UNC/WVU baseball game. Bottom of the 9th, tied at 6. If this game goes to extra innings, I am certain ESPN will prioritize a Super Regional baseball game in extra innings over track and field.