ESPN2 coverage of Boston

What you’re referring to is called confirmation bias.

better than swangard, diffey and goucher

At least it was televised on basic cable and not some pay subscription service.

I watched the ESPN2 coverage live and noticed those gaffes too. There were also several moments where he couldn't find the right word he wanted to say next and had a long pause while he tried to finish his train of thought.

He definitely was off that day.

Kyle Merber with Des Linden and Kara Goucher would be good chatter. Like just get a conversation going. There was a very long pause with John Anderson left hanging and I feel like Carrie was looking at mile splits. They need producers who can just give them that info ASAP.

THAT is what you took away from the ESPN2 coverage?! It was god-awful because of all the time wasted on f'ing wheelchair 'racing'. Who cares about gaffes when that BS is going on?

I don't care about occasional gaffes. John Anderson is giving up Sportscenter partially because he wants to focus on track and field. The broadcasts need a recognizable face with plenty of enthusiasm.

My annoyance was with the female commentator who continued to hype the American women as legitimate contenders. It was wonderfully appropriate that she got very excited at Bates remaining in front, just seconds before that clip was revealed as old news and the live version showed Bates losing contact with the lead pack.

Ironic post of the day. What free cable packages are you getting?

ESPN2 John Anderson commentating on running has been terrible since he started.

In the case of the ESPN2 coverage of the Boston Marathon, it seems that there were instances where John Anderson faced challenges in finding the right words and maintaining a smooth delivery.

Better than Goucher is quite the take. She objectively actually knows what she is talking about with regards to distance running and can accurately identify the runners. Regardless of your personal feelings about Kara, you can at least admit that.

John Anderson is fine as the interviewer when they are on the track but he should not be doing marathons. Reminds me too much of Larry Rawson with a few more attempts at humor.

Yes. She’s very good at identifying white American’s and Anglo Europeans. I applaud her for trying her best to be happy for non-white American’s when they perform well.

She also tends to be kind toward, and tolerant of, people who struggle with apostrophe use.

I think a lot of the complaint on the commentary is overdone- but I do agree that they can do better- call the race, talk about more of the runners, give constant, accurate splits.

I was following on the message board and most of the complaints were centered on the coverage of the wheelchair races.

I don't think a lot of people would complain if they didn't cover them.

And just MHO- bring back the "checkpoint splits/records from back in the day and talk about the history behind them.

The hatred directed towards Goucher on this message board is very close to immature, middle school, twerp mentality.

She does a great job and relates very well.

I was disappointed when they switched away from local coverage to the ESPN crew. I was mesmerized by the ample talents of Maria Stephanos.

honestly, I think Galen Rupp should be broadcasting/hosting.