Yep. Radio is a different story. But on teevee it’s a whole different dynamic and, frankly, job description. A radio call has to be accurate but on teevee the announcers are more like mates with whom you’re watching the game.I have always been of the opinion that I can handle mistakes from the pbp guy if he can bring the emotion and sense of the moment to the game that is being called. I have eyes, I am able to see who is on the ice. What Cole brought to the table mistakes and all is the emotion and sense of moment that not one announcer that Rogers has now can bring to a game.
I'm sure they do, but I did not say anything to the contrary. You misparaphrased me.Erm. More than half the people posting here are saying they *do* want to continue to hear him.
Rogers are ****ing disgusting. They are ruining everything. They don't care what the fans wants. It took a national outcry for them to make changes early on.
Hell most Canadian fans would prefer Bob Cole calling the Bruins-Leafs series than boring freakin Jim Hughson and Simpson. We don't want Jim Hughson goddamit!
For those thinking Cole deserved more than a phone call, can you suggest what would have been a better mode of communication to let him know?
Should they have done a singing telegram or something?
I have the feeling that this is actually Bob Cole's nasal cavity posting.It sure as hell wasn't mutual. It's just not the same not being in the booth for the playoffs and instead confined to a chair and computer to announce games via posting on hfboards.
I don't mind him not remembering names or generalizing a play by using the team name since I can see for myself while watching on tv. If he was doing this on the radio it's a different story.Cole was in Newfoundland. I'm not sure what people think should have been done here.
The reality is, it's a job, a job that he hasn't been particularly good at for a very long time. People need to let go of the past. Bob Cole has been a subpar play by play announcer for at least ten years now.
People can get nostalgic all they want for the timber of his voice, but the reality is, listening to him call games is very much like watching the game with a senile uncle who's had too much to drink. He doesn't know who has the puck, he's unsure of whats happening and none of that stops him from blathering on.
It's amazing how often Bob Cole says "and they play has stopped." Thanks Bob, we can see that, any clue why? Is there a penalty? Is there an injury? You're in the building Bob, how about paying attention to the game?
Here's another fun idea: Maybe look at the rosters and learn the names and numbers of the players. Telling us "Chicago has the puck" isn't helpful at all.
The next phone call should be telling him he's not coming back next season. Enough is enough.
Wish they treated him better in this situation. However this guy constantly has no idea what is going on during the play. He is constantly getting names wrong and is behind the play. Try listening to him while not looking at the TV screen and you will have 0 idea what is going on in the game
Like what? Hes 84 years old for Christ's sake, show some respect.It's a business and he didn't cut it. Find another job and stop whining.