Awful Announcing Podcast AA Podcast #85 - Bill Raftery
Mar 26, 2014
23:16
ONIONS!!!!!
We're pleased to be joined by one of the most beloved announcers in all of sports on today's podcast, Bill Raftery. He's been a part of NCAA Tournament coverage for CBS for many years and continues to be one of the highlights of the television production. His classic calls, humor, exuberance, and enthusiasm are a trademark of one of the finest careers in broadcasting. Today Raf joins us to talk a little bit about that career and this year's tourney...
-Working Big East games with Gus Johnson and how Gus used to play basketball in New York City with Bill's son.
-Working with Verne Lundquist and the chemistry behind their partnership.
-Balancing bringing fun to the broadcast while still teaching the game.
-The Dayton Flyers as this year's Cinderella and his admiration for Scoochie Smith.
-Looking ahead to the East region and the meaning of playing in MSG.
-A look ahead to the Iowa State-UConn and MSU-Virginia matchups.
-How many more tournaments does he plan to call in the booth?
We're pleased to be joined by one of the most beloved announcers in all of sports on today's podcast, Bill Raftery. He's been a part of NCAA Tournament coverage for CBS for many years and continues to be one of the highlights of the television production. His classic calls, humor, exuberance, and enthusiasm are a trademark of one of the finest careers in broadcasting. Today Raf joins us to talk a little bit about that career and this year's tourney...
-Working Big East games with Gus Johnson and how Gus used to play basketball in New York City with Bill's son.
-Working with Verne Lundquist and the chemistry behind their partnership.
-Balancing bringing fun to the broadcast while still teaching the game.
-The Dayton Flyers as this year's Cinderella and his admiration for Scoochie Smith.
-Looking ahead to the East region and the meaning of playing in MSG.
-A look ahead to the Iowa State-UConn and MSU-Virginia matchups.
-How many more tournaments does he plan to call in the booth?
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