Does anyone have the WJR audio of the All TD?

Submitted by Crime Reporter on November 14th, 2021 at 10:57 AM

Title, hopefully, is pretty self-explanatory. I would love to hear the Jim and Jon radio call on that last TD. If anyone can assist please.

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Newton Gimmick

November 14th, 2021 at 11:40 AM ^

Leaving my beer league hockey game, checked in on the MSU broadcast.  Took Blaha a full five minutes (at least) to give me a score, as I had no idea what the complexion of the game was.  Meanwhile, all Strayhorn did was bitch about the refs.  I thought that stuff made MSU soft?  Oh well.

Anyway, as frustrating as it is to listen to Brandstatter, that combo is way worse.  Blaha has lost a step and Strayhorn is basically a drunk buddy making uber-homerish exclamations.

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GOBLUE4EVR

November 14th, 2021 at 12:58 PM ^

I said pretty much the same thing to my MSU alum co-worker... I listened to about 3/4's of the 2nd half of the State/Nebraska game on my way home from the stadium and Blaha was a hard listen... Strayhorn was almost queuing Blaha on what was going on so George would remember to call the game... and then the way George would describe what was going on was almost like he was surprised each time... 

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Newton Gimmick

November 14th, 2021 at 11:44 AM ^

I think years as a color guy really hinder his PBP ability.  He still gives his reaction before painting a picture.  Rutgers game was extra frustrating as I was traveling and it was hard to get yard line, down & distance, etc.  Not noticing penalty flags for several seconds.  Then there's too many "oh, wait, no..." moments ... the age of RPO + Brandy PBP are a poor mix.

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Don

November 14th, 2021 at 12:28 PM ^

Growing up in the Detroit area has meant more than a little sports frustration and heartache, but I consider myself lucky to have listened to hundreds of games called by:

Van Patrick, Lions

Ernie Harwell, esp. with Paul Carey

Budd Lynch and Bruce Martyn, Red Wings

Ufer and Beckmann, UM football

Al Randall, UM Hockey

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HooverStreetRage

November 14th, 2021 at 12:34 PM ^

While not quite in the same class as most of the guys you've listed, I think Dan Dickerson (current Tigers radio) is excellent. I also really enjoyed George Kell and Al Kaline on the 70s/80s Tigers TV broadcasts. 

While Dierdorf is not the problem, Brandy is, I did think that Jon Jansen did a great job subbing in for him and I look forward to hearing more of him (beyond his podcasts etc).

 

 

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