Last Year for Sonny, Sam, Larry?

[Lombardi's_kid_brother]

Last Year For Sonny, Sam, Larry? - 7/18 - DCRTV hears rumblings that this could be the last year for the Redskins game-day radio team of Sonny Jurgensen, Sam Huff, and play-by-play man Larry Michael. Next year it could be Mike Patrick doing play-by-play, with Joe Theismann and John Riggins adding color. At least that's what a reliable local radio source tells us. You'll recall that Jurgensen and Huff have been calling Skins' games for several decades, having previously been paired with play-by-play man Frank Herzog.....


http://dcrtv.com/

(Maybe this should be merged into one of the existing radio threads, but it is new information).

[pvkeeper19]

I'd miss Sonny, but I'd be glad to see Larry out of the booth. I can't stand him. Although, Theismann wouldn't be much of an improvement. I like Mike Patrick, though.

And I'll take this opportunity to express again my feelings that they should BRING BACK FRANK.

[zoony]

I would LOVE Patrick/Theismann/Riggins. :notworthy

I love those guys. That would be the best broadcast team in the NFL imo.

[Lombardi's_kid_brother]

I would LOVE Patrick/Theismann/Riggins. :notworthy

I love those guys. That would be the best broadcast team in the NFL imo.

Patrick can be annoying...but I think it would be a good annoying for a local team. You kind of want your play by play guy to be overly excited for a good play. (And I think Patrick is genuine as opposed to Larry who seems completely contrived at all times).

[dcnativenerd]

Mike Patrick...did a little research on him. Apparently did some work with WJLA. A local guy with Joey T. and Riggins. Sounds like a splendid idea.

Too bad I won't be in D.C. to enjoy it if it happens :(

[jimster]

I would LOVE Patrick/Theismann/Riggins. :notworthy

I love those guys. That would be the best broadcast team in the NFL imo.


wow, I just mentioned this in another thread about Riggins show. I hadn't thought of Mike Patrick. - That's be an awesome trio.

Patrick is one of favorite football play-by play guys.

[BRAVEONAWARPATH]

I would LOVE Patrick/Theismann/Riggins. :notworthy

I love those guys. That would be the best broadcast team in the NFL imo.
:applause: :applause: :applause:

[scruffylookin]

Replace Riggins with Doc Walker and we'd have a great booth.

Still, Patrick, Joey T and Riggins would be a significant upgrade over the current booth.

Larry Michael is terrible and Sonny & Sam are just tired.

[DallasBlowsBig]

Mike Patrick is one of the best ever to do the job, he would be a great addition.

[Chief skin]

Sonny, Sam, and Frank were a fantastic team (Larry sucks)

[TheLongshot]

I only thought it was a matter of time before changes were going to happen with the broadcast team. It is sounding more and more that Sam Huff just doesn't have it anymore. and that they probably should retire Sonny along with him, since pairing him up with a younger guy just wouldn't work.

I kinda wish that they would find another defensive guy to put in the booth. Charles Mann is really the only name I can come up with who is "broadcast quality".

Jason

[Gary Clark Fan]

I approve of this. This will be great as Patrick is one of the best play by play men in the business.

[TK]

I would LOVE Patrick/Theismann/Riggins. :notworthy

I love those guys. That would be the best broadcast team in the NFL imo.
That'd be a really strong line up. And if you're going to replace the current trio, that'd be a great way to go. And maybe add in Doc.

[zoony]

Patrick can be annoying


Really? I love Dan Patrick, he's my favorite play by play guy, period. And I'm usually the most picky about those things. Half the time I can't stand Theisman :laugh: (but I'd love him to do the local broadcasts)

Guess you can't please everyone ;)

[zoony]

And maybe add in Doc.


Doc would be AWESOME on the sidelines doing Bram's old job. I wonder if he'd do it?... or would that somehow be a step down?

[STBonecrusher21]

I hope Larry Michael falls off a cliff. Survives the fall, but is in an extreme amount of pain. And after many hours of suffering, he explodes in to baby binkies.

[zoony]

I really, really, really don't get the hate for Larry Michael :whoknows:

And if anyone is thinking about quoting this post and saying "cuz he forced Frank out", save yourself the embarassment of going there.

[TK]

I hope Larry Michael falls off a cliff. Survives the fall, but is in an extreme amount of pain. And after many hours of suffering, he explodes in to baby binkies.
Someone needs to get 'em some.:)

[pjfootballer]

You've got to be kidding me? (Patrick loves to use this line)

[Popeman38]

I really, really, really don't get the hate for Larry Michael :whoknows:

And if anyone is thinking about quoting this post and saying "cuz he forced Frank out", save yourself the embarassment of going there.I don't hate him. But he was a serious step down from Frank. I think he is a good radio guy, just not a good play by play guy. He would be a good host for the pre, post and halftime shows.

[TK]

Doc would be AWESOME on the sidelines ...
Now THAT made me lol.


'Doc' & 'not Doc' working the sidelines.:laugh:

[STBonecrusher21]

Someone needs to get 'em some.:)

It has been a while. I'm starting to develop this......I guess a rash type thing.

ANYWAYS. I really just don't like Larry Michael. He just seems to try too hard to be cool.

And there's nothing worse than a non-cool person trying to act cool. Especially if they're old.

Isn't that right TK?

:D

[zoony]

I don't hate him. But he was a serious step down from Frank. I think he is a good radio guy, just not a good play by play guy. He would be a good host for the pre, post and halftime shows.


I tend to agree. While I don't necessarily think he's a bad play by play guy, I think his talents are much better in show-type environments. I think he does a great job with Redskins Lunch considering the resources he has... basically an emtpy room and a mic. :laugh:

....

[TK]

It has been a while. I'm starting to develop this......I guess a rash type thing.

ANYWAYS. I really just don't like Larry Michael. He just seems to try too hard to be cool.

And there's nothing worse than a non-cool person trying to act cool. Especially if they're old.

Isn't that right TK?

:D
I wouldn't know, but I can ask Jumbo about it & get back to you. :)

[dcnativenerd]

Yeah, from what I've heard, Larry isn't really suited for the booth (though I do enjoy his show whenever I get a chance to hear it).
Joey T. can get on my nerves, but Riggins always seems to have something interesting to say. Doc or Charles Mann would be good choices, too.

[STBonecrusher21]

I wouldn't know, but I can ask Jumbo about it & get back to you. :)

I appreciate it.

:cool:

[Reic]

Really? I love Dan Patrick, he's my favorite play by play guy, period.

Wow, Snyder reeling in some ESPN persona's for play by play now? Nice!

:laugh:

[Fifty Gut]

Replace Riggins with Doc Walker and we'd have a great booth.

Good call. But I don't want to lose Doc on the postgame show.

[Neophyte]

I kinda wish that they would find another defensive guy to put in the booth. Charles Mann is really the only name I can come up with who is "broadcast quality".

Jason

My thought as well. Ditch Joey T for a defensive guy. Mann came to mind almost at once and so did D Green.

[MWCREDSKINS]

That would be nice but I've grown up on Sam and Sonny so it'd be kind of tough. But I think Larry is there for awhile

[ntotoro]

I'd miss Sonny, but I'd be glad to see Larry out of the booth. I can't stand him. Although, Theismann wouldn't be much of an improvement. I like Mike Patrick, though.

Bite your tongue! Theeeeesman, for all his faults, is about 100000000x better than that waste of radiowaves Larry.

[redskns21]

I really, really, really don't get the hate for Larry Michael :whoknows:

And if anyone is thinking about quoting this post and saying "cuz he forced Frank out", save yourself the embarassment of going there.

I don't get it either Zoony. I mean you can tell that he's a total homer, but that's his job.

He's largely responsible for bringing us all of the great content on the site, nightly news, Redskins Lunch/Nation, pre and post game stuff.

Do those that hate him have any recollection of how piss-poor the site was prior to the Skins hiring him? It had to be one of the worst NFL sites out there.

I appreciate the changes and the daily updated content, even if it is a bit homerific and contrived.

[CGSKINS]

Hell no. I love sunny and sam. But I guess all things must end.

Patrick, Joey T, and Riggo would be good.

[ouvan59]

I would love that booth. I think having Riggo in the booth to help reign in Theismann would be fantastic.

I'm a huge fan of Sonny and Sam but their time has passed. They are both sounding like Pat Summerall towards the end of his career. It's just time. I don't hate Larry but I don't particularly like him either. I am a big fan of Mike Patrick however and think he'd be a big addition.

Keeping my fingers crossed that this falls under the "true" rumors.

[ntotoro]

Do those that hate him have any recollection of how piss-poor the site was prior to the Skins hiring him? It had to be one of the worst NFL sites out there.

None of which has a blessed thing to do with the radio broadcasts.

Let Larry do the site, if that's what he's good at doing. I could personally do without hearing his voice and brainless, thoughtless homerisms on the air.

[MDRedskinsFan]

Sonny and Sam were great, but we will have to replace them one day. If it means getting Mike Patrick, Joey T. and Riggo/Doc, we'd be much better off in the long run. As an O's fan, I really miss having Jon Miller doing the radio broadcasts and it is very important to have a strong radio game crew. Funny this gets mentioned, because for the last year I've thought about what it would be like to have Mike Patrick and Joey T. doing the games on radio, since they're not doing NFL games on ESPN anymore, and they already do our preseason games.

[STBonecrusher21]

I don't get it either Zoony. I mean you can tell that he's a total homer, but that's his job.

He's largely responsible for bringing us all of the great content on the site, nightly news, Redskins Lunch/Nation, pre and post game stuff.

Do those that hate him have any recollection of how piss-poor the site was prior to the Skins hiring him? It had to be one of the worst NFL sites out there.

I appreciate the changes and the daily updated content, even if it is a bit homerific and contrived.

I don't hate the work that he does, as in the website and the info he brings.

I just hate his personality.

:laugh:

[zoony]

Do those that hate him have any recollection of how piss-poor the site was prior to the Skins hiring him? It had to be one of the worst NFL sites out there.

I appreciate the changes and the daily updated content, even if it is a bit homerific and contrived.


as if I typed the words myself :)

[JurgyFan]

As much as I like Theismann and Riggo, I can't even begin to imagine a broadcast team that didn't include Sonny and Sam...expecially Sonny. I'm biased, I know, but that's one of the things I like about Sonny & Sam, they're unabashedly biased and crotchety.

[mcees4life]

actually Doc is now the sideline reporter during games. That was announced today.

As a Doc Walker fan, i am thrilled. Him and Sheehan should be a nice combo from 12-2 pm. I wonder if Doc is still gonna do color commentary for the ACC on Saturday afternoons. If so, he's gonna be real busy.

[jferraro]

Sonny, Sam, and Frank were a fantastic team (Larry sucks)

i agree wholeheartedly

cheers from west chester...have you seen me wearing my 1994 washington redskins tshirt??

[jnhay]

Sonny doesn't give the impression that he would ever want to leave.

[Lombardi's_kid_brother]

Sonny doesn't give the impression that he would ever want to leave.

It's not really his choice in the end. I can see Sonny staying one or two years with a new booth. But he seems irritable as hell with both Larry and Sam half the time. I can't imagine there would be much immediate chemistry with new partners.

The man is 73 years old. He's been on the air for 34 years. How long can you really expect him to do this?

I think having Sonny and Sam ride off into the sunset together would be appropriate. Make the final home game a big love-in for them.

[Jimbo]

I would absolutely be heartbroken if Sonny were forced out although I'd be OK with it if it were his choice. I just don't want to see him Favre'd. He's earned the right to go out on his own terms, IMO.

I've always liked Mike Patrick but I question how well Joe and Riggo would mesh. Then again, Joe and Paul McGuire used to crack me up with their bickering so maybe it could work. I'm torn between Riggins and Doc Walker. I think either one could work pretty well.

[Skins1957]

Sonny, Sam, and Frank were a fantastic team (Larry sucks)

I agree. Will always think of them as the "Voice" of the Redskins. Would be sorry to hear if Sonny and Sam left but a change will come someday anyway.

[BigRedskinDaddy]

I'd miss Sonny, but I'd be glad to see Larry out of the booth. I can't stand him. Although, Theismann wouldn't be much of an improvement. I like Mike Patrick, though.

And I'll take this opportunity to express again my feelings that they should BRING BACK FRANK.


I would LOVE Patrick/Theismann/Riggins. :notworthy

I love those guys. That would be the best broadcast team in the NFL imo.

I agree. Sure seems like Joe T. is falling more and more in love with the sound of his own voice, but Mike Patrick has always been a solid play-by-play guy, he has a good feel for the proper emotional delivery depending on the game situation. He's also excellent at calling college hoops, as I'm sure most of you on the E coast already know. (ACC tournament anyone?)

[ECU-ALUM]

Mike Patrick & Joey T did all those years on ESPN...and did a good job...throw Riggo into the mix and this could be way better than anything the Networks have to offer.

[RedlightG20]

It'll be tough to listen to a different group, but I can't imagine they break up the team now and mix Patrick with Sonny or someone like that. Keep the current group in tact or get rid of all of em.

I'm a big fan of Sonny, the other two don't always seem right to me. They just get too many calls wrong, I guess its old age.

If Riggo is on, I want someone to keep count how many times he says "and it seems to me..." during the game.

Personally I'm more worried about the postgame show with Jacoby/Sheehan. That show makes my ears bleed, and it's not because of how Jacoby talks, it's like they don't screen calls that well and they put some idiot callers on the air.. my god it's awful.

[SiestaBob]

Doc would be AWESOME on the sidelines doing Bram's old job. I wonder if he'd do it?... or would that somehow be a step down?Larry said today that Doc Walker will take Bram's place as the sideline reporter for each game.

[HogNose]

Next year it could be Mike Patrick doing play-by-play, with Joe Theismann and John Riggins adding color. .

Mike Patrick would be great...liked him on Sunday Night Football. That would be a pretty good team.

[Larry Brown #43]

I don't hate Larry as a person--I'm sure he's a nice enough guy. I have no idea because I've never met him. But to me his voice is just downright unpleasant to listen to and I don't find him entertaining, interesting or engaging.

When I hear radio play-by-play voices like Merrill Reese in football or Jon Miller in baseball, I get jealous and wonder how we got stuck with Larry.

EDIT: And yes, I think Patrick, Riggo and Theismann would be a great team. I love Sonny and Sam, but they can't do it forever unfortunately.

[Voice_of_Reason]

I hope Larry Michael falls off a cliff. Survives the fall, but is in an extreme amount of pain. And after many hours of suffering, he explodes in to baby binkies.

I just wish him larengitis on game days.

[hail2skins]

I have better sources who tell me that Larry is staying and the new color guys are actually going to be Jeff George and Skip Hicks :D

Seriously, I like the announced new lineup. We're all used to Mike P and Joey T on the old ESPN Sunday night broadcasts and both seemed to bring an energy to the booth. And Riggo's irreverence would be a good contrast.

Its not a surprise that Sonny and Sam are getting moved, as both are getting up there. However, although I welcome the move, its surprising that Larry would be replaced. Was Snyder getting too much negative feedback on him?

[TK]

Did I just hear the replay of Redskins Nation correctly?

Doc will be the sideline reporter!

[pvkeeper19]

Bite your tongue! Theeeeesman, for all his faults, is about 100000000x better than that waste of radiowaves Larry.
Theismann is okay about half the time, but the other half he suffers from what can only be referred to as "verbal diarrhea."

Yes, he'd be better than Larry Michael. But so would a potato.

[Larry Brown #43]

Did I just hear the replay of Redskins Nation correctly?

Doc will be the sideline reporter!

Yep, I'm pretty sure I read that somewhere. If he keeps doing college games on Saturdays his weekends will be busy.

[fullnelson9999]

I have better sources who tell me that Larry is staying and the new color guys are actually going to be Jeff George and Skip Hicks :D

Seriously, I like the announced new lineup. We're all used to Mike P and Joey T on the old ESPN Sunday night broadcasts and both seemed to bring an energy to the booth. And Riggo's irreverence would be a good contrast.

Its not a surprise that Sonny and Sam are getting moved, as both are getting up there. However, although I welcome the move, its surprising that Larry would be replaced. Was Snyder getting too much negative feedback on him?

Snyder care about negative feedback??

:laugh:

[veteranskinsfan]

They should keep Sonny and you can add other new voices with him. Ditch Huff.
Sonny knows the plays and has great insights you won't get with anyone else. Riggins has improved the last few years. Sonny is an institution and very hard to replace. The postgame show does need improvement.

[mudhog]

As much as I like Theismann and Riggo, I can't even begin to imagine a broadcast team that didn't include Sonny and Sam...expecially Sonny. I'm biased, I know, but that's one of the things I like about Sonny & Sam, they're unabashedly biased and crotchety.

I hear ya man. I grew up with Frank, Sonny and Sam.

I just wish they would ditch the 5 second delay so that I can mute the geeks calling the game on TV. It just doesn't work though when Sonny and Sam are piping in well after the play is over.

Oh, the good ole days.

Hail

[JurgyFan]

I hear ya man. I grew up with Frank, Sonny and Sam.

I just wish they would ditch the 5 second delay so that I can mute the geeks calling the game on TV. It just doesn't work though when Sonny and Sam are piping in well after the play is over.

Oh, the good ole days.

Hail

No kidding. That is the ONLY way to watch a televised Redskin game. The delay screws it up and THAT messes with my Redskin chi. :peace1:

[mrdoctor]

I just hope they can somehow fix the delay from the radio and the actual game. or maybe I should just pause the tv for 10 seconds and resume play.. hm ill have to try that now that I have tivo

[BRAVEONAWARPATH]

Yep, I'm pretty sure I read that somewhere. If he keeps doing college games on Saturdays his weekends will be busy.
Doc has like 65 different jobs.

[mrdoctor]

Doc has like 65 different jobs.

thats a true multi-tasker

[ozsinanlar]

Id mute the the TV and listen, but on radio, you cant hear the sound of the game.

So with the TV muted and radio on, it seems like a tennis match or something. I wish there was a way you could mute the TV announcers and just have the sound of the game.

[skinfan2k]

I never listen to the radio so its a moot point

[JurgyFan]

Id mute the the TV and listen, but on radio, you cant hear the sound of the game.

So with the TV muted and radio on, it seems like a tennis match or something. I wish there was a way you could mute the TV announcers and just have the sound of the game.


Hmmm, while it's not the same as crowd noise on television(several broadcast mikes down on the field and in the stands, in addition to the booth), you should be able to pick up crowd reaction/noise on radio broadcasts(usually just broadcast mikes in the booth and on sideline reporters). As for the hittin' and cussin' on the field, again, you can pick up some on radio, not all.

I don't know. It's just that I'd rather watch the action and have it called by Sonny and Sam. For me, it's kind of like the equivalent to the Saturday Night Live skit where you're sitting around the table at the bar in Chicago with all Da Bears and Ditka fans...only it's Sonny and Sam.

[dcnativenerd]

Man, I miss the Redskins Radio Network. It doesn't carry down here. :(

[ridgely00]

I wouldn't look for a return trip anytime soon.

[36HAMMER]

i agree whole heartedly with cheif skin, sam, sonny, and frank were great. larry hasthe voice but no personality. he's terrible as well as being a company man.i always looked forward to listening to frank, sonny and sam but with larry in their it's not working. larry needs to go and either bring back frank or riggo or doc or all three in some capasity.

[LifelongSkinsFan]

I just hope they can somehow fix the delay from the radio and the actual game. or maybe I should just pause the tv for 10 seconds and resume play.. hm ill have to try that now that I have tivoCheck out http://delayplayradio.com/

I'd like this new lineup. While I don't hate Larry, he's not my favorite, and Mike (not Dan) Patrick would be a big improvement. I always liked JT as a color person and I think Riggo would work well.

I love Sonny and Sam, but their best days are FAR behind them. It's time for them to fade into the sunset. I wish they'd realize that themselves and decide to hang it up without the need to drop them.

[JurgyFan]

Check out http://delayplayradio.com/

I'd like this new lineup. While I don't hate Larry, he's not my favorite, and Mike (not Dan) Patrick would be a big improvement. I always liked JT as a color person and I think Riggo would work well.

I love Sonny and Sam, but their best days are FAR behind them. It's time for them to fade into the sunset. I wish they'd realize that themselves and decide to hang it up without the need to drop them.


While I respectfully disagree with your view on Sonny & Sam, the tip and subsequent link to Delay Play is AWESOME!!! You rock, dude! Thanks! :applause:

[Dan T.]

Well, when the inevitable happens and they have to replace Sonny and Sam, let Larry go with them.

Mike Patrick, Joe T., and Riggo would be the perfect lineup. Patrick is very solid as a play by play guy. I'm almost certain he's done some Redskins preseason TV in the past, right? And Riggo would be the perfect foil for Theisman. He would be able to pop Joe's bubble when he gets a little too full of himself, providing a few well-timed :wtf: :wtf: 's when Joe lapses into his football-babble.

[Mackdaddydean]

THIS IS GREAT NEWS! Mike Patrick is awesome. And he loves the Skins.

[hondo9]

No kidding. That is the ONLY way to watch a televised Redskin game. The delay screws it up and THAT messes with my Redskin chi. :peace1:

I argree completely about the delay issue. And while the Replayradio thingamajig that someone linked to looks promising, I have an idea that I hope someone with some power over these things will read here and follow up on:

Red Zebra will be broadcasting the Skins on a number of radio frequencies in the DC area -- so why not have different delays on different frequencies so listeners can choose which one fits the action on their TV? Would this work? Just a thought. I think the vast majority of people who want to listen to the radio broadcast want to do so precisely so they can turn their TV sound down.

[mudhog]

I argree completely about the delay issue. And while the Replayradio thingamajig that someone linked to looks promising, I have an idea that I hope someone with some power over these things will read here and follow up on:

Red Zebra will be broadcasting the Skins on a number of radio frequencies in the DC area -- so why not have different delays on different frequencies so listeners can choose which one fits the action on their TV? Would this work? Just a thought. I think the vast majority of people who want to listen to the radio broadcast want to do so precisely so they can turn their TV sound down.

Is this a news quote you are siting here hondo? If so, where from?

I ask because it sounds like someone with some influence is questioning it too. Not just us ES'ers.

Thanks, Hail

[hondo9]

Is this a news quote you are siting here hondo? If so, where from?

I ask because it sounds like someone with some influence is questioning it too. Not just us ES'ers.

Thanks, Hail

You mean about the broadcasts being on different signals? I think that's the natural upshot of the acquisition of AM 980, which will become the primary signal, and keeping Red Zebra broadcasts on the 3 original XXX stations. Not sure, but I thought the team had also been planning on keeping the broadcast on 100.3 FM this year again. I'm guessing the 2 best signals are 100.3 FM and 980 AM. Perhaps they could delay one of those to sync with DirecTV and another to more closely sync with the typical cable delay. Would make life easier for those who turn the TV sound down so we can hear Sam and Sonny.

[ixcuincle]

I'd be fine with Mike Patrick and Joe in the booth. BTW , has anyone been noticing that the 94.3 FM signal has been getting stronger lately? A few weeks ago I was actually able to pick up the signal at night during the NBA draft , usually when nightfall comes they weaken that signal down.

[mudhog]

You mean about the broadcasts being on different signals? I think that's the natural upshot of the acquisition of AM 980, which will become the primary signal, and keeping Red Zebra broadcasts on the 3 original XXX stations. Not sure, but I thought the team had also been planning on keeping the broadcast on 100.3 FM this year again. I'm guessing the 2 best signals are 100.3 FM and 980 AM. Perhaps they could delay one of those to sync with DirecTV and another to more closely sync with the typical cable delay. Would make life easier for those who turn the TV sound down so we can hear Sam and Sonny.

Yes, that is what i was asking. Wow, sounds like someone up above is looking out for us if it happens that way. Thanks for the heads up.:)

Hail

[hondo9]

Yes, that is what i was asking. Wow, sounds like someone up above is looking out for us if it happens that way. Thanks for the heads up.:)

Hail

Well, please understand that I have no idea whether they'll sync the radio broadcasts with what we typically watch on TV, but I hope the powers that be will take notice of the need to do this and make it happen. :logo:

[Lombardi's_kid_brother]

You mean about the broadcasts being on different signals? I think that's the natural upshot of the acquisition of AM 980, which will become the primary signal, and keeping Red Zebra broadcasts on the 3 original XXX stations. Not sure, but I thought the team had also been planning on keeping the broadcast on 100.3 FM this year again. I'm guessing the 2 best signals are 100.3 FM and 980 AM. Perhaps they could delay one of those to sync with DirecTV and another to more closely sync with the typical cable delay. Would make life easier for those who turn the TV sound down so we can hear Sam and Sonny.

I think they have to stay with 100.3 because it's still the only station with broad coverage in the region. 980 craps out on me after dark and I've yet to figure out where the hell the other stations are.

[sly]

Red Zebra will be broadcasting the Skins on a number of radio frequencies in the DC area -- so why not have different delays on different frequencies so listeners can choose which one fits the action on their TV? Would this work?



I don't think this is logistically possible.

Just use something like Delay Play Radio (http://delayplayradio.com/). Bam. Problem solved.

[JurgyFan]

Check out http://delayplayradio.com/




I agree completely about the delay issue. And while the Replayradio thingamajig that someone linked to looks promising, I have an idea that I hope someone with some power over these things will read here and follow up on:

Red Zebra will be broadcasting the Skins on a number of radio frequencies in the DC area -- so why not have different delays on different frequencies so listeners can choose which one fits the action on their TV? Would this work? Just a thought. I think the vast majority of people who want to listen to the radio broadcast want to do so precisely so they can turn their TV sound down.



Is this a news quote you are siting here hondo? If so, where from?

I ask because it sounds like someone with some influence is questioning it too. Not just us ES'ers.

Thanks, Hail



You mean about the broadcasts being on different signals? I think that's the natural upshot of the acquisition of AM 980, which will become the primary signal, and keeping Red Zebra broadcasts on the 3 original XXX stations. Not sure, but I thought the team had also been planning on keeping the broadcast on 100.3 FM this year again. I'm guessing the 2 best signals are 100.3 FM and 980 AM. Perhaps they could delay one of those to sync with DirecTV and another to more closely sync with the typical cable delay. Would make life easier for those who turn the TV sound down so we can hear Sam and Sonny.



Yes, that is what i was asking. Wow, sounds like someone up above is looking out for us if it happens that way. Thanks for the heads up.:)

Hail




I don't think this is logistically possible.

Just use something like Delay Play Radio (http://delayplayradio.com/). Bam. Problem solved.

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This is about the neatest, prettiest little conversational circle I think I've ever been witness to.

Nice. :applause:

[mudhog]

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This is about the neatest, prettiest little conversational circle I think I've ever been witness to.

Nice. :applause:

:laugh: :notworthy Yeah JurgyFan, lol. Yesterday was a good day all around. Today will be even better. Cheers:)

Hail

[MLSKINS]

Replace Riggins with Doc Walker and we'd have a great booth.
Yeah that would be nice. But if they leave him as the sideline reporter and Have Patrick, Riggins, and Theisman in th booth that will be almost perfect. How many radio teams say they have a Hog, (Walker said he was a member of the Hogs on that DC Lottery commercial), and two members of the Hall of Fame on their radio team?

[mcarey032]

Please get Larry Michael out of there. It would make sense that the team is thinking of going in a new direction. Sam and Sonny are getting up in age and I think that they should retire and enjoy themselves.

[Always Remember 21]

Doc has like 65 different jobs.


No joke!! this guy is everywhere, all the time. Sometimes I wonder if he cloned himself and there are actually like 10 Doc Walkers walking around. When does he find time to sleep? to eat?

I'm a big fan of his though and I 'm happy to hear that he will be the new sideline reporter. I think he's great!

[superjuan]

I don't hate Larry as a person--I'm sure he's a nice enough guy. I have no idea because I've never met him. But to me his voice is just downright unpleasant to listen to and I don't find him entertaining, interesting or engaging.

When I hear radio play-by-play voices like Merrill Reese in football or Jon Miller in baseball, I get jealous and wonder how we got stuck with Larry.

EDIT: And yes, I think Patrick, Riggo and Theismann would be a great team. I love Sonny and Sam, but they can't do it forever unfortunately.

I entirely agree about Larry... he seems like a perfectly nice guy but there something wrong when all too often you can tell from the stadium fan's reaction what has happened way before Larry says anything.

[TD_washingtonredskins]

This might be bashed, but I wouldn't mind the team of Patrick, Joe T., and Riggo one bit. We could start a new tradition...I really like Patrick a lot and thought he should have never been let go from ESPN.

From a "broadcasting" standpoint, it's a much stronger team. Two of them (as everyone knows) were on ESPN for years.

I think it would be a great mix of objectivity with just enough Redskin fandom sprinkled in (since all of them love the Skins).

I love Sonny and Sam (Larry is fine I guess), but they've been doing it for years and maybe it's time for us to start fresh? They will always be the voice of our Golden Age (Gibbs I) to me and that's enough.

Make the change and the fans will get used to it.

[CBass1724]

Larry sounds and looks too much like Kenny Albert for me to like him. I'm sure he is a great guy, but his voice, tone, tempo, etc. are not fitting for a Redskins play by play broadcast. A studio host maybe, but please find someone else to broadcast games.

[Sarge]

All good things must come to an end. What's left of the current team that broadcasted during the golden years is getting up there, and are probably tired of watching the Skins stink things up every week for the last 15 years

Joey T used to get on my nerves, prefacing everything with "Well you know, when I played in the Super Bowl................" but he's toned himself down over the past few years

Patrick, Thiesman and Riggo, with Doc on the field would be great

Whatever they do, get Larry Michael the hell out of the booth

[Avg Joe]

Wow. I really wouldn't want to see Sonny and Huff go, but if they're going to bring in Mike Patrick and Joey T, I can go for that. I always like them on the Sunday night espn games.

[RedskinNutt]

I agree with most of you here, Patrick, Joe T and Riggo w/ Doc on the sidelines would be a great lineup.

Patrick and Joe already have chemistry and history, and Joe T. and Riggo SHOULD have that same deal from their years of playing together (chemistry doesn't mean they need to love each other).

Doc would give a lot of refreshing insight from the sidelines.

I always thought Riggo was lining himself up to get that radio spot for quite some time, glad to see it happen (or hope to see if happens). Hey, decent trade-off, lose your radio show, gain a spot on the broadcast team.

[waterwagen]

I would LOVE Patrick/Theismann/Riggins. :notworthy

I love those guys. That would be the best broadcast team in the NFL imo.Absolutely, whole-heartedly agree. I loved the ESPN Sunday night nfl broadcast when they had Patrick and Theismann. And Riggins I enjoy listening to just because he's entertaining. Really hope this happens.