Hank Goldberg - Preakness Draw
 

That guy is toast and toasted. He cannot even complete a sentence. I heard he drinks but come on, he really seems wasted. Also looks like he's lost a lot of weight. I think I could do better i.e. hold my drinks and say something coherent.

Spyder

The Hammer
 

Didn't see the post draw but now wish I did. I've often wondered how the guy gets TV gigs let alone how he keeps them.

Everytime I see him on a telecast, I swear he's drunk or darn near. Does he not realize that he sounds like an idiot?

Best part was he could not remember the quote and then when went to look for it could not find the paper


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I just said this on another forum -- I'm not sure why people keep accusing him of being "drunk".

I think he is just not well-suited to live interviews. And so I'm not sure why they keep putting him into a situation he's clearly not comfortable with.

Live TV just doesn't seem to be his cup of tea.

He's never been very good, but he seems far worse this year. I was wondering if he has had some health issues, can't seem to string anything together.

and of he's not good on live TV what TV is he suited for?

Taped radio pieces?

I was gonna say I don't think he's drunk but they do call him "Hammerin' Hank" don't they? hmmm... Nah I think he's so nervous in front of a live broadcast that he holds his breath. If you watch, it's like he forgets to breathe and every so often his body tries to make him breathe whether he likes it or not. The nerves mess with his articulation I'm sure.

you'd think they would work with the guy, if they want him on tv, least they could do is make him somewhat comfortable.

that's his style...personally, i like a unique personality on air...i don't crave for slick media types out of cookie cutter molds...don't you all see enough pretty talking heads all day long on tv ever day allready ? geesh.

he doesn't have to be pretty! looks don't mean squat. i just wish he wasn't so unsettling to watch, how can you focus on what he's saying?

at least it is always "interesting" when HAMMERED HANK goes on the air:D

But Jeneane Edwards is about the best "live" interviewer on television, if you ask me. She's cookie cutter in the sense that she's wildly poised at all times, but she provides a great interview. I can't think of anyone else I want to see more on a horse racing telecast, and that includes one of my favorites Kenny Mayne.

Lay off. He may really be suffering from something bad. I noticed the memory thing on another show, perhaps it was last years, Derby cant recall, seen so many old videos. He was supposed to be giving his exotic picks and then he couldnt remember and then it was obvious he was using cue cards and then he just laughed it off. I like him, it's obvious he's not good in front of live camera hope he gets healthier.

he has something on abc. photo's of the ceo in bed with a sheep, a way to get straight men to watch ugly betty...maybe he's the only one who knows what the f is going on with lost.

let me get this right...i need a computer to watch blackthroat but hank goldberg's giant noggin is taking up 3/4 of my 46" hd every time espn broadcasts a race?

it's not that i'm against giant heads. i like madden. i just want them to spit out something intelligble w/o sweating so much i need a shower.

Please "Hammer" dont hurt em'

Hes the worlds worst, painful to watch. Maybe the reason hes so uncomfortable is because he doesnt have a clue what hes talking about and its all scripted

What does "he" bring to the table about horseracing?
He "may" be entertaining to listen to with trying to make a joke, but knows little about the sport.
At least "Hank" knows a bit.

Maybe he should stick to NFL handicapping on ESPN where he hits at an amazing 45% clip every year.

Drunk or not, last year at The Preakness, Hank Goldberg was the only one on the ESPN pre-race show to pick Bernardini over Barbaro. Not that we will ever know what might have happened. Then tragedy struck.

I wasn't denigrating Hank, but responding to someone who said that they don't look cookie cutter molds and another that he might just not be the best at live television. Sure, Hank knows a bit, I never said otherwise. I enjoy Kenny Mayne because of the fact that he's entertaining, something I don't mind in a person hosting any sporting event.

Yes...just that, entertaining :rolleyes:

What then is life like having never watched anything, or listened to anything, or said anything, just because it was entertaining and for no other reason?

For me, it's like watching Shriners in a parade. I don't know who they are or what they're about, but they're entertaining to me on their little bikes. They provide zero for me outside of entertainment value, but I do not hide my eyes when I hear them coming.

How bout...PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING or SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT
now that's my kinda entertainment!!!:D

Nothing against Kenny Mayne...but I don't find him very funny or entertaining.
Some say he's belittles the sport..... I wouldn't go quite that far though.

In his defense, he is aware that INVAAAAAAAAASSSSSOOOOOOR is the best horse in the world and has been for awhile here now.

So that instantly makes him more knowledgeable than quite a few people, eh?

I guess :rolleyes:

VERY painfull....

I know its still early, but Hank looks pretty composed, not even sweating.

The Hammer has just got 2 mins of airtime and I dont think that he got 1 name right

Exchange Rate looks to be bet hard

Hard Sense also nice

No he actually said Circular Sense!!

But he's so lovable.......

Good grief - why do they keep him on ????

Hearing him say Circular Sense was too funny, and somehow so appropriate.

If he had said that in another hour, I'm sure it would have been slurred.
They don't call him Hammerin' Hank for nothing....

Better than hearing Quint talk about the feeling of "enemacy" or whatever. Makes you awkwardly shift a bit in your seat.

ETA: So Curlin has a double dose of "stanima" does he Kenny?