I Feel Badly For......

Originally Posted by hoovesupsideyourhead

they still have to call the race..but no tc .

This one I can comment on. It will mean ZERO to both of them.

Just another race.

Of course it shouldn't be that way. It's the Belmont after all.

If it were me. I'd wish I didn't have to call it at all.

I know that sounds crazy but I'll bet that's the way they both feel.

I wonder if they get choked up during the funeral procession? I hope NYRA management flies in a few musicians from the HBO series Treme for it. Someone close to them pass that along.

Originally Posted by Coach Pants

I wonder if they get choked up during the funeral procession? I hope NYRA management flies in a few musicians from the HBO series Treme for it. Someone close to them pass that along.

Huh?

[mclem0822]

Originally Posted by v j stauffer

This one I can comment on. It will mean ZERO to both of them.

Just another race.

Of course it shouldn't be that way. It's the Belmont after all.

If it were me. I'd wish I didn't have to call it at all.

I know that sounds crazy but I'll bet that's the way they both feel.

I understand where your coming from Vic. It's human nature to have those feelings, i mean let's face it they're calls would have been part of potential history as well. It's just stinks for them, and all involved, just terrible news.

[PatCummings]

Originally Posted by v j stauffer

Just another race.

The next time calling a Triple Crown race for a national audience is "just another race" might be a sign you don't have the interest to be in the game.

It's the 144th running of a legendary test in the sport. I think it would be an honor for anyone who donned the mic to have the opportunity.

Originally Posted by PatCummings

The next time calling a Triple Crown race for a national audience is "just another race" might be a sign you don't have the interest to be in the game.

It's the 144th running of a legendary test in the sport. I think it would be an honor for anyone who donned the mic to have the opportunity.

If you were a real announcer you'd understand that statement.

[Dahoss]

Originally Posted by v j stauffer

If you were a real announcer you'd understand that statement.

This is pretty funny considering this earlier post

Originally Posted by v j stauffer

See, posts can be made concerning the subject matter without personal attacks on the posters.

Try it. It's enjoyable.

Better get back to pandering.

Originally Posted by Dahoss

This is pretty funny considering this earlier post



Better get back to pandering.

I don't think that's an attack at all. But understand if you do.

We're all upset.

This scratch soooooooo sucks!

[Dahoss]

Originally Posted by v j stauffer

I don't think that's an attack at all. But understand if you do.

We're all upset.

This scratch soooooooo sucks!

So saying he isn't a real announcer was supposed to be a compliment?

Originally Posted by Dahoss

So saying he isn't a real announcer was supposed to be a compliment?

No. It means that until having called at this level he can't know what a desvastating blow it is to lose the chance.

If it was me I'd try to be professional but my heart would be aching. Rare indeed is the time to have the opportunity and privledge to be a part of something that could be part of history. Calls that will be replayed long after we're gone.

Becasue of that. Sadly it becomes just another race.

I truly wish I didn't feel that way. But I do.

[PatCummings]

Originally Posted by v j stauffer

If you were a real announcer you'd understand that statement.

I know plenty of real announcers who disagree with that sentiment.

Originally Posted by PatCummings

I know plenty of real announcers who disagree with that sentiment.

I know NONE!!

[PatCummings]

Originally Posted by v j stauffer

I know NONE!!

Maybe you don't think the guy who actually calls the races, for NBC, is a real announcer. That would, of course, be denying the truth.

"Larry Collmus ‏@larrycollmus
There may not be a triple crown on the line but it's still the #Belmont Stakes and we're going to have fun tomorrow! @NBCSN"

Originally Posted by PatCummings

Maybe you don't think the guy who actually calls the races, for NBC, is a real announcer. That would, of course, be denying the truth.

"Larry Collmus ‏@larrycollmus
There may not be a triple crown on the line but it's still the #Belmont Stakes and we're going to have fun tomorrow! @NBCSN"

I know Larry is not only a real announcer. I know he's a great announcer.

He'll do a fantastic job I'm sure.