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01-15-2009, 07:43 AM
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Bob Fox
Like everthing else in life, sometimes I enjoy his segment and sometimes I think it is torture - must just be me.
I found this post very timely - I am currently reading Wild Ride by Ann Hagedorn Auerbach (one of Steve's must read selections) and Bob Fox figures quite prominently in the tale of Calumet in the 1980's with J.T. Lundy. The author does not paint a very favorable picture of either of these men. I would like to hear Bob's side of the story - I'd love a Bob Fox segment on Bob Fox and Calumet. 
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01-15-2009, 10:07 AM
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More focus on the '80s would be a tad more palatable - his delivery is absolutely overbearing and insufferable. I like when he tries to debate himself about things that happened 60 years ago. It's ridiculous. I would never know, and I seriously doubt anyone can watch those old, grainy, re-reproduced a dozen times replays and actually make heads or tails out of any of it, much less hold an unflappable position.
Maybe if he was presented as more of a upbeat, nostalgic personality instead of a condescending know-it-all he'd be more accepted. That said, I'd pay big bucks to watch a John Nerud / Bob Fox debate - Especially when Fox tries to make the case that Dr. Fager was better than Secertariat. That would be good times. 
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01-15-2009, 01:16 PM
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01-16-2009, 12:52 PM
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You have a million dollar set of legs and a five cent fart for a brain.-Herb Brooks
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01-19-2009, 07:20 PM
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Bob Fox is the only segment I tune out
I love the history of horse racing, but I can't bear to listen to him; it's not worth it. It is TORTURE! Glad to hear there are others who feel the same.
Let's get Steve Haskin in here with the history of racing as well as Thurs. for upcoming weekend.
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01-20-2009, 04:54 PM
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very much enjoyed the playing of riva ridges derby and belmont, altho the belmont tape was a bit fuzzy. i love going back in time to some of the best races this sport has seen. i always thought riva ridge was one of the more underrated and ignored horses-he was pretty much put in the shadows by his younger stablemate.
i missed some of them-only caught one of bold forbes' races, but will listen to the replay tomorrow morning while riding the roads... some of course will disagree, but i enjoyed his segment today. i'm a big history buff, which isn't everyone's cup of tea.
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01-22-2009, 07:35 PM
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If Bob Fox's segment is boring, I have to blame Steve for this.
Listen, Steve is a great host with a great voice for radio (that's right, I'll kiss the man's ass all day long because I tune in everyday during my drive home from work and then I listen TO THE EXACT SAME THING I HEARD THE NIGHT BEFORE on the drive to work the next day, so he must be doing something right), but there are certain guests he babies. I understand respect for your elders and being a gentleman and ambassador of the game and all that, but imagine the Bob Fox segment if Bob Fox were John Clayton and Steve were Sean Salisbury. I'm not sure how you can conjure up that much animosity between a host who makes every attempt to be a "class act" and an old man talking about the old days and playing YouTube videos....on the radio....but it sure would liven up the Bob Fox segment.
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01-22-2009, 07:53 PM
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i try to catch it live, but have better luck with morning replays instead. usually manage to get the whole show between the two airings. listened to andy serling this morning-a man of few words! lol enjoyed it all the same.
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04-14-2009, 04:54 PM
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New thoroughbred legacy without Bob Fox
Is Bob part of racing history or will his legacy continue on???
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"Change can be good, but constant change shows no direction" http://www.hickoryhillhoff.blogspot.com/
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04-21-2009, 02:07 PM
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 i think bob fox is great
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04-22-2009, 10:17 PM
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What happened with Bob Fox? Was there some kind of problem with him playing copyrighted material or something? I know that his segments were being met with mixed reaction (at least around here). Maybe he just got the ax for a more dynamic historical segment?
I am going to miss those bowling stories. Electrifying. You know how when you hear someone's voice who you have never seen and you try to envision what they look like based on their voice? Well, when Bob talks I'm picturing Mickey Rooney in The Black Stallion. With John White, it's ESPN's John Clayton all the way. Funny thing is, I've seen John White since, but my mind is stubbornly painting me a picture of The Professor. For whatever the above nonsense is worth...
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04-23-2009, 05:01 AM
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"Change can be good, but constant change shows no direction" http://www.hickoryhillhoff.blogspot.com/
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04-23-2009, 07:10 AM
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That would be "The Professor" John Clayton, of course.
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04-23-2009, 04:04 PM
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5th from the top .... http://www.tnopen.org/History/Averages/AveragesST.html
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