Sorta OT: how's Robbie doing?

[nagemj02]

What do you think of Mr. Hummel in his first season as a color analyst for the BTN and ESPN networks?

 

[depthcharge623]

I remember thinking last time that I really liked the content he was delivering, but there was something off with the delivery.

I'm not sure if it was him or the way he was mic'ed or what, but it sounded like he was mumbling. I had a hard time understanding some of the things he said. Maybe it's nerves since he's new?

 

[SIBoiler2]

He's becoming a real basketball commentator. Saw part of the Minny-PSU game tonight and he and his partner said it was "a really good game!" If he can make that statement about that crap show and be belivable he's well on his way.

 

[rgarlitz]

He's becoming a real basketball commentator. Saw part of the Minny-PSU game tonight and he and his partner said it was "a really good game!" If he can make that statement about that crap show and be belivable he's well on his way.

Slightly off the off-topic, but I actually thought Minnesota showed a lot of resilience tonight. They wasted about a half-dozen chances to win it in regulation, but they kept showing grit. I keep expecting Penn State to make a move of some kind, but they just stay stuck in the middle of the pack.

IMO, Hummel has done fine. I actually find him surprisingly articulate for a first timer. He doesn't stumble, or ramble, or repeat himself trying to make a point, or change thoughts mid-sentence. He seems fairly polished from a public speaking perspective.

 

[lbodel]

What do you think of Mr. Hummel in his first season as a color analyst for the BTN and ESPN networks?

Any time you do this sort of job with zero experience, there's going to be a getting used to/awkwardness. I've only seen him do Purdue games, which gives him a bit of an unfair advantage knowing so much. When he's calling 2 teams he's never seen play in person - not sure if he's as sharp. It'll come, he's a smart guy.

 

[Frankie611]

Slightly off the off-topic, but I actually thought Minnesota showed a lot of resilience tonight. They wasted about a half-dozen chances to win it in regulation, but they kept showing grit. I keep expecting Penn State to make a move of some kind, but they just stay stuck in the middle of the pack.

IMO, Hummel has done fine. I actually find him surprisingly articulate for a first timer. He doesn't stumble, or ramble, or repeat himself trying to make a point, or change thoughts mid-sentence. He seems fairly polished from a public speaking perspective.

Agree. How is a game with a score in the 90s, went to OT on a buzzer beater a crap show?

 

[PaBoiler78]

Agree. How is a game with a score in the 90s, went to OT on a buzzer beater a crap show?

I believe Robbie is doing well in his first go round.

 

[SDBoiler1]

I believe Robbie is doing well in his first go round.

What did you say? (Drool.........)

 

[Fansince72]

I heard him do a big 12 game and he did a great job. He seemed to have done his homework and knew the players well.

 

[DrEss]

Wha, whaaat?

 

[DrEss]

From the few games I’ve heard Rob, I think he has actually settled in quite nicely and has been doing a great job.

 

[Fansince72]

Wha, whaaat?

I know, I was shocked.

 

[DrEss]

I know, I was shocked.

Well, in all honesty, part of my Chris Griffin “wha?” was in response to PaBoilers’ catalog selection. But that said, Rob has been really good. Just not as good as her.

 

[SqueakyClean]

I actually find him surprisingly articulate for a first timer. He doesn't stumble, or ramble, or repeat himself trying to make a point, or change thoughts mid-sentence. He seems fairly polished from a public speaking perspective.

Isn't that pretty much a guaranteed result for anyone who makes in out of COM_114?

 

[JohnnyDoeBoiler]

From the few games I’ve heard Rob, I think he has actually settled in quite nicely and has been doing a great job.

I think Rob will end up being a guy who does commentary for a very long time. Probably rarely gets the big time games because he isn't the character that Dakich, Dickie V, or a few of the other ones are...BUT he'll make a hell of a living for himself doing this and then probably running some camps in Indiana for a few years as well.

 

[boilershrimpfarmer]

Was just on JMV. Really good interview. I'm not sure if they'll post it.

 

[BBG]

He is doing excellent I think as a commentator. He really is showing how much he knows about the game whenever I hear him speak.