Richard McCann wrote: > I think that > D-W-I-G-H-T is good at field events, and exhibited on the Pre broadcast a > surprising talent at calling races, so long as they weren't on a straight > away (he got the race leader wrong in 4 out of 4). If he can fix that > problem (which is the most difficult call on the track), he will be vast > improvement over the know nothings that TV usually uses. Johnson is pretty > insightful, but uneven. Steve Holman was the other surprise on the Pre > show. He obviously was getting a bit tired and uneven toward the end, but > I think he may have good future. I enjoy Larry Rawson, especially when he > avoids talking down to the audience (which seems to be an ingrained trait > among broadcasters).
Very good points, I'm in total agreement. Dwight will always be the King as far as I'm concerned. Someone could almost do a parody of Larry Rawson, though. He reuses the same material over and over again. I'll have to remember that when I launch the Track and Field Channel on cable someday. bob
