Bob Kesling Retiring

[tomq_123]

I remember it like yesterday when Bob was a local sports broadcaster who filled in "temporarily" for John Ward. j

 

[Brave Volunteer]

Please let it be John Wilkerson!!

Yep! He gets my vote!

 

[VOLLeeann]

I think Kesling was pretty good overall. I think just about anyone would appear to be a downgrade compared to Ward. The man was a legend and that's tough to follow.

Baloney.

I have had way too many ppl - who never heard Ward - comment on how God-awful Kesling is.

 

[Tnphil]

It's Time....

Good luck Bob.

 

[Volswin98]

Baloney.

I have had way too many ppl - who never heard Ward - comment on how God-awful Kesling is.

I think Kesling was a great general TV announcer. I loved him on the old Jefferson Pilot days. I just don’t think he could paint that picture like legends do for their teams.

 

[Fatdad32]

Ok

Let’s get Mike Keith

 

[GrayWaterCanine]

Wish him all the best and hope he enjoys his retirement. But we’ve needed a new Voice of the Vols for a while now. Need someone with color, energy, personality and passion.

Anyone have any ideas?

Johnny Knoxville?

 

[GreveHaller]

You can take Mike K off the table. He’s carving his own niche in Nashville. You can back the truck for him but all your doing is wearing out a reverse gear

 

[brockytop]

Thank the Lord. Long overdue.

I‘d personally be surprised if Mike Keith would leave the Titans, so my top choice is Tom Hart from the SEC Network, ESPN, etc, IF he’d be willing to take the job. Tom knows Knoxville and Tennessee very well (although he’s a Mizzou grad) with him being the voice of the Tennessee Smokies for a couple of years and doing Vol games on occasion in recent years.

 

[loservol]

Beth Mowins. I know, my name fits!

 

[Godfatha]

Beth Mowins. I know, my name fits!

**** no!

John Wilkerson would be a good replacement.

 

[BigOrangeFanatic]

Bob is a great guy, but it's definitely time.

I'd like to see them go younger for the replacement, IMO.

 

[VOL RN]

Mike Keith aka Grumours.

 

[igotworms]

Love for it to be Mike Keith, but I have no idea if he would want it now.

It seems to be way more attractive now

 

[loservol]

Mike Keith aka Grumours.

Probably love for the chance to get out of Nashville and away from the dysfunctional Titans.

 

[madbamahater]

I doubt Mike Keith will leave the Titans, but now is the time to bolt. The Titans are absolutely trash and their ownership cares nothing about winning. They are a losing organization that makes money hand over fist whether they win or lose, just like the Pirates. Spend no money, run off their best players, just suck and always will. Mike has had a wonderful 25 years with the Titans.

Tennessee needs to hire him away and pay him whatever he wants...... It's time!!!!

 

[ENGRVOL]

Mr Kesling started his career at UT and has been a class act. Hope he has a happy retirement

Mike Keith would be great and definitely make that call initially but unless he is tired of watching bad football or wants to return to Knoxville doubt he leaves Nashville.

 

[OrangeInKy]

I would like to see someone like Kevin Simon... he knows it and has a great voice

He'd be good as a analyst/color guy but can't see him doing play by play. Call better brace for Brian C Rice.

 

[njvols]

I think Kesling was pretty good overall. I think just about anyone would appear to be a downgrade compared to Ward. The man was a legend and that's tough to follow.

Think to be in the legend in radio first, you've got to have the voice/delivery, and second, you have to be a great story teller... all the great one's have it...John Ward, Vin Scully, etc. Think Kesling got better over the years, but lacks especially in compelling story telling (or painting a picture, as someone else mentioned) during the game. I appreciate his years of service to Vol Nation though.

 

[Rocky Top T]

I would like to see someone like Kevin Simon... he knows it and has a great voice

He would be worse than Bob and that's saying something

 

[loservol]

I doubt Mike Keith will leave the Titans, but now is the time to bolt. The Titans are absolutely trash and their ownership cares nothing about winning. They are a losing organization that makes money hand over fist whether they win or lose, just like the Pirates. Spend no money, run off their best players, just suck and always will. Mike has had a wonderful 25 years with the Titans.

Tennessee needs to hire him away and pay him whatever he wants...... It's time!!!!

And being at one place for so long, could always lead to the organization letting him. walk when his contract is up and being replaced with a cheaper and younger announcer.

 

[Rocky Top T]

Mike Keith or John Wilkerson

 

[RDU VOL#14]

I’ve heard nothing but nice things about Bob. I hope he enjoys retirement .

 

[Owl-flavored]

He had the unenviable task of following John Ward.
And dropped the meat in the dirt for 25 years.

 

[lukeneyland]

Now I feel bad. My dad met him not to long ago and told me what a good guy he is. He’s a huge Tennessee fan and loved his job. It totally changed my opinion on the man