Dick Vitale Calling UT vs Bama on Saturday

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He is and has been the biggest voice in college hoops for decades. Welcome back to UT Knoxville Mr. Vitale. The fans look forward to seeing you courtside for a Bamamassacre this Saturday! And thanks ESPN for recognizing that the SEC, not those boys on the other side of the mountains, are the best players in college basketball today!

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Dick Vitale, 85, on the call for Tennessee basketball vs Alabama on ESPN: 'Can't wait baby'

Dick Vitale has battled four types of cancer in the past four years. He is calling Tennessee basketball vs Alabama on ESPN at Food City Center.
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Dickie V gets under my skin now I e gotten older and tired of his cliches.

He’s been around for years but his antics on TV helped expand viewership in college basketball in the 80’s.

He’s an ambassador of the game but more importantly, a philanthropist raising money for St. Jude’s.
 
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People may not like his voice and he is certainly past his prime, but I love the passion and spirit he brings to College Basketball. It may not be the most in depth analysis or commentary, but it is a spirited one. Plus, listening to the last broadcast, he has alot of help around him to bring color to the game. He is just there to pump you up here and there.
 
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Volador said:
He is and has been the biggest voice in college hoops for decades. Welcome back to UT Knoxville Mr. Vitale. The fans look forward to seeing you courtside for a Bamamassacre this Saturday! And thanks ESPN for recognizing that the SEC, not those boys on the other side of the mountains, are the best players in college basketball today!

www.knoxnews.com

Dick Vitale, 85, on the call for Tennessee basketball vs Alabama on ESPN: 'Can't wait baby'

Dick Vitale has battled four types of cancer in the past four years. He is calling Tennessee basketball vs Alabama on ESPN at Food City Center.
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Please just retire already. 5 years back there was hardly anyone I wouldn’t prefer to call a game over him and now with his damaged voice it’s like fingernails on a chalkboard. Guess I’ll be forced to watch that one with the volume muted.
 
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Can't wait to hear who had had dinner with and lots of other useless commentary about things that have nothing to do with the game.
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LegionnaireOfTheMiserable said:
Man beats cancer several times and wants to live out his remaining days doing the thing he has loved for most of his life.

The same people who call others a POS if they question a coach demand the guy retires.
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I'm all for him calling a game as long as he doesn't tell irrelevant stories during play. He got bad with that right before his absence. Seems like he didn't do it as much the first time or two since he's been back
 
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LegionnaireOfTheMiserable said:
Man beats cancer several times and wants to live out his remaining days doing the thing he has loved for most of his life.

The same people who call others a POS if they question a coach demand the guy retires.
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My hope is that ESPN is letting him call a few more games as a "thank you" for 45 years of service, and then he's done. I've had him on mute for 30 years unless someone else has the remote control. His schtick is a poor substitute for real analysis, and his blue blood bias is ridiculous. With that said, props to him for beating cancer and giving hope and inspiration to others to do the same.
 
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LegionnaireOfTheMiserable said:
Man beats cancer several times and wants to live out his remaining days doing the thing he has loved for most of his life.

The same people who call others a POS if they question a coach demand the guy retires.
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I was tired of his schtick 15+ years ago, long before any cancer diagnosis. He barely comments on the game he's supposed to be watching and spends most of the game bloviating on random topics.
 
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Vitale was a mediocre coach. He got his school put on probation. He stopped coaching early in his career and got into broadcasting. ESPN needed guys like him when they got started. He sounded informed, but was somewhat affectionately flamboyant. He capitalized on it. His schtick did get stale and predictable. For football, it was Lee Corso. Similar characters
 
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BernardKingGOAT said:
I'm all for him calling a game as long as he doesn't tell irrelevant stories during play. He got bad with that right before his absence. Seems like he didn't do it as much the first time or two since he's been back
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He’s part of a three-person crew now because he doesn’t have the wherewithal or energy to do the color by himself for two-plus hours. It’ll be Karl Ravech and Jimmy Dykes on the call, joined by Vitale.
 
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vavolfan6 said:
People may not like his voice and he is certainly past his prime, but I love the passion and spirit he brings to College Basketball. It may not be the most in depth analysis or commentary, but it is a spirited one. Plus, listening to the last broadcast, he has alot of help around him to bring color to the game. He is just there to pump you up here and there.
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Yeah, I’ve never cared for the whole thing but I have great respect for the man and what he’s overcome, and how his helped so many fighting cancer. I think I can handle another game with him. Im glad he’s up to it.
 
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Is it possible to think well of a person while not enjoying their performance? And if someone does something impressive in their personal life does that automatically mean they are good at their profession?
 
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BernardKingGOAT said:
I'm all for him calling a game as long as he doesn't tell irrelevant stories during play. He got bad with that right before his absence. Seems like he didn't do it as much the first time or two since he's been back
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Coach Rick Barnes has been among the biggest supporters of Dickie V during his battle with cancer. Wasn't there a stretch of weeks when CRB sent him well-wishes every day? It should be interesting for his showing up in Knoxville for this huge contest. :cool:
 
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