Sorry, but I don't think Rice is a very good basketball announcer. I listened to highlights of his call of the Florida game, and he was too over-the-top with
most of his calls of Tennessee baskets. Too loud and too over-excited about every basket. A more seasoned play-by-play announcer would not be screaming all the time. It's fine to get excited occasionally, but you don't need to pretend that ever made basket is a game-winner.
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I agree that Rice needs some seasoning, but he’s well on his way to a successful career if he can keep his nose clean. Strikes me as a centered enough dude. Checks into Volnation occasionally also…Don't start me on your /supposed/ basketball expertise...
As for Rice, I'm sure he'll be fine. He simply needs more experience calling basketball games. He got better and better calling softball over time, as he gained seasoning, and I'm sure the same will be the case with basketball.
Sorry, but I don't think Rice is a very good basketball announcer. I listened to highlights of his call of the Florida game, and he was too over-the-top with
most of his calls of Tennessee baskets. Too loud and too over-excited about every basket. A more seasoned play-by-play announcer would not be screaming all the time. It's fine to get excited occasionally, but you don't need to pretend that ever made basket is a game-winner.
Funny you say that, I had an email and a tweet after Thursday's game that both said I wasn't excited enough during a few stretches of the game. Can't please everyone, I suppose.