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Steve
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Posted: 1/22/2012 1:22 PM
So Russ said what the webcast would include and then that didn't happen for reasons completely beyond his control and that's breaking a "promise?" Seriously? So if I say I'm going to be at your house at 2 and then my car won't start and I can't get there, I broke a promise and should be chastised for it?

I was disappointed too because I wanted to see the game and the Gary ceremonies, but as was said in another thread, s--- happens. Russ apologized multiple times and sounded disappointed himself. And it certainly sounds like there were problems throughout the building.

Russ and his guys do a great job with their video and audio and giving us access to things we didn't have in the past.

It would be interesting to hear why the ceremony wasn't on the audio broadcast. Is it possible they were planning on showing it on the webcast and it was too late to make the changes and have it on the audio? Maybe that's putting all your eggs in one basket.
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Posted: 1/22/2012 1:23 PM
FearLeon, where and for who did you broadcast?  Its always good to know and brag about our alumni who have impressive professional accomplishments.
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Posted: 1/22/2012 1:26 PM
FearLeon wrote:expand_more
Born,

Good points. I mentioned in an earlier post that I like Russ and the job he does. He is the best play-by-play guy in the MAC. My anger with all of this, more than anything, is that the Trent Ceremony should have been live on the radio....especially after the video streaming went down.
 
I've spent 20 years in broadcasting and it's a no brainer to make the entire half-time show around Gary so that Bobcat alums across the country could listen to it. I can't imagine that Russ and the crew did not even discuss doing this weeks leading up to the event. Russ really needs to explain this and they could have gotten around the whole sponsorship issue...it's not that hard to do.


YOu know Fear. I love the fact that you are here and always look forward to guys like you and SLimmy and others sharing real knowledge.

I would really like for this fanbase to take their collective expertise and get proactive. I am pretty sure guys like you have the experitise to make the following definition of an expert we use in our office come true

the definition of an expert is one who , in his given feild of endeavour , knows everything that can and will go wrong and takes every precaution to ensure it does not...

NOt singling you out but if you had any ideas for the halftime I am pretty sure RUss is pretty approachable especially from someone with your impeccable credentials...beforehand. THere are times he considers an idea and is polite about explaining why it may not work here but he does consider them and gives them credence. My guess is that a guy like you or any fan with specific knowledge could approach RUss with ideas PRE EMPTIVELY and he would at least give them credence or kick them up to a higher level.
Last Edited: 1/22/2012 1:28:34 PM by bornacatfan
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Posted: 1/22/2012 1:58 PM
Does everyone here realize they are complaining about a FREE product that nobody else in the conference provides?  We also have the luxury of listening live to every football and basketball game for FREE, as well as this site being provided FREE to chat during games.  The broadcasts are great and the university does not have the ability to alter the advertising schedule for the entire Ohio Sports Network for one halftime show.  If this was really as important to you guys to not miss any of the action, you should have found a way to get to Athens for the game.  My guess is that Evan Shaw will figure out a way to get the entire ceremony posted on the website (again FREE of charge) next week.  He is busy with NFL films today in Foxboro.  We are a really spoiled fan base, and this thread proves it.  Some day in the near future, we are not going to have Russ in Athens.  That is when it will be time to complain about the product.
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Posted: 1/22/2012 2:32 PM
Thanks for the feedback guys. Unfortunately, I couldn't make it to the game. It was just impossible for me to be there and trust me I wanted to be in the Convo on Saturday.

I understand that technical issues happen and I will admit that my emotions got the best of me yesterday. We all have great repect for Gary and everything he brought to the school and program. At the end of the day, I at least wanted to hear the ceremony on the radio.

I know that Evan will do a bang-up job in putting everything up in due time.

Go Bobcats
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Posted: 1/22/2012 2:39 PM
FearLeon wrote:expand_more
Thanks for the feedback guys. Unfortunately, I couldn't make it to the game. It was just impossible for me to be there and trust me I wanted to be in the Convo on Saturday.

I understand that technical issues happen and I will admit that my emotions got the best of me yesterday. We all have great repect for Gary and everything he brought to the school and program. At the end of the day, I at least wanted to hear the ceremony on the radio.

I know that Evan will do a bang-up job in putting everything up in due time.

Go Bobcats


Very well said FL, huge props....appreciate that more han you know... truly great guys make up the board. Looking forward to seeing you down the road again somewhere....and I know if said you wanted to be there, there was indeed something keeping you away, you have been an avid and active guy I have met on the road ...
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Posted: 1/23/2012 12:24 AM
bobcat695 wrote:expand_more
Does everyone here realize they are complaining about a FREE product that nobody else in the conference provides?  We also have the luxury of listening live to every football and basketball game for FREE, as well as this site being provided FREE to chat during games.  The broadcasts are great and the university does not have the ability to alter the advertising schedule for the entire Ohio Sports Network for one halftime show.  If this was really as important to you guys to not miss any of the action, you should have found a way to get to Athens for the game.  My guess is that Evan Shaw will figure out a way to get the entire ceremony posted on the website (again FREE of charge) next week.  He is busy with NFL films today in Foxboro.  We are a really spoiled fan base, and this thread proves it.  Some day in the near future, we are not going to have Russ in Athens.  That is when it will be time to complain about the product.


+1

100% supportive of Russ, Rob, Evan and the others.  
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Posted: 1/23/2012 12:25 AM
Some audio/video of Gary speaking at halftime, game highlights, post-game presser from WOUB.

Plus some video of Gary Jr. working out on the Convo floor in the background...that isn't a recruiting violation, is it?

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Posted: 1/23/2012 12:52 AM
Born...thanks again.

Ryan...thanks for the video..much appreciated!!!!

I think we can officially retire this thread. Sorry if I ruffled some feathers on here. I think you guys know me as a passionate fan when it comes to this program and like I said, I let my emotions get the best of me on this topic.

Now beat Western Michigan!
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Posted: 1/24/2012 11:03 PM
That rebound by Offutt at 2:20 of the video is a man.
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