Why do people think Roenick is/will be such a great TV commentator? I have nothing against his play, but when I was able to hear him on TV, I thought he was one of the most annoying and uninteresting commentators in hockey. Do we have to listen to players like this through an entire game just because they made a few controversial comments throughout their carreer?
2007-11-09 19:38:20 · 7 answers · asked by ? 2 in Sports ➔ Hockey
people think because he says off the wall stuff and likes to speak his mind often that he will be a great commentator.I agree with you in that he isnt any good on tv.people think you have to say outrageous things to be good on tv.How about saying something smart?I gues that doesnt sell
2007-11-09 23:58:39 · answer #1 · answered by jay 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I think your hating on Roenick a little to much. I think he'd be a Keith Jones type on TV. He was great with the media here in Philly and it wasn't because he was "controversial." He spoke his mind which surprisingly most NHL players do. Out of the many professional athletes I've met Hockey players are by FAR the most down to earth and real. So if not Roenick whom do you want to hear??? Darren Pang? C'mon I can't see Roenick being half as a annoying as him. So look at it as an upgrade.
2007-11-10 04:48:47 · answer #2 · answered by mikesbphillypurge 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I love Roenick, personally I'm getting sick of colour commentators who state the obvious rather than give us the behind the scenes information like Dick Irvin did with Danny Gallivan. The fan response to Roenick was overwhelmingly in favour, so someday, you'll be hearing a lot of him.
2007-11-10 12:27:39 · answer #3 · answered by Like I'm Telling You Who I A 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I have to agree with Mike on this. Yes, he has made a few controversial statements over the years. For the amount of time he has been in the league though, it's not like he was doing it on a daily basis. When it comes down to it, I would rather have an honest, open commentator who may occasionally stick his foot in his mouth than some dry, unimaginative stick in the mud. In the instances when he has been controversial he was either just speaking his mind or having fun. I say get him in the booth.
2007-11-10 07:50:32 · answer #4 · answered by Lubers25 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I've seen JR on one of the Canadian TV crews during last year's playoffs. While he was far from spectacular, he was new. I can see him getting good at it after a couple years. Like any job, I'm sure there is quite a learning curve to it. Even if you're flipping burgers at Rotten Ronnie's, you're not going to do your best work on day 1. I think he'll get a lot better, he seems to have all the tools for the job, and a great sense of humor.
2007-11-10 10:30:06 · answer #5 · answered by cme 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
His facial features make him look like he'd be a good commentor. Look at his tanned skin and his cheek bones, if that doesn't scream commentor than I don't know what does.
2007-11-10 11:44:49 · answer #6 · answered by Ronnoc 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
he's gotta be better than that damn mickey redmond who does the Detroit games
2007-11-10 05:00:41 · answer #7 · answered by lambtonliner 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋