Dan Yorke Has To Go

[ATPTourFan]

There was a time he hesitated when he forgot what our mascot was…. Are we the giraffes?? The dolphins?? Oh!! The Rams!!

[hrstrat57]

I used my Vibes earplugs I use when playing guitar in my band tonight.

Much better. I expected Yorke to be all jacked up for Friartown.

I was right. Yikes.

[ATPTourFan]

In Yorke’s mind the 7300 fans were all there to hear him butcher the PA job and screw up calls all night.

[ramster]

In Yorke’s mind the 7300 fans were all there to hear him butcher the PA job and screw up calls all night.

Who is his boss to whom fan feedback should be directed to?

[DeanDome88]

He was awful last year and he has detracted from each home game this season. Listening to his weird screaming annunciation of a player's name while the crowd is trying to get a defense chant going is just pathetic.

[ElmCityRhody]

CUT YORKE BAIT

[Not Mike Powell]

There was an “Ishmaellllllll Leggggggggggggggggetttttt” call that lasted 8 seconds into the next possession after the crowd had stopped cheering. Brutal.

[ATPTourFan]

It shows he has zero sense for the action in the floor and his purpose in front of that microphone.

He won’t get better.

[ramster]

Who is his boss to call or write to?

[theblueram]

Along with that, I am not happy with the ribbon and small screen that goes crazy when players are at the line. I find myself looking behind me at the big screen to check the score and they don't even display stats. This has been bugging me for awhile. When a player is shooting free throws, I want to see stats. That's when I get a chance to see who is in the line up, points, fouls etc. They better fix this. I'm sick and tired of looking around for stats during free throws.

[Not Mike Powell]

Who is his boss to call or write to?

Thorr Bjorn at TBjorn@uri.edu

[ramster]

Who is his boss to call or write to?

Thorr Bjorn at TBjorn@uri.edu

He is a direct report to Thorr? No middle man/woman?

[ATPTourFan]

The bottom line is, every other aspect of the program has been challenged to improve over the past decade.

Yorke has managed to get worse over his many unchallenged years behind the big mic.

He’s like the Jon Clark of the in-game production. He somehow gets the start every game and nobody quite knows why. Only thing is it’s worse than Jon Clark — Yorke doesn’t get subbed out after a few minutes every half.

[ramster]

The bottom line is, every other aspect of the program has been challenged to improve over the past decade.

Yorke has managed to get worse over his many unchallenged years behind the big mic.

He’s like the Jon Clark of the in-game production. He somehow gets the start every game and nobody quite knows why. Only thing is it’s worse than Jon Clark — Yorke doesn’t get subbed out after a few minutes every half.

So have you sent a message to Thorr?
You have complained about him a lot for years on this board along with a few others.
Send Thorr an email. He doesn’t read this board.

[section(105)]

It shows he has zero sense for the action in the floor and his purpose in front of that microphone.

He won’t get better.

Yes, exactly. He has and will continue the not understand the essential function of the job.

[ramster]

It shows he has zero sense for the action in the floor and his purpose in front of that microphone.

He won’t get better.

Yes, exactly. He has and will continue the not understand the essential function of the job.

How many years has he done the job now? This year the criticism seems way above prior years, at least on this board. Brutal.

[RhodyRams916]

There was an “Ishmaellllllll Leggggggggggggggggetttttt” call that lasted 8 seconds into the next possession after the crowd had stopped cheering. Brutal.

God that was cringe. He is horrible. Also the "tees for threes" thing is fucking awful.

[Rhody15]

Let’s improve the team first before the PA guy.

Really couldn’t care less at this point.

[DeanDome88]

Let’s improve the team first before the PA guy.

Really couldn’t care less at this point.

You obviously do not attend many games so could not care less about your point of view on the topic.

[Rhody15]

Let’s improve the team first before the PA guy.

Really couldn’t care less at this point.

You obviously do not attend many games so could not care less about your point of view on the topic.

Missed about a half dozen home games since 2009, my freshman year.

I’d rather bitch about the on court product than anything else.

[RhodyRams916]

Let’s improve the team first before the PA guy.

Really couldn’t care less at this point.

You obviously do not attend many games so could not care less about your point of view on the topic.

Missed about a half dozen home games since 2009, my freshman year.

I’d rather bitch about the on court product than anything else.

Let's ask Ish Leggett how he feels having his name screamed through the PA for 8 seconds long after scoring a hoop.

[Taylor Swift]

He said the wrong score and team like 10 times tonight lol

Wrong score!? It’s right there!! He has all the stats. The wrong team? At this game? Omg

[JimSidd]

Along with that, I am not happy with the ribbon and small screen that goes crazy when players are at the line. I find myself looking behind me at the big screen to check the score and they don't even display stats. This has been bugging me for awhile. When a player is shooting free throws, I want to see stats. That's when I get a chance to see who is in the line up, points, fouls etc. They better fix this. I'm sick and tired of looking around for stats during free throws.

This, times 1000!

[Rhody72]

Maybe Yorke's act is meant to distract from what was happening on the court. He is still there; so it is fair to conclude that he is doing what the AD wants. Better to laugh at the PA guy.

[rhodysurf]

Maybe Yorke's act is meant to distract from what was happening on the court. He is still there; so it is fair to conclude that he is doing what the AD wants. Better to laugh at the PA guy.

Elite

[LoveThoseRams]

Last night was painful with Yorke! Just ridiculous. That Ishhhhhhhhmiiiiiiellllllll legggggggetttttttt, was ear piercing and stupid. Even the Criar fans near us were laughing at him.

[ATPTourFan]

Totally agree. Ruins a great play or great moment by bringing attention to his ridiculous noise.

[hrstrat57]

Friar basket by no 1 was lol funny!

[ramster]

The old Rodney Dangerfield joke:

I went to a fight the other night, and a hockey game broke out.
Rodney Dangerfield

At URI it’s like

I went to a carnival/circus the other night, and a Men’s Basketball Game broke out.

Too much hype, too much microphone, too many advertisements, too many tricycle races, too many fan games -
The game itself should be center stage


As for Yorke he is what he is. Look higher to the AD and the President to allow this to go in.

Would be nice if the Ryan Center Management would send out a survey to fans to get their opinions. It’s like they don’t want fan opinions - it might involve work.

[hrstrat57]

seriously doubt Freeman could complete that suicide drill...

[NarraRamFan]

Welcome to the Ryan Center and THE DAN YORKE SHOW*

* Maybe a little ballin too.

Extremely irritating and embarrassing. It kind of reminds me when game officials try to make the game about themselves instead of the student athletes / players.

[CaptainRon]

Too much Yorke, not enough game for me.

[Billyboy78]

seriously doubt Freeman could complete that suicide drill...

When JV said you have to complete that in 30 seconds, I said that's impossible......for anybody.

[RhowdyRam02]

seriously doubt Freeman could complete that suicide drill...

When JV said you have to complete that in 30 seconds, I said that's impossible......for anybody.

If my math is right, it's about 155 yards in 30 seconds

[Billyboy78]

seriously doubt Freeman could complete that suicide drill...

When JV said you have to complete that in 30 seconds, I said that's impossible......for anybody.

If my math is right, it's about 155 yards in 30 seconds

With a bunch of stop and go.

[Billyboy78]

When JV said you have to complete that in 30 seconds, I said that's impossible......for anybody.

If my math is right, it's about 155 yards in 30 seconds

With a bunch of stop and go.

So, ok, maybe Tyreek Hill and Justin Jefferson could do it.

[Blue Man]

seriously doubt Freeman could complete that suicide drill...

When JV said you have to complete that in 30 seconds, I said that's impossible......for anybody.

If my math is right, it's about 155 yards in 30 seconds

I'm a retired, fat, out of shape rugby player. I golf and my max speed is definitely slow.

That said, that isn't that hard of a drill if they pull someone out of the crowd that wants to run. I have no problem believing I could do that. (Vanner don't you dare pull my ass out of the crowd and make me prove it. I'm at the age where my mouth will write checks I have no plans to cash.)

The kid they pulled for the PC game was jogging and he still made the turn at the far baseline. Anyone with a shred of athletic ability can run those suicides with fresh legs. No excuse for a mobile college-aged kid to not pull that off.

[ram1980]

I turned to my son Saturday and said this 64 year old guy would definitely run harder on those suicides than that kid. Of course I also said they would probably take me off on a stretcher and lots of muscles would be sore the next day

[PeteRI]

Back to the subject of this thread ...

This season is painful enough without having to hear this lummox do a bad imitation of a WWE announcer as we suffer through yet another disappointing night at the RC.

His 15-second pronunciation of Ish's name that lasted so long he missed another bucket by George Mason was the last straw for me. I yelled at the top of my lungs "SHUT UP DAN YORKE!!"

I don't think he heard me. But maybe if we can start a chant next time ...

[ElmCityRhody]

good job Pete

The dude needs to go

[section(105)]

Yep, being in FL for the recent games and next few, I have to use espn+ for home games. His voice comes across as way to loud and annoying, so between our kids on the call and Yorke, I am ready for sound off. We can do better at the PA mic.

[Blue Man]

He legitimately is speaking 10-15 seconds into the other teams possession. It actually can't help Archie calling out defensive assignments or coaching strategy.

That tees for threes thing is the DUMBEST PA experiment in the history of college basketball.

Say the guys name. Listen to Eddie Piniero at TD Garden. "JT FOR THREEEEE" and that's it. No who assisted it. No sponsors.

His "count the basket" I like. But then he still rambles on for too long. "Count the basket, count the basket for ________________" end it there.

I have no idea why the hell he needs to keep blabbering after that. But it's a distraction and it sucks.

[section(105)]

Yes. I think it has gone to long that is not gonna change, unfortunately. Another example of how he identifies himself positively in this role, is a recent Seascape radio add. In which he comes on with something like;…….’hey, Dan Yorke here, your PA announcer at the Ryan Center……..’
Tuning him out is getting more and more difficult.

[steviep123]

I don't mind him saying who got the assist: "Leggett from Freeman" or whatever, but that can be quick.

[PeteRI]

I don't mind him saying who got the assist: "Leggett from Freeman" or whatever, but that can be quick.

15 seconds would turn into 30 seconds. Don't encourage him!

Ishmaaaaaaaaaaael Leggggggggettttttttttt!
From Brayyyyyyyyonnnnnn
Freeeeeeeeemannnnnnnnnn!!

[Blue Man]

I don't mind him saying who got the assist: "Leggett from Freeman" or whatever, but that can be quick.

15 seconds would turn into 30 seconds. Don't encourage him!

Ishmaaaaaaaaaaael Leggggggggettttttttttt!
From Brayyyyyyyyonnnnnn
Freeeeeeeeemannnnnnnnnn!!

No that's literally what he does. It SUCKS.

Again, we're like the only arena in the country that does things the way we do them when they're bad. It makes no sense.

[DeanDome88]

Even if they replaced him with nothing at all it would be an improvement.

[ATPTourFan]

Is anyone from Athletics paying attention to this thread?

[LoveThoseRams]

He is getting worse not better. I sit right behind him and yell when he mispronounces names or when he subs in the wrong player. It’s unbearable

[Jdrums#3]

I heard of heckling the visiting team, the visiting coach but never the home PA announcer.

Wish I could be there to see that.

Great stuff, LTR! Your post gave me a good belly laugh trying to picture you sitting behind him and yelling corrections at him. Let him have it!