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hrstrat57 wrote: ↑1 year ago Others will probably disagree but Yorke was actually decent today.

Nothing to complain about from me.

I disagree!
The Ishhhhhhhh-Ma-Elllllllllll Leeeeeeeegggggggetttttt got under my skin. The ZooMass fans sitting next to us were cracking up!

hrstrat57 wrote: ↑1 year ago Others will probably disagree but Yorke was actually decent today.

Nothing to complain about from me.

He wasn't bad today, but to be fair, they only made 16 shots so only 16 chances to make an ass of himself. There was really no opportunity for anyone to get excited about anything in the game today.

I haven’t been able to attend games in person this season due so some medical issues, but can tell all of you watching home games on TV or listening to Steve and Chris. Omg. All you can hear is Yorke over everything. He’s insufferable as an announcer and he’s even worse on his radio show. We cannot have this representing the program anymore.

As much as we’ve all ripped on Friar Frank, I just watched PEe CeE / Nova and it was nice how you could “hear” him but not *HEAR* him.

The Rhody program needs someone with a booming voice who’s not going to be a primadonna who likes hearing their own voice.

section(105) wrote: ↑1 year ago

Cameron_Dollar wrote: ↑1 year ago

Backroads wrote: ↑1 year ago Good thing Gradey Dick doesn’t play for us

This is by far one of the best posts ever.

Certainly in running for post of the year. It made me think, it is good we don’t have Dick Trickle.

Dick Trickle

We should treat him like the criminologist in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.”

Anyone else notice the Fordham PA guy can get an exciting 3 call done in under 4 seconds?

Blue Man wrote: ↑1 year ago Anyone else notice the Fordham PA guy can get an exciting 3 call done in under 4 seconds?

Actually no, and that's a good thing! I haven't noticed the PA guy at all. That's a nice change for once!

He sounds like the voice from MSG but there is no way it was.

bigappleram wrote: ↑1 year ago He sounds like the voice from MSG but there is no way it was.

It was he did the URI v Fordham game three years ago, he’s a Fordham alum he comes back sometimes to do them when the Knicks aren’t playing

Blue Man wrote: ↑1 year ago Anyone else notice the Fordham PA guy can get an exciting 3 call done in under 4 seconds?

Becuase it’s the guy who’s the PA announce of MSG

Dino611 wrote: ↑1 year ago

bigappleram wrote: ↑1 year ago He sounds like the voice from MSG but there is no way it was.

It was he did the URI v Fordham game three years ago, he’s a Fordham alum he comes back sometimes to do them when the Knicks aren’t playing

Good call Dino. He has that unique call on a three pointer that is identifiable.

bigappleram wrote: ↑1 year ago

Dino611 wrote: ↑1 year ago

bigappleram wrote: ↑1 year ago He sounds like the voice from MSG but there is no way it was.

It was he did the URI v Fordham game three years ago, he’s a Fordham alum he comes back sometimes to do them when the Knicks aren’t playing

Good call Dino. He has that unique call on a three pointer that is identifiable.

They introduced him before the game and showed him on the big screen. Fordham has a big overhead screen on both ends of the court. They show live action on the court on the big screen.
Did not see any replays on the big screens.

Whoever is in charge of hiring and firing York needs a Beltone hearing aid because you'd have to be def not to fire this guy by now.

The Dude wrote: ↑1 year ago Whoever is in charge of hiring and firing York needs a Beltone hearing aid because you'd have to be def not to fire this guy by now.

HAH!!!

Rolling it out Ooooonnnnneeeeee MMMooooooooooooooooorrrre Tiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimmmmmmmmeee!!!! this coming Sat'dy

You would have to think that someone on the AD staff reads this board. It’s confounding to think that they know the diehard fans do not like what they hear from this guy, yet they continue to employ him. The screeching has to STOP. If they won’t replace him, they should be speaking to him about how he can do his job better. It is an embarrassment for the program.

I will be disappointed if he returns next year. It is best that this is handled professionally with no hard feelings.

LoveThoseRams wrote: ↑1 year ago You would have to think that someone on the AD staff reads this board. It’s confounding to think that they know the diehard fans do not like what they hear from this guy, yet they continue to employ him. The screeching has to STOP. If they won’t replace him, they should be speaking to him about how he can do his job better. It is an embarrassment for the program.

Yep, one would think. No response from Thorr/Athletics on my email. Maybe the evaluation/hiring of the PA position is responsibility of the RC management contract/company?

Screech owl

Taylor Swift wrote: ↑1 year ago Screech owl

Good mascot name if he remains as PA indefinitely and we decide to change mascot names, like GW.

LoveThoseRams wrote: ↑1 year ago You would have to think that someone on the AD staff reads this board. It’s confounding to think that they know the diehard fans do not like what they hear from this guy, yet they continue to employ him. The screeching has to STOP. If they won’t replace him, they should be speaking to him about how he can do his job better. It is an embarrassment for the program.

^This^

Way too much on the Alex Tchikou call.

I heard that on Alex that lasted way too long !!

Just an embarrassment. Sadly he will probably be encouraged by that tweet and not realize they’re all laughing at him.

Funny...He was so distracted by his own Tchikou call, that he followed it up by calling the next basket by Foster Loyer a 3 pointer when he was clearly about 5 feet inside the 3 point line. It was in fact scored a 2 pointer.

Yeah what an embarrassment as Loyer was taking a shot as he was finishing up on Alex T

I hope we get a transfer from China next year so I can hear Dan Porke scream FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
CCCCCKKKMEEEEEEEEE!!!!

-black curtain press area stealing prime seating
-no wifi or cell connections
-ridiculous screaming PA
-Yorke

Fix all of the above bush league aspects of our beautiful on campus arena.

Oh and a few D1 legit players.

Go Rhody

SmartyBarrett wrote: ↑1 year ago

They don't have to hear him all of the time.

PeteRI wrote: ↑1 year ago I hope we get a transfer from China next year so I can hear Dan Porke scream FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
CCCCCKKKMEEEEEEEEE!!!!

This is funny enough that instead of just liking it, I'll also say that it's funny, so other people will get a chance to read it again. You're welcome

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑1 year ago They don't have to hear him all of the time.

Sounded like Wile E Coyote falling off a cliff.

Yorke should be arrested for assault...on my ears,
domestic abuse of my ear drums,
attempted murder of a microphone,
serial killing player names.
Refs should be calling flagrant fouls on his mouth.

The Dude wrote: ↑1 year ago Yorke should be arrested for assault...on my ears,
domestic abuse of my ear drums,
attempted murder of a microphone,
serial killing player names.
Refs should be calling flagrant fouls on his mouth.

Interesting post to read as I am sitting here on my couch binging Criminal Minds with the Mrs and my dog.

The Dude, do you have my house bugged via KB ?

Pretty sure he's doing it to troll the board honestly...just sayin.

The Dude wrote: ↑1 year ago Yorke should be arrested for assault...on my ears,
domestic abuse of my ear drums,
attempted murder of a microphone,
serial killing player names.
Refs should be calling flagrant fouls on his mouth.

This is masterful!!

Still bad

Not Mike Powell wrote: ↑6 months ago Still bad

I am not there tonight and listening to Steve and Chris. I laugh every time I can hear Dan.

NYGFan_Section208 wrote: ↑1 year ago

PeteRI wrote: ↑1 year ago I hope we get a transfer from China next year so I can hear Dan Porke scream FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
CCCCCKKKMEEEEEEEEE!!!!

This is funny enough that instead of just liking it, I'll also say that it's funny, so other people will get a chance to read it again. You're welcome

Well. After the months after this was posted - We do have Fuchs although we all know it is pronounced completely differently.

Not Mike Powell wrote: ↑6 months ago Still bad

I don’t recall any really obnoxious calls. But we can do better.

I guess he didn’t get my memo in the Ryan Center game thread, but try just tuning him out, takes awhile, but it works for me.

Not Mike Powell wrote: ↑6 months ago Still bad

Sounded completely normal in my opinion, wasn’t obnoxious at all.

Rhody15 wrote: ↑6 months ago

Not Mike Powell wrote: ↑6 months ago Still bad

Sounded completely normal in my opinion, wasn’t obnoxious at all.

Agree Rhody15. I didn't notice him much at all...which is a good thing.

As you can tell, I am not a fan of Dan's, but I think he may have been told to tone it down a bit. I did see him walk over to the refs when they were reviewing a call, and he watched the playback with them. Not sure that is his role, but what do I know?

He is having problems pronouncing David's name correctly, as he pronounced it 3 different ways last night.

He hasn't as obnoxious as he has been in the past, but the season has just begun!

LoveThoseRams wrote: ↑6 months ago As you can tell, I am not a fan of Dan's, but I think he may have been told to tone it down a bit. I did see him walk over to the refs when they were reviewing a call, and he watched the playback with them. Not sure that is his role, but what do I know?

He is having problems pronouncing David's name correctly, as he pronounced it 3 different ways last night.

He hasn't as obnoxious as he has been in the past, but the season has just begun!

Give him a chance, he can't help himself.

LoveThoseRams wrote: ↑6 months ago As you can tell, I am not a fan of Dan's, but I think he may have been told to tone it down a bit. I did see him walk over to the refs when they were reviewing a call, and he watched the playback with them. Not sure that is his role, but what do I know?

He is having problems pronouncing David's name correctly, as he pronounced it 3 different ways last night.

He hasn't as obnoxious as he has been in the past, but the season has just begun!

Someone had to say something...or, he reads the board. But, last night, it wasn't just him, the overall noise was toned down enough to actually have a conversation...was much better.

Credit to Dan Yorke -- he wasn't a distraction or embarrassment Monday night. Let's keep that going, please.

NYGFan_Section208 wrote: ↑6 months ago

LoveThoseRams wrote: ↑6 months ago As you can tell, I am not a fan of Dan's, but I think he may have been told to tone it down a bit. I did see him walk over to the refs when they were reviewing a call, and he watched the playback with them. Not sure that is his role, but what do I know?

He is having problems pronouncing David's name correctly, as he pronounced it 3 different ways last night.

He hasn't as obnoxious as he has been in the past, but the season has just begun!

Someone had to say something...or, he reads the board. But, last night, it wasn't just him, the overall noise was toned down enough to actually have a conversation...was much better.

I'd say the overall noise was more annoying last year than York was. You could not even talk to somebody next to you as loud as it often was. Crazy.
Much much better Monday night.

ramster wrote: ↑6 months ago

NYGFan_Section208 wrote: ↑6 months ago

LoveThoseRams wrote: ↑6 months ago As you can tell, I am not a fan of Dan's, but I think he may have been told to tone it down a bit. I did see him walk over to the refs when they were reviewing a call, and he watched the playback with them. Not sure that is his role, but what do I know?

He is having problems pronouncing David's name correctly, as he pronounced it 3 different ways last night.

He hasn't as obnoxious as he has been in the past, but the season has just begun!

Someone had to say something...or, he reads the board. But, last night, it wasn't just him, the overall noise was toned down enough to actually have a conversation...was much better.

I'd say the overall noise was more annoying last year than York was. You could not even talk to somebody next to you as loud as it often was. Crazy.
Much much better Monday night.

I agree and I hope it was on purpose.