I know Joe's getting a little old in the tooth, but no one can doubt his love
for the Bears. This one's for you, Joe.
for the Bears. This one's for you, Joe.
BadNewsBear1 said:
Here's what I heard in the two minutes or so that I listened to Starkey tonight:
"Well Cal's up 17-3, but with 8:45 left in the third, there's plenty of time for Stanford to get back in it."
If the scored were reversed, old Joe would have said something to the effect of: "With 8:45 left in the third, time is really getting to be a factor......if the Bears don't score on this play, the game is over.
And this attitude is the least of the reasons why I never listen to him.
BadNewsBear1 said:
Here's what I heard in the two minutes or so that I listened to Starkey tonight:
"Well Cal's up 17-3, but with 8:45 left in the third, there's plenty of time for Stanford to get back in it."
If the scored were reversed, old Joe would have said something to the effect of: "With 8:45 left in the third, time is really getting to be a factor......if the Bears don't score on this play, the game is over.
And this attitude is the least of the reasons why I never listen to him.
BadNewsBear1 said:
Here's what I heard in the two minutes or so that I listened to Starkey tonight:
"Well Cal's up 17-3, but with 8:45 left in the third, there's plenty of time for Stanford to get back in it."
If the scored were reversed, old Joe would have said something to the effect of: "With 8:45 left in the third, time is really getting to be a factor......if the Bears don't score on this play, the game is over.
And this attitude is the least of the reasons why I never listen to him.
JimSox said:BadNewsBear1 said:
Here's what I heard in the two minutes or so that I listened to Starkey tonight:
"Well Cal's up 17-3, but with 8:45 left in the third, there's plenty of time for Stanford to get back in it."
If the scored were reversed, old Joe would have said something to the effect of: "With 8:45 left in the third, time is really getting to be a factor......if the Bears don't score on this play, the game is over.
And this attitude is the least of the reasons why I never listen to him.
Yep. Because of the thing you think he would have said you never listen to him. I see.
this.dimitrig said:BadNewsBear1 said:
Here's what I heard in the two minutes or so that I listened to Starkey tonight:
"Well Cal's up 17-3, but with 8:45 left in the third, there's plenty of time for Stanford to get back in it."
If the scored were reversed, old Joe would have said something to the effect of: "With 8:45 left in the third, time is really getting to be a factor......if the Bears don't score on this play, the game is over.
And this attitude is the least of the reasons why I never listen to him.
This attitude is based on watching a lot of Cal football games.
Yes, I see. You don't listen to him because you watch on TV. That's a fair criticism of him. And please don't stoop to name calling just because someone disagrees with you. Thanks, and Go Bears!BadNewsBear1 said:JimSox said:BadNewsBear1 said:
Here's what I heard in the two minutes or so that I listened to Starkey tonight:
"Well Cal's up 17-3, but with 8:45 left in the third, there's plenty of time for Stanford to get back in it."
If the scored were reversed, old Joe would have said something to the effect of: "With 8:45 left in the third, time is really getting to be a factor......if the Bears don't score on this play, the game is over.
And this attitude is the least of the reasons why I never listen to him.
Yep. Because of the thing you think he would have said you never listen to him. I see.
OK. It's why I never listen to him since all games are now televised. You see jackass?
Won't go that far, but is a man who does not know when to hang up his cleats (mic), and no one at Cal will do it for him.Alkiadt said:BadNewsBear1 said:
Here's what I heard in the two minutes or so that I listened to Starkey tonight:
"Well Cal's up 17-3, but with 8:45 left in the third, there's plenty of time for Stanford to get back in it."
If the scored were reversed, old Joe would have said something to the effect of: "With 8:45 left in the third, time is really getting to be a factor......if the Bears don't score on this play, the game is over.
And this attitude is the least of the reasons why I never listen to him.
Starkey sucks. Time to hang it up.
There is a big difference between disagreeing with my opinion and saying that I'm not entitled to that opinion because I don't listen to Starkey, especially the snarky way that you did.JimSox said:Yes, I see. You don't listen to him because you watch on TV. That's a fair criticism of him. And please don't stoop to name calling just because someone disagrees with you. Thanks, and Go Bears!BadNewsBear1 said:JimSox said:BadNewsBear1 said:
Here's what I heard in the two minutes or so that I listened to Starkey tonight:
"Well Cal's up 17-3, but with 8:45 left in the third, there's plenty of time for Stanford to get back in it."
If the scored were reversed, old Joe would have said something to the effect of: "With 8:45 left in the third, time is really getting to be a factor......if the Bears don't score on this play, the game is over.
And this attitude is the least of the reasons why I never listen to him.
Yep. Because of the thing you think he would have said you never listen to him. I see.
OK. It's why I never listen to him since all games are now televised. You see jackass?
Been there since the start of Starkey. Much, much to like, but it has disintegrated into stories of days gone by and no clue on "down and distance". Get someone in there (yep, Paws) to give all the pertinent info and then let Joe tell stories in breaks. He has been a great Cal fan. I love what he has brought to us, but it is time to either move over or move out. And yes, I am his vintage and understand that all too well.johngalenhoward said:
I don't care about whatever technical faults he may have as an announcer. His passion, historical knowledge, and longtime association with the program are unrivaled, and I will listen to Starkey until his last broadcast. Paws is fantastic and will be a more than worthy successor.
I didnt feel comfortable that CAL was going to win until the furd botched onside kick that gave us the ball in great field position with 8 or 9 minute left.BadNewsBear1 said:
Here's what I heard in the two minutes or so that I listened to Starkey tonight:
"Well Cal's up 17-3, but with 8:45 left in the third, there's plenty of time for Stanford to get back in it."
If the scored were reversed, old Joe would have said something to the effect of: "With 8:45 left in the third, time is really getting to be a factor......if the Bears don't score on this play, the game is over.
And this attitude is the least of the reasons why I never listen to him.
Agree with all of this.....it's just that someone long ago should have said, "Joe--you're welcome to stay on as our color guy, but we need someone who actually lets the listeners know what's going on in the game doing our play-by-play."johngalenhoward said:
I don't care about whatever technical faults he may have as an announcer. His passion, historical knowledge, and longtime association with the program are unrivaled, and I will listen to Starkey until his last broadcast. Paws is fantastic and will be a more than worthy successor.
I'm not saying his actual statement was wrong at all. My point is he would be singing the exact opposite tune if the Bears were behind 17-3.graguna said:I didnt feel comfortable that CAL was going to win until the furd botched onside kick that gave us the ball in great field position with 8 or 9 minute left.BadNewsBear1 said:
Here's what I heard in the two minutes or so that I listened to Starkey tonight:
"Well Cal's up 17-3, but with 8:45 left in the third, there's plenty of time for Stanford to get back in it."
If the scored were reversed, old Joe would have said something to the effect of: "With 8:45 left in the third, time is really getting to be a factor......if the Bears don't score on this play, the game is over.
And this attitude is the least of the reasons why I never listen to him.
My hearts been broken too many times to consider it a win until the red losers had absolutely no chance.
MinnieSteve said:
I know Joe's getting a little old in the tooth, but no one can doubt his love
for the Bears. This one's for you, Joe.
BadNewsBear1 said:There is a big difference between disagreeing with my opinion and saying that I'm not entitled to that opinion because I don't listen to Starkey, especially the snarky way that you did.JimSox said:Yes, I see. You don't listen to him because you watch on TV. That's a fair criticism of him. And please don't stoop to name calling just because someone disagrees with you. Thanks, and Go Bears!BadNewsBear1 said:JimSox said:BadNewsBear1 said:
Here's what I heard in the two minutes or so that I listened to Starkey tonight:
"Well Cal's up 17-3, but with 8:45 left in the third, there's plenty of time for Stanford to get back in it."
If the scored were reversed, old Joe would have said something to the effect of: "With 8:45 left in the third, time is really getting to be a factor......if the Bears don't score on this play, the game is over.
And this attitude is the least of the reasons why I never listen to him.
Yep. Because of the thing you think he would have said you never listen to him. I see.
OK. It's why I never listen to him since all games are now televised. You see jackass?
I think you know what I meant. But just to be absolutely clear for you, I have "listened" to Starkey since he said to "bet the house" that Cal would beat Temple in the '79 Garden State Bowl, so I think I have an idea of what Starkey is all about as an announcer: incredibly infuriating to have to rely on for descriptions of games if radio is your only option.
Go Bears!
BadNewsBear1 said:
Here's what I heard in the two minutes or so that I listened to Starkey tonight:
"Well Cal's up 17-3, but with 8:45 left in the third, there's plenty of time for Stanford to get back in it."
If the scored were reversed, old Joe would have said something to the effect of: "With 8:45 left in the third, time is really getting to be a factor......if the Bears don't score on this play, the game is over.
And this attitude is the least of the reasons why I never listen to him.