Did he clarify if it his preference or "orders"..... As a broadcaster isnt it easier to say a shorter name since you have a lot to talk about, especially when some of the action is fast paced,seems adding in the second word every time would add a degree of difficulty
Besides the name how would you rate (or score) his objectivity?
Other than the name thing, I thought the espn crew had a strong weekend. Broadcasts were well paced, informative (even though we, as cajun fans, have heard the some of this before hand). Great camera work, I don't think they missed much of anything that was going on during the games, even with the bang-bang plays. Announcers were sharp, easy to listen to (aside from the name issue) and called a fair game. The talents emotions matched the intensity of the moment. Not much dead air, they allowed the pictures to tell the story, solid banter with Lotif as well. I'd say the guys in the truck (tech, directors, etc) had a grade of A, camera guys A, on air talent, B+....Post Game, F-.
Something has to be done. I think we can all stomach some UL-Lafayette on occasion. What ESPN did in the post game calling out "Lafayette" was just to much. The name and what you wish to be called is the brand, as such, it is your intellectual property. ESPN damaged that brand in the post game...I think its time to call some lawyers who have the balls to take this to another level. Otherwise, lets just call UNC, Chapel Hill...LSU, AM at Baton Rouge, Texas...Austin, and on it goes.
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