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RIP Pat Summerall
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 2013-04-16 4:02 PM |
Master  1517   Western MA near the VT & NH border on the CT river |  Subject: RIP Pat SummerallOne of the best play by play announcers of all time.
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| 2013-04-16 4:17 PM in reply to: #4703083 |
Elite 3277   Minnetonka | Subject: RE: RIP Pat Summerall Bummer |
| 2013-04-16 4:22 PM in reply to: #4703098 |
| Austin, Texas or Jupiter, Florida | Subject: RE: RIP Pat Summerall SoberTriGuy - 2013-04-16 4:17 PM Bummer ^^This. Great announcer, what do we have for voices for the NFL right now? Mike Tirico is the only one I can think of. |
| 2013-04-16 4:32 PM in reply to: #4703098 |
Master 2642 Bloomington, MN | Subject: RE: RIP Pat Summerall SoberTriGuy - 2013-04-16 4:17 PM Bummer X2 |
| 2013-04-16 4:38 PM in reply to: #4703108 |
Champion 6056 Menomonee Falls, WI | Subject: RE: RIP Pat Summerall GomesBolt - 2013-04-16 4:22 PM SoberTriGuy - 2013-04-16 4:17 PM Bummer ^^This. Great announcer, what do we have for voices for the NFL right now? Mike Tirico is the only one I can think of. I think Al Michaels has always been great, for one. I'll sure miss Pat Summerall, though. RIP, Pat. |
| 2013-04-16 7:50 PM in reply to: #4703083 |
Champion 6627 Rochester Hills, Michigan Gold member | Subject: RE: RIP Pat Summerall RIP, Pat. However, his legacy: Kicker. Commentator. Drunk. Think we can do better. Not trying to crap on the thread or his history / legacy, which is significant. I enjoyed every bit of his commentary, for a time. I just don't think he's someone we hold up as an icon of what we want the next guy to be. Just me. |
| 2013-04-16 8:44 PM in reply to: #4703083 |
| Austin, Texas or Jupiter, Florida | Subject: RE: RIP Pat Summerall Good one Rick. Al Michaels is pretty solid. He made John Madden look good. |
| 2013-04-17 7:00 AM in reply to: #4703083 |
Resident Curmudgeon 25290 The Road Back Gold member | Subject: RE: RIP Pat Summerall Well, as a fellow former "drunk," I'm less judgmental, and have nothing but respect for someone who, with the help of friends and family, successfully fought that demon. From the article in the OP: It was after the 1992 Masters that friends, CBS colleagues and family met Summerall one night in Philadelphia and convinced him during an emotional intervention that he desperately needed help to combat his drinking. Summerall spent five weeks at the Betty Ford Center in Palm Springs, Calif. He never drank again. At the annual Christmas party he and his wife, Cheri, hosted at Amazing Grace, their Southlake home, guests were offered nothing stronger than soft drinks and coffee. “My time at Betty Ford saved my life,” Summerall frequently volunteered in conversation. RIP, Mr. Summerall.
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| 2013-04-17 7:04 AM in reply to: #4703571 |
Champion 16151 Checkin' out the podium girls | Subject: RE: RIP Pat Summerall the bear - 2013-04-17 8:00 AM Well, as a fellow former "drunk," I'm less judgmental, and have nothing but respect for someone who, with the help of friends and family, successfully fought that demon. From the article in the OP: It was after the 1992 Masters that friends, CBS colleagues and family met Summerall one night in Philadelphia and convinced him during an emotional intervention that he desperately needed help to combat his drinking. Summerall spent five weeks at the Betty Ford Center in Palm Springs, Calif. He never drank again. At the annual Christmas party he and his wife, Cheri, hosted at Amazing Grace, their Southlake home, guests were offered nothing stronger than soft drinks and coffee. “My time at Betty Ford saved my life,” Summerall frequently volunteered in conversation. RIP, Mr. Summerall.
Never knew that about him. I always cringed when he and Madden were in the booth as neither seemingly knew who had the ball or was playing. I think the Cowboys were playing the Giants every week by default. Entertaining, but never enlightening commentary. Not "just you" Rick. I don't understand why and how Joe Buck and Troy Aikmen get the criticism they do. At least they seem to follow and intelligently report the game. Edited by pitt83 2013-04-17 7:05 AM |
| 2013-04-17 8:59 AM in reply to: #4703580 |
Elite 6387 | Subject: RE: RIP Pat Summerall pitt83 - 2013-04-17 6:04 AM the bear - 2013-04-17 8:00 AM Never knew that about him. I always cringed when he and Madden were in the booth as neither seemingly knew who had the ball or was playing. I think the Cowboys were playing the Giants every week by default. Entertaining, but never enlightening commentary. Not "just you" Rick. I don't understand why and how Joe Buck and Troy Aikmen get the criticism they do. At least they seem to follow and intelligently report the game.Well, as a fellow former "drunk," I'm less judgmental, and have nothing but respect for someone who, with the help of friends and family, successfully fought that demon. From the article in the OP: It was after the 1992 Masters that friends, CBS colleagues and family met Summerall one night in Philadelphia and convinced him during an emotional intervention that he desperately needed help to combat his drinking. Summerall spent five weeks at the Betty Ford Center in Palm Springs, Calif. He never drank again. At the annual Christmas party he and his wife, Cheri, hosted at Amazing Grace, their Southlake home, guests were offered nothing stronger than soft drinks and coffee. “My time at Betty Ford saved my life,” Summerall frequently volunteered in conversation. RIP, Mr. Summerall.
No complaints with Pat. Admire anyone that can get their life on a better track. And yes, I really like Buck and Aikmen. Wasn't a big fan of him when he played, but both of them are head and shoulders above many. I want to put a brick through my TV every time I hear Dierdork. Edited by powerman 2013-04-17 8:59 AM |
| 2013-04-17 9:21 AM in reply to: #4703756 |
Champion 16151 Checkin' out the podium girls | Subject: RE: RIP Pat Summerall powerman - 2013-04-17 9:59 AM pitt83 - 2013-04-17 6:04 AM the bear - 2013-04-17 8:00 AM Never knew that about him. I always cringed when he and Madden were in the booth as neither seemingly knew who had the ball or was playing. I think the Cowboys were playing the Giants every week by default. Entertaining, but never enlightening commentary. Not "just you" Rick. I don't understand why and how Joe Buck and Troy Aikmen get the criticism they do. At least they seem to follow and intelligently report the game.Well, as a fellow former "drunk," I'm less judgmental, and have nothing but respect for someone who, with the help of friends and family, successfully fought that demon. From the article in the OP: It was after the 1992 Masters that friends, CBS colleagues and family met Summerall one night in Philadelphia and convinced him during an emotional intervention that he desperately needed help to combat his drinking. Summerall spent five weeks at the Betty Ford Center in Palm Springs, Calif. He never drank again. At the annual Christmas party he and his wife, Cheri, hosted at Amazing Grace, their Southlake home, guests were offered nothing stronger than soft drinks and coffee. “My time at Betty Ford saved my life,” Summerall frequently volunteered in conversation. RIP, Mr. Summerall.
No complaints with Pat. Admire anyone that can get their life on a better track. And yes, I really like Buck and Aikmen. Wasn't a big fan of him when he played, but both of them are head and shoulders above many. I want to put a brick through my TV every time I hear Dierdork. I could use a good dose of straightening my life out like that. And I really miss football  |
| 2013-04-17 9:29 AM in reply to: #4703804 |
Elite 6387 | Subject: RE: RIP Pat Summerall pitt83 - 2013-04-17 8:21 AM powerman - 2013-04-17 9:59 AM I could use a good dose of straightening my life out like that. And I really miss football pitt83 - 2013-04-17 6:04 AM the bear - 2013-04-17 8:00 AM Never knew that about him. I always cringed when he and Madden were in the booth as neither seemingly knew who had the ball or was playing. I think the Cowboys were playing the Giants every week by default. Entertaining, but never enlightening commentary. Not "just you" Rick. I don't understand why and how Joe Buck and Troy Aikmen get the criticism they do. At least they seem to follow and intelligently report the game.Well, as a fellow former "drunk," I'm less judgmental, and have nothing but respect for someone who, with the help of friends and family, successfully fought that demon. From the article in the OP: It was after the 1992 Masters that friends, CBS colleagues and family met Summerall one night in Philadelphia and convinced him during an emotional intervention that he desperately needed help to combat his drinking. Summerall spent five weeks at the Betty Ford Center in Palm Springs, Calif. He never drank again. At the annual Christmas party he and his wife, Cheri, hosted at Amazing Grace, their Southlake home, guests were offered nothing stronger than soft drinks and coffee. “My time at Betty Ford saved my life,” Summerall frequently volunteered in conversation. RIP, Mr. Summerall.
No complaints with Pat. Admire anyone that can get their life on a better track. And yes, I really like Buck and Aikmen. Wasn't a big fan of him when he played, but both of them are head and shoulders above many. I want to put a brick through my TV every time I hear Dierdork. You mean being a successful sports caster... or like you need the number to a good rehab? |
| 2013-04-17 9:43 AM in reply to: #4703820 |
Champion 16151 Checkin' out the podium girls | Subject: RE: RIP Pat Summerall powerman - 2013-04-17 10:29 AM pitt83 - 2013-04-17 8:21 AM powerman - 2013-04-17 9:59 AM I could use a good dose of straightening my life out like that. And I really miss football pitt83 - 2013-04-17 6:04 AM the bear - 2013-04-17 8:00 AM Never knew that about him. I always cringed when he and Madden were in the booth as neither seemingly knew who had the ball or was playing. I think the Cowboys were playing the Giants every week by default. Entertaining, but never enlightening commentary. Not "just you" Rick. I don't understand why and how Joe Buck and Troy Aikmen get the criticism they do. At least they seem to follow and intelligently report the game.Well, as a fellow former "drunk," I'm less judgmental, and have nothing but respect for someone who, with the help of friends and family, successfully fought that demon. From the article in the OP: It was after the 1992 Masters that friends, CBS colleagues and family met Summerall one night in Philadelphia and convinced him during an emotional intervention that he desperately needed help to combat his drinking. Summerall spent five weeks at the Betty Ford Center in Palm Springs, Calif. He never drank again. At the annual Christmas party he and his wife, Cheri, hosted at Amazing Grace, their Southlake home, guests were offered nothing stronger than soft drinks and coffee. “My time at Betty Ford saved my life,” Summerall frequently volunteered in conversation. RIP, Mr. Summerall.
No complaints with Pat. Admire anyone that can get their life on a better track. And yes, I really like Buck and Aikmen. Wasn't a big fan of him when he played, but both of them are head and shoulders above many. I want to put a brick through my TV every time I hear Dierdork. You mean being a successful sports caster... or like you need the number to a good rehab? Yes and yes. But the catch phrase "Whammy" and "Whoh Nelly" are taken and anything I'd use starts with "Holy effin...." and that's not gonna work. |
| 2013-04-17 9:48 AM in reply to: #4703083 |
Veteran 273 Highland, Michigan | Subject: RE: RIP Pat Summerall I learned today that Mr. Summerall's real name was George, and that the nick name Pat was given because of the acronym P.A.T. |
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