Re: Dick Vitale: The Biggest Fraud In College Hoops

Jason,

I stand corrected - Your analysis is far superior to Dickie V's.

However, my original premise stands.

To expand my first thoughts: I would hope the purpose of a play-by-play 
commentator and/or color commentator/analyst (the "broadcast team") is to 
enhance the viewers enjoyment and understanding of the game whether it be 
basketbal, football, hockey, tiddlie winks or what ever. IMHO Vitale 
detracts far more from the game than he ever adds to it. I don't believe 
his understanding of the nuances of the game is that deep - otherwise why 
would he go on all these tangents all the time that have absolutely nothing 
to do with the game. It's all smoke and mirrors - no substance what-so-
ever!!! I guess I'm just tired of all the childish hype.

A perfect example: Last night he had to to keep going on and on about Brad 
Doherty and what a great guy he is and how he deserves another chance and 
blah, blah blah - on and on. I bet the folks in Chapel Hill just love 
Dickie rehashing that crap. Oh yeah, I forgot his inciteful "You gotta make 
da freethrows! You gotta make da freethrows!" near the end of the game. No 
shit Sherlock! JEEEEEZ! How much is he getting for making these salient 
points? I could train a chimp do a better job. It's just sickening that 
ESPN (who I thank from the bottom of my heart for putting college hoops on 
the map) still keep this bozo on as their #1 buffoon (oops color 
commentator).

Yeah, he's a REAL PTPer - Prime Time Putz!!

Sorry to get so carried away! Thanks for listening.

My best,

Larry
Bradenton, FL