What did Jim Nance script?

Senator · 04-06-2004, 11:34 AM

I just moved into my new home and still do not have directTV or broadband internet because of the location. (long story - but it is coming) but I was wondering:

Jim Nance has a rep for scripting big moments in sports - no more than college Bball games and big golf events. I was wondering what he ended up saying as UConn ran out the clock to win it?

Butter · 04-06-2004, 11:37 AM

Some long-winded crap about Jim Calhoun, and then, the wince-generating:

"The Mecca (Emeka Okafor, get it?

) of college basketball is in Connecticut." Of course, saying this right as they roll tape of Okafor celebrating.

Senator · 04-06-2004, 11:40 AM

good lord.

Ksyrup · 04-06-2004, 11:45 AM

The Sports Guy's running diary of the game picked up on something I heard from Nance, as well, which was his comment (to the effect of) "some have suggested that the battle between Okafor and Schenscher is as good as any in the championship game since Olajuwon and Ewing" - which was so ridiculous, it even prompted Billy Packer to say, "I wouldn't even attempt to go there."

timmae · 04-06-2004, 12:08 PM

I was watching the game off and on throughout the first half and the first 5 minutes of the second half and then I just simply had to turn it off. Nance got to the point of being so irritating it was painful. Packer didn't help by handing the game to Connecticut with over 12 minutes to play. Those guys were weurful last night.

VPI97 · 04-06-2004, 12:16 PM

UConn hadn't trailed as of the first commercial break, so Nance went with "The Huskies have determined the dress code so far...No Jackets, No Ties"

JonInMiddleGA · 04-06-2004, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VPI97

UConn hadn't trailed as of the first commercial break, so Nance went with "The Huskies have determined the dress code so far...No Jackets, No Ties"

Damn, you beat me to it. I commented on that rather loudly at the time, something to the effect that I wondered how long he'd been waiting to use that line.

Glengoyne · 04-06-2004, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VPI97

UConn hadn't trailed as of the first commercial break, so Nance went with "The Huskies have determined the dress code so far...No Jackets, No Ties"

I am a bit ashamed. I thought it was clever.

Ksyrup · 04-06-2004, 03:10 PM

It might have been, if it didn't come off as having been crafted after the first weekend of the tournament.

rkmsuf · 04-06-2004, 03:11 PM

The 2004 Chevy Chase and Nance are neck and neck...

Senator · 04-06-2004, 03:11 PM

He has more one line writers than Bob Hope ever did.

Buzzbee · 04-06-2004, 03:18 PM

Yeah, quantity vs. quality

kcchief19 · 04-06-2004, 10:03 PM

While watching last night's game, I was overwhelmed by the lackluster performance from Nantz and Packer. Packer's been going downhill for the last few years and I think he's finally reached the point where CBS needs to send him out to pasture. He's St. Joes Meltdown is just one example. But I thought last night was overly scripted and delivered with no emotion. Sure, it was a boring game, but the mark of a good broadcaster is the ability to entertain even during a boring game. The game was boring enough, but these two were worse than the game.

I also thought that overall CBS' production values were down this year for the entire tournament. I can't tell you how many times I saw CBS cut from one game to another only to cut to the other game as it as heading to commercial or stepped all over out-cues. Small things like that probably don't bother most people, but they drive me crazy.

Butter · 04-07-2004, 07:28 AM

Next time I hear Packer (or anybody) for that matter say "did he call it?" on a long jumpshot that banks in off the glass, I'm going to cut out their tongue.

JonInMiddleGA · 04-07-2004, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcchief19

Packer's been going downhill for the last few years and I think he's finally reached the point where CBS needs to send him out to pasture.

You mean kinda like Dick Enberg?

Ajaxab · 04-07-2004, 08:30 AM

Dick Enberg's essays are absolutely woeful. Here's a guy trying to come up with some pseudo-intellectual piece of art that the producers think will tug on people's emotions. The only thing his essay's tug is my finger toward the change the channel button. I'd almost rather watch figure skating than hear Dick's strains.

Huckleberry · 04-07-2004, 08:36 AM

What were better Center matchups in the championship game since Olajuwon/Ewing?

Just curious.

VPI97 · 04-07-2004, 10:00 AM

Carlos Boozer/Loren Wood?
Jake Voskuhl/Elton Brand?
Michael Doleac/Nazr Mohammed?
Juwan Howard/Eric Montross?
Juwan Howard/Christian Laettner?
Dean Garrett/Rony Seikaly?
Pervis Ellison/Jay Bilas?
Patrick Ewing/Ed Pinckney?

04-06-2004, 11:37 AM	#2
Butter Coordinator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dayton, OH	Some long-winded crap about Jim Calhoun, and then, the wince-generating: "The Mecca (Emeka Okafor, get it? ) of college basketball is in Connecticut." Of course, saying this right as they roll tape of Okafor celebrating. __________________ My listening habits Last edited by Butter : 04-06-2004 at 11:38 AM.

04-06-2004, 11:40 AM	#3
Senator FOFC's Elected Representative Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The stars at night; are big and bright	good lord. __________________ "i have seen chris simms play 4-5 times in the pros and he's very clearly got it. he won't make a pro bowl this year, but it'll come. if you don't like me saying that, so be it, but its true. we'll just have to wait until then" imettrentgreen "looking at only ten games, and oddly using a median only, leaves me unmoved generally" - Quiksand

04-06-2004, 11:45 AM	#4
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	The Sports Guy's running diary of the game picked up on something I heard from Nance, as well, which was his comment (to the effect of) "some have suggested that the battle between Okafor and Schenscher is as good as any in the championship game since Olajuwon and Ewing" - which was so ridiculous, it even prompted Billy Packer to say, "I wouldn't even attempt to go there." __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

04-06-2004, 12:16 PM	#6
VPI97 Hokie, Hokie, Hokie, Hi Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Kennesaw, GA	UConn hadn't trailed as of the first commercial break, so Nance went with "The Huskies have determined the dress code so far...No Jackets, No Ties" __________________ CT & Jivin - "Surprisingly Entertaining"

04-06-2004, 03:10 PM	#9
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	It might have been, if it didn't come off as having been crafted after the first weekend of the tournament. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

04-06-2004, 12:08 PM	#5
timmae College Starter Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicago	I was watching the game off and on throughout the first half and the first 5 minutes of the second half and then I just simply had to turn it off. Nance got to the point of being so irritating it was painful. Packer didn't help by handing the game to Connecticut with over 12 minutes to play. Those guys were weurful last night.

04-06-2004, 03:11 PM	#10
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	The 2004 Chevy Chase and Nance are neck and neck... __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

04-06-2004, 03:18 PM	#12
Buzzbee College Starter Join Date: Jun 2002	Yeah, quantity vs. quality __________________ Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it. - Lou Holtz

04-06-2004, 10:03 PM	#13
kcchief19 Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Kansas City, MO	While watching last night's game, I was overwhelmed by the lackluster performance from Nantz and Packer. Packer's been going downhill for the last few years and I think he's finally reached the point where CBS needs to send him out to pasture. He's St. Joes Meltdown is just one example. But I thought last night was overly scripted and delivered with no emotion. Sure, it was a boring game, but the mark of a good broadcaster is the ability to entertain even during a boring game. The game was boring enough, but these two were worse than the game. I also thought that overall CBS' production values were down this year for the entire tournament. I can't tell you how many times I saw CBS cut from one game to another only to cut to the other game as it as heading to commercial or stepped all over out-cues. Small things like that probably don't bother most people, but they drive me crazy.

04-07-2004, 07:28 AM	#14
Butter Coordinator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dayton, OH	Next time I hear Packer (or anybody) for that matter say "did he call it?" on a long jumpshot that banks in off the glass, I'm going to cut out their tongue. __________________ My listening habits

04-07-2004, 08:30 AM	#16
Ajaxab College Benchwarmer Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Far from home	Dick Enberg's essays are absolutely woeful. Here's a guy trying to come up with some pseudo-intellectual piece of art that the producers think will tug on people's emotions. The only thing his essay's tug is my finger toward the change the channel button. I'd almost rather watch figure skating than hear Dick's strains.

04-07-2004, 08:36 AM	#17
Huckleberry College Starter Join Date: Dec 2001	What were better Center matchups in the championship game since Olajuwon/Ewing? Just curious. __________________ The one thing all your failed relationships have in common is you. The Barking Carnival (Longhorn-centered sports blog) College Football Adjusted Stats and Ratings

04-07-2004, 10:00 AM	#18
VPI97 Hokie, Hokie, Hokie, Hi Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Kennesaw, GA	Carlos Boozer/Loren Wood? Jake Voskuhl/Elton Brand? Michael Doleac/Nazr Mohammed? Juwan Howard/Eric Montross? Juwan Howard/Christian Laettner? Dean Garrett/Rony Seikaly? Pervis Ellison/Jay Bilas? Patrick Ewing/Ed Pinckney? __________________ CT & Jivin - "Surprisingly Entertaining"

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)