I have a lot of respect for Doris Burke

[Wang Chung]

I know some people like to bash her. That kind of happens when a woman covers men's sports.

But really, she's better than a lot of people want to give her credit for. She's a credible, solid analyst. She doesn't yell and scream. She's thoughtful and respectful. She doesn't go out of her way making stupid comments to add personality. She leaves that to guys like Van Gundy.

Plus, she's all over the country covering both college and NBA basketball. She's both an analyst and a floor reporter (or whatever its called). So, basically she does a lot of the **** work and then when her name is called to be an analyst, she's solid.

Thoughts?

[SugeKnight]

Re: I have a lot of respect for Doris Burke

I'd Isley her in a heartbeat

[TheMatrix31]

Re: I have a lot of respect for Doris Burke

I don't mind that she's a woman. I just don't like the way she sounds. Doesn't have a favorable voice, I don't know what it is.

[Altimus]

Re: I have a lot of respect for Doris Burke

I don't mind that she's a woman. I just don't like the way she sounds. Doesn't have a favorable voice, I don't know what it is.

This, but I respect her opinion as she usually brings some good insight.

However, ESPN must find some way to ban Hannah Storm from all these pre-game, halftime, post game shows. This has to happen.

[ex carrabba fan]

Re: I have a lot of respect for Doris Burke

I don't mind that she's a woman. I just don't like the way she sounds. Doesn't have a favorable voice, I don't know what it is.

Yessssss

OMG her delivery and tone are like nails on a chalkboard.

[BATMON]

Re: I have a lot of respect for Doris Burke

She gets the Sprite Spark Award for coming out in this third quarter continuing her run.

[LingeringRegime]

Re: I have a lot of respect for Doris Burke

She gets the Sprite Spark Award for coming out in this third quarter continuing her run.

"Spurtability is what I like to call it, and we saw it today."

[Dice]

Re: I have a lot of respect for Doris Burke

This, but I respect her opinion as she usually brings some good insight.

However, ESPN must find some way to ban Hannah Storm from all these pre-game, halftime, post game shows. This has to happen.

Agreed. Hannah Storm needs to go!

[Graphik]

Re: I have a lot of respect for Doris Burke

Last game I remember hearing her on was a college game this past sunday I believe. I swear it took me a good while to realize it was a woman doing play by play. She blends in perfectly IMO. Has just enough insight to sound like she knows her stuff.

[Pared]

Re: I have a lot of respect for Doris Burke

Who is the woman that covers ESPN games as a color commentator? She usually does the second game on a back to back.

She is absolutely HORRIBLE. I can't watch the game. I literally will not watch the game.

[Altimus]

Re: I have a lot of respect for Doris Burke

Who is the woman that covers ESPN games as a color commentator? She usually does the second game on a back to back.

She is absolutely HORRIBLE. I can't watch the game. I literally will not watch the game.

That's her.

Commentary has never taken me away from watching a game.

[Pared]

Re: I have a lot of respect for Doris Burke

I'll tell you - I can put up with bad commentary in a video game because I am focused on the game.

But if this is the same woman like you say - I would rather be forced to listen to bad music/Bravo TV Shows/anything else than listen to her commentary while watching the game.

[Shield]

Re: I have a lot of respect for Doris Burke

I don't Doris at all, she's versatile for ESPN. I'd like to see Erin Andrews cover the NBA though!