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Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee
I can't disagree with that. I also can't see where it is relevant though. Vitale may be a great person, but that doesn't make him a great announcer. They're completely separate and different qualities imo, and he should be judged separately on both. Jmho.
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You might be right, but to be fair. What you are likely judging Vitale on as well as many others, is the fact that he does not know rules the way we like him to. And the role of the color commentator is to tell the public about the strategy of the game. They would not be qualified to reference rules or understand officiating issues. That is an industry wide problem and unless the particular commentator takes extra time to learn the rules or talk to officials, we are not going to get what we want as officials. And of course it is possible that you and others might not like Vitale’s style. But it is clear that you are in the minority in that area, because a lot of people seem to like him whether you or I do not like him.
Peace