Knowledgeable TV Announcers

[Jim Bob]

Okay, you officials -- I REALLY want to know which of the college basketball announcers are REALLY knowledgeable about rules and officiating -- and which are the most ignorant. I can hardly stand to listen to Vitale (repeats everything three times, thinks he's the most clever guy on TV) and Raftery (thinks all of his "cute" little sayings are the sign of great intelligence), but will reserve comment on their knowledge. Other guys you may want to discuss are Mike Patrick, Jay Bilas, etc. etc. Thanks!

[Nevadaref]

Jay Bilas and Len Elmore know the most about the rules.

[stripes]

While he is not one of the "big time" announcers, the only guy IO have ever seen who knows rules is Irv Brown.

FWIW, Irv is a former official and he still keeps up with what is going on. I have heard him explain why an unpopular call was correct. He stands up for officials when they can be defended.

No one else is close.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by stripes

While he is not one of the "big time" announcers, the only guy IO have ever seen who knows rules is Irv Brown.

FWIW, Irv is a former official and he still keeps up with what is going on. I have heard him explain why an unpopular call was correct. He stands up for officials when they can be defended.

No one else is close.

Which media outlet does he announce for?

Peace

[deecee]

Billy Packer seems to know his stuff -- listen to him cuz he will always teach you whats right.

[canuckrefguy]

Originally Posted by deecee

Billy Packer seems to know his stuff -- listen to him cuz he will always teach you whats right.

Oh crap - I hope you're being sarcastic - because if you're not......you're gonna get it big time

[jkjenning]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

Which media outlet does he announce for?

Peace

http://www.fan950.com/home/jock04.html
...is this him?

[tjones1]

Jay Bilas has my vote. He's usually pretty good.

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by deecee

Billy Packer seems to know his stuff -- listen to him cuz he will always teach you whats right.

Now I understand why you have serious problems with your rules knowledge. You got your training by listening to that little toad Packer.

Note to the OP: Disregard posts about the rules from deecee. He is a young punk who doesn't know when it is inappropriate to make a joke. You came here asking for an honest opinion to increase your basketball knowledge and you get some smart-a$$ kid posting garbage.

[WhistlesAndStripes]

Clark Kellogg does a pretty decent job.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

Which media outlet does he announce for?

Peace

Originally Posted by The Fan AM 950 website

Irv Brown: is a Denver native, North High School graduate & UNC grad. He has been a coach for 25 years including Arvada High School and CU. Irv also has been a basketball referee for 25 years, including 6 times for the NCAA Final Four. Irv has been entertaining "FANs" on the radio since 1977. Along with his partner Joe Williams he is one of the Deans of Denver Sports Talk!

Anybody here know him or attended any camps he observed?

[DC_Ref12]

Jay Bilas

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[deecee]

whats wrong with Packer -- he says he knows the rules so he must be right -- besides what does my age have to do with having a sense of humor -- because I could have sworn my post was dripping with sarcasm -- but heh what do i know

[Mountaineer]

Isn't that an oxymoron?

[tjones1]

Originally Posted by deecee

whats wrong with Packer -- he says he knows the rules so he must be right -- besides what does my age have to do with having a sense of humor -- because I could have sworn my post was dripping with sarcasm -- but heh what do i know

So do you believe everything you hear? Trust me, and everyone else here, Packer knows very, very little about the rules. End of story.