The team that called the UNC/Wisc. game was Vern Lundquist and Bill Rafferty. It wouldn't surprise me if Rafferty said it (I didn't see the game) b/c he says lots of stuff like that not, IMO, b/c he's rooting for a particular team but he often makes comments like that on exciting plays. I didn't use to like him but Rafferty and Lundquist are the best duo calling the games. Lunquist is a pro who doesn't talk too much and Rafferty makes it clear how much he loves the game w/o being obnoxious. Also, he gives good props to smaller private schools. -- Fordham Rams Basketball Message Board

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Date Posted: Mon March 28, 2005 14:51:25
Author: bfg
Subject: The team that called the UNC/Wisc. game was Vern Lundquist and Bill Rafferty. It wouldn't surprise me if Rafferty said it (I didn't see the game) b/c he says lots of stuff like that not, IMO, b/c he's rooting for a particular team but he often makes comments like that on exciting plays. I didn't use to like him but Rafferty and Lundquist are the best duo calling the games. Lunquist is a pro who doesn't talk too much and Rafferty makes it clear how much he loves the game w/o being obnoxious. Also, he gives good props to smaller private schools.
In reply to: Opinionator 's message, "A nnouncers in Yesterday's UNC vs. Wisconnsin Game" on Mon March 28, 2005 09:21:49

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I actually really enjoyed all of the CBS analysts for the regional finals games. I've always really loved rafferty and I think Jay Bilas is probably the most articulate, educated basketball analyst on TV these days. I feel his opinions are more highly regarded than anyone's these days. I also like Len Elmore. The only guy that tends to bother me is Billy Packer. He seems to always have had an ACC bias, much like the rest of the basketball media world. (NT) -- '02 Grad, Tue March 29, 2005 17:24:14
- I've grown to enjoy Rafferty. I agree re: Bilas and Elmore. Not big fan of Packer or Seth Davis (in the studio). Not sure what Davis adds. In fact he takes away time from Kellogg who I also enjoy. Gus Johnson would be better if he didn't yell as much. I'm just happy I don't have to listen to either Vitale or Mussberger. Both of them are awful. (NT) -- bfg, Wed March 30, 2005 16:04:50

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