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Posted on 4/24/15 at 7:33 pm to Rig
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That's funny because some of Fyffe's greatest calls you have no idea what's going on unless you're watching.
Big difference between when he's going nuts because of a play and his play calling in general though. Fyffe was fantastic at giving you and image of what was going on when the plays were being setup and going on.
Rod is pretty poor at that, though he has improved over his early years.
Posted on 4/24/15 at 7:50 pm to auyushu
Agreed from everything I can tell. Listening to Rod's calls of 2013 compared to 2004 aren't even close.
Posted on 4/24/15 at 8:18 pm to Rig
Seriously, how hard is it to make a good call when its the Prayer in JH or the K6? Anyone would have done a good job. Where Rod falls short is his normal in game analysis and game calling imo
Posted on 4/24/15 at 8:27 pm to CaptainBrannigan
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Olds will say Jim Fyffe was the best ever. They do not realize that Barmblett is the Fyffe of the next generation. I honestly cannot remember a time before Rob.
Well that explains the lack of maturity in some of your post
Posted on 4/24/15 at 9:43 pm to au4you
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Absolutely cannot stand to hear Rod call Auburn bball games. He is so negative and gets so down when things are going against us.
THIS.
While I love his football commentary, his basketball calls are fricking awful.
Posted on 4/24/15 at 10:07 pm to Aubie Spr96
Posted on 4/24/15 at 10:23 pm to TheChiznit
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One of the best...if not the best in all of college football.
A below average play-by-play announcer and worse than many current radio announcers. But my guess is you haven't listened to many of those. But he loves Auburn and we love him. WDE!
Posted on 4/24/15 at 10:39 pm to duggieblue
Shiiiiiiiiiat man. Why you trippin?
Posted on 4/24/15 at 10:42 pm to CaptainBrannigan
quote:I most definitely realize it. And w/ all due respect to those who say otherwise I most certainly can compare them. As has been said Rod gets depressed at times. I don't like that aspect. Jim always remained hopeful unless a game was completely out of hand. I prefer that style.
Olds will say Jim Fyffe was the best ever. They do not realize that Barmblett is the Fyffe of the next generation. I honestly cannot remember a time before Rob.
Both are great AU men & yes Jonesy is correct. Rod is one of the most genuine & likeable people you would ever meet. I have met him numerous times as well.
Posted on 4/24/15 at 10:45 pm to Rig
quote:This may very well be true but the year I became an AU fan was the 1993 tv ban year. I could see everything going on in my mind that year thanks to his calls. He was excellent that year.
That's funny because some of Fyffe's greatest calls you have no idea what's going on unless you're watching.
Posted on 4/24/15 at 10:55 pm to auyushu
quote:Nail meet hammer.
Big difference between when he's going nuts because of a play and his play calling in general though. Fyffe was fantastic at giving you and image of what was going on when the plays were being setup and going on.
Rod is pretty poor at that, though he has improved over his early years.
Posted on 4/25/15 at 1:52 am to Rig
It's sad too, I wish the young fans could have experienced his calls live. Listening to Fyffe call the '93 season on the radio with my dad was one of the best memories I have. I like Rob, but I loved Jim. He was Auburn's Vin Scully.
Also, the 2003 usc game was a shutout because we jinxed ourself by the whole stadium practicing his signature call during the pregame for when we scored our first TD
Also, the 2003 usc game was a shutout because we jinxed ourself by the whole stadium practicing his signature call during the pregame for when we scored our first TD
Posted on 4/25/15 at 8:46 am to ever43
Bunch of geriatric Rod haters in this thread 
Posted on 4/25/15 at 9:16 am to BowlJackson
quote:when you have had the best, everyone else is just average. Dont think you youngins realize just how awesome Jim was.
Bunch of geriatric Rod haters in this thread
Take 30 minutes of your life and enjoy
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Posted on 4/25/15 at 9:39 am to ChexMix
Rod is great, but he is no Jim Fyffe. Jim was the best there was. Both have some excellent in game calls that will go down in AU lore, but overall Jim was a better commentator.
Posted on 4/25/15 at 1:09 pm to auzach91
"You can have your one second and suck it".
That guy is hilarious!
That guy is hilarious!
Posted on 4/25/15 at 6:45 pm to ChexMix
Fyffe could make a game on the radio come alive. To the point where you better pull the frick over. He was that good.
Posted on 4/25/15 at 6:55 pm to Pavoloco83
I loved listening to Fyffe on the radio. I honestly don't ever listen to Rod bc I go to all home games and watch most if not all road games. However when Fyffe was around I didn't get to see all the games for one reason or another so I listened to him all the time. Him and Munson were masters of their craft.
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