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re: What's wrong with Eli Gold?
Posted on 10/19/20 at 9:21 pm to Chancellor
Posted on 10/19/20 at 9:21 pm to Chancellor
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I didn't say that it did
Well, man, you certainly implied it:
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I've never understood the hate for Eli Gold. I take that back. I do understand it because it's Alabama and he's Jewish. I just don't understand how it's still a thing in 2020.
So, let's not do that again, ok?
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Posted on 10/20/20 at 7:22 am to TideSaint
I like Eli's voice and he has been around forever. But he is too concerned about talking about the position of the sun in the sky and the smell of autumn in the air... even the crimson pin stripes on the pants to give the essential details.
Down, Distance and position on the field... that is what we need.
We are spoiled now that all the games are on TV, but if you are solely dependent upon the Alabama broadcast if it frustrating to keep up.
I remember a game years ago. Alabama is in a tight game with someone that they should have beaten easily. Bama is punting near midfield and the punt is blocked.
It was 3rd down for the other team before Eli ever told us where the ball was on the field. A blocked punt can go anywhere. But I guess Eli assumed we were watching the game and knew exactly where the ball was downed.
Someone one else mentioned this type call.
1st and 10. Hand off up the middle.. BIG HOLE for Harris... he gets wrapped up.. bringing up 2nd and 9.
What????
Down, Distance and position on the field... that is what we need.
We are spoiled now that all the games are on TV, but if you are solely dependent upon the Alabama broadcast if it frustrating to keep up.
I remember a game years ago. Alabama is in a tight game with someone that they should have beaten easily. Bama is punting near midfield and the punt is blocked.
It was 3rd down for the other team before Eli ever told us where the ball was on the field. A blocked punt can go anywhere. But I guess Eli assumed we were watching the game and knew exactly where the ball was downed.
Someone one else mentioned this type call.
1st and 10. Hand off up the middle.. BIG HOLE for Harris... he gets wrapped up.. bringing up 2nd and 9.
What????
This post was edited on 10/20/20 at 7:25 am
Posted on 10/21/20 at 11:14 pm to TideSaint
With all due respect, I didn't imply it, either.
I can explain why that's true, but I'm willing to just move on from the post and discuss other topics if you are and have learned my lesson that unpopular opinions aren't welcome.
Suffice it to say, I've never had a problem knowing any important detail of the game when I've listened to Eli.
If it's 2nd down and 8 and Najee runs for 4 yards, it's really not hard to know that the next play is 3rd and 4 without having to be told it's 3rd and 4- although I have to say I can't recall Eli not giving that information. Again, I've never had a problem not knowing any important detail when listening to the game.
Let the irrational Eli-bashing party continue. I won't interrupt, again.
and Roll Tide.
I can explain why that's true, but I'm willing to just move on from the post and discuss other topics if you are and have learned my lesson that unpopular opinions aren't welcome.
Suffice it to say, I've never had a problem knowing any important detail of the game when I've listened to Eli.
If it's 2nd down and 8 and Najee runs for 4 yards, it's really not hard to know that the next play is 3rd and 4 without having to be told it's 3rd and 4- although I have to say I can't recall Eli not giving that information. Again, I've never had a problem not knowing any important detail when listening to the game.
Let the irrational Eli-bashing party continue. I won't interrupt, again.
and Roll Tide. This post was edited on 10/21/20 at 11:23 pm
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