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The Gift
The gift that I will reference in this article is not an item I received for Christmas or Valentine’s Day. It is “The Gift”–providentially provided to you at the time of your birth. At the end of each semester that … Continue reading
Candid Voices: Jon Miller (Part 2)
Donny Baarns welcomes Jon Miller for a follow-up visit, in which Miller discusses Cal Ripken Jr’s record-breaking night, handling Barry Bonds’ steroid controversies, and that time he mispronounced the word “puck.” Continue reading
Diary of A Sportscaster: Soapbox Time
“The art of being wise is knowing what to overlook.” – William James Have you ever sat down after you finished a broadcast and realize that the season is nearly over? It’s amazing how fast time flies when you are … Continue reading
Diary of A Sportscaster: The Simple Things
If you don’t know where you’re going, you’ll end up someplace else-Yogi Berra I feel truly blessed and privileged to be where I am as a sportscaster. It’s not just because you get to travel to exciting places and see … Continue reading
An Open Letter to NBC Sports: Olympic Marathon Coverage
April 10, 2012 To Whom It May Concern at NBC Sports: I am writing this open letter not as an angry sports fan complaining about a past broadcast, but as an extremely hopeful sports fan hoping to see more detailed … Continue reading
Beware of Bellowing Broadcasters
I am guessing that we all have seen signs saying “BEWARE OF DOG” posted on fence gates or on front doors of homes. Perhaps we should also post “BEWARE OF BELLOWING BROADCASTERS” signs on the outside of press box doors … Continue reading
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