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Do they have expertise?
Hes affable and articulate, smooth but not too stuffy.
Admittedly, given all the live coverage that dominates prime time, Tirico doesnt have to do much.
But his presence grounds every nights coverage.
That is a good thing.
Generally speaking, NBCs team is strong in the authority department.
was actually the original title ofWar and Peace, Id be like, This information all sounds accurate.
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Do they have zero chill?
The Olympics are exciting!
They give grown men and women permission to unabashedly sob in a context thatdoesnt involveThis Is Us!
Admittedly, having an Australian accent is a real advantage for Diffey.
When he shouts, Chris Mazder has done it!
it sounds even more lively with a Down Under twang.
But he also doesnt overdo it.
(He shoots … and it goes wide!)
The announcers are necessary because they keep the excitement level high.
Also, they are super-helpful when we arent sure where the hell the puck is.
Can they match the mood of an event?
Sometimes, its just as valuable to rein in ones emotions as it is to let them fly.
(Thats right, I speak curling.)
Hence, there is no crying (or shouting) in curling.
The folks calling the event understand this.
All right, Im exaggerating alittlebit.
Miller obviously knows quite a bit about skiing technique and that adds something useful to the proceedings.
Do they know when to shut up?
They did the same thing while White waited for his score to be announced.
Do they have enough personality?
Their mics and headsets may be bedazzled, but they are always precisely in place.
Which is exactly what I want my figure-skating broadcasters to do.
I salute them, and wish that theodds may be ever in their favor.
