Chuck Barrett is sure a good Baseball PBP guy!

[TulsaHawg]

On the Zone yesterday, the LSU announcers were the ones doing the game on video.  They were not enjoyable at all to listen to.  Ended up turning the video sound down and turning the Audio feed on so we could listen to Chuck.

[3kgthog]

Agreed. He's great for baseball. On the other hand, despite what Chuck says, I suspect he has the inside track for the football job once Paul Eels retires. I'm not sure how well Chuck's delivery will transfer over to the gridiron. I guess we'll have to wait and see.

[arkhogdog61]

i think he sucks, when you listen you think every deep ball is a freaking HR i would rather listen to my kids sceaming then his goofy butt!

[HatfieldHog]

I think that Chuck is very good at Baseball Play-by-Play.  He leaves a little to be desired with objective journalism on Sports Rap, but he does baseball well. 

See ya

[TulsaHawg]

i think he sucks, when you listen you think every deep ball is a freaking HR i would rather listen to my kids sceaming then his goofy butt!

Disagree with you, dude.

My wife and I and my parents, and mother-in-law were eating the lunch a few days' ago at the Catfish Hole.  We got to talking baseball.  Chris Rhodes happened to be sitting at the table across the aisle from us.  Anyway, Dad said that if he would rathe listen to someone like Chuck call a game on radio than watch it on TV.

As we were leaving I noticed Chuck happened to be talking to Pat at the front of the restaurant.  I introduced my folks to Chuck, and related to him what my Dad had just said about him. 

Tell you what.  You can have the LSU announcers.  I'll take Chuck any day.

Bet you can follow a game really well listening to your screaming kids. I am sure that is a lot better for you.

[arkhogdog61]

its well hit, way back, way back, and he makes a running catch, hogs are retired. i thought we had a bunch of HR's yesterday, but just long fly balls.

[arkhogdog61]

and if he replaces Paul then we have sunk to the lowest ever! that will be a sad, sad day in razorback history.

[TulsaHawg]

its well hit, way back, way back, and he makes a running catch, hogs are retired. i thought we had a bunch of HR's yesterday, but just long fly balls.

It can be well hit, and way back, way back, and still not be out of the park.  Depends on the wind too.

My fav Chuck call, "I can't believe what I just saw!  Brady Toops just hit a grand slam homerun!"

[Nutts and Bolts]

Chuck is a GREAT PBP announcer

[stan the man]

Rick is worse than Chuck on judging a fly ball.  What do you suppose would happen if Paul Eels called baseball since he makes so many mistakes calling football   

[arkhogdog61]

i wouldn't use chuck, and great in the same sentence!

[Nutts and Bolts]

i wouldn't use chuck, and great in the same sentence!

That is your opinion

[arkhogdog61]

i'm a chuck darksider.

[PorcineSublime]

I am not a huge CB apologist, but I will give him his due when it comes to Baseball. He knows his stuff and does a decent to very good job with the play by play. I would be willing to let him have shot at FB if we had an out if/when he stunk it up.

[Lanny]

On the Zone yesterday, the LSU announcers were the ones doing the game on video.  They were not enjoyable at all to listen to.  Ended up turning the video sound down and turning the Audio feed on so we could listen to Chuck.

Your song and dance is growing old like mildew on bread.

[TulsaHawg]

On the Zone yesterday, the LSU announcers were the ones doing the game on video.  They were not enjoyable at all to listen to.  Ended up turning the video sound down and turning the Audio feed on so we could listen to Chuck.

Your song and dance is growing old like mildew on bread.

Bad analogy there bud. The bread grows old.  The mildew can be fresh. 

Thought you were doing something about "my boy"?

[Lanny]

On the Zone yesterday, the LSU announcers were the ones doing the game on video.  They were not enjoyable at all to listen to.  Ended up turning the video sound down and turning the Audio feed on so we could listen to Chuck.

Your song and dance is growing old like mildew on bread.

Bad analogy there bud. The bread grows old.  The mildew can be fresh. 

Thought you were doing something about "my boy"?

He's not worthy of my precious time.

[mikeirwin]

and if he replaces Paul then we have sunk to the lowest ever! that will be a sad, sad day in razorback history.

Mike Nail will get that job.

[pigsooie_73]

On the Zone yesterday, the LSU announcers were the ones doing the game on video.  They were not enjoyable at all to listen to.  Ended up turning the video sound down and turning the Audio feed on so we could listen to Chuck.

Your song and dance is growing old like mildew on bread.

Bad analogy there bud. The bread grows old.  The mildew can be fresh. 

Thought you were doing something about "my boy"?

He's not worthy of my precious time.

I just wonder how precious all of our time is. We sure do spend a lot of it on this message board. So, to say that someone is not worth your time, what are you saying?

[VoR]

When Mike Shannon 1st started doing PBP for the Cards, there was a couple that were way deep that ended in infield fly outs. Think it has to do with having A-B as a sponsor.

[CharlieHog]

Chuck Barrett is the best radio guy in college baseball. Period. Not up for argument or discussion.

As for the back back back caught on the warning track calls...would you rather he just be silent while the ball is traveling? Are you so awesome that you can tell off the bat whether or not a ball is going to leave the park?

If you have a problem with the way Chuck calls fly balls to the outfield, I suspect you haven't listened to or watched very many baseball games.

[MBAHog]

and if he replaces Paul then we have sunk to the lowest ever! that will be a sad, sad day in razorback history.

Mike Nail will get that job.

Is Mike Nail much younger than Paul?

[TulsaHawg]

Chuck Barrett is the best radio guy in college baseball. Period. Not up for argument or discussion.

As for the back back back caught on the warning track calls...would you rather he just be silent while the ball is traveling? Are you so awesome that you can tell off the bat whether or not a ball is going to leave the park?

If you have a problem with the way Chuck calls fly balls to the outfield, I suspect you haven't listened to or watched very many baseball games.

And what about Chris Berman's calls? "Back, back, back, back, back, back, back........."

[SiriusHog™]

chuck is great on PBP baseball.. the fact that his radio show stinks doesnt mean his PBP does too.. the guy knows his stuff...

[WhenPigsFly]

Most of you are right on the money:  Barrett's baseball PBP is VERY professional.  Just because he's a borderline jerk on SportsRap has nothing to do with it.  Listen to ANY of the other PBP guys, or, God forbid, the guys doing the Cox Telecasts this weekend, and you'll hear the difference!

[imahoggie]

listen to any of the other baseball radio guys and you will see just how good we have it..... atleast untill you listen to rick

[Sonofahog]

Chuck does a great job with baseball.  I quit listening to sports rap, and I used to love it. 

So Mike,  you say Mike Nail will get the football gig when Paul is done,  I had always figured it would be Steve Sullivan since he took over for him doing the sportscast.  Does Sully not do announcing?  If so,  is he any good?

[razrken]

Sully is the heir apparent...thats why he was hired from KARK...I think the deal is done.

[LL COOL HOG]

Must disagree.  Sorry Chuck B.  but it sounds like he is reading the whole time.  I cant listen to it.

[CharlieHog]

Rick is also better than 90% of college baseball announcers.

[Hognoxious]

and if he replaces Paul then we have sunk to the lowest ever! that will be a sad, sad day in razorback history.

Mike Nail will get that job.

I'll take some of that action.

Chuck almost went to Springfield to do minor league Cardinal baseball - they really wanted him.  This displeasure with Chuck by some is just another symptom of Hog fans having no clue how good they have it, and having little clue about college baseball.  Compared to many Major League announcers, Barrett may be lacking.  But you'll be hard pressed to find better radio overall for college sports than what we have, and Chuck is one of the best examples of that.

[MBAHog]

and if he replaces Paul then we have sunk to the lowest ever! that will be a sad, sad day in razorback history.

Mike Nail will get that job.

I'll take some of that action.

Chuck almost went to Springfield to do minor league Cardinal baseball - they really wanted him.  This displeasure with Chuck by some is just another symptom of Hog fans having no clue how good they have it, and having little clue about college baseball.  Compared to many Major League announcers, Barrett may be lacking.  But you'll be hard pressed to find better radio overall for college sports than what we have, and Chuck is one of the best examples of that.

Well said.  Some people don't understand.

[WhenPigsFly]

Rick is worse than Chuck on judging a fly ball.  What do you suppose would happen if Paul Eels called baseball since he makes so many mistakes calling football   

Unless a ball is really crushed, an announcer can't really tell how far it's going.  What they do is watch the outfielder.  If he's drawing a bead on it, they know it's not going out.  But if he's drifting back, or running, it's hard to tell if he's going to catch it or not.  I think Rick verbalizes his first reaction when a ball is hit, and many times it's an emotional reaction (and yes, it drives me crazy).

[LL COOL HOG]

Granted I've never heard other college BB play b y play.  So My apologies.

[Rey Pygsterio]

No knock on Chuck, who knows his craft at running a good talk show, but Phil Elson, the guy who does Arkansas Travelers play by play, is a lot better. I listened to them back to back Saturday, and there is a huge difference.

[arkhogdog61]

well i'm no authority on baseball pbp announcers, but i have listened to cardinal baseball on the radio for a good thirty years, and Chucky is the worst i have ever heard hands down! Also as far as the back back back watch the game its not that hard to judge it, he's got the best seat in the house.  HE SUCKS

[TulsaHawg]

well i'm no authority on baseball pbp announcers, but i have listened to cardinal baseball on the radio for a good thirty years, and Chucky is the worst i have ever heard hands down! Also as far as the back back back watch the game its not that hard to judge it, he's got the best seat in the house.  HE SUCKS

You have sat and listened to Mike Shannon, and you think Chuck "sucks"? 

[arkhogdog61]

well everyone lets hear it, whats so great about chuck, there has to be 100's the way you all wet yourselves talking him up.

[DirkPiggler]

Chuck's delivery and cadence is pretty smooth.  On road games, he has to do the whole broadcast by himself, unlike MLB announcers.  That's a lot of space to fill, yet there's no dead air.  I'm not sure how he'd be in football, which requires more quick thinking and happens at a much faster pace.  Baseball seems to really suit Chuck.  I listen to quite a bit of baseball on XM, and I can tell you that Chuck would be in the middle tier of MLB play-by-play men right now.  He's no Jack Buck or Skip Caray, but he's no Chip Caray or Milo Hamilton either. 

[The Pulse]

yeah i think chuck is a good basball pbp. He really follows baseball. And i like Pual of course, but sometimes it just takes forever for him to tell you whats going on.

[Valerie]

I love Chuck Barrett as Hogs announcer and on SportsRap.  I'm not a fan of sports call in shows but what I like about Chuck is he cuts off the idiots.  After all, it's his show!

[pseudorabies]

Chuck does do a good job as the baseball PbP guy, no doubt about it.  He would go places if that is what he wanted to do.

[TulsaHawg]

One of the things I like about Chuck's PBP, is he really describes the game, the atmosphere, the backdrop, if you will, to help you get a feeling of what is really going on in addition to the balls and strikes.

He has a nice easy delivery.  Usually doesn't get too high, or excited, and he doesn't get too low.

I enjoy listening to him.

[Kodiak]

Is Mike Nail much younger than Paul?

LOL  I don't think so 

Sully is the heir apparent...thats why he was hired from KARK...I think the deal is done.

And you can back this up how

[razrken]

I don't have to back it up....Dale Nicholson controls the media outlets for the U of A and he owns KATV...Sully works for KATV...The states biggest and best station...Unless Mike Nail or Chuck want to move to LR to be the Sports Anchor they really have no chance at the position.  To think any different is just throwing up smoke and mirrors.  If you don't believe that just ask Craig O'Neil why he is not doing PA anymore

[Rey Pygsterio]

On road games, he has to do the whole broadcast by himself, unlike MLB announcers.  That's a lot of space to fill, yet there's no dead air. 

Phil Elson calls the Travelers games by himself on the road and at home. Listen to him on 1380 AM and you will hear the difference.

[MCPeePants]

Chuck Barrett is the best radio guy in college baseball. Period. Not up for argument or discussion.

As for the back back back caught on the warning track calls...would you rather he just be silent while the ball is traveling? Are you so awesome that you can tell off the bat whether or not a ball is going to leave the park?

If you have a problem with the way Chuck calls fly balls to the outfield, I suspect you haven't listened to or watched very many baseball games.

And what about Chris Berman's calls? "Back, back, back, back, back, back, back........."

Chris Berman may be the most annoying human currently alive.

I think Chuck does a very good job calling Razorback baseball games. However, nobody can compare with Eric Nadel, who calls Texas Rangers games for KRLD 1080. He's the best radio baseball guy there is, IMO.

 

[DirkPiggler]

On road games, he has to do the whole broadcast by himself, unlike MLB announcers.  That's a lot of space to fill, yet there's no dead air. 

Phil Elson calls the Travelers games by himself on the road and at home. Listen to him on 1380 AM and you will hear the difference.

Elson is good too.  I wouldn't say he's markedly better than Barrett, but he's good enough to move on to a higher level in time.

[hogsanity]

Chuck is good for what he is.  A COLLEGE PBP GUY. 

I will say this, I would listne to him before those guys that do Cardinal games. 

[arkhogdog61]

well looks like five people thought chuck was great, whoopee!!!! and as far as Mike Shannon goes Chuck couldn't carry his jockstrap! Also someone said Chuck could go places yeah far away would be GREAT!!!!!