Anybody miss Chuck?

[Hawgey-Davidson]

Listened to all 3 games of ND series. Kinda hard getting used to new guy. Thought Chuck was one of the best out there. What say you?

[Dr. Starcs]

Chuck should consider himself very fortunate to have a job at the u of a in any capacity, much less able to live in Florida.

[SPAL]

Chuck should consider himself very fortunate to have a job at the u of a in any capacity, much less able to live in Florida.

Why?

Replacing chuck in baseball is like replacing Paul in football. Yeah, I said it and I mean it. I thought the new guy did a great job. Very concise, knowledgeable, has good sound. I think he will be a home run. I admit, I only listened to brief periods, but in those periods, he was great.

[jacobp]

I'll always miss chucks call of a baseball game.

This guy could be good though

[PorcineSublime]

I listened to part of the game Friday (got out of work later than I meant to). I just have one issue that I suppose I will get over. I can't stand the way he continually refers to base runners as a "duck on the pond". It annoys me for some irrational reason. But otherwise pretty solid.

[grayhawg]

That "duck on the pond" phrase sounds like little league baseball too me.

[DOGALUM]

The new guy was fine....and will get more comfortable as we go on.  While I agree that Chuck was a very good baseball PBP guy, I will never be able to forgive him for his past transgressions.   Terrorist indeed...

[Scott7703]

To me Chuck was the best in the business. Hated to see him go but Phil Elson will do just fine. I thought baseball was Chucks best sport.

[ImHogginIt]

Where in Florida does he live now ?

[ThisTeetsTaken]

I thought the new guy did a good job.  He is a pro and did a nice job of continually describing the action and not allowing the listener to wonder what was happening.  Having said that, though, I missed hearing Chuck call the game.  I'm sure I'll get over that with time. 

[micali]

I really missed Chuck in baseball.  I wish they would find someone else to do the other sports. I don't care for him in FB or BB.

[TikiHog]

Chuck is great in all sports

[Kevin]

Just wish we could get rid of Rick   It is time for him to go.

New guy is professional, needs to be more of a homer.
Alex Perlman on the sec + is terrible

[Hawgzinbowlz]

Phil sounds like he will settle in and be a very professional voice for 'Omahog Ball'.

With a little time both Phil and Rick should adjust to each others style/tempo.

Chuck's timing was excellent, in his BB broadcasts, and he will be missed.

" GO OMAHOGS "

[respirback]

I don't get the Chuck Barrett hate. I thought he was a great baseball announcer. The new guy is boring.

[ghg1]

NO

[westside_player]

I've listened to Phil Elson do a lot of Travs games. He's a lot different than Chuck but if you listen to Phil enough you will get to like him more than Chuck. Phil is real good

[Hawgey-Davidson]

I've listened to Phil Elson do a lot of Travs games. He's a lot different than Chuck but if you listen to Phil enough you will get to like him more than Chuck. Phil is real good

I listened to Chuck for 15 years or so. Dont know if I got that much time left. I love my Hog baseball so I guess I give it a go.

[trippigs]

Chuck was very good and as such will be missed. Phil is good as well and will do just fine. I just wish you could sync radio and SEC video together for the best of both worlds. I tried this during football games and all three baseball games....just doesn't work unless I am missing some trick.

[A_R_K_A_N_S_A_S]

Chuck was very good and as such will be missed. Phil is good as well and will do just fine. I just wish you could sync radio and SEC video together for the best of both worlds. I tried this during football games and all three baseball games....just doesn't work unless I am missing some trick.

WatchESPN was about a minute behind the radio for me this weekend. Going to try the university website audio link next time to see if it delays it some to sync it up closer.

[fullfan]

What's the story behind Chuck not being here? Is he out in Football as well?

[jry04]

Chuck should consider himself very fortunate to have a job at the u of a in any capacity, much less able to live in Florida.

Where he lives is irrelevant. I do not get everyone crying about him living in Florida, but calling Arkansas games. Why does it matter where he lives?

[An old hog fanatic]

Chuck no longer works for the University. He is employed by IMG.

[BroyledNutts]

I don't get the Chuck Barrett hate. I thought he was a great baseball announcer. The new guy is boring.

+1 for the RJD avatar....

Chuck had the natural ability to fill the spaces between plays...he also did a very good job of describing what was occurring on the field. He had a historical depth and an emotional tie with the program that gave him a unique perspective, and he was able to incorporate that into the broadcast; which in turn broadened the interest of the broadcast. It wasn't just balls and strikes; there was a back story, and Chuck was able to tell it during the course of a game or a season. He and Rick Schaeffer are solely responsible for my interest in Razorback Baseball.
Phil Ellson has that natural ability to weave history and stats into a broadcast as well - although his delivery is different. He also gets animated at the right times during a game, just as Chuck did. Phil's historical knowledge is good enough to fill the voids of the broadcast too...and he works just as well with Rick as Chuck did.

I think in time he will be a good PBP man for the Baseball team; he just has to get a little more accustomed to calling college baseball and not the minor leagues.

Make no mistake, however; there was only one Chuck Barrett in Baseball PBP.

[Hogustus Caesar]

I like the new guy.

[Knot2brite]

I miss Chuck but Chuck makes more money doing football and basketball and he has to do less work at times for those two than football. The new guy will get better but he won't be as good as Chuck was for Hog baseball.

[pigture perfect]

I like Chuck better, but I'm not that much of a complainer. I'm also not buttthurt by a 8 year old comment.

[Science Fiction Greg]

I like Chuck better, but I'm not that much of a complainer. I'm also not buttthurt by a 8 year old comment.

Agree on all points.  Thought I do like Phil and I'm sure he will grow on me even more.  Sounds more than competent.

Disappointed to read one thing in this thread, though.  After listening to about half of game 1 and half of game 2 on the radio I told my wife that I'm at least glad we didn't get the "ducks on a pond" guy because I hated that phrase so much.  Apparently it is that guy and he just isn't saying it?  Or I missed him saying it?

[kennymayne]

Just wish we could get rid of Rick   It is time for him to go.

New guy is professional, needs to be more of a homer.
Alex Perlman on the sec + is terrible

Perlman is pretty bad. Analyst isn't very good either.

[ThisTeetsTaken]

Agree on all points.  Thought I do like Phil and I'm sure he will grow on me even more.  Sounds more than competent.

Disappointed to read one thing in this thread, though.  After listening to about half of game 1 and half of game 2 on the radio I told my wife that I'm at least glad we didn't get the "ducks on a pond" guy because I hated that phrase so much.  Apparently it is that guy and he just isn't saying it?  Or I missed him saying it?

I heard him say "ducks on he pond" a few times.   Didn't like it either.

[ricepig]

Perlman is pretty bad. Analyst isn't very good either.

At least the analyst played, I'm not sure Alex ever played with the way he calls a game.

[woodhog14]

I listened to part of the game Friday (got out of work later than I meant to). I just have one issue that I suppose I will get over. I can't stand the way he continually refers to base runners as a "duck on the pond". It annoys me for some irrational reason. But otherwise pretty solid.

Yeah, I agree. My annoying irrational reason was that I couldn't stand how Chuck would say "a Grand Slam Homerun". We all know that a Grand Slam is a homerun. It's just Grand Slam...

[Dr. Starcs]

^^^

In fairness, its also a breakfast at Denny's.

[woodhog14]

^^^

In fairness, its also a breakfast at Denny's.

Word! 

[ricepig]

^^^

In fairness, its also a breakfast at Denny's.

Goes without saying......

[PorcineSublime]

I heard him say "ducks on he pond" a few times.   Didn't like it either.

I was disappointed when I heard it was going to be him because of that, but after getting to hear him a bit, I think I can overlook that one phrase as he seems more than competent otherwise.

[Dr. Starcs]

How 'bout "Hogs in the pen"?

[GaryHog]

Not only no but hellllllll no

[cosmodrum]

Chuck is one of the best in the biz in baseball. That's not even much of an opinion.

Hard act to follow. I'll certainly give the new guy a chance.

[cosmodrum]

Yeah, I agree. My annoying irrational reason was that I couldn't stand how Chuck would say "a Grand Slam Homerun". We all know that a Grand Slam is a homerun. It's just Grand Slam...

Lol that's some nit picky stuff right there

[Razorback7281]

Lol that's some nit picky stuff right there

Happens like what 2 or 3 times a year at most right, not like a ball or strike call.

[bighog2255]

On days like this when it's Rick only, I will miss Chuck. Don't know how that guy has that job

[HogFansReunited]

I hated listening to Chuck do play by play for football but he was a very good baseball play by play guy.

[reddogjcss]

Many didn't like Chuck when he started and now most do. Give a little time and see what we think on the new guy. I'm sure he's not at his best this early in the year.

[fieldturf]

Now that Chuck is gone it will set the Razorback baseball broadcast back 10 years...

[JIMMY BOARFFETT]

Now that Chuck is gone it will set the Razorback baseball broadcast back 10 years...

DOH!  +1

[Dr. Starcs]

Don't miss chuck at all but do miss Stanek, Sugg, Keuchel, etc.

[RazorPiggie]

Chuck should consider himself very fortunate to have a job at the u of a in any capacity, much less able to live in Florida.

Guess I missed something. Why?

[Science Fiction Greg]

I'm also not buttthurt by a 8 year old comment.

Amazing how many are.