Is there a bigger homer announcer than Jack Edwards?

[Albus Dumbledore]

I agree announcers for there own teams should be homers. It adds value to the fans listening to them. I just don't think they should be so blatant or rude to the other team. Have some decency and respect. You're a professional, act like.

 

[Iapyi]

Web of lies.

Next

Yes you are right and have obviously listened to Edwards. Congrats on recognizing his deceit as well.

 

[New Jersey]

jack edwards annoys me

as a devils fan, but mostly because i’m a yankees fan, the entire boston sports media annoys me

but i root for the team who has michael kay (which i’m ok with) so who am i to throw stones?

fans like when their home broadcast team is rooting with them in their living room. it’s perfectly fine.

 

[LeafChief]

The Bruins are playing the Stars right now.

It's 1-1. Dallas scored first and the Bruins tied it shortly after. Edwards just stated that the scoring chances are 9-0 Boston. He states that the Stars goal doesn't count as a scoring chance because Rask should have saved it.

 

[New Jersey]

redacted wrong thread

 

[Pia8988]

Yes, Florida. Florida is a horrific crew. Worst by far.

 

[maxbme]

The Bruins are playing the Stars right now.

It's 1-1. Dallas scored first and the Bruins tied it shortly after. Edwards just stated that the scoring chances are 9-0 Boston. He states that the Stars goal doesn't count as a scoring chance because Rask should have saved it.

The stat scoring chances are shots from a certain area in front of the net and between the dots. The Stars goal was a shorthanded rush shot from well outside that area. It technically wasn't a scoring chance, and probably should've been saved. Not a pretty goal at all

 

[37Bergenov14]

Goes too far often, but also gets excited on opposing plays/complements the opposing team when they are doing well, which I rarely if ever see when I'm watching another team's feed

 

[DCHabitant]

Esposito's color commentary for Bolts is always good for a laugh.

 

[egelband]

I dunno, I don't get what the issue is. Sometimes when I watch a game I want the announcer to be a homer. More entertaining if they are into it as well. Then watch the opposing teams feed when you want a break.

Yeah. I truly don’t mind - and kind of expect - an announcer to support their team. But they mustn’t diminish the opponent to do it. I mean, a guy can call it fair and honest and root for his team at the same time.

 

[egelband]

Imo the Panthers broadcast team is pretty bad as well.

Still Potvin? He’s the worst. Angry announcing is not fun...not funny.

 

[Daeni10]

Are you expecting every home announcer to recite back a previous incident of their own team's players doing something before they criticize another team for doing it? Do the announcers for the team you support do that?

No but other announcers are not being as overdramatic as he is.

 

[IamNotADancer]

I'm not a Sabres fan, but I find Jeaneret's particularly joyful brand of homerism quite endearing, at least in measured doses. In contrast, Edwards' homerism comes in the form of pure, unadulterated *****ebaggery. If given the choice, I would watch an entire hockey game on mute rather than listen to Edwards.

Jeanerette's homerism isn't what ticks me off. It's his terrible voice.

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

The Bruins are playing the Stars right now.

It's 1-1. Dallas scored first and the Bruins tied it shortly after. Edwards just stated that the scoring chances are 9-0 Boston. He states that the Stars goal doesn't count as a scoring chance because Rask should have saved it.

Looking for reasons to be offended isn't healthy. Reread your post - where is the issue?

 

[TD Charlie]

Edwards is great. Goes too far sometimes but sings the praises of whoever deserves it, regardless of the Jersey.

 

[FluffyMcAvoy]

As a Bruins' fan... I LOVE JACK EDWARDS. Guy is the definition of entertainment. He is fun, vocal, knowledgeable, and biased. Yes, he is biased, he is a Bruins' fan. Which I find to be awesome. We often reference his quotes among my friends when we talk about hockey and Bruins. There are just too many: "Bergeron, hashtag leadership", or "German engineering" (with German accent) when talking about Seidenberg. Or my all time favorite quote of "Lucic... top of the circle... Horton... the drive... SCOOOOOOOOOOREEEEES!!!! THE BRUINS KNOCK OUT MONTREAAAAAAAAAAAL!!!". God, I love that man so much!

 

[vippe]

Homers or not, as long as they're good at what they are doing I dont mind.

 

[Marshall]

Homer announcers make for uneducated fans, unfortunately. Give me a call down the middle, accurately describing the action and pointing out players on either team when they make a mistake.

 

[smack66]

I'm guessing many on hear haven't had the pleasure of listening to a Habs game called by RDS.

 

[Tim Vezina Thomas]

I can't believe people get bothered by this. Actually, when the Leafs had Joe Bowen on TV and he was a homer I enjoyed watching games more, to be completely honest.

This. Edwards is a HUGE homer but incredibly passionate about the Bruins and very good at his job. I wouldn't want it any other way.

 

[BigBadBruins7708]

Homer announcers make for uneducated fans, unfortunately. Give me a call down the middle, accurately describing the action and pointing out players on either team when they make a mistake.

other than fights, this is exactly what Jack does. he calls great plays and goals from the other team as if the Bruins had done it. he also slobbers over certain opposing players like Nash. he does both to the point where some Bruins fans dont like him for it

 

[HockeyMomx2]

The Bruins are playing the Stars right now.

It's 1-1. Dallas scored first and the Bruins tied it shortly after. Edwards just stated that the scoring chances are 9-0 Boston. He states that the Stars goal doesn't count as a scoring chance because Rask should have saved it.

Ummmm....what part of that was not factual?

 

[Hunter Gathers]

I forget, is this a twice a year thread or merely an annual thread?