NESN UPDATE 6/27 - Sean McDonough considering replacing Jack Edwards

[CDJ]

He’s always been a gem of a human, that won’t ever change

 

[Chevalier du Clavier]

Not sure if this was posted anywhere, but I figured I'd post it here.

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Thank you for sharing this, @Mione134.

 

[GordonHowe]

Folks have different tastes. I actually find McDonough more engaging that either Sirott or Faust. Sirott does a decent job on radio and his energy is good, but I find his call is fairly one-dimensional and gets repetitive quite quickly. Faust was solid when he had his opportunity, no complaints, if he got the job full-time I'd be fine with it. McDonough IMO just has that little bit more gravitas and breadth to his call that comes with years of experience. Sure he's not the most exciting of all time, but I don't find him boring and I'd wager he'd change his style and play to the home galleries a bit more if calling for NESN as opposed to a national broadcaster.

I have never listened to Sirott even once, as I had no interest after Dave Gaucher left the booth.

Faust seems fine to me.

I've always liked Sean, though it's true he's not a young man anymore.

I remember once, after a Sox game on TV38, Lou Gorman was the guest and they were taking viewer calls.

A guy called up and opined that Lou was likely a good dancer, and perhaps the two of them might get together some time.

Mortifying and hilarious.

 

[IveGotToBeMe]

You've had 65+ posts on this board since creating your account. Every single one has been about yourself or related to promoting yourself for this job.

You haven't talked at all about the team or roster leading up to or post FA.

So to me it seems like you're just trying to use this forum to plug yourself for the job and once you get/don't get that use out of the community here you are gone. If it was the Flyers/Ranger/Islanders/NJ etc. with a PxP vacancy I am sure you would be on their forum trying to sell yourself.

Gotta be honest none of this feels authentic.

Also, gotta be honest, the demo kinda sucks...

 

[Donnie Shulzhoffer]

You've had 65+ posts on this board since creating your account. Every single one has been about yourself or related to promoting yourself for this job.

You haven't talked at all about the team or roster leading up to or post FA.

So to me it seems like you're just trying to use this forum to plug yourself for the job and once you get/don't get that use out of the community here you are gone. If it was the Flyers/Ranger/Islanders/NJ etc. with a PxP vacancy I am sure you would be on their forum trying to sell yourself.

Gotta be honest none of this feels authentic.

We rarely agree but spot on. Not to mention watching his videos I would throw myself out of a window first than listen to him call a game.

 

[Gonzothe7thDman]

We rarely agree but spot on. Not to mention watching his videos I would throw myself out of a window first than listen to him call a game.

 

[Donnie Shulzhoffer]

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I truly doubt you or I are the worst person we know.

I reverse that for people I actually meet in person

 

[BradPark22]

Not sure if this was posted anywhere, but I figured I'd post it here.

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Quality human beings right there.

 

[pemulis]

I'd rather Faust personally.

Me too.

 

[Gonzothe7thDman]

I truly doubt you or I are the worst person we know.

I reverse that for people I actually meet in person

If you only knew the amount of times I’ve said no to donating $1 to St Jude at the cash register you’d change your tune.

 

[Gee Wally]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1808475006214476219

 

[BB79]

I understand that the "cheap NESN" narrative is tons of fun, but it ignores the fact that ALL of cable TV is in trouble due to streaming. RSNs, ESPN, NFL Network, Warner Bros/Discovery, Paramount/Global, Time Warner... all are facing declining revenues, and have been trimming staff.

Of course, streaming is also largely unprofitable, so nobody's got a good handle on the best path towards financial sustainability. NESN has little choice but to take a conservative approach.

I cut the cable way back in 2012. You people all need to go back to cable so I can enjoy my streaming free stuff again like I used to

 

[RustyBruins72]

I think we'd be lucky to have a pro such as Sean McDonough.

I think boring is the wrong word for me. Comforting, familiar. Like having a conversation with a buddy.

 

[Mike in Houston]

Regarding McDonough I would be surprised if he's your next PXP man. And here are a few reasons why:

1.) At ESPN every one of their NHL PXP people do not do a local team regularly. McDonough, Wischusen, Levy, Monaco, Buccigross, etc. Not sure why McDonough would break the mold if he's expected to continue to be not only one of ESPN's NHL voices, but their lead guy.

2.) During the NHL season Sean only does maybe one or two NHL games during the college football season. That's usually opening night and then the Black Friday game. He starts ramping up after the new year. If he were to take the Bruins TV job he's looking at a very busy fall. I don't know if at his age he wants to be that busy.

3.) If he were to take the job and keep his ESPN CFB job as their #2 PXP man, then that will force him to skip some Bruins games. Who will fill in for him? I guess Faust if he doesn't find full time employment elsewhere. Does NESN even want to have to find a replacement when Sean has national commitments? Jack Edwards, during years of good health, didn't ever have to take games off to my knowledge for national gigs.

 

[crimsonace]

Regarding McDonough I would be surprised if he's your next PXP man. And here are a few reasons why:

1.) At ESPN every one of their NHL PXP people do not do a local team regularly. McDonough, Wischusen, Levy, Monaco, Buccigross, etc. Not sure why McDonough would break the mold if he's expected to continue to be not only one of ESPN's NHL voices, but their lead guy.

2.) During the NHL season Sean only does maybe one or two NHL games during the college football season. That's usually opening night and then the Black Friday game. He starts ramping up after the new year. If he were to take the Bruins TV job he's looking at a very busy fall. I don't know if at his age he wants to be that busy.

3.) If he were to take the job and keep his ESPN CFB job as their #2 PXP man, then that will force him to skip some Bruins games. Who will fill in for him? I guess Faust if he doesn't find full time employment elsewhere. Does NESN even want to have to find a replacement when Sean has national commitments? Jack Edwards, during years of good health, didn't ever have to take games off to my knowledge for national gigs.

1) Wischusen is the PXP for the New York Jets, so he does do a local team, just not in the NHL (and with a lighter schedule). Buccigross does have a regular gig (SportsCenter) in addition to his hockey work. It is not uncommon for network broadcasters to also work for a local team - Doc Emrick did it for years with the Devils, Eddie Olczyk went to Seattle after leaving the Blackhawks, et al. Buccigross has a regular gig (SportsCenter). Most of the TNT stable (a lot of which came from NBC) does local gigs (Albert - NYR/Knicks, Burke-NYI/Yankees, Forslund-Seattle, Olczyk-Seattle, Pang-Chicago).

2) That's not uncommon for any national broadcast. The schedule is usually pretty light until the end of football season. ESPN's schedule is a bit heavier, but they have enough bodies that McDonough wouldn't have to juggle too much.

3) If you do hire someone who splits with national games, you have to understand they'll only be doing about 55-60 games due to network commits, so you'll have to have a backup to fill in for those other games, who could be Faust, Monaco or someone else.

 

[bp14]

Would be absolute home run. Can’t imagine why he’d do it.

 

[Donnie Shulzhoffer]

Announcers like the Red Sox GM hunt. They will finally accept the 14th choice.

People don’t want a to be part of FSG NESN crap show.

 

[jimmccabe40]

the haters here will definitely hate this.

 

[Donnie Shulzhoffer]

the haters here will definitely hate this.

We are haters because we don’t think you are not qualified for the job?

 

[24giovanni]

I have never listened to Sirott even once, as I had no interest after Dave Gaucher left the booth.

Faust seems fine to me.

I've always liked Sean, though it's true he's not a young man anymore.

I remember once, after a Sox game on TV38, Lou Gorman was the guest and they were taking viewer calls.

A guy called up and opined that Lou was likely a good dancer, and perhaps the two of them might get together some time.

Mortifying and hilarious.

Is he using a cane or was he forced to use a walker now? Is he using the latest technology in hearing aids yet?

 

[jimmccabe40]

You've had 65+ posts on this board since creating your account. Every single one has been about yourself or related to promoting yourself for this job.

You haven't talked at all about the team or roster leading up to or post FA.

So to me it seems like you're just trying to use this forum to plug yourself for the job and once you get/don't get that use out of the community here you are gone. If it was the Flyers/Ranger/Islanders/NJ etc. with a PxP vacancy I am sure you would be on their forum trying to sell yourself.

Gotta be honest none of this feels authentic.

the Flyers are the team I grew up wanting to call play-by-play. Jim Jackson and Tim Saunders have been on the air on TV and radio for a combined 60 years or so. And as much as Mr. Jackson was an inspiration to me, I reached out via Cameo several years ago, my brother actually purchased it as a Christmas gift, and he responded by trying to get me to sign up for his broadcast school, as I'm sure many of you fine souls on this forum also probably think I need. needless to say, I'm probably not high on the chain for that one when those jobs become available. but no, to respond to your statement, that's wrong, I have NEVER applied for any other open NHL job in my lifetime like I'm doing with the Boston Bruins. I am a local resident who does actually care about the team. you want me to talk about the roster? I think David Pastrnak is already an all-time great player and I hope he finishes his career with the B's. Brad Marchand is also definitely team HOF-bound, if not NHL. Charlies Coyle and McAvoy, two USPHL products having excellent careers in Boston who I've admired particularly because of their path. signing Zadorov I think was a great move to bolster the D corps and it's gotta be Swayman now with Ullmark gone, and I'm sad because the "goalie bromance" was a fun thing.

 

[jimmccabe40]

Also, gotta be honest, the demo kinda sucks...

I"m sorry you feel that way

 

[SPV]

I’d love if it’s McDonough and Brick. That’s a good crew

 

[jimmccabe40]

We rarely agree but spot on. Not to mention watching his videos I would throw myself out of a window first than listen to him call a game.

it's sad that that's all it would take for you to do that.

We are haters because we don’t think you are not qualified for the job?

right, that's correct. come to the dark side, we have cookies.

 

[Save By Thomas]

They should try and lure Randy Hahn away from San Jose.