NESN UPDATE - NESN’s Jack Edwards announces retirement
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I'm gonna ride with Jack no matter what. And when he hangs it up, I hope it's on his terms.
This building is vibrating is one of the three best calls in Boston sports history. What an awesome moment that I'll never forget.
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Same here. I don't know why NESN thinks we all want homers calling games. You can be honest and unbiased while still being a fan of the team. The "homerism" usually comes off as juvenile and tacky anyways.
Its time, he was god awful last night. NESN aired a game from 2008 the other day and listening to him then was like listening to a completely different person 
quietbruinfan
Salt and light
It's time. He is slurring words occasionally, the tangents are getting farther off-topic, and he is struggling in interviews and non-pbp duties. The question is where can we find another talented homer to replace him? I kind of like Faust, but he isn't that guy.
@Mike in Houston - Welcome
Sam Rosen still sounds good at 76. Back in 1994, there were suits at MSG that wanted Marv Albert to call the SCF on local TV in NYC and Marv made it clear he would do radio on WFAN but not boot Sam from his gig. Sam was the last local announcer on TV to call up a Cup winner.
Rick Jeanneret in Buffalo had difficulty in his final years but he was in his mid-70s and they managed his schedule and it worked.
Jack and I go back to working at a TV station in Manchester, NH that in the 70s was an embarrassment. One day he had to fill in for 'Uncle Gus' and I wish the tape existed but it was hysterical.
Jack's next game will be on December 30th at home and in Detroit for New Year's Eve - the game in Buffalo is on TNT.
Alex Faust is NESN's preferred replacement with Mike Monaco close behind. The Joker is Dave Goucher as the Vegas TV situation is in flux. The RSN that VGK used for 6 years closed down and they are now using an OTA (over-the-air) network.
TV is a funny business - CBS kicked Walter Cronkite off the air in 1981 when he turned 65. NBC kicked Johnny Carson to the curb at 66 in 1992.
Jackd not my cup of tea but let him finish the 100th anniversary season on his terms. He deserves it
Goucher is an incredible PBP guy. Don't know much about Faust, can only find one video on YouTube of him calling a GWG but he seems like he'd be real good too and he's only 34.
smithformeragent
Moderator
Mike Gormon is 76.
He’s been on a reduced pitch count for some time now, and it’s been announced that this is his last season.
That’s a guy going out on his terms.
He’s been on a reduced pitch count for some time now, and it’s been announced that this is his last season.
That’s a guy going out on his terms.
mikelvl
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That was beyond bizarre, and it stemmed from his inability to stay away from a Maroon tangent.
mikelvl
Registered User
I think it's time to revisit the strangest song of all time 'Shammy in my shorts' by Jack Edwards.
Mike in Houston
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@Mike in Houston - Welcome
Sam Rosen still sounds good at 76. Back in 1994, there were suits at MSG that wanted Marv Albert to call the SCF on local TV in NYC and Marv made it clear he would do radio on WFAN but not boot Sam from his gig. Sam was the last local announcer on TV to call up a Cup winner.
Rick Jeanneret in Buffalo had difficulty in his final years but he was in his mid-70s and they managed his schedule and it worked.
Jack and I go back to working at a TV station in Manchester, NH that in the 70s was an embarrassment. One day he had to fill in for 'Uncle Gus' and I wish the tape existed but it was hysterical.
Jack's next game will be on December 30th at home and in Detroit for New Year's Eve - the game in Buffalo is on TNT.
Alex Faust is NESN's preferred replacement with Mike Monaco close behind. The Joker is Dave Goucher as the Vegas TV situation is in flux. The RSN that VGK used for 6 years closed down and they are now using an OTA (over-the-air) network.
TV is a funny business - CBS kicked Walter Cronkite off the air in 1981 when he turned 65. NBC kicked Johnny Carson to the curb at 66 in 1992.
Sam makes his share of mistakes and has slowed down his PXP but he's certainly doing better than Jack and is 10 years older. A segment of our fanbase wish that he and Joe Micheletti would stop talking up the opponents so much and be a little more Ranger-centric.
It's sad to see Jack slip this much. I know he isn't very well liked as a broadcaster outside of Boston. He would frequently complain about national TV taking games away from him even though he used to be a national guy for ESPN before NESN.
Morris Wanchuk
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@Mike in Houston - Welcome
Sam Rosen still sounds good at 76. Back in 1994, there were suits at MSG that wanted Marv Albert to call the SCF on local TV in NYC and Marv made it clear he would do radio on WFAN but not boot Sam from his gig. Sam was the last local announcer on TV to call up a Cup winner.
Rick Jeanneret in Buffalo had difficulty in his final years but he was in his mid-70s and they managed his schedule and it worked.
Jack and I go back to working at a TV station in Manchester, NH that in the 70s was an embarrassment. One day he had to fill in for 'Uncle Gus' and I wish the tape existed but it was hysterical.
Jack's next game will be on December 30th at home and in Detroit for New Year's Eve - the game in Buffalo is on TNT.
Alex Faust is NESN's preferred replacement with Mike Monaco close behind. The Joker is Dave Goucher as the Vegas TV situation is in flux. The RSN that VGK used for 6 years closed down and they are now using an OTA (over-the-air) network.
TV is a funny business - CBS kicked Walter Cronkite off the air in 1981 when he turned 65. NBC kicked Johnny Carson to the curb at 66 in 1992.
OMG bring back Goucher and Shane too
In my opinion it's time to hang up the microphone. For the first time ever, I've found myself switching to the opposition feed from time to time.
He's been good, sometimes great. He's had a lot of blunders to. I'd prefer a bit less Homer calls and a little more honesty in what he's saying, but not a big deal really.
Generally I've enjoyed his calls until the last couple years though. He's now going way off the rails. No need to say what's been said a thousand times here.
He's been good, sometimes great. He's had a lot of blunders to. I'd prefer a bit less Homer calls and a little more honesty in what he's saying, but not a big deal really.
Generally I've enjoyed his calls until the last couple years though. He's now going way off the rails. No need to say what's been said a thousand times here.
CrownofThornton
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Massive Jack Edwards fan, but he’s really unable to do his job at this point. Speaking, and the ability to speak is his job.
I feel bad as no one is as passionate as he is, and this team means a lot to him. It’s also hard to imagine a pbp announcer putting in the prep and efforts that Jack does.
I feel bad as no one is as passionate as he is, and this team means a lot to him. It’s also hard to imagine a pbp announcer putting in the prep and efforts that Jack does.
If I have to settle for Mikey Monaco calling Bruins games instead of taking Dave O’Briens job I can live with that@Mike in Houston - Welcome
Sam Rosen still sounds good at 76. Back in 1994, there were suits at MSG that wanted Marv Albert to call the SCF on local TV in NYC and Marv made it clear he would do radio on WFAN but not boot Sam from his gig. Sam was the last local announcer on TV to call up a Cup winner.
Rick Jeanneret in Buffalo had difficulty in his final years but he was in his mid-70s and they managed his schedule and it worked.
Jack and I go back to working at a TV station in Manchester, NH that in the 70s was an embarrassment. One day he had to fill in for 'Uncle Gus' and I wish the tape existed but it was hysterical.
Jack's next game will be on December 30th at home and in Detroit for New Year's Eve - the game in Buffalo is on TNT.
Alex Faust is NESN's preferred replacement with Mike Monaco close behind. The Joker is Dave Goucher as the Vegas TV situation is in flux. The RSN that VGK used for 6 years closed down and they are now using an OTA (over-the-air) network.
TV is a funny business - CBS kicked Walter Cronkite off the air in 1981 when he turned 65. NBC kicked Johnny Carson to the curb at 66 in 1992.
For those who don’t watch baseball he’s really good. Have no idea how he is at hockey but I’d imagine there isn’t drop off
Jacks a legend, I hate to see this happen with him. He’s my generations voice of the Bruins. I have a lot of great memories tied to his calls.
The National
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Morris Wanchuk
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When you look at old videos the drop off is staggering
Scotto74
taking a break
Love Jack and to me the 2011 cup run would not have been the same without him. He was a homer and a true fan of the game and the team.
is he a bit weird? sure
does he go off the rails sometimes? sure.
But at the end of the day he just seems like a really nice guy and someone i would love to buy a drink for and talk hockey.
he is part of the Bruins for me and even if he is off his game it doesn't bother me all that much. I have been watching hockey so long i don't need the play by play guy to tell me what's going on, its pretty easy to follow.
hope he is healthy and goes out on his on terms with a great prepared speech before his last game. Everyone gets older and will reach a time they need to hang it up and enjoy the rest of their life. whatever he decides to do it wouldn't change the fact i would buy him a beer and say thanks for the memories Jack.
is he a bit weird? sure
does he go off the rails sometimes? sure.
But at the end of the day he just seems like a really nice guy and someone i would love to buy a drink for and talk hockey.
he is part of the Bruins for me and even if he is off his game it doesn't bother me all that much. I have been watching hockey so long i don't need the play by play guy to tell me what's going on, its pretty easy to follow.
hope he is healthy and goes out on his on terms with a great prepared speech before his last game. Everyone gets older and will reach a time they need to hang it up and enjoy the rest of their life. whatever he decides to do it wouldn't change the fact i would buy him a beer and say thanks for the memories Jack.
McGarnagle
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I honestly believe that NESN balked at replacing Jack with Goucher back in 2017 because they'd just been through the Orsillo/O'Brien situation that completely blew up in their faces, and it scared them away from the prospect of keeping their talented professional young radio guy at the expense of the veteran homer TV announcer.
NESN would've been better with Orsillo and Goucher instead of OB and Jack, they completely botched those couple years.
NESN would've been better with Orsillo and Goucher instead of OB and Jack, they completely botched those couple years.
FRyan4426
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Watching Bruins classics against Carolina back in 2018. Jack was smooth and not mispronouncing anything. It’s night and day from the games today. They need to make the move now. Give Jack a good send off that is well deserved and give the reigns to Faust.
Donnie Shulzhoffer
Rocket Surgery
Oh thank God you pointed out what everyone knows.
You want to respect the man? Do it like this.
Wrong the fans deserve what they are paying for, just like any job, you can do it until you can't. Ok there is my "heartless Christmas" take on Jack Edwards.
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