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« on: October 15, 2012, 05:43:38 PM »
Just found out our game Friday night is scheduled to be on ESPN. That will be a first for all of us on the crew. Any suggestions other than getting a new shirt?
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Re: Gulp!
« Reply #1 on: October 15, 2012, 06:28:57 PM »
Treat it just like any other game. There are always cameras in the sky.
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Re: Gulp!
« Reply #2 on: October 15, 2012, 07:19:51 PM »
Good luck.

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Re: Gulp!
« Reply #3 on: October 15, 2012, 07:40:06 PM »
My crew did a game on FoxSports Ohio a few weeks ago. Find out when the kickoff will be from your sideline guy. We had the teams ready at 7:30 and we waited and waited as Fox did some pregame program until 7:37, it seemed longer. Had we known it would have been so long we would have had the coaches keep the teams until the network was ready. Also the TV timeouts were a little over 2 minutes so we did have the coaches keep the players until we got the 15 second warning. Have fun.
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Re: Gulp!
« Reply #4 on: October 15, 2012, 08:05:10 PM »
Old axiom- The camera adds 10 pounds.

Myth- Stripes are slimming.

Practice your rap on the mic this week. 
May your crew not call a foul you don't remember the signal for. pray:;

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Re: Gulp!
« Reply #5 on: October 16, 2012, 06:20:31 AM »
Don't blow through any TV timeouts!  Talk with the red hat before the game & make sure you're both on the same page regarding his signals.

Encourage your crew to stand at "parade rest" during these TO's.  Nothing looks worse than seeing officials with hands-on-hips, or arms crossed "I'm bored" posture.

When making penalty announcements, get completely stopped, look up to the press box,  s-l-o-w down, and wait a second after the announcement before going to your position.

Have fun!
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Re: Gulp!
« Reply #6 on: October 16, 2012, 07:07:26 AM »
Remember to come here on Saturday to see some game highlights     >:D
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Re: Gulp!
« Reply #7 on: October 16, 2012, 12:36:19 PM »
D..... V..... R.....   Oh just like some said, treat it like any other game. There are always cameras, this one just happens to be broadcasting.
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Re: Gulp!
« Reply #8 on: October 17, 2012, 04:27:09 PM »
Make sure the U has the R facing the right way.  pray:;
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Re: Gulp!
« Reply #9 on: October 17, 2012, 04:37:00 PM »
Quote from: Welpe on October 17, 2012, 04:27:09 PM
Make sure the U has the R facing the right way.  pray:;

This has happened just once this season, at a field where the press box was on the "wrong" side.

These are great suggestions. Keep 'em coming!
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Re: Gulp!
« Reply #10 on: October 17, 2012, 11:11:50 PM »
Test your mic in the pregame.Keep control of your mic. I worked one of these games and production was having problems with the mic and it worked when it wanted to.
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Re: Gulp!
« Reply #11 on: October 18, 2012, 08:35:14 AM »
What game is it?  What is your position?  Good luck!
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Re: Gulp!
« Reply #12 on: October 18, 2012, 01:19:48 PM »
Quote from: ljref86 on October 17, 2012, 11:11:50 PM
Test your mic in the pregame.Keep control of your mic. I worked one of these games and production was having problems with the mic and it worked when it wanted to.

If you start talking and the mic doesn't seem to be working, don't stop.  TV may be picking you up even though it's not being heard in the stadium.

Don't wander all over to get in an opening- 2 or 3 steps works and the camera will find you.

Use your "inside" voice.  Don't yell into the mic.

Pick a spot in the stands and focus on it, don't look all over.

Keep it simple.

Don't talk too fast.  Slow down.

Smile and have fun- you'll do fine!
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Re: Gulp!
« Reply #13 on: October 18, 2012, 01:25:50 PM »
Quote from: Andrew McCarthy on October 18, 2012, 01:19:48 PM
Use your "inside" voice.  Don't yell into the mic.

But don't mumble either. There are some referees that are impossible to actually hear.
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Re: Gulp!
« Reply #14 on: October 18, 2012, 01:49:42 PM »
Most important of all.


Turn the darn thing off when you finish your announcement...................................... ;D
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Re: Gulp!
« Reply #15 on: October 18, 2012, 07:25:31 PM »
Appreciate all the comments. Turns out ESPN will not broadcast the game, though the local public school station will. ESPN will be at the stadium ... for a college soccre game Saturday!
« Last Edit: October 18, 2012, 09:53:32 PM by Rulesman »
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Re: Gulp!
« Reply #16 on: October 18, 2012, 09:33:40 PM »
What channel is that in San Antonio? pi1eOn
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