Top color commentators

[Vowelguy]

rating the color commentators that I've heard do games this year:

1 Stephanie White
2 Debbie Antonelli
3 Brooke Weisbrod
4 Brenda van Lengen
5 Doris Burke
6 Meghan Pattyson
7 Carolyn Peck
8 Gayle Goestenkers
9 Sue Bird - sorry! I'm sure she'll get better
10 dead air
11 static
12 Nell Fortner

 

[uconnfan68]

rating the color commentators that I've heard do games this year:

1 Stephanie White
2 Debbie Antonelli
3 Brooke Weisbrod
4 Brenda van Lengen
5 Doris Burke
6 Meghan Pattyson
7 Carolyn Peck
8 Gayle Goestenkers
9 Sue Bird - sorry! I'm sure she'll get better
10 dead air
11 static
12 Nell Fortner

#1 is Kara Lawson.

 

[Billybonggg]

Sue B was there especially for the anniversary of the historic game with Tennessee. She was SUPPOSED to talk about UCONN.

 

[Vowelguy]

#1 is Kara Lawson.

Does Kara still do women's games? I've only seen her in the studio.
I havent heard here do any this season; hence why she (and Lobo) were excluded.

 

[Vowelguy]

Sue B was there especially for the anniversary of the historic game with Tennessee. She was SUPPOSED to talk about UCONN.

That wasnt the issue. She was too timid.
Again, she was new to it; I'm sure she'll get better.

 

[hoophuskee]

I like Peck and Pattyson much better than Doris. Doris is a wonderful person but she is NBA. Has been for quite some time.

 

[KnightBridgeAZ]

I would switch Gail (correct spelling) and Nell. I actually like Gail in the abstract but she hasn't grown into a color commentating position yet.

Brenda vanLengen has always been good although a bit of a Big 12 homer.

You have left out a number of commentators both good and bad. I have heard Vera Jones a few times on the Big Ten network and I always enjoy her, she actually has a personality (Sweet V from the top of the key).

 

[cockhrnleghrn]

#1 is Kara Lawson.

I agree; Kara is so well spoken and likable, even if she did wear orange during her playing career.

 

[Vowelguy]

I would switch Gail (correct spelling) and Nell. I actually like Gail in the abstract but she hasn't grown into a color commentating position yet.

Agreed that Gail has work to do, but if anything she too is timid and quiet. That is still 100,000 x better than Fortner who not only adds nothing, but detracts from the game with her annoying commentary.

 

[rocky rococo]

Don't forget LaChina Robinson, I consider her quite good.

 

[JBMudd]

Maybe some of them just need to comport themselves better

 

[Woof 101]

I like the color commentators that speak well of National Flag Blue & White not so much of orange or green.

 

[HuskyFan1125]

Don't forget LaChina Robinson, I consider her quite good.

Yep! Christy Winters-Scott should be on there somewhere!

GG is interesting to listen to calling games. She truly sees the games thru a coaches eyes.

 

[Sonny44]

Doris is for us.

 

[pinotbear]

Waaay too much love for Peck: she is a cliche'-ridden loop of bland, hackneyed platitudes. She should be behind static and dead air.. but, still ahead of Nell. Now, before DC gets upset, if ya turn the sound off, then ya gotta re-rank. Peck has Britney Spears disease - opening her mouth devalues the overall impression.

 

[hoophuskee]

Waaay too much love for Peck: she is a cliche'-ridden loop of bland, hackneyed platitudes. She should be behind static and dead air.. but, still ahead of Nell. Now, before DC gets upset, if ya turn the sound off, then ya gotta re-rank. Peck has Britney Spears disease - opening her mouth devalues the overall impression.

I don't agree at all. I think Peck is terrific. I enjoy her call. Burke - on the other hand . . .

 

[triaddukefan]

Stephanie Ready

 

[johnnyc]

I'll nominate Vera Jones

 

[Vowelguy]

Thanks. I havent heard, or can't recall, LaChina, Christy, or Vera. Will be on the lookout.

 

[VAMike23]

Another vote for Lachina Robinson here. She is excellent. Lawson is just as good if not better on the analysis but LR is a bit smoother with the delivery and you can tell she's been doing it awhile.

She gets the style points, while still "keeping it real" and avoiding the silly talk.

 

[ochoopsfan]

Joe Garragiola.
Oh your talking about WBB.............Nevermind.

 

[UCAP_Fan]

Mute button.

 

[Geno-ista]

rating the color commentators that I've heard do games this year:
1 Stephanie White
2 Debbie Antonelli
3 Brooke Weisbrod
4 Brenda van Lengen
5 Doris Burke
6 Meghan Pattyson
7 Carolyn Peck
8 Gayle Goestenkers
9 Sue Bird - sorry! I'm sure she'll get better
10 dead air
11 static
12 Nell Fortner

My 2 Cents-
Kara Lawson is the bomb!
Doris Burke I love.
Brooke Weisbrod I love
Stephanie White is also great.
Debbie Antonelli I like a lot!
Sue will eventually be great.
Don't like Meghan P very much.
La China is impossible not to like.

 

[Intpseeker]

#1 is Kara Lawson.

Yup.

 

[Intpseeker]

I usually mute or listen to radio (internet) while watching the action, but Peck is the Pits for me. She is often unprepared and spouts trite, hackneyed phrases that are so general in nature, they could apply to any team.