Men UConn @ Butler Bulldogs (Thursday 5/16/24 @3p, Friday 5/17/24 *@Noon* & Saturday 5/18/24 @1p) Games on FloSports/Mixlr

[Bomber36]

I appreciate the open mindedness. I like Jones, I honestly think Chris has grown a lot calling games on the radio. The background noise I’m referring to is not in-between innings, otherwise I think I’d be the one nitpicking. It’s not the first game and it’s been during live play which is where my frustration stems from while trying to listen. That’s really all, not a big issue. I do want to see them improve in those areas, but I’m saying that strictly as a fan with that in mind.

I’m listening to both broadcasts. On the one hand, there is the FloSports broadcast that sounds like it’s in a morgue and then there is the Mixlr broadcast that makes it actually sound like a ball game. I must admit, I’m a bit puzzled as to what the issue really is. I thought you were talking about the between inning noise, which can be comical at times.

 

[dbmill]

Bottom 8th, after a leadoff single, Van Emon comes out of the game. Quinn takes the mound.

Quinn leaves the runner on base. 10-9 UConn.

 

[huskymedic]

Bottom 8th, after a leadoff single, Van Emon comes out of the game. Quinn takes the mound.

Quinn leaves the runner on base. 10-9 UConn.

That inning brought to you by Brioschi

 

[Omahabound]

I’m listening to both broadcasts. On the one hand, there is the FloSports broadcast that sounds like it’s in a morgue and then there is the Mixlr broadcast that makes it actually sound like a ball game. I must admit, I’m a bit puzzled as to what the issue really is. I thought you were talking about the between inning noise, which can be comical at times.

Again, If I’m complaining about in between innings background noise, I’m the balloon knot I would never even bring it up. It is beyond noticeable but it’s just an opinion.

 

[Omahabound]

Again, If I’m complaining about in between innings background noise, I’m the balloon knot I would never even bring it up. It is beyond noticeable but it’s just an opinion.

I didn’t write “balloon knot “ but ok it works

 

[dbmill]

Top 9th, UConn offense leaves 2 runners on base. 10-9 UConn.

 

[Rdkid]

I’m listening to both broadcasts. On the one hand, there is the FloSports broadcast that sounds like it’s in a morgue and then there is the Mixlr broadcast that makes it actually sound like a ball game. I must admit, I’m a bit puzzled as to what the issue really is. I thought you were talking about the between inning noise, which can be comical at times.

I think you are right that he’s broadcasting via Mixlr via his phone and earbuds and updating Twitter on his laptop. Doing the book electronically. Jones is the man in my book.

 

[ATLDYKA]

Top 9th, UConn offense leaves 2 runners on base. 10-9 UConn.

Not able to watch anymore. Please tell me there wasn't a guy on third with less than two outs.

 

[CtBaseball]

Top 9th, UConn offense leaves 2 runners on base. 10-9 UConn.

Eek.

 

[Bomber36]

Not able to watch anymore. Please tell me there wasn't a guy on third with less than two outs.

Nope…forced at 3rd to end the inning though.

 

[Bomber36]

Was that Jonesy I saw standing to the first base side behind home plate? I think it is…he walking back and forth with a scorebook in his hands. It only took me 9 innings to notice him.

 

[dbmill]

Bottom 9th, Quinn retires the side in order, UConn with a 10-9 victory, Quinn gets the save.

 

[huskymedic]

Wasn't pretty but...

 

[Bomber36]

Hung in there…phew.

 

[Rdkid]

No style points, no problem.
Nova closing out X’s at-large hopes.

 

[Bomber36]

This is where CJ had to call the game from. Shame on Butler and the Big East. Terrible. Add that to the American Legion class ballpark that Butler plays in.

 

[Rdkid]

This is where CJ had to call the game from. Shame on Butler and the Big East. Terrible.

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The kind of stuff that makes people crazy about our conference status.

 

[Bomber36]

The kind of stuff that makes people crazy about our conference status.

And it should. It’s pathetic. It’s like the Big East isn’t even trying.

 

[Viet Vet]

I give Penders credit for keeping his opinions to himself, but Big East baseball, on and off the field, is awful.

 

[Omahabound]

This is where CJ had to call the game from. Shame on Butler and the Big East. Terrible. Add that to the American Legion class ballpark that Butler plays in.

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Forget the park although the natural grass is great. The fact that any Div. 1 broadcasting setup home/away within any game or conference is the issue. That’s what’s terrible imo. I happen to like the American Legion esque look it’s refreshing from the turfball epidemic within sports now. Cost saving I know! It’s the biggest BS excuse. That’s not directed at Uconn btw. Seeing highlights from a game played on grass is almost obsolete lol. Sad.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[dbmill]

This is where CJ had to call the game from. Shame on Butler and the Big East. Terrible. Add that to the American Legion class ballpark that Butler plays in.

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It is not just the Big East. It seems that Chris Jones is often outside doing the broadcast of the game for road non conference games as well. And that includes road games at power conference teams.

 

[Bomber36]

Forget the park although the natural grass is great. The fact that any Div. 1 broadcasting setup home/away within any game or conference is the issue. That’s what’s terrible imo. I happen to like the American Legion esque look it’s refreshing from the turfball epidemic within sports now. Cost saving I know! It’s the biggest BS excuse. That’s not directed at Uconn btw. Seeing highlights from a game played on grass is almost obsolete lol. Sad.

It would be one thing if the ballpark was well manicured. It’s not. The legion field in my town is better taken care of. And the plastic over the chain link fences…don’t get me started. Reminds of the Vikings and the metrodome, lots of plastic. Just an awful look.

 

[Omahabound]

It would be one thing if the ballpark was well manicured. It’s not. The legion field in my town is better taken care

It certainly matters. But I would still take that over a turf field everyday. I personally think turf has completely changed baseball.

 

[Bomber36]

It certainly matters. But I would still take that over a turf field everyday. I personally think turf has completely changed baseball.

Not just baseball…remember this?I played a bunch of rugby matches on turf. The burns on my arms and legs were epic. Even had a few on my face. Nothing like well manicured natural grass…see Fenway Park.