Pat and Ron's Call of Today's Game

[Roast]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v483/cubbybear314/ARamwalkoff.jpg

 

This is now the background on my computer.

 

Also, I LOVE the expressions on Z, DeRosa, Floyd, and Soriano. Especially Soriano, Holy crap, He's got some hops.

Is there anyway to make that bigger, but to keep the same quality?

Actually, I have it as my full-screen background and the quality isn't that much worse.

[hawkcub]

Someone posted links to Pat & Ron's call, Len's call & Bob Uecker's call over at Bleed Cubbie Blue.

 

Uecker's call is hilarious, he sounded so PO'ed.

 

Mr. Belvedre probably made him a sandwich to forget about the pain.

[Laura]

Len's call was just so awesome.

 

OH BABY!!!!!!

[cjbucks]

Pat and Ron's call makes my eyes all misty - i was driving down the highway all by myself listening on XM when it happened. I was honking my horn and pounding on my steering wheel - I'm sure people thought I was nuts but who cares!!

[fibro]

ESPN.com has highlights of the game with Lens call on their front page.

[cjbucks]

ESPN.com has highlights of the game with Lens call on their front page.

 

They just led the Sportscenter intro with his call also

[Connor McConnor]

God I love the sound of the ball cracking against the bat.....in both Chicago calls....its like.....blah blah blah.............SPLAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Pat and Len are both jolted into home run calls!

[RammyFanny]

Let's play the who's watched or listened to it more game. I recorded it since the bottom of the 9th started and i'm pretty sure i've watched the last at bat around the 40 times mark.

[Andy]

Len's call was just so awesome.

Len IS awesome.

[A New Era]

Len's call was just so awesome.

Len IS awesome.

 

Len is awesome. But I didn't totally dig this call. He had alot of energy, AT FIRST. But then his kermit the frog voice wasn't able to support his emotion and he lost some of the, depth of his voice. And the "oh baby" just didn't hav the "oomph" that I would expect out of a follow up phrase.

 

8.5 out of 10.

 

I'm still remembering the Walker superman slide and Chip's call. That imo, was the best TV cubs win call I can remember. Say what you want about chip, but he called a GREAT homer, and great win.

[shnsajax]

How about a thread with video clips of the greatest sports calls ever? Could turn it into a poll as well.

[Alfonso Soriano]

Len and Bob: (WGN TV)

http://www.greystonesbaseball.org/LenBob.mp3

 

Pat and Ron: (WGN Radio)

http://www.greystonesbaseball.org/PatRon.mp3

 

Milwaukee Radio:

http://www.greystonesbaseball.org/Mil.mp3

[E.J.]

Len's is the best. I love how he hasn't quite gotten through puberty yet, so every time he gets excited his voice cracks.

 

Ronnie is the best. He just goes off his rocker when the Cubs win like that. It makes me smile every time.

[rocket]

Len's call was just so awesome.

Len IS awesome.

 

Len is awesome. But I didn't totally dig this call. He had alot of energy, AT FIRST. But then his kermit the frog voice wasn't able to support his emotion and he lost some of the, depth of his voice. And the "oh baby" just didn't hav the "oomph" that I would expect out of a follow up phrase.

 

8.5 out of 10.

 

I'm still remembering the Walker superman slide and Chip's call. That imo, was the best TV cubs win call I can remember. Say what you want about chip, but he called a GREAT homer, and great win.

 

i disagree 100%. len is amazing and that call might be my favorite cubs tv call ever. len sounded 100% genuine in his excitement.

[weis21]

The cubs are so blessed to have 2 announcers such as Len and Ron. While Len has had some great calls for some of the games this year(or week), Ron is a legend and in another category. I love listening to both of them when I can, but I just wanted to point out how lucky the cubs are to even have one really good anouncer. After buying the mlb.tv package i have found out just how rare a good anouncer is.

 

*goosebumps*

 

One has to think is it the announcer that makes the call great or the desperation in the listener that makes the call great? Either way, I'm happy tonight!

[wekse]

Len's call was just so awesome.

Len IS awesome.

 

Len is awesome. But I didn't totally dig this call. He had alot of energy, AT FIRST. But then his kermit the frog voice wasn't able to support his emotion and he lost some of the, depth of his voice. And the "oh baby" just didn't hav the "oomph" that I would expect out of a follow up phrase.

 

8.5 out of 10.

 

I'm still remembering the Walker superman slide and Chip's call. That imo, was the best TV cubs win call I can remember. Say what you want about chip, but he called a GREAT homer, and great win.

 

i disagree 100%. len is amazing and that call might be my favorite cubs tv call ever. len sounded 100% genuine in his excitement.

 

 

DEEP LEFT CENTER!!!! CUUUUUUBBBBSSSS WIN!!!!

[XZero771679666304]

Len's call was just so awesome.

Len IS awesome.

 

Len is awesome. But I didn't totally dig this call. He had alot of energy, AT FIRST. But then his kermit the frog voice wasn't able to support his emotion and he lost some of the, depth of his voice. And the "oh baby" just didn't hav the "oomph" that I would expect out of a follow up phrase.

 

8.5 out of 10.

 

I'm still remembering the Walker superman slide and Chip's call. That imo, was the best TV cubs win call I can remember. Say what you want about chip, but he called a GREAT homer, and great win.

 

i disagree 100%. len is amazing and that call might be my favorite cubs tv call ever. len sounded 100% genuine in his excitement.

 

 

DEEP LEFT CENTER!!!! CUUUUUUBBBBSSSS WIN!!!!

 

It was truly awesome. I must have watched it 15 times on my DVR.

 

I love Len, in spite of the fact he sometimes doesn't recognize a homer until it is in the stands.

 

Chip had a better voice and had one of the best home run calls around. Having said that, Len seems to care a lot more, knows a lot more and is generally awesome.

 

Len FTW.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Len's call was just so awesome.

Len IS awesome.

 

Len is awesome. But I didn't totally dig this call. He had alot of energy, AT FIRST. But then his kermit the frog voice wasn't able to support his emotion and he lost some of the, depth of his voice. And the "oh baby" just didn't hav the "oomph" that I would expect out of a follow up phrase.

 

8.5 out of 10.

 

I'm still remembering the Walker superman slide and Chip's call. That imo, was the best TV cubs win call I can remember. Say what you want about chip, but he called a GREAT homer, and great win.

 

i disagree 100%. len is amazing and that call might be my favorite cubs tv call ever. len sounded 100% genuine in his excitement.

 

 

DEEP LEFT CENTER!!!! CUUUUUUBBBBSSSS WIN!!!!

 

It was truly awesome. I must have watched it 15 times on my DVR.

 

I love Len, in spite of the fact he sometimes doesn't recognize a homer until it is in the stands.

 

Chip had a better voice and had one of the best home run calls around. Having said that, Len seems to care a lot more, knows a lot more and is generally awesome.

 

Len FTW.

 

Len is so much better of a pbp guy than Chip, it's really insulting to Len to compare the two. It's like comparing Vin Scully to Joe Carter in terms of broadcasters....

[XZero771679666304]

Len's call was just so awesome.

Len IS awesome.

 

Len is awesome. But I didn't totally dig this call. He had alot of energy, AT FIRST. But then his kermit the frog voice wasn't able to support his emotion and he lost some of the, depth of his voice. And the "oh baby" just didn't hav the "oomph" that I would expect out of a follow up phrase.

 

8.5 out of 10.

 

I'm still remembering the Walker superman slide and Chip's call. That imo, was the best TV cubs win call I can remember. Say what you want about chip, but he called a GREAT homer, and great win.

 

i disagree 100%. len is amazing and that call might be my favorite cubs tv call ever. len sounded 100% genuine in his excitement.

 

 

DEEP LEFT CENTER!!!! CUUUUUUBBBBSSSS WIN!!!!

 

It was truly awesome. I must have watched it 15 times on my DVR.

 

I love Len, in spite of the fact he sometimes doesn't recognize a homer until it is in the stands.

 

Chip had a better voice and had one of the best home run calls around. Having said that, Len seems to care a lot more, knows a lot more and is generally awesome.

 

Len FTW.

 

Len is so much better of a pbp guy than Chip, it's really insulting to Len to compare the two. It's like comparing Vin Scully to Joe Carter in terms of broadcasters....

 

To be fair, Chip was much better at recognizing homers off the bat and calling them.

 

But that's about it.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Len's call was just so awesome.

Len IS awesome.

 

Len is awesome. But I didn't totally dig this call. He had alot of energy, AT FIRST. But then his kermit the frog voice wasn't able to support his emotion and he lost some of the, depth of his voice. And the "oh baby" just didn't hav the "oomph" that I would expect out of a follow up phrase.

 

8.5 out of 10.

 

I'm still remembering the Walker superman slide and Chip's call. That imo, was the best TV cubs win call I can remember. Say what you want about chip, but he called a GREAT homer, and great win.

 

i disagree 100%. len is amazing and that call might be my favorite cubs tv call ever. len sounded 100% genuine in his excitement.

 

 

DEEP LEFT CENTER!!!! CUUUUUUBBBBSSSS WIN!!!!

 

It was truly awesome. I must have watched it 15 times on my DVR.

 

I love Len, in spite of the fact he sometimes doesn't recognize a homer until it is in the stands.

 

Chip had a better voice and had one of the best home run calls around. Having said that, Len seems to care a lot more, knows a lot more and is generally awesome.

 

Len FTW.

 

Len is so much better of a pbp guy than Chip, it's really insulting to Len to compare the two. It's like comparing Vin Scully to Joe Carter in terms of broadcasters....

 

To be fair, Chip was much better at recognizing homers off the bat and calling them.

 

But that's about it.

 

That's because Chip would raise his voice on a cheap pop up to shallow left. It made it seem he recognized the homer earlier, when in reality Chip used the inflection far too often. Len at least saves his excitement for when he is sure it is deserved.

[circlechange]

How about a thread with video clips of the greatest sports calls ever? Could turn it into a poll as well.

"The Giants win the pennant!"

[Slugger_16]

Len's call was just so awesome.

Len IS awesome.

 

Len is awesome. But I didn't totally dig this call. He had alot of energy, AT FIRST. But then his kermit the frog voice wasn't able to support his emotion and he lost some of the, depth of his voice. And the "oh baby" just didn't hav the "oomph" that I would expect out of a follow up phrase.

 

8.5 out of 10.

 

I'm still remembering the Walker superman slide and Chip's call. That imo, was the best TV cubs win call I can remember. Say what you want about chip, but he called a GREAT homer, and great win.

 

i disagree 100%. len is amazing and that call might be my favorite cubs tv call ever. len sounded 100% genuine in his excitement.

 

 

DEEP LEFT CENTER!!!! CUUUUUUBBBBSSSS WIN!!!!

 

It was truly awesome. I must have watched it 15 times on my DVR.

 

I love Len, in spite of the fact he sometimes doesn't recognize a homer until it is in the stands.

 

Chip had a better voice and had one of the best home run calls around. Having said that, Len seems to care a lot more, knows a lot more and is generally awesome.

 

Len FTW.

 

Len is so much better of a pbp guy than Chip, it's really insulting to Len to compare the two. It's like comparing Vin Scully to Joe Carter in terms of broadcasters....

 

To be fair, Chip was much better at recognizing homers off the bat and calling them.

 

But that's about it.

 

That's because Chip would raise his voice on a cheap pop up to shallow left. It made it seem he recognized the homer earlier, when in reality Chip used the inflection far too often. Len at least saves his excitement for when he is sure it is deserved.

 

"SWUNG ON BELTED...and Eckstein makes the catch."

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Len's call was just so awesome.

Len IS awesome.

 

Len is awesome. But I didn't totally dig this call. He had alot of energy, AT FIRST. But then his kermit the frog voice wasn't able to support his emotion and he lost some of the, depth of his voice. And the "oh baby" just didn't hav the "oomph" that I would expect out of a follow up phrase.

 

8.5 out of 10.

 

I'm still remembering the Walker superman slide and Chip's call. That imo, was the best TV cubs win call I can remember. Say what you want about chip, but he called a GREAT homer, and great win.

 

i disagree 100%. len is amazing and that call might be my favorite cubs tv call ever. len sounded 100% genuine in his excitement.

 

 

DEEP LEFT CENTER!!!! CUUUUUUBBBBSSSS WIN!!!!

 

It was truly awesome. I must have watched it 15 times on my DVR.

 

I love Len, in spite of the fact he sometimes doesn't recognize a homer until it is in the stands.

 

Chip had a better voice and had one of the best home run calls around. Having said that, Len seems to care a lot more, knows a lot more and is generally awesome.

 

Len FTW.

 

Len is so much better of a pbp guy than Chip, it's really insulting to Len to compare the two. It's like comparing Vin Scully to Joe Carter in terms of broadcasters....

 

To be fair, Chip was much better at recognizing homers off the bat and calling them.

 

But that's about it.

 

That's because Chip would raise his voice on a cheap pop up to shallow left. It made it seem he recognized the homer earlier, when in reality Chip used the inflection far too often. Len at least saves his excitement for when he is sure it is deserved.

 

"SWUNG ON BELTED...and Eckstein makes the catch."

 

BINGO!

[XZero771679666304]

 

That's because Chip would raise his voice on a cheap pop up to shallow left. It made it seem he recognized the homer earlier, when in reality Chip used the inflection far too often. Len at least saves his excitement for when he is sure it is deserved.

 

True, but it seems that too often the moment has passed when Len gets excited. If the ball is landing at the same time your call reaches it's crescendo, the moment is ruined. The excitement of the call comes during the time between contact but before the moment it becomes obvious to the fan at home that a HR has been hit.

 

Once I can tell the ball has left the park, the call is largely superfluous. But at the same time, I hate it when I get excited over nothing.

 

It's a fine line.

 

Just because we hate Chip doesn't mean he didn't actually have some good points. But if we want to talk about announcers who were premature on homer calls, Harry put his grandson to shame.

 

I love Len Kasper much more than Chip, and his call today was spectacular.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

 

That's because Chip would raise his voice on a cheap pop up to shallow left. It made it seem he recognized the homer earlier, when in reality Chip used the inflection far too often. Len at least saves his excitement for when he is sure it is deserved.

 

True, but it seems that too often the moment has passed when Len gets excited. If the ball is landing at the same time your call reaches it's crescendo, the moment is ruined. The excitement of the call comes during the time between contact but before the moment it becomes obvious to the fan at home that a HR has been hit.

 

Once I can tell the ball has left the park, the call is largely superfluous. But at the same time, I hate it when I get excited over nothing.

 

It's a fine line.

 

Just because we hate Chip doesn't mean he didn't actually have some good points. But if we want to talk about announcers who were premature on homer calls, Harry put his grandson to shame.

 

I love Len Kasper much more than Chip, and his call today was spectacular.

 

Yeah, but when I've left the room to use the john, I'd rather the HR call be a bit late than to get me all excited that I start to try to wrap it up only to find out it was a shallow fly ball to the left fielder.