Re: Quote of the Night

[Jonathan McIntyre <jmc@ptc.com>]

> > I assumed he meant there are a few Celtic fans left *in LA*, but given
> > Cousy's generally pessimistic tone of voice, it sure sounds like he
> > means only a few fans anywhere.
>
> That's not all. Throughout the game, Cousy kept on saying how Van Exel was going
> to take over the game. (Another words, the C's will lose) He also said that the
> Lakers were not taking the Celtics seriously. Yes, that may be true but I don't
> want to hear it during the game! I want to enjoy the game when I watch it!!!

Yes, you're right.  Cousy has to understand that fans want enjoyment when they
watch the games, and his commentary can make it hard to enjoy.  I don't want
to hear his fears of what players might do, and a halftime analysis is a more
appropriate place for comments about one team not taking the other seriously.

You get the good with the bad with Cousy.  
His comments are more insightful and less biased than the average announcer, 
but he's also less entertaining and more pessimistic, too.  I also like 
to listen to the games on the radio sometimes.  Maxwell is much more fun 
to listen to, and gives insights on what all the players are doing right and 
wrong.  Cousy tends to focus just on the ballhandler (since he was one), and 
mainly points out what they're doing wrong.  

Jon Mc