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| Author: | Crick Ramp [ Fri Aug 14, 2020 2:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Grote |
What do people think? Corny at times? Yes. Is he the most talented sports talker? Of course not. But I appreciate he seems to be a genuine dude. Any serious thoughts? |
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| Author: | Kirkwood [ Fri Aug 14, 2020 2:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Grote |
He's the best. Favorite guy at the Score. |
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| Author: | Tall Midget [ Fri Aug 14, 2020 2:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Grote |
Kirkwood wrote: He's the best. Favorite guy at the Score. Mine as well. |
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| Author: | billypootons [ Fri Aug 14, 2020 2:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Grote |
oh good, let's do this thread again. |
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| Author: | Crick Ramp [ Fri Aug 14, 2020 2:37 pm ] |
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billypootons wrote: oh good, let's do this thread again. Boooooooooooo |
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| Author: | Seacrest [ Fri Aug 14, 2020 2:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Grote |
Tall Midget wrote: Kirkwood wrote: He's the best. Favorite guy at the Score. Mine as well. He's a real gentleman and a genuine person. |
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| Author: | Pres-Elect FukNuggitt [ Fri Aug 14, 2020 2:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Grote |
Crick Ramp wrote: What do people think? Corny at times? Yes. Is he the most talented sports talker? Of course not. But I appreciate he seems to be a genuine dude. Any serious thoughts? I don't see how he is not considered to be one of the most talented sports talkers, if not the most talented at the station. He operates using genuinely well-founded analysis and observations, interviews quite well (and prepares well for the same) has big-team experience with his Cubs and Bears dealings, possesses a highly developed sense of humor and a quick and acerbic wit, and he is an incredible impressionist. Lastly, his bouts with alcoholism only adds to his likability and relatability to the average Chicagoan. I think he can easily replace Mac once they decide to put his old ass out to pasture. |
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| Author: | 312player [ Fri Aug 14, 2020 2:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Grote |
Probably the only likable guy at the score. |
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| Author: | good dolphin [ Fri Aug 14, 2020 3:25 pm ] |
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his style hearkens back to the golden age of the station |
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| Author: | vitoscotti [ Fri Aug 14, 2020 3:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Grote |
Never heard him go sjw. That's a plus. He's at least listenable, which is uncommon at the Score. Les always says how great friends he and Grote are. When Grote filled in for Les, he said he and Les have little interaction. |
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| Author: | Regular Reader [ Fri Aug 14, 2020 4:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Grote |
He seemed to struggle a bit this morning, but I like the guy as well. |
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| Author: | Chet Coppock's Fur Coat [ Fri Aug 14, 2020 4:48 pm ] |
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He is the only one who can make Rosenbloom sound tolerable. |
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| Author: | vitoscotti [ Fri Aug 14, 2020 5:48 pm ] |
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The Score likes to slap an unspoken "expert" label on guys following teams. Grote though seemed to never get caught up in that. The Score's baseball "expert" Speigel was called "a student of the game" recently by Mac. |
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| Author: | Peoria Matt [ Fri Aug 14, 2020 6:30 pm ] |
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Grote is awesome. |
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| Author: | pittmike [ Fri Aug 14, 2020 6:33 pm ] |
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Grote is a good guy. A lot of people are like that after getting their lives right. |
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| Author: | Juiced [ Fri Aug 14, 2020 6:38 pm ] |
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Crick Ramp wrote: Is he the most talented sports talker? Of course not. The score lacks a talented sports talker. MAC is the best of the bunch, but he has mailed it in. Everyone else is blah. Grote seems to enjoy his job and that helps. Lawrence is my favorite at the station and that is saying a lot about how far the station has sunk. |
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| Author: | Franky T [ Fri Aug 14, 2020 6:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Grote |
Big fan of Grote. I don't hate Joe O, but Grote should have that slot. |
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| Author: | The Man [ Fri Aug 14, 2020 8:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Grote |
I like Grote but he really needs a partner to keep him inline. The impressions can be hilarious but left unchecked it goes on way to long. He does fine with interviews. Considerably better than everyone else except possibly Bernstein if it’s a guest he respects. He seems to have decent knowledge and interest in all sports. Couldn’t go wrong launching Haugh and putting him in. Hopefully that is the plan with the pregame. Get him used to being up and engaged that early. |
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| Author: | HawaiiYou [ Fri Aug 14, 2020 9:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Grote |
one day grote will be a part of cubs brass. he will get his revenge letting Pat Hughes know that 'weve decided to make a change in the radio booth' |
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| Author: | HawaiiYou [ Fri Aug 14, 2020 9:04 pm ] |
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pittmike wrote: Grote is a good guy. A lot of people are like that after getting their lives right. what was his ailment? |
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| Author: | Peoria Matt [ Fri Aug 14, 2020 9:07 pm ] |
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Alcoholic |
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| Author: | The Man [ Fri Aug 14, 2020 9:13 pm ] |
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HawaiiYou wrote: one day grote will be a part of cubs brass. he will get his revenge letting Pat Hughes know that 'weve decided to make a change in the radio booth' I think I would enjoy that. I know the rumors are there that Pat thought he was unprofessional. I know Grote is a bit of a screwball but Pat can fuck off. Lighten up Francis. You are announcing baseball games. The best broadcasts are the light hearted ones. Sports, especially baseball aren’t serious. |
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| Author: | Chet Coppock's Fur Coat [ Fri Aug 14, 2020 9:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Grote |
The Man wrote: I like Grote but he really needs a partner to keep him inline. The impressions can be hilarious but left unchecked it goes on way to long. He does fine with interviews. Considerably better than everyone else except possibly Bernstein if it’s a guest he respects. He seems to have decent knowledge and interest in all sports. Couldn’t go wrong launching Haugh and putting him in. Hopefully that is the plan with the pregame. Get him used to being up and engaged that early. Grote was in the studio at 4:45am for years teasing Las, consoling Les' producer, and then doing morning updates before the Cubs stint. |
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| Author: | HawaiiYou [ Fri Aug 14, 2020 9:18 pm ] |
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The Man wrote: HawaiiYou wrote: one day grote will be a part of cubs brass. he will get his revenge letting Pat Hughes know that 'weve decided to make a change in the radio booth' I think I would enjoy that. I know the rumors are there that Pat thought he was unprofessional. I know Grote is a bit of a screwball but Pat can fuck off. Lighten up Francis. You are announcing baseball games. The best broadcasts are the light hearted ones. Sports, especially baseball aren’t serious. is that you grote? |
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| Author: | The Man [ Fri Aug 14, 2020 10:47 pm ] |
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Might be an alcoholic but definitely not Grote. |
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| Author: | Urlacher's missing neck [ Fri Aug 14, 2020 10:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Grote |
He defended Jules earlier this year. Liked him up until then but that makes me question everything about him. Still sucks how he got fucked out of his dream job because grumpy old man hughes didn't like him and then kiss ass zach slipped right into his spot. |
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| Author: | HawaiiYou [ Fri Aug 14, 2020 11:15 pm ] |
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Urlacher's missing neck wrote: He defended Jules earlier this year. Liked him up until then but that makes me question everything about him. Still sucks how he got fucked out of his dream job because grumpy old man hughes didn't like him and then kiss ass zach slipped right into his spot. ya classic screw job. wouldn't be surprised if ZZ did it all behind his back too. he made a honeymooners reference when he was doing the cubs his last year on the cubs beat so he will always be good in my book. |
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| Author: | HawaiiYou [ Sat Aug 15, 2020 11:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Grote |
he's on right now, he's been pretty good |
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| Author: | Drunk Squirrel [ Sat Aug 15, 2020 12:35 pm ] |
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Busting out a Sam Wainright from It's a Wonderfull Life reference. |
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| Author: | DAC [ Sat Aug 15, 2020 12:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Grote |
Crick Ramp wrote: What do people think? Corny at times? Yes. Is he the most talented sports talker? Of course not. But I appreciate he seems to be a genuine dude. ? I generally agree with this assessment. I consider him to be a net positive over others when he’s substituting on a show. |
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