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Originally Posted by Boomer
Bobby, speaking for myself and I am sure most of the board, you sound like a real trooper.
Replacing an icon is never easy. There was nothing personal here, and if it is your desire to be an announcer, bring in some of your own personality, knowledge and color.
Being a beginner, and I assume you were, you did fine. Bur this community has a loyalty to certain people. Unusual to say the least in this business but that is what you walked into.
All the best!
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Bobby is about 55, a youthful 50, and having been raised on waterford/mountaineer, loves this place with his entire being. Bobby long ago filled in VERY occasionally as the back-up announcer (nobody said "caller" then), and reluctantly upended his civilian life ( he is married and years ago moved out of this immediate area) to serve this place in a limited and thankless capacity.
Bobby has no clue that places like Pace Advantage even exist, so it's been easy to shield him from the sort of vitriol that would literally break his soul. But there could be no protecting him from his own criticism. Most nights at the time clock he seems visibly disappointed, if not outright distraught about his performance. And he has busted his ass to get better, while harboring NO (ZERO) ambition to become QB1. Or even QB2, to be honest about it.
Tx, Boom, for your kind "ode to Bobby." I will pass the sentiments along.
