Who is the best Announcer 2006 Edition

[Ken Leung]

I had a great chat with Cory about who we think the best announcers are (one might wonder why we are talking about that ). We both agreed that Blair is the best FIRST announcer hands down, but we also agreed that there are lots of great announcers beside him out there. A few names come immediately to mind, but I won't spoil the question.

So how about it folks? Who is the best announcer of the 2006 season? Just to make it fun, let's include announcers from the 05 off season events to the question too.

And just to clarify, I am asking for announcers, not MC.

And please, no shameless self-promotion if you happen to be an announcer yourself !

[BobC]

Originally Posted by Ken Leung

I had a great chat with Cory about who we think the best announcers are (one might wonder why we are talking about that ). We both agreed that Blair is the best FIRST announcer hands down, but we also agreed that there are lots of great announcers beside him out there. A few names come immediately to mind, but I won't spoil the question.

So how about it folks? Who is the best announcer of the 2006 season? Just to make it fun, let's include announcers from the 05 off season events to the question too.

And just to clarify, I am asking for announcers, not MC.

And please, no shameless self-promotion if you happen to be an announcer yourself !

I think ALL the annouchers at the events I went to the last 5 years diid a great job. BAMM!! Thats what I am talking about baby!!!

[Billfred]

Well, Grady seemed to do pretty well pulling double duty on DaVinci this year. Blair is also pretty good, from my experience at FVC Orangeburg. I also like Sir Charles--even if he might not be as technically sound as the others, he's got that raw energy.

That said, I have to give the nod to Dan Green. Who else could work "I am JVN" into the middle of his play-by-play commentary?

[Koko Ed]

My fav is Steve but my future all star is Joel.

[Dan Richardson]

Two of my favorites this year actually come from regionals. Buzz from florida is amasing and an extremely interesting guy, especially with all the involvement with other programs and his own tv show.

Chris from houston also did an extremely good job, was very energetic well spoken and entertaining to listen to.

Sir charles a yearly favorite for me, soo much energy, his first year there he was running through the crowds getting people on their feet. It was great.

[Tim Baird]

Originally Posted by Billfred

Well, Grady seemed to do pretty well pulling double duty on DaVinci this year

I agree. I think that Blair is one of the better announcers out there and he's always a blast to watch. Who else would get inside a zamboni and slide out?

However, I'd definitely have to give the next slot to Andy. I've seen him do both emceeing and/or announcing at many competitions, and he always makes the environment more fun and gets the crowd going.

[Andy Baker]

Originally Posted by Koko Ed

My fav is Steve but my future all star is Joel.

I was amazed at how good Joel Johnson was at the GTR this year. He delivery was smooth, clearly heard, witty, and informative. He is also can show excitement without yelling. I would put him at #2 behind Blair.

(Blair is also my favorite m/c, but that is another thread)

Personally, I think that many announcers do a good job. However, the one area that could be improved for most of them is that they yell too often. Announcing is like playing music. If you are always loud (like with a yell), your dynamics are not good. A musician knows when to play at "piano" and when at "forte". Announcers should also.

Andy B.

[BandChick]

Hands down, I love Blair. I mean, who doesn't? I was shocked and amazed when Joel stopped by Galileo this year. His announcing was like music. It was pristine and smooth, and all together incredible. And of course, I have to give a shout out to the Voice of NJ (George) because he definitely has the play-by-play down and makes it one interesting competition.

Especially yesterday...When 11 slammed into the side wall, George's first words were "My God, there goes 11 giving me a heart attack with their ramming speed." It was hilarious.

[Heretic121]

I heard Joel J for the first time yesterday at BTB and thought he did absolutely amazing... definately in my top 2...

Blair for now takes the top spot...

[aztech75]

i gotta say that my favorie announcer for the year was my teammate sean horman.

He made his debut at beantown blitz yesterday and any1 who was there will know y.

[JulieB]

Sir Charles hands down for me. I love him saying "booyah".

[santosh]

Sir Charles. I love him. Come on who doesn't love his phrases.
Sir Charles gets the crowd going by occasionally running around near the stands and gts everyone off of their feet.
Our team still jokes around screaming "They are going for the empire state drop" everytime he comes in a conversation.
I really hope that we have him again at Peachtree next year.

[Cory]

Joel is amazing. When I turned on the GTR webcast, I was 110% sure that I was listening to Blair. I never would have guessed it was Joel until somebody said so.

After Blair my favorites would be: Dan Green, Joel Johnson, Andy Grady.

[jgannon]

Dan Green and Steve W. No question.

[RoboMom]

I agree with all the above. Let me also add that Greg Needel did a great job at the Chesapeake this year, and at Capital Clash last summer.