RC In The Booth

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One unspoken thing RC does is react when he sees something. You can hear him go "ooohhhhh" when someone about goes ass over tea kettle or a rider almost slides out in a corner and then the broadcast just moves on. I miss what he is reacting too about 50% of the time and have to back up to see it. He did it in St. Louis when one of the 450 guys got bucked and about went over the bars. Went back and sure enough, can't remember who it was, almost endo'd over a double.

Anyways, enough has been said about RC in the booth but this is something I've picked up on throughout the years that he does. They don't always go back and cover what he was reacting to. For those of us that actually ride it's fun to go back and catch the minor things.
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motomike137 1/13/2020 7:57am
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I was impressed with him Saturday night. I've always liked how he has a little fan in him and does what you are talking about. You'd swear he has been reading what the "vitards" have been saying about his delivery and took it to heart lol. He and Diffey were clicking. Now the production crew and whoever makes the call on which camera to show us when and why, that's still junk!
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AH387 1/13/2020 8:15am
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I feel like he has been steadily improving. Plus, I do think he gives good input, from a riders view. Maybe casual fans don't appreciate it, but people like us who ride/race can understand what he means. It adds to the viewing, even if he isn't the most well-spoken person ever. But that's ok. He is doing much better and I always appreciate RC.
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ga_pike 1/13/2020 8:30am
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He does a solid job IMO. Got a little tongue tied during one of the LCQ but he, caught himself and started over clean.
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IWreckALot 1/13/2020 8:49am
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ga_pike wrote:
He does a solid job IMO. Got a little tongue tied during one of the LCQ but he, caught himself and started over clean.
I know exactly what you're talking about when he got tongue tied. It happens. Can't expect perfection from even a more seasoned professional announcer.

It's easy to be critical of the commentators and even the broadcast. IMO, the broadcast has improved significantly over the years. We used to miss a lot of action because there was a lack of screen in screen action and they gave us that. There have been a lot of improvements. They're usually just slower than we all want.

I do wish they'd keep you on the action with a screen in screen even at the end of the race. Show Roczen going over the finish line and celebrating with his wife while having the rest of the race on the other screen. The coverage does cut away from a really good battle for 3rd 4th and 5th very often to show the winner going over the finish line somewhat anticlimactically and that's right when the passes happen behind the leader.
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408Jeepster 1/13/2020 10:12am
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I've been openly critical of RC in the booth, but this year I feel like he has actually worked to improve everything he is doing. I feel like we are getting better analysis and less horrendous grammar and stumbling. He's gotten himself wrapped up once or twice this year but that happens. He has improved an incredible amount over last year. I'm glad to see it. When we're getting actual analysis that doesn't make me cringe, it makes the race a lot better to watch. He clearly went to work in the off season and that's all we can ask for.
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Rupert X 1/13/2020 10:59am
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RC is fantastic. My only request, is thus; We need both Ricky & Daniel Blair to start talking with Australian and British accents, as to fit in with the rest of the crew. Burp.
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Chris_Buehler 1/13/2020 11:02am
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I'm curious how much weight he lost. His face is way thinner
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IWreckALot 1/13/2020 11:14am
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Chris_Buehler wrote:
I'm curious how much weight he lost. His face is way thinner
I was wondering if it was just me noticing that. I have a feeling he has gone the route of McGrath. Enjoyed his post racing years having some beers and steaks and now wants to get back to a good riding condition. Nothing wrong with any of that.

Next up, JS7. Ha. Although it appears JS7 has not thrown a leg over the bike at all post retirement. Haven't seen everything from him but also haven't seen him on the bike.
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motomike137 wrote:
I was impressed with him Saturday night. I've always liked how he has a little fan in him and does what you are talking about. You'd...
I was impressed with him Saturday night. I've always liked how he has a little fan in him and does what you are talking about. You'd swear he has been reading what the "vitards" have been saying about his delivery and took it to heart lol. He and Diffey were clicking. Now the production crew and whoever makes the call on which camera to show us when and why, that's still junk!
I'd love to see a "behind the scenes" on the production of a SX event. It seems like it would be very difficult trying to figure out when to switch the cameras to always stay on the action.
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RichieW13 wrote:
I'd love to see a "behind the scenes" on the production of a SX event. It seems like it would be very difficult trying to figure...
I'd love to see a "behind the scenes" on the production of a SX event. It seems like it would be very difficult trying to figure out when to switch the cameras to always stay on the action.
I'm sure it's very difficult, but there are hundreds of other racing series' in the world that seemingly don't have the issues that the SX and MX camera director (I believe it's the same person) have. If the commentators are talking about two riders in a battle, and we are following the two riders in the battle, there is ZERO REASON to then cut to a different camera of a different rider NOT IN A BATTLE OR BEING TALKED ABOUT. He misses SO MUCH it hurts. Riders go down randomly, or crash on their own, so I don't blame him for missing those kinds of shots. But the putrid camera direction of easy, slam dunk situations blows my mind. I mean, honestly, how many times during a night do we go to a camera that is either following the wrong person or is currently pointed at the sky? And BTW, thank god we have Leigh Diffey there to interject when something important happens on the track while Will or Daniel Blair are doing one of their canned monologues during the racing. Because we all know how many times Ralph just used that time in the past to look at his palms or recite in his head which color bike goes to which brand, because he sure isn't watching the racing when they are talking. If he was, his response when they are done talking wouldn't be, "aNd WhAT hApPeNeD tO KeN rOcZeN?!?!?!?" when it is very obvious on the camera what the fuck just happened to Ken Roczen.
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SoCalMX70 1/13/2020 1:09pm
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I've talked a lot of shit on RC's analyst skills this past year... But, I have no problem saying he is doing a great job currently. His voice even SOUNDS better, like he isn't gasping for air and getting a weird high pitch tone (perhaps a result of his recent fitness gains?).

After Anaheim 1 I realized there was nothing in the broadcast that really stuck out in my mind, whereas this past year I could only remember a ton of cringe-worthy moments. So, it was good in that sense, but I really couldn't remember anything positive that was outstanding either. I'll take it.

For St Louis I paid more attention and it just seemed to me that RC is more comfortable and giving a lot more insight into what's going on during a race. Good on him. It's what we want to hear!

I'm truly hoping it doesn't all go to hell once Ralph returns.
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gt80rider 1/13/2020 2:16pm
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He absolutely sounds better this year, but still manages to say nothing of interest...

And yes, you gotta listen for a big crowd reaction to know when the passes happen.... It's like they have given up on trying to catch any of the important passes
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PastranaWho 1/13/2020 2:31pm
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He needs to stop with the oohh's and ahh's when somebody crashes, it doesn't sound professional other than that he is doing better. Not hating!!!
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Tbteam 1/13/2020 3:12pm
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As much of an RC fan that I am on the bike, it just doesn’t transfer to his skills behind the microphone. Too many nonsensical words, oohs and aahs, reloading his thoughts mid sentence, wandering points of view. Big fan, not a fan.
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WowWowWubzy 1/13/2020 3:14pm
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PastranaWho wrote:
He needs to stop with the oohh's and ahh's when somebody crashes, it doesn't sound professional other than that he is doing better. Not hating!!!
You forgot the BAAAMMM. Just a bit funny, RC is very enthusiastic, all good..
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gerg 1/13/2020 3:21pm
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Not trying to derail the thread, but what's the story behind Emigs departure?

I thought he did an okay job, but he did seem to argue a bit with RC in the booth quite a bit towards the end, even if it did seem to be in jest.

Was there a falling out or did he move on of his won accord?
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I am impressed with the improvement from last year. Kicking ass.
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EvelMX11 1/13/2020 3:38pm
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I do miss Ralph....
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NorCal1975 1/13/2020 3:59pm
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Much better than last year. Considering supercross is a niche sport he is pretty good IMO. For those of you that think RC is terrible, try listening to a Monday night football broadcast with Booger McFarland doing the analysis!
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gerg wrote:
Not trying to derail the thread, but what's the story behind Emigs departure? I thought he did an okay job, but he did seem to argue...
Not trying to derail the thread, but what's the story behind Emigs departure?

I thought he did an okay job, but he did seem to argue a bit with RC in the booth quite a bit towards the end, even if it did seem to be in jest.

Was there a falling out or did he move on of his won accord?
I think they just decided to not renew his contract. I enjoyed Emig more than RC candidly speaking but I also don't mind RC so much. I don't put much thought into the commentating as much as I do where the cameras are pointing.
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motomike137 1/14/2020 7:22am
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motomike137 wrote:
I was impressed with him Saturday night. I've always liked how he has a little fan in him and does what you are talking about. You'd...
I was impressed with him Saturday night. I've always liked how he has a little fan in him and does what you are talking about. You'd swear he has been reading what the "vitards" have been saying about his delivery and took it to heart lol. He and Diffey were clicking. Now the production crew and whoever makes the call on which camera to show us when and why, that's still junk!
RichieW13 wrote:
I'd love to see a "behind the scenes" on the production of a SX event. It seems like it would be very difficult trying to figure...
I'd love to see a "behind the scenes" on the production of a SX event. It seems like it would be very difficult trying to figure out when to switch the cameras to always stay on the action.
That's not lost on me but it sure seems like they miss a lot.
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motomike137 1/14/2020 7:23am
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Rupert X wrote:
RC is fantastic. My only request, is thus; We need both Ricky & Daniel Blair to start talking with Australian and British accents, as to fit...
RC is fantastic. My only request, is thus; We need both Ricky & Daniel Blair to start talking with Australian and British accents, as to fit in with the rest of the crew. Burp.
Those two brunettes... rarrrrrrrr!
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VoR 1/14/2020 1:53pm
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i was surprised they didn't come back to whoever it was that fell out of the sky on the Over/Under jump, the 61 I think. Damn that had to of hurt. Shocked
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IWreckALot wrote:
One unspoken thing RC does is react when he sees something. You can hear him go "ooohhhhh" when someone about goes ass over tea kettle or...
One unspoken thing RC does is react when he sees something. You can hear him go "ooohhhhh" when someone about goes ass over tea kettle or a rider almost slides out in a corner and then the broadcast just moves on. I miss what he is reacting too about 50% of the time and have to back up to see it. He did it in St. Louis when one of the 450 guys got bucked and about went over the bars. Went back and sure enough, can't remember who it was, almost endo'd over a double.

Anyways, enough has been said about RC in the booth but this is something I've picked up on throughout the years that he does. They don't always go back and cover what he was reacting to. For those of us that actually ride it's fun to go back and catch the minor things.
between his I'll tell ya years ago and the Girls KAHNGRATTTULATUNS
i just cant take it Jesus!
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i was surprised they didn't come back to whoever it was that fell out of the sky on the Over/Under jump, the 61 I think. Damn...
i was surprised they didn't come back to whoever it was that fell out of the sky on the Over/Under jump, the 61 I think. Damn that had to of hurt. Shocked
Was that Alex Ray in one of the heats? Was surprised it wasn’t mentioned when he went to the moon and hit the deck whilst running in 3rd. I’ve generally enjoyed the commentary this year so far, no mention of the 2 guys that got blasted into the stadium wall after the Ferrandis bump either though!
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Moto Norcal 1/14/2020 3:04pm
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I think he's developed into a lot better announcer than Emig. I like Jeff, but his terrible grammar drove me up a wall. For example: "He has came here today to win." Literally nobody even talks that way in real life. It was pretty bad.
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Moto Norcal wrote:
I think he's developed into a lot better announcer than Emig. I like Jeff, but his terrible grammar drove me up a wall. For example: "He...
I think he's developed into a lot better announcer than Emig. I like Jeff, but his terrible grammar drove me up a wall. For example: "He has came here today to win." Literally nobody even talks that way in real life. It was pretty bad.
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WEAL 1/14/2020 3:18pm
1/14/2020 3:18pm Edited Date/Time 1/14/2020 3:19pm
When watching the recorded races I have to hit fast forward as soon as that woman starts to talk - can´t stand that voice. By coincidence the girl in MXGP is exactly the same - is there no lady available with a little bit of knowledge and a bearable voice? RC has improved a lot over last year but that girl ruins it completely..
cowboysfromhell 1/14/2020 3:44pm
1/14/2020 3:44pm
I think the new guy Diffie isn’t trying to make more out of what’s going on like Ralph does. the two of them can calmly call the race without being all hyped up every second, that was probably causing Ricky some problems. Just my opinion
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hamncheeze 1/14/2020 4:11pm
1/14/2020 4:11pm Edited Date/Time 1/14/2020 4:16pm
I said this elsewhere, but Leigh Diffey is making RC a lot better. Diffey stays in his lane, which is to call the action, not provide the insight. Ralph goes way out of his lane on this front, to the point where he's trying to put (incorrect) words into RC's (or Fro's) mouth. Also, I think the relative unfamiliarity between RC and Diffey keeps things much more professional, unlike Ralph who just sees it as a 3 hour bro down. Gotta call it like I see it!

EDIT: It will be interesting to see when Ralph returns at Glendale, if he's any different? There's a chance he might actually see some feedback on his absence, take note on how the broadcast currently is functioning, and make some changes to his style. Having said that, I think Ralph is gonna Ralph, just like Marty is gonna Marty and Dean's Dean.
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