I have been associated with California Lutheran University in one repsect or another for over 20 years and have really enjoyed attending all athletic events at CLU. I also have enjoyed reading the many posts here on D3hoops. The forum is great, allowing fans to post intelligent responses, and show their enthusiasm for the true student athlete at the Division III level. I usually bypass the negative comments that are posted by over zealous fans that either have a lack of knowledge or are just too emotional toward thier respective teams. But I must respond to the latest post(s).
OxyBob......I have truly enjoyed reading all your posts in regards to SCIAC basketball and informing us fans on all the happenings that go along with those teams. I too, attended the Thrivent tournament at CLU, and was a bit taken back by the PA's unique style (or lack there of). But like you normally do.....I did a little research to find out why this was happening.
After speaking with the administrator on duty (Asst AD), the regular announcer was out of town due to the Christmas break.....as he is a student. The young man who was announcing, also an undergraduate student, was asked to be the replacement on very short notice. Due to his lack of experience (this was his first time), the Asst AD asked that he keep it simple until he felt more comfortable with the common responses.
Tonight he did a stellar job for both games. I left after just a few minutes of the championship game between Bethany and Willamette....but his announcing for the CLU/MSOE game was very good and professional.
Oxybob..you seem to be a very passionate poster, but in turn, seem to be very critical as well. I am sorry that CLU did not offer the perfect setting for you to watch a basketball game. I do know that the young men and women that are working the events are trying their absolute best, and would very much like to emulate the most professional atmosphere possible. I just wish you would have done your normal research before lambasting the young man.
Best of luck to all the SCIAC teams. Happy New Year to all.
OxyBob......I have truly enjoyed reading all your posts in regards to SCIAC basketball and informing us fans on all the happenings that go along with those teams. I too, attended the Thrivent tournament at CLU, and was a bit taken back by the PA's unique style (or lack there of). But like you normally do.....I did a little research to find out why this was happening.
After speaking with the administrator on duty (Asst AD), the regular announcer was out of town due to the Christmas break.....as he is a student. The young man who was announcing, also an undergraduate student, was asked to be the replacement on very short notice. Due to his lack of experience (this was his first time), the Asst AD asked that he keep it simple until he felt more comfortable with the common responses.
Tonight he did a stellar job for both games. I left after just a few minutes of the championship game between Bethany and Willamette....but his announcing for the CLU/MSOE game was very good and professional.
Oxybob..you seem to be a very passionate poster, but in turn, seem to be very critical as well. I am sorry that CLU did not offer the perfect setting for you to watch a basketball game. I do know that the young men and women that are working the events are trying their absolute best, and would very much like to emulate the most professional atmosphere possible. I just wish you would have done your normal research before lambasting the young man.
Best of luck to all the SCIAC teams. Happy New Year to all.