Announcing Hopes

 


On the 362nd day of 2021 I got to do something I really enjoy.  On 12/28/2021, I announced, ran the clock, and operated the scoreboard at a Collingswood High School Girls Basketball Game.  It is something I have been able to do, and have been enjoying, since the 16-17 season.  And a few seasons ago, I added the boys games as well.  I have a lot of announcing hopes.  I hope that I can keep up with the speed of the game (sometimes there is a LOT going on).  I hope that I do not mess up the clock too many times (sometimes I watch the game and forget to click that thumb).  I hope that I pronounce all of the players' names right (their family may be in the audience and they want to hear it spoken correctly).  And, on the day of John Madden's passing, I hope that I can improve with each game as John did.  It is good to have people to model yourself after (I actually pattern myself after John McAdams (rip) and Richard Kahn, the legendary announcers at the Palestra).  And it's a fun diversion from life's serious subjects.  I am so lucky to be able to do this and hope to continue for quite some time into the future.

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