LTS Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 Did the Sabres new regime sneak in another often requested change? I clearly heard RJ's call of the Vanek goal.. and you know.. the crowd loved it! Sneaky.. I hope I hear 5 more goal calls in tonight's game.. 7 goals would be appropriate tonight don't you think? RIP. #7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 Did the Sabres new regime sneak in another often requested change? I clearly heard RJ's call of the Vanek goal.. and you know.. the crowd loved it! Sneaky.. I hope I hear 5 more goal calls in tonight's game.. 7 goals would be appropriate tonight don't you think? RIP. #7 You heard it. And it was the actual call. Neat trick. I didn't notice it after Ennis' goal. Shades of the Aud in the early 90s. Edit: And also pretty clever. If the crowd starts to die down, they're going to cheer again the second time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesportsbuff Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 I didn't hear it. I'll have to pay attention after next goal. How do they do it? Just Rick on a couple second delay or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 I didn't hear it. I'll have to pay attention after next goal. How do they do it? Just Rick on a couple second delay or something? That'd be my guess. I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 I didn't hear it. I'll have to pay attention after next goal. How do they do it? Just Rick on a couple second delay or something? Yeah, it's a quick replay of the actual call. Fans seem to be digging it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedefeated Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 It was a pleasant surprise. I was enjoying it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedefeated Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 It's video replay also if anyone was curious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom webster Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 They have been doing this for a few years now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesportsbuff Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 They have been doing this for a few years now. I don't think so. I could be wrong, and I've only been to one game this year, but try as I might I can't recall hearing Rick's voice at all while in attendance. This includes 10 games I went to last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mox Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 They have been doing this for a few years now. Didn't do it at the 2 games I went to at HSBC last year and I don't remember hearing it during ANY of the games I've watched the past few seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jawj80 Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 Didn't do it at the 2 games I went to at HSBC last year and I don't remember hearing it during ANY of the games I've watched the past few seasons. No they haven't done this in a LONG time. I was at the game tonight and it was really cool to hear. AND, people did cheer twice when Rick called the goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 They have been doing this for a few years now. I go to about 8 or 9 home games a year. They haven't done this since I've started buying mini-packs several seasons ago as far as I recall, but, you know, age and drugs affects teh memory. I remember they used to do it at some point in the past, but I can't remember when. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 I go to about 8 or 9 home games a year. They haven't done this since I've started buying mini-packs several seasons ago as far as I recall, but, you know, age and drugs affects teh memory. I remember they used to do it at some point in the past, but I can't remember when. Argh! Your avatar! The slug! :) I definitely remember it in the Aud in the 90s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloSoldier2010 Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 They were feeding the replays onto the scoreboard from msg shortly after the goals were scored. Nice hearing RJ's voice crying in elation over the goals in HSBC. I went to the fist three games of the 6 game homestand (all losses :cry: ) and hadn't noticed it. Definitely a new addition. :thumbsup: i can dig it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom webster Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 I don't think so. I could be wrong, and I've only been to one game this year, but try as I might I can't recall hearing Rick's voice at all while in attendance. This includes 10 games I went to last year. I know I am getting old and prone to hearing things but I know they have done it for awhile although maybe not as consistently as I thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom webster Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 I go to about 8 or 9 home games a year. They haven't done this since I've started buying mini-packs several seasons ago as far as I recall, but, you know, age and drugs affects teh memory. I remember they used to do it at some point in the past, but I can't remember when. They definitely did it in the playoffs the first two years after the lock out. Not sure about last year but they did it earlier this year as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 They definitely did it in the playoffs the first two years after the lock out. Not sure about last year but they did it earlier this year as well. None of the games I've been to since 06-07 have had it, including this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpandean Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 Never heard it when I've gone to games and, not only that, but I've also never heard it on the remaining home games that I watch on TV. Tonight, I clearly heard the replay being played in the arena right after goal ... while watching it at home. This is definitely new in terms of recent history. In fact, I want say that Mr. Black mentioned that they had several request for it from fans and would be doing it in his interview on S&BD. I say that because when I heard it, I thought "oh yeah, there it is." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 They definitely did it in the playoffs the first two years after the lock out. Not sure about last year but they did it earlier this year as well. I assumed they never stopped, but then when I heard those calls during yesterday's broadcast, it was definitely a new sound to me. I'm glad this thread is here because I was going to ask about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabre Dance Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 RJs calls were played over the PA several seasons back at HSBC. I recall reading somewhere that someone (don't know if it was a fan, team official or sports writer) didn't like the practice, as it was sort of a "minor league" thing to do. Perhaps the Sabres' previous front office agreed with this and pulled the plug. I do kind of like hearing RJ's goal calls over the PA - it sure adds excitement! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabills Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 RJs calls were played over the PA several seasons back at HSBC. I recall reading somewhere that someone (don't know if it was a fan, team official or sports writer) didn't like the practice, as it was sort of a "minor league" thing to do. Perhaps the Sabres' previous front office agreed with this and pulled the plug. I do kind of like hearing RJ's goal calls over the PA - it sure adds excitement! I could see it being considered a minor league practice some places, but the fans here have such a connection with Rick that it really is just a nod to that. I like it and I hope they keep it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 I could see it being considered a minor league practice some places, but the fans here have such a connection with Rick that it really is just a nod to that. I like it and I hope they keep it up. And he's not going to be here much longer so embrace him while he's still calling games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 And he's not going to be here much longer so embrace him while he's still calling games. He's not THAT old. And all he does IMHO is blow off some steam from time to time by saying this might be his last season. I don't think he's going to be taken alive. And, really, after some rough games in 2009-10 that I firmly believe can be attributed to health problems, he's at the very top of his game. Dollars to half donuts, he's here in five years. The only thing that might sway him is if his son could get the job. Even then, now that penny pinching is outta here, Mark could always do radio until his dad retires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrannustyrannus Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 I've been to a lot of other Arenas (Islanders, Devils, Rangers, Capitals) and have never seen that before. RJ is just as big of a part of this franchise as the players on the ice, so it is good to hear him in the Arena. I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assquatch Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 He's not THAT old. And all he does IMHO is blow off some steam from time to time by saying this might be his last season. I don't think he's going to be taken alive. And, really, after some rough games in 2009-10 that I firmly believe can be attributed to health problems, he's at the very top of his game. Dollars to half donuts, he's here in five years. The only thing that might sway him is if his son could get the job. Even then, now that penny pinching is outta here, Mark could always do radio until his dad retires. An angle of Pegulamania I hadn't previously considered. I wonder if RJ sticks around longer than he would have under OSP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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