Adam Amin

vu72 · January 28, 2014, 10:05:32 PM

Not sure where to post this but I'm sure apostle will find the right spot!

Just listened to Adam do the call of the ND/Virginia game in the presence of Digger Phelps and Bobby Knight. Adam is a true pro with nothing but national exposure ahead. Heck, I was impressed with his coverage of Valpo Volleyball!! I would suggest that he will replace Jim Nance when he's ready!! Go Adam!!

KL31NY · January 28, 2014, 10:12:51 PM

Quote from: vu72 on January 28, 2014, 10:05:32 PM
Adam is a true pro with nothing but national exposure ahead. Heck, I was impressed with his coverage of Valpo Volleyball!!

And if you can do volleyball well, it can make other sports seem easier.

Watched/listened to the game myself. Loved at the end when he said how great it was to work w/ them and Digger said it was pleasure to work w/ him. That had to be a fantastic experience. Nothing but the best for Adam!

chef · January 28, 2014, 10:21:54 PM

Adam will be at the ARC tomorrow. We'll have him on at halftime to get his thoughts on the experience.

LaPorteAveApostle · January 28, 2014, 10:32:10 PM

Obviously if anyone can get Digger to finally open his trap about losing to Valpo, Adam could.

Get him on the case!

StlVUFan · January 29, 2014, 10:19:16 PM

Listening to the interview with Adam at halftime tonight, I was struck by his description of the experience, where he tried to get out of the way and just let Digger and Bobby engage in some of the most wonderful sports talk he'd ever heard.

While the game was going on? I'm guessing yes, but I didn't partake so I don't know.

A very odd thing to commend, seemingly. "Sports talk" is typically what I'm trying to *get away* from when I watch a basketball game. Not that it could pass for what flies on the airwaves on WSCR weekday afternoons, mind you, I'm sure it's more intelligent, but that's not the point.

One hopes they restricted the "sports talk" to those intervals where the clock was stopped.

talksalot · January 29, 2014, 10:34:11 PM

I watched/listened to the game... and Adam did a great job... and even Digger had some nice comments toward Adam when it was over. I noticed the seating arrangement... Digger and Bobby with Adam on the end, which is rare for the PBP guy. But with a 20-point game most of the way, the banter between the two coaches was very entertaining... and Adam was certainly prepared for the game! We can all say "we knew him when"... too bad he doesn't have a # we can retire and raise to the roof.

KL31NY · January 30, 2014, 10:42:19 AM

That arrangement, with Adam coming in on short notice, worked out well. Most of Digger's comments, especially earlier, tagged Bob at the end. Seems like they encouraged the back-and-forth w/ Digger and Bob with Adam coming in to call the plays and help set up the discussion. Three-man crews can be tough in any sport, but there are a few in baseball because the pace matches that team well. The way it went at Notre Dame for that basketball game was about as efficient and entertaining as three-man can probably get.

Pgmado · January 30, 2014, 01:12:51 PM

I had a chance to tag along on Tuesday. Here is what I saw...

http://www.nwitimes.com/blogs/sports/valparaiso-university/behind-the-broadcast/article_e19214b6-89d9-11e3-a640-0019bb2963f4.html

IndyValpo · January 30, 2014, 01:42:09 PM

I have one simple rule when it comes to watching college basketball, if Bob Knight is on, I am doing something else.

chef · January 30, 2014, 04:15:30 PM

I very much enjoyed Knight the first couple years he was on air. However, now it's clear he does almost no homework and sounds very disinterested in the game.