Possible replacements for Georgio Poll

[Harry]

We all hate to see Georgio go, and he will never be replaced....he's a first ballot Hall of Famer and leaves huge shoes... but now that he has announced his retirement let's throw out some ideas on who could replace him.

[UNTLifer]

My choices are as follows:

1. Rob Schneider

2. Keith Jackson

3. Vern Lundquist

[emmitt01]

UNT90. He could begin every broadcast with "It's a beautiful day here at Apogee stadium...of course it would be far more beautiful if we were broadcasting from here SIX times a year and not just five..."

[Dr. Seuss]

Followill is the best by far, he won't though because he's he won't have time.

[Dr. Seuss]

Ted Emrich would be my vote. Young guy who sounds like he's 40 and can call a pretty good game.

[UNTcrazy727]

You left off maybe one of the most likely replacements, Ted Emrich. Works at ESPN radio and the UT Longhorn Radio network. Currently does the play-by-play for the Coppell Cowboys. UNT alum.

http://westwoodonesports.com/ted-emrich/

Dr. Seuss took the words out of my mouth, while I was typing my post.

Edited January 22, 2015 by UNTcrazy727

[Harry]

I will add Emrich to the poll!

[meanJewGreen]

Good catch on Emrich. Dad's been in the radio business for awhile too. Quality guy, who I wouldn't be surprised if he went national in 5-10 years

[Dr. Seuss]

Good catch on Emrich. Dad's been in the radio business for awhile too. Quality guy, who I wouldn't be surprised if he went national in 5-10 years

Thanks, UNTcrazy just told me that Timmy Mac tweeted about Emrich replacing George.

Not because I said here first, but I really think he has a very good chance at it.

[ChristopherRyanWilkes]

Followill is the best by far, he won't though because he's he won't have time.

Yup, I voted for him but it's highly unrealistic. Maybe during Football season only but he's the best of the group for sure.

[NT03]

Ted Emrich would be my vote. Young guy who sounds like he's 40 and can call a pretty good game.

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[Dr. Seuss]

Yup, I voted for him but it's highly unrealistic. Maybe during Football season only but he's the best of the group for sure.

He does play by play for FS1, but I believe it's only thru October. I remember he called one of our games in 2013

[Green Crazy]

I voted for rich Phillips, but I think they should move hank to play by play and get an ex player to do the color. I don't know if cobbs was a rtvf guy (probably not), but someone like that wouldn't be bad. I'd like a little more playing experience on the broadcast, to beak plays down. I remember Coleman feeley being personable on that "inside the lines" or whatever the videos were called when he interviewed players a couple of years ago. He would be a little wet behind the ears though.

Edited January 22, 2015 by Green Crazy

[MeanGreenTexan]

I voted for rich Phillips, but I think they should move hank to play by play and get an ex player to do the color. I don't know if cobbs was a rtvf guy (probably not), but someone like that wouldn't be bad. I'd like a little more playing experience on the broadcast, to beak plays down. I remember Coleman feeley being personable on that "inside the lines" or whatever the videos were called when he interviewed players a couple of years ago. He would be a little wet behind the ears though.

Jub calls b-ball games as well. As much as I like Pat, I'd hate for him to be the color man on a b-ball broadcast.

[GRN-WHT]

Ted would be perfect. The last of a long line of great Mercerites. Would love to see him with a former player.

[Travis]

I vote for Dave Barnett.

1. because he is great. And, I don't think there would be a drop off at all from the Great Georgie to Dave.

And, 2. because I kinda want to see another wheels off moment.

[Dr. Seuss]

I voted for rich Phillips, but I think they should move hank to play by play and get an ex player to do the color. I don't know if cobbs was a rtvf guy (probably not), but someone like that wouldn't be bad. I'd like a little more playing experience on the broadcast, to beak plays down. I remember Coleman feeley being personable on that "inside the lines" or whatever the videos were called when he interviewed players a couple of years ago. He would be a little wet behind the ears though.

Coleman actually goes on the radio for a couple mins a game. I've heard him on a couple times, really good at color commentating and breaking down the plays.

[SilverEagle]

Are there any potential female play-by-play announcers who are UNT grads?

[Green Crazy]

Jub calls b-ball games as well. As much as I like Pat, I'd hate for him to be the color man on a b-ball broadcast.

True. Didn't think about basketball.

[TheColonyEagle]

I like Sean Bass. Enjoy listening to him on The Ticket. And like the way he supports UNT. But does he have play by play experience? Maybe I've just never heard him do play by play. That's a whole different ball game than color commentary.

Dave Barnett would be a GREAT replacement. He is really good.

[Withers940]

I vote for the state farm guy

[UNT90]

Are there any potential female play-by-play announcers

Fixed

[Green P1]

Steve Austin plz. Bottom line.

[Harry]

Here's another possibility -- you could move Hank to play by play and bring in a beloved former player/coach for color. I have heard other schools that do this, Baylor for instance...SMU did it for awhile. And I have no idea if he would be interested but would love to see former coach Chuck Mills considered. It's not his profession but man this guy is entertaining and would bring a great historical perspective. Former player and coach at UNT. He's also a fan, I see him at all of the games and functions.

[greenjoe]

That's a great idea. Chuck Mills is entertaining just reading the phone book. He would be a good addition to the broadcast. I don't know how his basketball color would be. Chuck coached here during the Corky era (linebackers and special teams) and also was the head guy at Lewisville for a while (state championship ?).

Good idea.

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