Best Sportscaster in Iowa

[JM4CY]

I think Dolphin's a professional, his style is easy on the ears. Much better than that drunken fool Zabel, half the time you couldn't tell what was going on. He needs a better sidekick though, Podolak is a mess.

He does a great job with those Live Look-in’s though.

 

[mj4cy]

I think Dolphin's a professional, his style is easy on the ears. Much better than that drunken fool Zabel, half the time you couldn't tell what was going on. He needs a better sidekick though, Podolak is a mess.

Eddie sounds like a guy they pulled out of the bar but fans love him.

 

[NorthCyd]

There is a sensationalist aspect to his reporting style that can only come from years of having to try to make Iowa football sound interesting to listeners.

This. Dude makes a pedestrian play sound like something truly epic.

"Stanley deftly hands the ball of to Goodson who slams in to the line of scrimmage like a steele battering ram for a 2 yard gain. If the Hawks keep showing physical dominance like that Ed it's not going to be long before they break a long one!"

 

[Legend Hawk]

Funny to hear the ISU opinions on Dolph. Personally I'm not a fan. Great guy, but I refuse to listen to a broadcast of his, as you have no clue what is going on when he calls a game.

 

[jmkc12]

is Maishe Dailey presenting the award to him?

 

[cycloner29]

is Maishe Dailey presenting the award to him?

No, but Fran and Barta are accepting the award on Dolph's behalf. That way they control the acceptance speech.

 

[HawkJRP]

No, but Fran and Barta are accepting the award on Dolph's behalf. That way they control the acceptance speech.

You seem really bothered by the Fran/Barta/Dolphin angle here.

 

[SCyclone]

Eddie sounds like a guy they pulled out of the bar but fans love him.

Eddie IS a guy they pulled out of a bar.

 

[DeereClone]

I like Dolph, good for him.

I'd love to play a round of golf or have a beer with Dolph and Walters.

 

[inCyteful]

Anyone that can piss off Fran gets my vote.

 

[1UNI2ISU]

For a small population state, we're so damn lucky to have Dolphin, Walters and Rima.

All 3 are great and all 3 are very different. Any of them would have been deserving and I'm pretty sure they've all won it multiple times.

 

[intrepid27]

This. Dude makes a pedestrian play sound like something truly epic.

"Stanley deftly hands the ball of to Goodson who slams in to the line of scrimmage like a steele battering ram for a 2 yard gain. If the Hawks keep showing physical dominance like that Ed it's not going to be long before they break a long one!"

Or the classic "And he runs for 5 or 6 tough yards. " 15 seconds later, "And so the Hawks are at 2nd and 8".

 

[BWRhasnoAC]

Its Walters. Dolphin puts me to sleep.

 

[cycloner29]

You seem really bothered by the Fran/Barta/Dolphin angle here.

You must be, as we all know its the truth.

 

[MeowingCows]

Seems like a make-up award for all the stuff he's gone through, but whatever. Still better than Booger McFarland.

 

[Clonefan32]

Its Walters. Dolphin puts me to sleep.

Is it Dolph that puts you asleep or the content that he reports?

 

[BWRhasnoAC]

Is it Dolph that puts you asleep or the content that he reports?

Yes.

 

[dexterhawk]

Still better than Booger McFarland.

Pretty low bar

 

[JP4CY]

Dolph is a better man that me. At his age, I wouldnt have apologized, and I would have just retired. 99% of the public knew it was a raw deal.

 

[dexterhawk]

Dolph is a better man that me. At his age, I wouldnt have apologized, and I would have just retired. 99% of the public knew it was a raw deal.

The thought probably crossed his mind but I don't think he'd want to go out that way.