Uconn goes... MMT'MAN (man to man) He brought an extensive knowledge of the game, a witty sense of humor and a good-natured warmth. Whenever he starts throwing out his "catchphrases" in that exagerated voice it seems like he is trying to impose his personality on a game.

Secondly, I didn't have the game on but I imagine it was: "Xavier Musketeers, Georgetown Hoyas, Xavier goes man-to-man. It always sounds annoying, and half the time it just sounds like gibberish.

Bill w/ Gus Johnson is amazing.He's undoubtedly the first announcer who actually detracted from my experience (except maybe dick vitale)First of all how dare you. Replies (2) 5 1. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcutsCookies help us deliver our Services. It's almost as if he turns into Quagmire when a big play happens and starts shouting "Giggidy, Giggidy, Giggidy, remember when I was a great coach?

What is that nonsense that Bill Raftery shouts at the beginning of each game? The dude is honestly painful to listen to, and can ruin an entire game for me. Bill Raftery broadened the nomenclature of basketball with phrases like onions and with the kiss. Bill Joseph Raftery is an award-winning NBA analyst and former head coach at Fairleigh Dickinson and Seton Hall Universities.

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One time I muted whenever he was talking, but his one-liners leading into commercials were face-smacking.He has trademarked several lines and has to cram them all within the 1st minute of game-time or someone else can use them.I have to admit, I use "Onions" whenever someone hits a big 3 pointer.New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be castYour home for College Basketball on the internet. This post was edited on 3/16 at 2:10 pm. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. Love Bill Raftery. Forever.Press J to jump to the feed.

I'm watching the Xavier game right now, and he just shouted that weird ass gibberish after the tip.He also has stupid one liners that he repeats constantly, like "ONIONS" or some bullshit after a basket. Reply. With a total of 154 wins as a coach, Raftery gained much experience which he still uses to … Bill Raftery is a gift to us all.The worst thing has got to be his one-liners like "A KISS", and it's always in that ridiculous voice he makes.

The dude is honestly painful to listen to, and can ruin an entire game for me. When he started some 30 or so years ago, writer Norman Chad didn’t take to him immediately.
How is this guy not banned from the sport by now?I love Bill Raftery didn't know i was in the minority i feel like he brings lots of enthuiasm to the game.You are not in the minority. "I think I'd rather listen to dicky V, and that's saying something. VIDEO: Bill Raftery Drops Second 'Send it in Jerome' After Virginia 3-Pointer. re: What the heck does Bill Raftery say after the ball is tipped? Anyone else peep the Jerome Lane references from Raftery when Ty Jerome hits three, “Send it in Jerome!” Sure, Lane will forever be immortalized for breaking the backboard and giving college basketball fans a signature moment. Bill Raftery - CBS. ​There can only be one Jerome Lane, but Virginia's Ty Jerome got the Bill Raftery treatment at the Okay, so Pitt fans may not be loving this moment as much as the rest of the country, but given the bravado of Raftery, we shouldn't be surprised he had the gall to unleash another famous catchphrase on the game's biggest stage. With a kiss!!!! Ugh!When we played he would say, "and cuse goes 2-3...with man to man principles! I'm watching the Xavier game right now, and he just shouted that weird ass gibberish after the tip. classic Bill Raftery opening tipoff rendition "with Sean McDonough, Jay Bilas.

Posted by Hogwarts on 3/16/18 at 2:10 pm to roger79. Back to top. "I don't know what he says during half of his mumblings, but Bill Raftery is a treasure.this is blasphemy. But Jerome will undoubtedly not be forgotten anytime soon by UVA faithful.Brian Snitker Drops Bomb and Announces Freddie Freeman and Three Others Battling COVID-19MLB Reports Surprisingly Low Positive COVID-19 Test Percentage and Now the Hard Part Begins

Hogwarts Arkansas Fan Central Arkansas Member since Sep 2015 12912 posts. !
Salary: $2 million per year. Can't stand Gus and can't understand 1/3 of the gibberish that comes out of Raftery's mouth.