Jim Ellis and the Diamond Dogs

[SWAG]

Getting close to the start of another Spring of Bulldog Baseball and listening to Jim Ellis on the radio. He has got to be one of the best college baseball play by play announcers.

[Nitro Mag]

Yep,that is one thing us Bulldogs can brag about, we have the best radio announcers around. Between Jim Ellis and Jack Crystal, you have two of the best. Especially Jack, he calls it like he sees and is unbiased as they come.

[Po Monkey Lounger]

Gotta love Jack ------- "The Sonic Drive of the Game will be my drive back to Tupelo" ---classic

Jack throws in some real sarcasm every now and then that is simply priceless. Jim has a good radio voice, knows his stats, etc. etc., but he does not have the personality and dry wit on the air that Jack exhibits ---at least not yet.

[Greenhead22]

Gotta love Jack ------- "The Sonic Drive of the Game will be my drive back to Tupelo" ---classic

Jack throws in some real sarcasm even now and then that is simply priceless. Jim has a good radio voice, knows his stats, etc. etc., but he does not have the personality and dry wit on the air that Jack exhibits ---at least not yet.

I remember that game, LSU 42-0.

[rjohnson]

[quote="Po Monkey Lounger"]Gotta love Jack ------- "The Sonic Drive of the Game will be my drive back to Tupelo" ---classic
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That game was a real barn-burner!

[Greenhead22]

Since we are discussing announcers can I bring up something about David Yellum......I mean Kellum?

He's the only man that I know of that could take a 2 yd run by Deuce McAllister and turn it into the greatest run in college football history.

[Po Monkey Lounger]

Yes, David gets a little excited during the broadcasts. And, he is a Rebel homer. But, there are worse things and we could do a lot worse than David. I have grown to like him over the years. Familiarity and tradition. Just as with Jack and MSU, David has a distinctive voice and one you associate with Ole Miss when he is on the air. Makes it easier to find the games on the radio.

[Greenhead22]

Yes, David gets a little excited during the broadcasts. And, he is a Rebel homer. But, there are worse things and we could do a lot worse than David. I have grown to like him over the years. Familiarity and tradition. Just as with Jack and MSU, David has a distinctive voice and one you associate with Ole Miss when he is on the air. Makes it easier to find the games on the radio.

Yeah, like the game against Vandy where he gave Nichols 4 points for a fg to give UM the lead 24-23.....then you hear Sandroni in the background in a whispering voice....David, were only tied now.

[rebelduckaholic]

He does get a little excited but come on Jack SUCKS

[Greenhead22]

He does get a little excited but come on Jack SUCKS

Oh hell no, I know you just didn't do that. Even in his mid 70's Cristil is still the man. Yes, at times he gets some players' names wrong, but what announcer doesn't when they get excited. Kellum will never be able to accomplish what Cristil has done for 50+ years.

[Po Monkey Lounger]

Younger Rebs, Jack Cristil is an "acquired taste", like learning to enjoy and appreciate a good beer. You have to pay attention, or you will miss some truly great gems.

The great attention to detail that Jack has made on the air calling football games is really funny to me and entertaining. What other announcer describes the uniforms the teams are wearing, down to the stripes on the socks, stripes on the helmets, etc. Details. Details. After receiving Jack's detailed information about the teams, their players, the uniforms they are wearing, the stadium, wind direction, orientation of the field, the type of playing surface, the location of the bands and students, where the teams entered the stadium, the demeaner of the teams and coaches, etc. etc. , you can start to envision yourself at the game, the smell of BBQ and bourbon in the air ---it all starts coming to life.

Then, during the game, Jack keeps you informed of the score, a summary of the scoring, time left in the game, and down and yardage with enough frequency that if you tuned into the game late, or left and had to come back, you could jump in and catch up quickly. But, more importantly, from an entertainment standpoint, is his dry wit, which especially helps if the Dogs are losing big time. Jack can always find the humor in any situation, albeit it may be a tad sarcastic. You just cannot find this type of announcing anywhere else ---too many homers afraid to offend someone. Jack just does not care. He has earned his ability to be objective. Jack is a throwback to the past ---one who has held on longer than most and still does a good job, especially now that he has Jim to gently remind him of names or make tactful corrections.

Young Rebs, the next time you are waiting on an Ole Miss game to start, or UM is off that Sat. and MSU is playing, crack a top on a cool one and sit back and listen to Jack's call of the game. If you appreciate sports, you will enjoy.

[nigerdogman]

as I was scrolling down the list, i was just waiting until I came across duckaholics comments. I knew he would be the negative one. Come on duckaholic, you know you were born and raised on the voice of Jack.

[rebelduckaholic]

I was born and raised on Jack's voice. Now that is all cleared up. The only reason Jim Ellis wsa hired is because his voice kind of sounds like Jack's. But Jack still sucks.

[Big R]

I'm not a MSU or Bama fan by no means, GEAUX TIGERS, but Jack and Eli are 2 of the best announcers in the business. If LSU and State are playing on tv then I will cut the volume off and listen to the game on the radio and watch the tv and I do the same when LSU plays Bama. I can't stand to hear that bunch from Oxford, to hear them tell it Ole Miss has never lost a game, just ran out of time.

[bigwater]

rebel duck alkieholoc

if jack sucks the yellum swallows