Posted on 03/17/2006 9:04:08 PM PST by Diago
Whenever I bring up the name Billy Packer, everyone seems to agree the guy is a bad basketball announcer. This is true whether I am talking to a Duke fan or a Duke hater, a Big Ten fan or an ACC fan, a Big East fan or a SEC fan.
A google search of "hates" and "billy packer" turns up 12,800 entries.
Nobody likes this guy.
It must be CBS. Why does this company insist on forcing upon its viewers personalities people don't like?
It reminds me of the time CBS payed Bryant Gumble millions of dollars to host a morning show that was breaking records for all time lows in viewer ratings.
CBS has to know that viewers can not stand this guy. He has to have a grossly inflated salary. Nobody tunes in to see March Madness to listen to this guy.
Why? Why? Why?
Can someone explain?
I like cheese.
What's the result when you enter "hate bryant gumbel"? I'd wager more than poor old Billy.
Is it coincidence that when you rearrange the letters of Billy Packers name, you get "call by piker"?
I searched "hate" and bryant Gumbel - -54,500. Easily trouncing Billy Packer. Now, I'll try dan Rather.
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=%22hate%22+%22bryant+gumbel%22&btnG=Search
"hate" and "Dan Rather" gets 934,000. We have a winner.
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=%22hate%22+%22dan+rather%22

Thanks Sully,
For the record, that photo is always welcome on any thead of mine - - whether or not you have an idea what I am talking about.
Happy St. Pat's Day!!
"I searched "hate" and bryant Gumbel - -54,500."
Now that's more like it.
LOL.
You're too much.
Thanks for the laugh.
I'm off to bed for some peaceful sleep.
Made you look.
Another reason not to watch 'V' for Vendetta. Any movie that forces a beautiful chick to shave her head does a disservice to males everywhere.
In all honsety, Sully, I have no idea who she is. And even more sadly - I am being honest here - I do know who Brian Botano is. Now, I do prefer looking at Natalie Portman over Brian Botano and Billy Packer, but the bald thing is now working for me.
Packer has been part of broadcasting college basketball and "The Big Dance" for as long as I can remember. I've never had a problem with him and can't imagine he's said anything controversial enough to make anyone hate him. He's a sports announcer. Geez.

Do a Google search with Safe Search off for other lovely shots of Ms. Casta.
Snarks,
I won't argue your mind for such interesting information. However, I am innocent by reason of mistaken identity: She looks like a younger Natalie Portman in that picture.
I stand corrected.
Diago, I have no idea what you're talking about but here is Laetitia Casta with a bunny (or some sort of stuffed animal) on her head.
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