The thing I like most about July is waking up to Phil Liggett and Paul Sherwin. I don't think there are any color commentators in any sport who can compare with them for talent, knowledge and pure viewer enjoyment. Liggett calling a pack sprint is a delight. ...and speaking of pack sprints - The first significant sprint of the tour goes to our local boy Tyler Farrar who snuck up on Cavendish, Bonen and Pataki while they were watching each other! GO YANKS!
Worked all night. Unfortunately I have to sleep a little bit and will catch the dvr when I get up.
Who did Phil Liggett just say is the first “colored” cyclist in the Tour de France? Anyone get his name, team or number?
I agree, Baynative! That's the reason I was attracted to watching the TdF years ago - Phil Liggett's commentary. I heard Phil for the first time during TdF 1997, when he was with Channel Four in the UK. He was later paired perfectly with the wonderful Paul Sherwen on the "Outdoor Life Network" (later Versus).
I'm sorry to sound whiny, but I'm not crazy about NBC/Versus' pre-race coverage so far - hope it changes. I'm glad Bob Roll is back, but what happened to the expanded panel with Phil Liggett and Paul Sherwen before the race? (With all four of them wearing matching shirts, LOL)
I liked their daily banter and predictions, with one of them winning a 'yellow jersey' at the end of the Tour. Looks like a lot has changed...
...and speaking of pack sprints - The first significant sprint of the tour goes to our local boy Tyler Farrar who snuck up on Cavendish, Bonen and Pataki while they were watching each other! GO YANKS!
Go Tyler! We're rooting for him big time here, as we did last year.