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From: cher@ihlpm.UUCP (Cherepov)
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Subject: Re: tennis commentators
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Date: Sun, 10-Nov-85 20:09:59 EST
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> 	Dick Enberg - when he doesn't try to get too cute with collins,
> 		      he does a superb job.  i love him at wimbledon,
> 	Authur Ashe - far too wishy-washy to be a good commentator.  when
> 		      was the last time you remembered something he said for
> 		      more than the next two points?

Ha-ha, a couple of hours ago I produced a posting with dislike
of Enberg and admiration for Ashe. 
The curious thing is that I agree with Allan on all his other 
judgements (except Newk, who sounds like a nice fellow who is having fun).

But Enberg? He constantly expresses greatest admiration for Bud's
knowledge, justified mainly by the fact that Enberg himself as a
latecomer to tennis(game or coverage) knows rather little.
There's no good substitute for knowing what you are doing.
He likes the game, though..

Ashe: I think he is much more memorable then anyone else I've
heard. I remember very well some comments on Lendl's
strategy he made ~ 4 yrs ago...

I can add Billie Jean King & Bjorn Borg to my list of mediocre
commentators. I don't think they care, though. Does anyone?
				Mike Cherepov