Oklahoma State vs West Virginia

[pistol.petes.mustache]

The WV OSU dual has the worst wrestling commentators I've heard in years.

[ionel]

2 hours ago, pistol.petes.mustache said:

The WV OSU dual has the worst wrestling commentators I've heard in years.

In airport waiting for flight.  Had volume turned off.  Sometimes that's the best way to watch wrestling.  

[MNRodent]

2 hours ago, pistol.petes.mustache said:

The WV OSU dual has the worst wrestling commentators I've heard in years.

You must not have heard some of the BTN student intern announcers.

[Fletcher]

Let's give them some grace. I welcome any and all newcomers to the sport, even at the announcer level.

[MPhillips]

7 minutes ago, ionel said:

 Had volume turned off.  Sometimes that's the best way to watch wrestling.  

Almost always. Safe travels...

 

[NM1965]

I didn't listen to any of the commentary, had my youtube music playlist going. 

 

Edited December 14, 2025 by NM1965

[Offthemat]

Where does Pistol Pete ache?

[happyvalet]

3 hours ago, Offthemat said:

Where must Pistol Pete ache?

fify

[NotThatDave]

17 hours ago, pistol.petes.mustache said:

The WV OSU dual has the worst wrestling commentators I've heard in years.

We know ESPN isn't going to fly someone to Morgantown to call this dual. They're just going to find someone with some experience. So homerism doesn't bother me that much. I don't mind all the "we" and "us" stuff.

BUT..... these guys were exceptionally bad. It was awful. Every call was the "wrong call." There was more complaining than anything. West Virginia should be embarrassed. Just like we would be if Robert Allen was on the call.

[NM1965]

15 hours ago, Offthemat said:

Where does Pistol Pete ache?

If he's like most Oklahomans he probably has serious dental issues! 

[MPhillips]

1 hour ago, NotThatDave said:

these guys were exceptionally bad. It was awful. Every call was the "wrong call."

This has been going on since ESPN+ and B1G+ have been broadcasting. 

THEY don't care. Turn down the broadcast and turn up some music...

[alex1fly]

Just finished watching the dual. I had no problem with the commentators and I'm an OSU grad. Y'all soft lol

Edited December 15, 2025 by alex1fly

[MPhillips]

11 minutes ago, alex1fly said:

I had no problem with the commentators and I'm an OSU grad.

Say no more...

[NM1965]

6 minutes ago, MPhillips said:

Say no more...

He's an Ohio State fan, that's probably all the words he knows anyway!!

[MPhillips]

18 minutes ago, NM1965 said:

He's an Ohio State fan, that's probably all the words he knows anyway!!

Nice try...

[NM1965]

23 minutes ago, MPhillips said:

Nice try...

The important thing is alex1fly didn't respond with anger at my assertion, instead accepting my jibe with sullen, angry silence, which I greatly prefer. 

Edited December 15, 2025 by NM1965

[MPhillips]

7 minutes ago, NM1965 said:

The important thing is alex1fly didn't respond with anger at my assertion, instead accepting my jibe with sullen, angry silence, which I greatly prefer. 

Or he hasn't seen it yet...

[happyvalet]

1 hour ago, alex1fly said:

Just finished watching the dual. I had no problem with the commentators and I'm an OSU grad. Y'all soft lol

It's a different experience watching when you know the outcome

[MPhillips]

Just now, happyvalet said:

It's a different experience watching when you know the outcome

Does that somehow wash away the stupid things said? 

[BigRedFan]

7 hours ago, MPhillips said:

This has been going on since ESPN+ and B1G+ have been broadcasting. 

ESPN+ and B1G+ don't provide announcers or equipment or anything else for these duals (or tournaments, AFAIK, other than NCAAs).  It's up to the host school, hence the student announcers on many streams, and the obvious bias and familiarity towards the home team.  For example, Cornell's longtime announcer is atrocious, and their production qualities suck, and that's what you get on ESPN+.  I've watched Ivy League duals with an announcer who clearly had never seen a wrestling match, much less announced one.

(I, without a dog in the fight, thought this match was well announced)

[MPhillips]

Just now, BigRedFan said:

ESPN+ and B1G+ don't provide announcers or equipment or anything else for these duals (or tournaments, AFAIK, other than NCAAs).  It's up to the host school, hence the student announcers on many streams, and the obvious bias and familiarity towards the home team.

I know this Brother.

I've been watching for as many years as it's been on.

Hence the...

7 hours ago, MPhillips said:

Turn down the broadcast and turn up some music...

 

[happyvalet]

1 hour ago, MPhillips said:

Does that somehow wash away the stupid things said? 

Almost. If you're watching your guy and know he wins in the end, it's a lot easier to ignore some biased commentary. It's like knowing the good guy gets the girl at the end of the movie; there's less suspense. 

[MPhillips]

Just now, happyvalet said:

Almost. If you're watching your guy and know he wins in the end, it's a lot easier to ignore some biased commentary. It's like knowing the good guy gets the girl at the end of the movie; there's less suspense. 

 Fair enough...

[alex1fly]

5 hours ago, MPhillips said:

Say no more...

Ahahaha I walked right into that one!

I just think it’s a funny complaint. 

[MPhillips]

21 minutes ago, alex1fly said:

Ahahaha I walked right into that one!

I just think it’s a funny complaint.