Asks Quote by Bob Costas
“If Vin Scully calling a game is just as good in 2013 as he was in 1963, that's the way a game should sound. If Jack Buck were around today, I don't think anybody would ask him to change his style. My style has always been a little bit of a combination of old and new, if only because my frame of reference, personally, was different than that of Ernie Harwell or Jack Buck or Harry Caray. I was a younger guy. Just as Joe Buck's frame of reference is somewhat different from mine. But the nuts and bolts of how to call a ballgame well, I think remain the same.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Sports Broadcasting, 2015
Effective sportscasting blends timeless fundamentals with personal style, regardless of era.
In simple terms: Good calling stays consistent over time.
Key Takeaway
Focus on core skills, adapt style.
Themes
broadcasting
tradition
innovation
Mood
informative
respectful
Type
educational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- live sports
- training new
- career mentorship
Key Concepts
communication theory
media history
Questions to Reflect On
- What core skills define great sportscasting?
- How can new broadcasters honor tradition?
A Different Perspective
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