Johnson and Durkin

my miss storm cat · #1 05-02-2010, 01:32 PM

This is probably a really stupid question but why exactly does NBC use Durkin instead of Johnson?

No disrespect intended and I know he has a ton of fans but Durkin makes me want to slit my wrists.

Johnson? I could listen all day.

He's got that style where one could close their eyes and see the race. (A lot of the time anyway).

What do you all think and can anyone answer?

pointman · #2 05-02-2010, 01:43 PM

Because Durkin is by far the best in the business.

MaTH716 · #3 05-02-2010, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

This is probably a really stupid question but why exactly does NBC use Durkin instead of Johnson?

No disrespect intended and I know he has a ton of fans but Durkin makes me want to slit my wrists.

Johnson? I could listen all day.

He's got that style where one could close their eyes and see the race. (A lot of the time anyway).

What do you all think and can anyone answer?

I personally like Durkin (but I'm am clearly biased). Does Johnson even call races anymore? I know he called a few cards at the Meadowlands a couple of years ago and from what I remember he wasn't as smooth as he used to be (actually it was pretty rough and those were 6 horse fields). I'm just thinking that maybe the networks feel that DJ can't handle such a big gig anymore.

ateamstupid · #4 05-02-2010, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by MaTH716

I personally like Durkin (but I'm am clearly biased). Does Johnson even call races anymore? I know he called a few cards at the Meadowlands a couple of years ago and from what I remember he wasn't as smooth as he used to be (actually it was pretty rough and those were 6 horse fields). I'm just thinking that maybe the networks feel that DJ can't handle such a big gig anymore.

I think she might be talking about Mark Johnson, the CD announcer, not Dave, but I could be wrong.

Durkin's still the best.

my miss storm cat · #5 05-02-2010, 01:48 PM

Oh yeah, sorry... I thought it was clear that I meant Mark Johnson.

Indian Charlie · #6 05-02-2010, 01:53 PM

Whew!

MaTH716 · #7 05-02-2010, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ateamstupid

I think she might be talking about Mark Johnson, the CD announcer, not Dave, but I could be wrong.

Durkin's still the best.

Never even crossed my mind Joey. I enjoy listening to Johnson very much, but like I said I perfer Durkin. He is in a class all by himself.

10 pnt move up · #8 05-02-2010, 01:58 PM

They should bring in an American to call the Epsom Derby...that would go over well.

PeteMugg · #9 05-02-2010, 02:42 PM

I much prefer Mark Johnson to Durkin. Durkin was one of the best at one time, but I think that time is well in the past.

viscount26 · #10 05-02-2010, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 10 pnt move up

They should bring in an American to call the Epsom Derby...that would go over well.

arse

my miss storm cat · #11 05-02-2010, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 10 pnt move up

They should bring in an American to call the Epsom Derby...that would go over well.

Any suggestions?

richard burch · #12 05-08-2010, 11:43 AM

i just wish they would pick one so they don't talk over each other during the race.

i still pick durkin.

DRJTSLADEjtsgus · #13 05-11-2010, 10:34 AM

tom durkin is the best in the history of racing- in the 55 years of my involvement there is no one close

randallscott35 · #14 05-11-2010, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by DRJTSLADEjtsgus

tom durkin is the best in the history of racing- in the 55 years of my involvement there is no one close

I agree. Don't know if anyone is close but he consistently did it exceptionally well. His calls aren't as sharp as they once were but his best fastball is still a strikeout pitch.

The Bid · #15 05-11-2010, 12:00 PM

Best Harness caller, easily Northfield Parks old caller. Guy is tops.

Travis Stone · #16 05-11-2010, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bid

Best Harness caller, easily Northfield Parks old caller. Guy is tops.

And there they are!

alysheba4 · #17 05-11-2010, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

This is probably a really stupid question but why exactly does NBC use Durkin instead of Johnson?

No disrespect intended and I know he has a ton of fans but Durkin makes me want to slit my wrists.

Johnson? I could listen all day.

He's got that style where one could close their eyes and see the race. (A lot of the time anyway).

What do you all think and can anyone answer?

.......imo, durkin was and maybe still is the best....this is comming from someone who started with trevor back in 1986........dave johnson was always overrated in my eyes.