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Old 05-02-2010, 01:32 PM
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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?
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Old 05-02-2010, 01:43 PM
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Because Durkin is by far the best in the business.
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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.
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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.
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Old 05-02-2010, 01:48 PM
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Oh yeah, sorry... I thought it was clear that I meant Mark Johnson.
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Old 05-02-2010, 01:55 PM
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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.
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They should bring in an American to call the Epsom Derby...that would go over well.
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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.
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Tom Durkin is the voice of horse racing. It's undeniable.
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Tom Durkin is the voice of horse racing. It's undeniable.
Agree with this.

I like Mark Johnson quite a bit- I was disappointed when Travis Stone didn't get the CD job, but I've grown to like him- but Durkin is the best.
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Is that Dave Johnson's only race calling deal nowadays? (but I do love it )
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ESPN should use Mark for their Breeders' Cup coverage.
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Is that Dave Johnson's only race calling deal nowadays? (but I do love it )
NO, there is a racecaller by the same name David Letterman, last I heard he was at Atlantic City but now I think does harness
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my mistake, it was lerry lederman and I think hes at Freehold
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get a load of him trying to call this horses name
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i just wish they would pick one so they don't talk over each other during the race.

i still pick durkin.
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