Tom Durkin / NBC

Alan07 · #1 04-21-2010, 01:04 PM

Is Tom still under contract to work for NBC?

I ask this question since his name isn't listed among the broadcasters for the Derby and Preakness.

#2 04-21-2010, 01:19 PM

Mike Battaglia is the announcer for the broadcast.

GBBob · #3 04-21-2010, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coach Pants

Mike Battaglia is the announcer for the broadcast.

No way

XIIPointStables · #4 04-21-2010, 03:15 PM

No way is right....tell me this is a falsehood.

Monarchos1 · #5 04-22-2010, 11:11 AM

Why would Durkin be listed as a broadcaster when he is the announcer?

Revidere · #6 04-22-2010, 01:19 PM

My assumption was that Durkin gave up the Breeders Cup spot in 2006, so it would not breach a contract he had with NBC to call the Triple Crown races. If someone can advise that is not the case, I believe he will be doing them.

Kurt Becker called the races at Belmont while Durkin did the TC events. I believe he even did the Oaks, hence "Rachel Alexander"