On being a good sportscaster, and a useful human being

The famous British boxing announcer Harry Carpenter died late last month, and the New York Times obit contains a quote thatโ€™s widely applicable:

โ€œThere are far more occasions when you shouldnโ€™t be speaking than when you should. Youโ€™re there to help people, and you must only speak when you feel you can help them. Itโ€™s pointless telling them what they can patently see for themselves.โ€

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