On being a good sportscaster, and a useful human being
April 06, 2010
The famous British boxing announcer Harry Carpenter died late last month, and the New York Times obit contains a quote thatโs widely applicable:
โThere are far more occasions when you shouldnโt be speaking than when you should. Youโre there to help people, and you must only speak when you feel you can help them. Itโs pointless telling them what they can patently see for themselves.โ