Why do sports announcers always defend coaches on the hot seat? (1 Viewer)

[PlasmaDogPlasma]

Why do they think it's their job to make the case for why Coach X is actually doing a good job under trying circumstances?

Just once I'd like to hear a game announcer say "You know, he's really done a terrible job here. He's clearly in over his head"

 

[rockaction]

Why do they think it's their job to make the case for why Coach X is actually doing a good job under trying circumstances?

Just once I'd like to hear a game announcer say "You know, he's really done a terrible job here. He's clearly in over his head"

So funny. Maybe it's an access concern, but announcers generally aren't journalists, so that disqualifies that. Good point.

 

[BowieMercs]

How many announcers are former players/coaches? Might be correlated.

 

[GroveDiesel]

How many announcers are former players/coaches? Might be correlated.

And if the coach gets fired, could be competition for them if the coach decides to go into announcing as well.

 

[PlasmaDogPlasma]

How many announcers are former players/coaches? Might be correlated.

I understand it more from the analysts, but the pbp guys do it just as much.

 

[roadkill1292]

Networks are willing partners with the schools in emphasizing the Cult of the Coach. That way they always have a non-threatening milquetoast narrative for the fans.