After an excessively long hibernation, the crew deployed at the RR home office in Athabasca, Alberta, have checked in with a fresh installment of the list, as they decipher the Top Ten Reasons Matt Devlin is Solid on TNT but Terrible When Calling the Raptors
- Doesn’t have to constantly remind TNT’s replay team that a replay needs to be shown
- Higher quality of opposition prevents need for hyperbole
- Cheque for TNT broadcasts cut by Turner, not MLSE
- The excitement of knowing that highlights will be shown on Sportcenter, not Sportscentre
- Feels relieved for not having to promote silly nicknames and phrases (ahem, “vintage Ross”)
- Keen eye on Mike Breen’s job keeps motivation levels high
- The Czar doesn’t tolerate Bonjovi and beer references, making for more professional broadcast
- Zero chance of Indiana holding a “Punjabi night” at Conseco Fieldhouse
- Newton’s Fifth Law: A man’s intelligence is directly proportional to the distance between said man and Leo Rautins
…and the #1 reason Matt Devlin is solid on TNT but terrible when calling the Raptors…drum roll….
- Unlike the Raptors, TNT contract has no clause about sucking up to a GM
