Coach Miles was a great commentator

[slipHawk]

Thought he was hilarious while still being informative. Saw there was another thread bashing him but I don’t agree.

He seems new to the biz but was quite pleasant in his delivery and I think will be a great addition to TV. Need more data but he projects above Dakitch for me.

 

[CO_hawk]

I liked him.

 

[BaldHawk4Life]

I liked him too... I am also a fan of Bardo. I like positive color commentators that are complimentary to the teams on the court and love the game. Both obviously love the game.

 

[Rifler]

I enjoyed Miles also,.. Ex coaches from the conference have tended to do well with commentary,.. I recall Tom Crean doing some exceptional work a couple seasons ago...

 

[cubsMDdmb]

I got the impression that Miles felt like Garza was getting fouled often and it wasn’t being called.

 

[Hawk_4shur]

Miles is fine. Upbeat (which I like), finding good things to say, having a little fun. He did a good job.

But, he didn't finish the game well ...

1. Thought the Hawks had another foul to give when they had 6 fouls.

2. With Oturu on the line with seconds remaining for a one-and-one, was talking about a strategy where if he missed the first one, he could miss the second one on purpose.

3. Wondered if Connor should miss the 2nd FT on purpose, when a make would seal the tie. I suppose there is an argument to be made that it would prevent Minny from getting any kind of good look at the end.

It's picky, but these end of game comments made it seem like he was choking with the game on the line.

 

[LetsGoHawks83]

I like him. Actually I liked him when he was at Nebraska too, which is saying something!

Good for him getting out of that place!

 

[sadiehawkins]

Can't stand any of the big ten announcers. Shonn morris sucks bad miles not much better bardo shut the sound off. I hate announcer that try to talk over the play and analyze a 10 ft dribble and turnover

 

[hawkeyemark56]

Miles is fine. Upbeat (which I like), finding good things to say, having a little fun. He did a good job.

But, he didn't finish the game well ...

1. Thought the Hawks had another foul to give when they had 6 fouls.

2. With Oturu on the line with seconds remaining for a one-and-one, was talking about a strategy where if he missed the first one, he could miss the second one on purpose.

3. Wondered if Connor should miss the 2nd FT on purpose, when a make would seal the tie. I suppose there is an argument to be made that it would prevent Minny from getting any kind of good look at the end.

It's picky, but these end of game comments made it seem like he was choking with the game on the line.

Good observations here about the end of the game comments which suddenly seemed rather incoherent. I chalk it up to inexperience and errors he won't likely make as he gets more seasoning. That game struck me as not an easy one to call with the wildly inconsistent officiating and the game getting as chippy as it did. At one point with a media timeout coming I thought he made a rather pertinent comment about everybody just needing a break.

I liked Miles as a coach and thought he got a rather raw deal in the way they handled his firing over in Lincoln. Engaging guy who may have found his niche. My guess we will see him around for awhile.

 

[hawkeyeinmo]

Miles is fine. Upbeat (which I like), finding good things to say, having a little fun. He did a good job.

But, he didn't finish the game well ...

1. Thought the Hawks had another foul to give when they had 6 fouls.

2. With Oturu on the line with seconds remaining for a one-and-one, was talking about a strategy where if he missed the first one, he could miss the second one on purpose.

3. Wondered if Connor should miss the 2nd FT on purpose, when a make would seal the tie. I suppose there is an argument to be made that it would prevent Minny from getting any kind of good look at the end.

It's picky, but these end of game comments made it seem like he was choking with the game on the line.

Yes, there is an argument for #3. I have seen coaches elect to do this but more like when there is less than 2-3 seconds. The other two you would think a seasoned coach would be second nature. Reminds me of listening to Bob Knight do a game some years ago. While Bobby was a pretty good commentator at the end of the game a player went to the line his team up 2 points and a couple second left. He made the first to put them up 3 and Bobby said he should miss the 2nd so the opposition didn’t have time to get a good tying shot. Bobby! A make puts you up 4! Head scratcher for someone who coached as long as he had.

 

[Hawk_4shur]

Yes, there is an argument for #3. I have seen coaches elect to do this but more like when there is less than 2-3 seconds. The other two you would think a seasoned coach would be second nature. Reminds me of listening to Bob Knight do a game some years ago. While Bobby was a pretty good commentator at the end of the game a player went to the line his team up 2 points and a couple second left. He made the first to put them up 3 and Bobby said he should miss the 2nd so the opposition didn’t have time to get a good tying shot. Bobby! A make puts you up 4! Head scratcher for someone who coached as long as he had.

Agree. Except in Bob's case, he wasn't really watching the game anyway.

 

[BaldHawk4Life]

Can't stand any of the big ten announcers. Shonn morris sucks bad miles not much better bardo shut the sound off. I hate announcer that try to talk over the play and analyze a 10 ft dribble and turnover

I am going out on a limb that you hate cute, fluffy animals as well.

 

[BaldHawk4Life]

Yes, there is an argument for #3. I have seen coaches elect to do this but more like when there is less than 2-3 seconds. The other two you would think a seasoned coach would be second nature. Reminds me of listening to Bob Knight do a game some years ago. While Bobby was a pretty good commentator at the end of the game a player went to the line his team up 2 points and a couple second left. He made the first to put them up 3 and Bobby said he should miss the 2nd so the opposition didn’t have time to get a good tying shot. Bobby! A make puts you up 4! Head scratcher for someone who coached as long as he had.

At least Bobby tried and Miles is trying. I live for Bill Waltons life advice during basketball games, its fantastic and has nothing to do with the games. Dude was howling at the moon on air last weekend.

 

[truehawkfan45]

Hold on, people enjoyed him!? He was one of the worst broadcasters I’ve ever listened to. Sounded like what I’d imagine my childhood pastor.

Did nobody catch the “you should miss the free throw here” line when Connor missed the 1st and was trying to put us up 3? He was awful.

 

[youflog1hawk]

I thought Miles and his compadre did too much officiating from the booth.

 

[LarryMullenJr.]

I actually kind of enjoyed him. My son thought it was a woman though....referenced Beth Mowins and I cringed.

 

[LarryMullenJr.]

I thought Miles and his compadre did too much officiating from the booth.

And they did a better job than then ones on the floor. Only sorta kidding.

 

[StormHawk42]

I liked him. But I wasn’t sure who it was at first and thought it might be a female. He has a pretty high voice.

 

[pocha444444]

Miles is good, that was the second time we've had him I believe. Much better than I would have imagined based on his sideline antics. He has a little Tony Romo in him.

 

[Hawksfor3]

2 thumbs up for Miles.

 

[unoHawkeye]

It's picky, but these end of game comments made it seem like he was choking with the game on the line.

He did just finish coaching at Nebraska for seven years... old habits die hard

 

[ROCKY MOUNTAIN HAWK]

I actually kind of enjoyed him. My son thought it was a woman though....referenced Beth Mowins and I cringed.

My wife thought it was a female announcer also.

I’ve met him once when he was coaching in Ft Collins. He seemed like a good guy.

I’ve heard he’s a great whiskey drinker though

 

[hooper56]

I like Miles a lot but he seemed more interested in telling jokes than explaining what was happening in the game. He will get better with more experience.

 

[CleteyColgate]

Thought he was hilarious while still being informative. Saw there was another thread bashing him but I don’t agree.

He seems new to the biz but was quite pleasant in his delivery and I think will be a great addition to TV. Need more data but he projects above Dakitch for me.

A lot of people are going to say that he's bad, but Miles is growing into the role. He's lovable and entertaining. That's a combination that networks like. Being a good analyst is secondary, though as a former coach I think he offers some good insights.

 

[final_flashx]

I liked Miles ever since he was at Nebraska.... Kind of rambled a little and like stated above, made some weird calls about strategy but I like his commentary for the most part and he'll clean up those mistakes... he's kind of like a dryer version of Bill Walton lol

 

[Bro D]

Miles was awesome. He cracked me up

 

[Lefthandstan]

Liked him and would prefer him over many others.

 

[Hawkeye_311]

Did you catch when he said he talked to CJF and said he has a regular sprained ankle not a high ankle sprain?

 

[iahawks10]

He has a little Tony Romo in him.

That might explain the high pitched voice.

I didn’t mind Miles. I fast forwarded a lot of it having already watched it once. I thought he was solid, but it kind of turned into a two hour comedy routine towards the end.


I agree with others who said they’d rather have Miles commentate than a lot of others.

 

[ChiHawk21]

Can't stand any of the big ten announcers. Shonn morris sucks bad miles not much better bardo shut the sound off. I hate announcer that try to talk over the play and analyze a 10 ft dribble and turnover

Society sucks, right?

 

[denmar81]

I thought Miles and his compadre did too much officiating from the booth.

Miles commented on what he thought were bad calls or calls he didn’t agree with. Rather hear that than all the other clowns agreeing with every call, even if it was an obvious bad one.

 

[HoustonREDHawk]

Miles is fine. Upbeat (which I like), finding good things to say, having a little fun. He did a good job.

But, he didn't finish the game well ...

1. Thought the Hawks had another foul to give when they had 6 fouls.

2. With Oturu on the line with seconds remaining for a one-and-one, was talking about a strategy where if he missed the first one, he could miss the second one on purpose.

3. Wondered if Connor should miss the 2nd FT on purpose, when a make would seal the tie. I suppose there is an argument to be made that it would prevent Minny from getting any kind of good look at the end.

It's picky, but these end of game comments made it seem like he was choking with the game on the line.

I was also wondering what he was talking about for all 3 of these as I heard them.

 

[tsawv]

Miles was funny and informative get off his back.

 

[Rudolph]

Seems like a guy who loves the game more than he loves himself. I like that. Seems genuine.

 

[Ladell-hawk]

Thought he was hilarious while still being informative. Saw there was another thread bashing him but I don’t agree.

He seems new to the biz but was quite pleasant in his delivery and I think will be a great addition to TV. Need more data but he projects above Dakitch for me.

I agree , he was excellent . He gave a coaches perspective, and was funny too.

 

[Ladell-hawk]

Can't stand any of the big ten announcers. Shonn morris sucks bad miles not much better bardo shut the sound off. I hate announcer that try to talk over the play and analyze a 10 ft dribble and turnover

Some people will bitch about anyone.

 

[Eternal Return]

I was surprised that I enjoyed his commentary. His jokes were sometimes corny, but at least he has a self-deprecating sense of humor. He's not a big ego guy or anything. His analysis wasn't always on point, but I'm a little more forgiving to a guy who genuinely seems to be a good person who also really enjoys the game. I'll take him over plenty of other announcers, that's for sure.