This probably has been discussed but I did not see it. On two different occasions Raftery remarks about Jeff Sheppards tip in buzzer beater against Arizona in Maui. I thought Jeff Brassow was the guy that did that.
Raftery’s memory
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Rafs wrong...it was Brassow
Yea, I noticed he said that twice also and both times I heard him say it, I knew he was remembering Brassow. I like listening to Raftery call the games though
It ruined Raf's day when ky played so well and won
Did I hear him call Big Z “Big E” or did I miss something?
At least twice.
Love Raftery, but could have sworn he called Ian Eagle “Verne” several times. I know he and Lundquist worked together for years. Anyone else catch this?
He also said he didn't know that Reed had hops. What?
I miss the days when Verne Lundquist gave Kelenna Azubuike a different pronunciation every time he said it.
”Kelenna Azabweekay
”Kelenna Azubook”
”Kelenna Azabookie”
”Kelenna Azabweekay
”Kelenna Azubook”
”Kelenna Azabookie”
My wife and I were there to see Brassow win it,as exciting as any live game I have ever seen. Wouldn't it be nice to have a coach with balls enough to play in that tourney again
He's a goof (and like Vitale and Jimmy Dykes he certainly loves his catchphrases) but I like him anyway. It is getting to be about that time for him to retire, though.
I like Raftery. Historically, he's called a ton of special moments for UK.
Here's one: "Tayshaun is not a Prince, he's a king!"
Here's one: "Tayshaun is not a Prince, he's a king!"
You're right, it was Brassow. If I'm not mistaken, wasn't this the same team who came back from 31 down against LSU?
Raferty is one of my favorite annoucners. Reminds me of my grandfather, lol.
That is a moment of absolute perfection and elation. Top 3 standout moment of my UK watching history.
And yea, CBS does so much better coverage all the way around than ESPN. Cameras are better, or at least the cameramen are. Less nonsense. Less bias. Less babbling full of self importance.
Raftery is one of the best in the business. Period. CBS guys are far and away better than ESPN.
I can still remember it vividly. It was the morning/afternoon after a spent the night at a friends house who was a UK hater and even he was in absolute awe.
He did several times. He has also done that several times during other games.
As a fellow old, I'll defend Raftery by pointing out that he's far more entertaining than announcers half his age.
I heard that too.
He also said he didn’t know Shep had hops like that after the dunk. Come on brother! Pay attention.
Still a Raftery fan, though.
Ah yes, another one of those who think every announcer "hates" UK. Haven't heard that one before.
Seems like a great guy who was a really good player back in his day. And just like Hubie Brown, for his age Raff has an amazingly hip viewpoint and perspective of todays game.
Yep. That team also beat 3 of the 4 final four teams. Arizona, Florida and national champion Arkansas.
Rafferty is far and away the best commentator for Ky games. Just because he has been known to like the sauce a bit much, he does make mistakes, so be it. Id rather listen to him or someone scratching their fingernails across a chalkboard than listen to ESPN announcers.
Go Cats!
Go Cats!
At least 3 or 4 times I have counted so far with 12 mins left in the game as I am watching it back the full game for the 3rd time now
Honestly surprising a guy his age remembers that game. You know how many games he’s called that he’s probably forgotten or that bleed together.
