Bob Rathbun Appreciation Thread

[MrRyda]

Great game tonight...but Bob Rathbun makes a great game, absolutely EPIC. His emotion and intensity is unprecedented in the world of announcing (outside of maybe Gus Johnson, but Bob carries a lot more wit than Gus). Yeah, he's a major homer, but that's part of his charm and I wouldn't have it any other way.

I can only hope his suit is hung from the rafters after he retires.

[volman]

Did anyone record this game? I'd love to see a replay.....

And kudos to Bob...great spirit!

[AHawks89]

Gotta love Bob Rathburn. I always look forward hearing from Nique and Bob every Hawks game. They do a great job and make the game more exciting. It seems like his excitement transfers to my body and makes me more excited. :yahoo:

[HalfHawk]

I will cry myself to sleep on the day of Bob's retirement.

:kickcan:

[NineOhTheRino]

old man needs to simmer down a bit. I still love his passion though.

[BimboColes]

They are such homers, it's hilarious. And I love every second of it.

[benhillboy]

Between Marvin's block and Joe's breakaway dunk I'm sure he pissed himself.

[TheTruth]

Bob is awesome...just awesome. He made that game truly epic at the end.

[Guest]

+1 (an actual one) for Rathbun appreciation.

Bob is great for the Hawks, just absolutely great. I didn't like listening to him with the Braves and I don't like listening to him during ACC basketball (although I do appreciate him being knowledgeable about Clemson), but with the Hawks he just brings excitement.

[jy23]

I was going to create this same thread tonight.....Bob is that dude, he absolutely kills it!!!! :yahoo: :yahoo:

[DJlaysitup]

I was going to create this same thread tonight.....Bob is that dude, he absolutely kills it!!!! :yahoo: :yahoo:

Bob definitely got a Double - Double tonight! :taunt:

[lethalweapon3]

The B.R.A.T.!

Bob makes the often un-watchable listenable. Exactly the jolt this franchise needs. One of these days he's gonna draw a technical from those blind refs.

~lw3

[somegsuguy]

I wish I could catch a replay of the game to hear him call the final minute. I've always loved hearing Bob Rathbun whether it was for the Hawks or the Falcons.

[AUhawksfan]

They even pay tribute to him in the NBA.com recap. "Let's listen" followed by Bob's passionate commentary with Horford's dunk in the final minutes. Good stuff! Now there's an announcer that truly loves this team. That's why I miss being able to watch local games here on the west coast. I'd always go with Bob even if it was a nationally televised game.

[evilinkblot]

I questioned Bob Rathbun's sanity when Marvin made the huge block. He's awesome.

[Bawse]

Wish I could've heard him commentate this game, I was actually at Phillips for this one :superman:

[coachx]

Bob Rocks !

I'd loved his call when Marvin blocked Rose. He was screaming for a foul after Horford's dunk in the final minute where there was tons of contact. That was definately a big boy dunk. Then JJ put the cherry on top with the break away dunk at the end. I absolutely lost it at that point. My wife almost through me out of the house since I was yelling right with Bob. I was interrupting her American Idol.........heaven forbid.

I'm sure many of us were doing a "happy dance" during that Hawks come back. I think I did about 5 of them:

1. Marvin's block of Rose

2. Marvin's 3 on the next possesion

3. Horford's big boy dunk

4. JJ's cherry on top

5. 1 more as the finale buzzer sounded and Horford grabbed the last rebound.

[Wretch]

Bob does an amazing job of calling the game. He does his homework and he knows how to give the opposition their due. He's a huge homer, lol...but what I like is the way he takes those little stealth jabs every once in a while.

...on a side note, I miss Stinger next to Bob. People used to hate on the Stinger, but he and Bob had the best chemistry...well...no 2nd best. I REALLY miss Smitty on the mic. He started off a little rough but he really picked it up later.

[coachx]

Bob does an amazing job of calling the game. He does his homework and he knows how to give the opposition their due. He's a huge homer, lol...but what I like is the way he takes those little stealth jabs every once in a while.

...on a side note, I miss Stinger next to Bob. People used to hate on the Stinger, but he and Bob had the best chemistry...well...no 2nd best. I REALLY miss Smitty on the mic. He started off a little rough but he really picked it up later.

I agree.......the chemistry Bob and Glenn had was great. Nique has grown on me but Glenn was truly exceptional at his job. He has written several books and is excellent with words. You can tell he is more educated then the average commentator.

[lethalweapon3]

I can only imagine how bananas Steve Holman's broadcast was as well last night.

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~lw3