Dakich leaving ESPN
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He was good at calling games.
I won’t miss him at all. To bad Vitale couldn’t leave with him. Bilas too.
In the interview, Dakich also joked about KSR’s Matt Jones.
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He promised that even when he veered into political or social discussions, “it’s gonna be all sports based. It’s gonna be a ton of gambling.”
BSM readers may remember that Tyler McComas profiled Dakich and his attempt to work off the money he lost betting on the NCAA Tournament by delivering food for DoorDash. Dakich told Outkick 360 that he only has one more week of driving before he is at his stopping point. He also revealed that it was losing $4000 on the first round of the tournament that started that journey.
I though Dakich was really good as a commentator during games. He was often just such a douche as a person. Seemed to me to be a guy with a lot of demons and insecurities.
Doesn’t sound like the best person to take gambling advice from. Guess I’ll stick to here for all the hot tips and going large!
I always thought Dakich was as pretty good calling games and never sugar coated anything especially bias toward UNC and Duke. Never played favorite for Indiana that’s for sure. One of the better ESPN guys IMO. Guys like Bilas need to leave. They suck on the Corporate/Duke/UNC tit 24/7/365.
Not turning this into a Matt Jones thing, but I've been more and more surprised to hear him pop up on sports radio down here in NC on the weekends. I think it's ESPN radio but not sure. I don't think I'll ever get used to hearing him on the radio. Sounds like such a Huckleberry for a well-educated man.
I liked Dakich doing games. He actually called the game you were watching. He wasn't pimping books or using tired ol catch phrases.
He knew the game very well. I don't blame him for leaving ESPN though.
He knew the game very well. I don't blame him for leaving ESPN though.
Dakich told it as he saw it, if he thought something was wrong he commented on it with his opinion. I actually liked him as a broadcaster. Didn’t know him personally to commit on him being a Dickhead.
He wasn’t very professional or likable, but I’ll admit he was fantastic at calling games.
He was my favorite. Seems like he didn’t toe the company line of “celebrate and promote Duke basketball “ . He rubbed some people the wrong way but at least he was his own man and stated his own opinions. It will be a GREAT day when Vitale and Bilas are done.
Dakich is insane as a radio host, but I enjoyed him on the color commentary of college basketball games
Eh, professional is just another word for fake. Give me genuine all day.
Why is it this feels like the 4th time in 2 years I’ve seen “Dakich leaving ESPN”?
Honestly, I’m surprised it lasted this long. ESPN does not tolerate free thinkers and he’s definitely not liberal enough.
Honestly, I’m surprised it lasted this long. ESPN does not tolerate free thinkers and he’s definitely not liberal enough.
I know he had trolling tendencies, but Dakich was the best at actual basketball analysis. He showed considerably deeper Xs and Os knowledge than the guys ESPN usually trots out. And he was brutally honest, didn’t give a **** who he pissed off.
I don’t know if I liked him as a person, but I did like him as an analyst. I immensely prefer listening to Dakich over the phony ***-kissing schtick of a Bilas or Vitale. It’s a shame that he’ll no longer be doing games.
I don’t know if I liked him as a person, but I did like him as an analyst. I immensely prefer listening to Dakich over the phony ***-kissing schtick of a Bilas or Vitale. It’s a shame that he’ll no longer be doing games.
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I always thought Dakich was a decent analyst. The thing that got him in trouble was his ego and his mouth, which worked hand in hand. If he wasn't getting enough attention to satisfy his ego, he'd open his mouth and make some kind of ridiculous statement. I know that's how the sports reporter game often works, but I don't have much use for it. Then when he was called out on his stupid statements, he'd make excuses, re-phrase things, say what he "actually meant" and basically back down. So, I would lose more respect for him because he was so hypocritical and it was clear he didn't actually believe what he was saying- but was just an attention hound.
But when he was just calling games, I thought he did a pretty good job.
But when he was just calling games, I thought he did a pretty good job.
If Bilas or Vitale are calling a game....mute is on for me...Bilas is so pompous that he has become worse than Vitale
But IL, that’s how all media is driven today. It’s everywhere.
Me too .Your last statement is kinda controversial though, kinda like Rosanne Barr vs Rosey O’Donnell .
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He has a face for radio and a voice for silent movies.
And I liked him as I commentator.. Did a great job.. Couldn't care less what he said/did away from commentating..
Actually, rehab is for quitters.
I agree. It’s not the fact that he trolled and riled up BBN, but the fact that he liked to troll and rile. I remember hitting hornets nests with rocks when I was a kid. It was nothing personal against the wasps.
Dakich is great. I live here in Indy and listen to him fairly regularly. Most of the UK fans that don't like him can't get past the fact he played for IU. He's a straight shooter. Trust me, there isn't much love there for Bobby Knight. As a regular listener, I will certainly miss him.
Funny thing is he usually was very complementary of Cal and UK. Said all sorts of good stuff about us. And he often ripped IU.
But, yeah, there were a few occasions where he poked that stick at the BBN seemingly just because he thought it’d be funny to see our reaction.
Sounds like he’s gargling syrup.
Straight shooter. He's trashed UK many times and if a UK fan responds he blocks them. Big baby.
I would listen to Dakich talk about Indiana basketball before I’d listen to Matt Jones talk about wrestling
Have to agree. He was much better that some of the guys on ESPN. Told it like it was , guess that is what i liked about him.
Friend, I can guarantee that I've listened to Dakich probably more than 99% of the folks on this board. I've rarely heard him say anything negative about Cal or UK. Now, he may say things BBN nation doesn't want to hear, but I wouldn't say he "trashed UK many times". Certainly not on the regular. And yes, he was a straight shooter. He interacts with fans all the time, but has zero tolerance for ridiculous ones.