Paul Keels, does he strike you as boring? - RedsZone.com - Cincinnati Reds Fans' Home for Baseball Discussion

jhiller21 · 04-23-2010, 02:39 AM

After resenting George Grande for so long, I've actually been missing his enthusiasm a little so far this year.

Keels is okay, but his lackluster calls on big plays have been a bit of a disappointment. I like Thom and Chris, but Paul Keels has gotten a lot of on-field calls wrong, and seems to lack any passion about the game of baseball.

Several times I've heard Chris chime in for him on a big play, drowning him out.

Your thoughts?

double21d · 04-23-2010, 05:39 AM

I enjoy that Keels is a genuine life-long Reds fan...so his knowledge of Reds history is great. I still need some more time for the rest of his game to grow on me.
However, I've never noticed how much of a homer Welsh is. I'm not used to announcers openly cheering like he did when Jay Bruce hit his HR during Thursday night's game.
Has he always done this and I just never noticed or is this new?

lidspinner · 04-23-2010, 06:55 AM

ive been getting the impression that Chris is trying to hard to help Paul.....maybe thats just me, but its what goes through my mind.....with that said, I think I like the combo of Chris and Paul.....almost opposites and I am sure Paul will get a little more enthused as he gets more comfortable.

Moosie52 · 04-23-2010, 07:18 AM

Paul has a golden voice.

Cant Touch This · 04-23-2010, 08:14 AM

Paul does have the voice for broadcasting, but he does strike me as a bit too mellow. Welsh is such a pleasant fella - he'll do whatever he can to make Paul feel comfortable and remove any awkwardness that could exist between them.

I also appreciate his knowledge of the Reds, their history, and that he's a genuine fan. But I've heard him call other sports and baseball doesn't really seem to be his thing. Maybe he'll grow into this role and develop a little more of a personality, but for now, he's not doing much for me. He's what I call a "safe pick" I suppose.

Rockermann · 04-23-2010, 08:55 AM

Yes, he's a tad sleep inducing. But, as stated, he certainly has the voice for it.

Where is Thom anyway?

scott91575 · 04-23-2010, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockermann

Yes, he's a tad sleep inducing. But, as stated, he certainly has the voice for it.

Where is Thom anyway?

Radio for some of the time. When I have tuned into the radio it's non stop stories of Thom as a kid. He is having fun reminiscing with his Dad.

Jerome · 04-23-2010, 12:21 PM

Paul Keels borders on tranquilizing. He's the low fidelity voice you play at night to help you fall asleep. His banter with Chris is lame. His sense of humor is ultra-dry to the point it can no longer be considered humor. He is a company man without a personality. He might as well be a robot. I wasn't a huge Grande guy, but the man had a personality and was exuberant.

BigPoppa · 04-23-2010, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jerome

Paul Keels borders on tranquilizing. He's the low fidelity voice you play at night to help you fall asleep. His banter with Chris is lame. His sense of humor is ultra-dry to the point it can no longer be considered humor. He is a company man without a personality. He might as well be a robot.

Soooooooo....................not a big Keels guy, then ?

Vottomatic · 04-23-2010, 01:00 PM

They should have hired Dan Hoard.

Hoard should be the next guy hired when someone else leaves, not even debatable.

Jerome · 04-23-2010, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigPoppa

Soooooooo....................not a big Keels guy, then ?

What do you mean? I love Paul Keels.

BUTLER REDSFAN · 04-23-2010, 02:12 PM

I think we are just used to him broadcasting those boring pre-season games in August with Munoz.

NorrisHopper30 · 04-23-2010, 04:00 PM

I dislike Keels

jmac · 04-23-2010, 05:16 PM

Never seen or heard Keels till this season and Yes, he is very boring. I was wondering if anyone else felt the same way. He sounds more like he needs to be doing commercials than baseball.

redsfan_12 · 04-23-2010, 05:33 PM

I personally can't stand him. Much more of a at Thom fan. I'd even go as far as saying I liked George better than Keels

04-23-2010, 02:39 AM	#1
jhiller21 Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 995	Paul Keels, does he strike you as boring? After resenting George Grande for so long, I've actually been missing his enthusiasm a little so far this year. Keels is okay, but his lackluster calls on big plays have been a bit of a disappointment. I like Thom and Chris, but Paul Keels has gotten a lot of on-field calls wrong, and seems to lack any passion about the game of baseball. Several times I've heard Chris chime in for him on a big play, drowning him out. Your thoughts?

04-23-2010, 05:39 AM	#2
double21d Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 77	Re: Paul Keels, does he strike you as boring? I enjoy that Keels is a genuine life-long Reds fan...so his knowledge of Reds history is great. I still need some more time for the rest of his game to grow on me. However, I've never noticed how much of a homer Welsh is. I'm not used to announcers openly cheering like he did when Jay Bruce hit his HR during Thursday night's game. Has he always done this and I just never noticed or is this new?

04-23-2010, 06:55 AM	#3
lidspinner Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 817	Re: Paul Keels, does he strike you as boring? ive been getting the impression that Chris is trying to hard to help Paul.....maybe thats just me, but its what goes through my mind.....with that said, I think I like the combo of Chris and Paul.....almost opposites and I am sure Paul will get a little more enthused as he gets more comfortable.

04-23-2010, 07:18 AM	#4
Moosie52 Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 563	Re: Paul Keels, does he strike you as boring? Paul has a golden voice.

04-23-2010, 08:14 AM	#5
Cant Touch This WMFP Commish Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 579	Re: Paul Keels, does he strike you as boring? Paul does have the voice for broadcasting, but he does strike me as a bit too mellow. Welsh is such a pleasant fella - he'll do whatever he can to make Paul feel comfortable and remove any awkwardness that could exist between them. I also appreciate his knowledge of the Reds, their history, and that he's a genuine fan. But I've heard him call other sports and baseball doesn't really seem to be his thing. Maybe he'll grow into this role and develop a little more of a personality, but for now, he's not doing much for me. He's what I call a "safe pick" I suppose. __________________ A flute with no holes is not a flute. A doughnut with no holes is a danish. -- Zen Philosopher Basho

04-23-2010, 08:55 AM	#6
Rockermann Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 243	Re: Paul Keels, does he strike you as boring? Yes, he's a tad sleep inducing. But, as stated, he certainly has the voice for it. Where is Thom anyway? __________________ Steve Project-43 http://www.project-43.com

04-23-2010, 12:21 PM	#8
Jerome Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 180	Re: Paul Keels, does he strike you as boring? Paul Keels borders on tranquilizing. He's the low fidelity voice you play at night to help you fall asleep. His banter with Chris is lame. His sense of humor is ultra-dry to the point it can no longer be considered humor. He is a company man without a personality. He might as well be a robot. I wasn't a huge Grande guy, but the man had a personality and was exuberant.

04-23-2010, 01:00 PM	#10
Vottomatic All work and no play..... Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lebanon Posts: 6,820	Re: Paul Keels, does he strike you as boring? They should have hired Dan Hoard. Hoard should be the next guy hired when someone else leaves, not even debatable. __________________ "I can't take this homerism anymore." - 10xWSChamps, August 11, 2010. A Cardinals fan having a problem with all the homerism on Redszone. Classic. "Man do I miss the days where were didn't need a calculator and an encyclopedia of baseball metrics to enjoy a baseball game ... - MikeS21" - 8/2/12 game thread

04-23-2010, 02:12 PM	#12
BUTLER REDSFAN Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,195	Re: Paul Keels, does he strike you as boring? I think we are just used to him broadcasting those boring pre-season games in August with Munoz.

04-23-2010, 04:00 PM	#13
NorrisHopper30 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Milford, Clifton Posts: 1,585	Re: Paul Keels, does he strike you as boring? I dislike Keels __________________ Follow me on twitter @EricLilly7 Check out my Reds blog! Hit me up with any advice on it at anytime, it's always appreciated. http://redscheatsheet.blogspot.com/

04-23-2010, 05:16 PM	#14
jmac part of BBN Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,300	Re: Paul Keels, does he strike you as boring? Never seen or heard Keels till this season and Yes, he is very boring. I was wondering if anyone else felt the same way. He sounds more like he needs to be doing commercials than baseball.

04-23-2010, 05:33 PM	#15
redsfan_12 Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Logan/Huntington, WV Posts: 458	Re: Paul Keels, does he strike you as boring? I personally can't stand him. Much more of a at Thom fan. I'd even go as far as saying I liked George better than Keels __________________ Cincinnati Reds Marshall Thundering Herd Kentucky Wildcats Indianapolis Colts Washington Wizards

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