Better… not great, but better
(Written by kencraw)
Sorry for the delay on this (YouTube rejected the upload from last Friday and then I didn’t have the video file on my laptop over the weekend to re-upload), but here’s the YouTube video of me on the 10/17 College Football NOW:
Now, it’s not great. I’m leaving my mouth open too much. I’m blinking too much. But considering what the previous one was like it’s vastly improved. In fact, what bugs me most is my bold prediction that Arizona should struggle against the 3-4. So much for that brilliant analysis!
October 22nd, 2008 at 11:58 pm
Again, I thought you did a fine job Ken. I don’t remember the mouth being open last time though. Did you get any more preparation or visual/audio cues this time around? And were you really in a library? Haha.
October 23rd, 2008 at 8:38 am
I did get the questions ahead of time this time, and that definitely helped. Although my first answer sounded a bit too prepped because of that. No other new visual ques.
The mouth thing was in part on purpose because I was trying a different facial expression from the 15 minutes I spent in front of a camcorder practicing. I found that smiling was the wrong way to go as opposed to trying to look curious while he was asking questions. I really should have spent far more time practicing, because it left me without a good ‘face’ for before and after the questions. When they have me back on (may not be for a while after the loss) I’ll spend at least another hour prepping in front of the camcorder.
As for the library, no, that was a set. They had 3 background choices:
1. The capitol (this was in Sac).
2. The library
3. The TV with the host’s choice of image behind me.
For whatever reason NFL network didn’t have a TV image they wanted to they stuck me with the scholarly library. I found that particularly funny because I had just finished my bookshelves and posted about it. A coworker said he expected me to get up and explain my woodworking skills while demo-ing the new bookshelves.
October 23rd, 2008 at 2:57 pm
Seriously? You had a whole day notice and this is the best you could do?
I mean I know we’re not blessed with good looks or hair, but Frankenstein thinks you need some help with your hair and makeup buddy.
Also, stop talking with your hands, you look like you’re suffering from Parkinson’s you’re moving around so dang much…
Next time you go on air, I’m telling mom in advance so she can lay out a better shirt for you…