US Viewers -- Where's Al?

TDPRI · July 6th, 2008, 01:47 AM

For the past 4 years that I've watched the Tour here in the US, Al Troutwig has been the lead announcer and we like him a lot. Now today some new guy, Craig Hummer is the lead and Al's nowhere in sight.

I miss him. I wonder what is up with that change?

garytelecastor · July 6th, 2008, 02:01 AM

There is some scuttlebutt that he is busy with the Olympics coverage.

surfoverb · July 6th, 2008, 05:21 PM

I miss Al too...I like how he's not afraid to admit hes not an expert on the sport but seems genuinely interested in it.

e-merlin · July 6th, 2008, 06:00 PM

I don't think Craig Hummer is a new guy. I googled and found out that he's done several things with OLN/Versus. This isn't his first TDF, either.

Joisey · July 7th, 2008, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TDPRI

I miss him. I wonder what is up with that change?

Ask Bobke! LOL!

I like the change to be honest,

TDPRI · July 7th, 2008, 11:34 AM

Yeah Craig Hummer was announcing the Bull Ridding show before last nights TDF. Seems like he is Versus' all around announcer -- Bull Ridding / Bike Racing it's all the same.

I found Al to be a professional and interesting guy.

I found out that his is contracted to NBC and Versus and that NBC has him for the Olympics (Winter and Summer) on a regular basis.

surfoverb · July 7th, 2008, 11:45 AM

I don't like Craig Hummer...Dudeman Al gets around, he does the Tennis US Open in NY after the tour.

blacklove · July 19th, 2008, 02:42 PM

As long as they have Phil Liggett, I'm happy.

July 6th, 2008, 01:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
TDPRI Administrator Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: TDPRILAND Posts: 5,574 36 Photos	US Viewers -- Where's Al? For the past 4 years that I've watched the Tour here in the US, Al Troutwig has been the lead announcer and we like him a lot. Now today some new guy, Craig Hummer is the lead and Al's nowhere in sight. I miss him. I wonder what is up with that change?

July 6th, 2008, 02:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
garytelecastor Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,633 18 Photos	There is some scuttlebutt that he is busy with the Olympics coverage. __________________ éí 'aaníígÓÓ 'áhoot'é Would you mind holding this bag while we go through the custom shop????? Redd Volkaert is a Jedi Knight at one with the Force!!!

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surfoverb Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,889	I miss Al too...I like how he's not afraid to admit hes not an expert on the sport but seems genuinely interested in it. __________________ "You released the ****** fury!"*

July 7th, 2008, 11:45 AM	#7 (permalink)
surfoverb Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,889	I don't like Craig Hummer...Dudeman Al gets around, he does the Tennis US Open in NY after the tour. __________________ "You released the ****** fury!"*

July 7th, 2008, 11:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
TDPRI Administrator Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: TDPRILAND Posts: 5,574 36 Photos	Yeah Craig Hummer was announcing the Bull Ridding show before last nights TDF. Seems like he is Versus' all around announcer -- Bull Ridding / Bike Racing it's all the same. I found Al to be a professional and interesting guy. I found out that his is contracted to NBC and Versus and that NBC has him for the Olympics (Winter and Summer) on a regular basis.

July 19th, 2008, 02:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
blacklove Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Small Pond Posts: 463 6 Photos	As long as they have Phil Liggett, I'm happy.