Patriots color analyst Gino Cappelletti announces retirement

InRodWeRust · Joined: 21 Mar 2007 Posts: 988

Sorry to see Gino go. I hope Gil Santos stays though. He may not be as sharp as he once was but he is still a legend and he will always be THE voice of the Patriots.
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Tzimisce · Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2012 1:17 pm Post subject:

[edit] nvm, it'll almost certainly be Zolak
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homerjay24 · Joined: 05 Dec 2007 Posts: 1062 Location: Fitchburg, MA

I always preferred to listen to Gil and Gino over the TV broadcast dopes, but the errors like saying the wrong player's name or saying a pass was complete when it wasn't were increasing every year. I'd say its time to get a fresh voice in there, but their voices will always be linked to those great playoff and Super Bowl victories.
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At least Gil Santos is still doing play-by-play, I hope. I really don't want to lose both in the same year, even though their mistakes were egregious at times. Zolak in the booth would be great for commentary and likely keep Santos sharp. I'd be all for that duo.

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AsantePats22 · Joined: 09 Aug 2012 Posts: 20

Growing up listening to him it's a bummer, despite the errors and the obvious mistakes he still was a great commentator. I'm not comparing it to TV, but I'm disappointed he's gone. Time to move on though, good luck to Zolak.

Troy Brown · Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2012 5:52 am Post subject:

This makes me think about how much longer Tommy Heinsohn has in him. That guy will be rolling over in his grave when moving picks and loose ball fouls are called against the Celtics.
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Troy Brown · Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2012 4:12 am Post subject:

pf9 · Joined: 02 Dec 2008 Posts: 317

They should have a different replacement every year until Tom Brady retires from playing, at which point he can be the next "permanent" color commentator.