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Utah Jazz Locked in: New guy knows replacing Hundley will be difficult
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GO UTES!!!! | 11:13 p.m. Oct. 27, 2009
Locke will not last.....
gwill | 11:20 p.m. Oct. 27, 2009
I loved it when locke came back to sports radio in the SLC. I loved Hot Rod! I
think Locke will be a great replacement for Hots! I look forward to listening to
Locke bring Jazz games to life in his own unique style.
Jimmy | 11:31 p.m. Oct. 27, 2009
David Locke is the worst decision the jazz have ever made. Granted that it would
be hard for anyone to replace hot rod, but that would be like me replacing jerry
sloan when he is done. Locke does not have the voice, experience, or personality
to pull it off. Especially in this market, his arrogance and egomaniac nature
rubs people the wrong way.
Jazz management, if you care about your fans at all get rid of this guy.
Jazz management, if you care about your fans at all get rid of this guy.
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JazzFan | 11:33 p.m. Oct. 27, 2009
The Jazz had to save some dough somewhere with their sky-high payroll. This guy
isn't even the best announcer employed by the Miller Group, that would be
Steve Klouke, who would have been a much better choice. I listened to a
preseason game Locke did last week and couldn't follow what was going on
with the game. Two words - Bad hire!
Jon_LaF | 11:33 p.m. Oct. 27, 2009
I'm a long-time listener to David's Locked-On Sports show in the
afternoons on 1320 KFAN. He is a fantastic radio voice, and is awesome to
listen to. It's great he finally got his dream job. He'll do a
fantastic job for the Jazz. It's a little weird not being Hot Rod, but
that'll go away within a couple weeks. David Locke is a great fit for this
job.
Cougar clubber | 11:38 p.m. Oct. 27, 2009
I was excited when locke first started doing radio again in utah, but I've
stopped listening. Kfan goes too over the top with the promoting of the miller
companies and it makes me change the station. I tried listening to one of the
jazz broadcasts and my honest opinion is just not very good.
Bakey | 11:43 p.m. Oct. 27, 2009
I wonder what some of Hot Rod's early games sounded like... back before he
even got to Utah.
Great show host | 12:17 a.m. Oct. 28, 2009
Locke works hard, prepares hard and does a great job as a daily radio host. I
can't stand his play-by-play. He is abrasive but his hard work overcomes
that on a daily show but now that show and Jazz game broadcasts will suffer.
Sorry, but it is true.
Arrogance | 1:37 a.m. Oct. 28, 2009
I am afraid that there are just too many people out there who have been put off
by the arrogance of this guy on talk radio. Not sure that being the big mouth
who is always right and everyone in the world is wrong will go over well as a
play by play man. This is a different ballgame. The team is the centerpoint
not the announcer. I think that Lockheim (his real name) might be wrapped up
too much in himself to be able to make that change.
I agree with a previous post that the Jazz are trying to save money and unfortunately this guy with the huge "I can do no wrong" ego was the best they could come up with. It will take time to replace hot rod and most likely at least one change in the radio guy. I would have promoted Steve from baseball over this clown in a heartbeat.
I agree with a previous post that the Jazz are trying to save money and unfortunately this guy with the huge "I can do no wrong" ego was the best they could come up with. It will take time to replace hot rod and most likely at least one change in the radio guy. I would have promoted Steve from baseball over this clown in a heartbeat.
John Wicks | 6:06 a.m. Oct. 28, 2009
Locke will do much better than Hot Rod. HR should have hung it up 10 years ago.
Why people liked the arrogant announcer is beside me. Locke will do a better job
than HR and might even buy Jerry dinner.
No Locke | 6:45 a.m. Oct. 28, 2009
David Locke doesn't have the voice for this type of position. Every radio
play by play has some type of excitement in their voice. Locke is bland!
I can't believe I am saying this, but I'd rather hear Greg Wrubel call Jazz games than Locke. They will need to find someone better to call the games. Lockes calls alone would be motivation to purchase cable and Fox Sports Utah or the NBA Fullcourt Pass.
I can't believe I am saying this, but I'd rather hear Greg Wrubel call Jazz games than Locke. They will need to find someone better to call the games. Lockes calls alone would be motivation to purchase cable and Fox Sports Utah or the NBA Fullcourt Pass.
Im Giving Locke a chance | 6:49 a.m. Oct. 28, 2009
He's worked hard. I couldn't stand him years ago, but he went away,
grew up and he's done nicely on the radio.
Joe | 7:17 a.m. Oct. 28, 2009
I will stay with Ron Boone on TV. Locke is another Looser, just like Boozer!
Anne | 7:34 a.m. Oct. 28, 2009
I have one piece of advice for David Locke. Just call the game. When I
listened to a pre-season game on the radio, too often he would start talking
about something other than what was happening on the court, and did it while the
play was still going on. It might be difficult to separate the sports news guy
from the play by play guy, but it needs to happen. I wish him well.
SC Dad | 7:36 a.m. Oct. 28, 2009
Please, PLEASE, don't let Ron Boone on the air with him!!!!
Buckeye Ute | 7:55 a.m. Oct. 28, 2009
I have never heard Lock do a radio broadcast, so I don't know if he is any
good or not. I know that I am in the minority but I always found Hot Rod to be
annoying as an announcer and I am glad he is gone.
Can't do it. | 7:58 a.m. Oct. 28, 2009
I cannot even bring myself to listen to Jazz on the radio now.
I just hope I can be in front of a TV for the games. Because if I'm traveling in a car I don't think I could stand to listen to Locke.
The voice is wrong and the attitude is wrong.
I just hope I can be in front of a TV for the games. Because if I'm traveling in a car I don't think I could stand to listen to Locke.
The voice is wrong and the attitude is wrong.
While you're at it... | 7:59 a.m. Oct. 28, 2009
..Let's get Buddy Hackett to call the Cougar's basketball,
Rosie O'Donnell to do the color on their football, Carrot Top to handle play-by-play for the Utes, and that fat guy from the last "Seinfeld" episode to sit next to David James on KJZZ for commentary on NBA halftime reports.
Rox
Rosie O'Donnell to do the color on their football, Carrot Top to handle play-by-play for the Utes, and that fat guy from the last "Seinfeld" episode to sit next to David James on KJZZ for commentary on NBA halftime reports.
Rox
DH | 8:03 a.m. Oct. 28, 2009
Not a big fan of David Locke, never cared for Hot Rod either. Doesn't
matter much to me.
Marshall | 8:08 a.m. Oct. 28, 2009
Not sure what you guys are talking about when you say Locke has a great radio
voice. I stopped listening to KFAN because of his awful voice. Have you listened
to any of the pre-season games. He's terrible. I was in disbelief when they
announced him as Hot Rod's replacement. The worst choice possible. I agree,
that he will not last. Why didn't they just do a simulcast with Bolerjack.
Josh | 8:13 a.m. Oct. 28, 2009
Locke's voice is different, but if you listen to what he says, his insight
into the game is amazing. I listen to Locke's show because he says things
that I don't think of myself. Many broadcasters are good at just stating
the obvious in an energetic way; Locke always goes deeper and gives very
interesting analysis. I think people are too picky and critical and need to get
over themselves.
Great! | 8:16 a.m. Oct. 28, 2009
Just wrap some duct tape around his mouth and head and he should become a better
announcer.
Main reason I'm not a Jazz fan | 8:52 a.m. Oct. 28, 2009
Locke pushed me over the edge. I won't listen to any Jazz game this year.
He is the most obnoxious broadcaster in history. Just too tough to swallow.
plyxply | 9:03 a.m. Oct. 28, 2009
I'm going to miss driving down the road and hearing Hot Rod and his
different tones depending on how the game was going. I loved his
"disgusted with how things were going call" where you didn't even
need to hear what was happening because he was so put off by how the game was
going.
Locke, not sure about, sometimes he's good and has great insights, but he's too caught up in all the stats and numbers and I think it could take away from the game flow if he isn't careful. Hope he does well and realizes we're listening to the Jazz, not to the announcer and the less we talk about the call the better.
Locke, not sure about, sometimes he's good and has great insights, but he's too caught up in all the stats and numbers and I think it could take away from the game flow if he isn't careful. Hope he does well and realizes we're listening to the Jazz, not to the announcer and the less we talk about the call the better.
Ron | 9:12 a.m. Oct. 28, 2009
I will just turn the sound down and look at the radio The guy is just bad.
moose on the loose | 9:18 a.m. Oct. 28, 2009
I see the first comment by little brother and his "go utes" is showing
through again. Do these baby brothers see how much it shows when they say things
like this on a jazz story about their radio guy?
Coug Fan | 9:35 a.m. Oct. 28, 2009
I agree with much of what was said about Locke's voice (not a great
play-by-play voice). One person hit the nail on the head as far as I'm
concerned. Locke, for heavens sake, do not ramble off on subjects that do not
belong in a play-by-play call.
I enjoy your insight, and I respect your preparation. Just stay focused on the game and the team.
I enjoy your insight, and I respect your preparation. Just stay focused on the game and the team.
Ugh | 9:44 a.m. Oct. 28, 2009
Locke or Booner...... Decisions decisions..... Do I want to be insulted by
Locke's arrogance or be told by Booner that the best way to get the ball in
bounds is to pass it in and that the team that scores the most points usually
wins? I guess I'll go with Booner, as Bolerjack will be talking most the
time.
Vernal Roid | 10:06 a.m. Oct. 28, 2009
I love Dave Locke, I was disapointed when he left to go to Seattle. He is well
prepaired and isn't afraid to say the things that most people don't
want to hear but is true. Dave is a great hire.
NO! | 10:13 a.m. Oct. 28, 2009
Locke must go. I will not listen to him!
Amy | 10:29 a.m. Oct. 28, 2009
I gave him a chance and listened in the pre-season. Not good enough. I will not
listen to Jazz games on the radio anymore.
tood from santa ana | 10:33 a.m. Oct. 28, 2009
2-1 that do not like Locke. Let me go further...I cannot STAND HIM
I WILL AVOID HIM EVERY CHANCE HUMANLY POSSIBLE
I WILL AVOID HIM EVERY CHANCE HUMANLY POSSIBLE
J Crunch | 10:46 a.m. Oct. 28, 2009
I agree with many on the board here. Locke is just too demeaning and arrogant
for me. He does his research and has data/stats to back up his opinions.
However, the problem for me is the way he demeans and puts down those who
don't agree with him. Numbers can be crunched in many different ways to
back up a particular opinion. The stats don't always tell the whole story.
It's fine to have opinions, but not to demean others for disagreeing with
them. With the Jazz off KJZZ and Locke calling the games on radio, I am
officially no longer a fan of the Utah Jazz. RSL and USU basketball are it for
me!
(REAL NAME) | 10:48 a.m. Oct. 28, 2009
For years the Jazz radio broadcasts have been background "muzak"
around our house.
My wife put up with my HOT ROD impersonations. She has let me know we won't be doing the same "muzak" with the JAZZ current hire.
We both agree that we will be tuning into "Boler/Booner".
My wife put up with my HOT ROD impersonations. She has let me know we won't be doing the same "muzak" with the JAZZ current hire.
We both agree that we will be tuning into "Boler/Booner".
Stats | 10:49 a.m. Oct. 28, 2009
Locke is a terrific stats guy and crunches the numbers like no other. His
analysis of player's effectiveness is second to none. In, fact, I bet he
is the one that came up with the new Jazz system to rate a players defense.
He is NOT a play-by-play guy. His voice is irritating and his personality is in your face.
The play-by-play announcer should give the listener an visual representation of what is happening on the court. I'm not sure if Locke can refrain from analysis at the cost of leaving the listeners high and dry about what is happening on the court.
Save the analysis for the breaks, halftime etc.
He is NOT a play-by-play guy. His voice is irritating and his personality is in your face.
The play-by-play announcer should give the listener an visual representation of what is happening on the court. I'm not sure if Locke can refrain from analysis at the cost of leaving the listeners high and dry about what is happening on the court.
Save the analysis for the breaks, halftime etc.
Locke | 11:07 a.m. Oct. 28, 2009
Locke tells it how it is, and not what you want to hear.
Locke has his show which he talks sports other than the NBA. Many of you are upset because Locke disses your team, well they probably deserve to be dissed.
If Hot Rod would have had a show discussing other sports many people would have probably hated him.
Locke is as good as anyone else. Stop your complaining.
Locke has his show which he talks sports other than the NBA. Many of you are upset because Locke disses your team, well they probably deserve to be dissed.
If Hot Rod would have had a show discussing other sports many people would have probably hated him.
Locke is as good as anyone else. Stop your complaining.
Ken | 11:12 a.m. Oct. 28, 2009
I like him so far. Give him time.
re: moose on the loose | 11:21 a.m. Oct. 28, 2009
Insecurity showing a little bit? Not sure if you've noticed, but there are
Utah and BYU fans posting on here, and so far you're the only one that has
commented on anything but the jazz. Is there maybe a little hypersensitivity due
to a second 30 point shellacking at home this season?
too bad | 11:28 a.m. Oct. 28, 2009
too bad he wasn't blessed with a broadcaster voice. If there is an option
to see the games I will sleep much better. Maybe Bronco should be the
broadcaster of the Jazz games.... Where are those who have the better voice to
listen to over the radio air waves?
Wow | 11:52 a.m. Oct. 28, 2009
So surprised they chose such an obnoxious individual to replace Hot Rod.
Locke is so difficult to listen to. Always changed the channel when he came on!
Wonder if there was just no one else interested in the job.......................
Locke is so difficult to listen to. Always changed the channel when he came on!
Wonder if there was just no one else interested in the job.......................
Cornhusker | 11:56 a.m. Oct. 28, 2009
Ditto with STATS. Locke as got to go!
Mo | 12:20 p.m. Oct. 28, 2009
Locke has the same whiny voice as that little girl that Gordon Monson does his
radio show with.
Anonymous | 12:23 p.m. Oct. 28, 2009
Listening to Locke's voice for more than 30 seconds is like listening to a
nails on a chalkboard.
He may be a nice guy, I don't know, but I can't listen to that voice for a whole or even partial game.
He may be a nice guy, I don't know, but I can't listen to that voice for a whole or even partial game.
Anonymous | 12:26 p.m. Oct. 28, 2009
Locke needs to stop gurgling sandpaper.
Anonymous | 12:34 p.m. Oct. 28, 2009
He needs to stop gargling shards of glass.
Anonymous | 1:01 p.m. Oct. 28, 2009
If anyone has watched the Disney's Little Mermaid will recognize him as the
voice of Scuttle the seagull when he tries to sing the love song.
It's not his fault... | 1:14 p.m. Oct. 28, 2009
He is so bad. It's whoever hired him! Apparently the Jazz have been snowed.
For whatever reason they think people want to listen to him. From the sounds of
it, only 1 in 10 posters can stand listening to him.
Time for a change | 1:22 p.m. Oct. 28, 2009
Not only is his voice annoying, but he doesn't do play by play. He says
things like "Jazz with the ball, Deron moves it around and... OH! What a
great play!" But he never gives a description of what happens. Hot Rod gave
too much description for TV, Locke doesn't give enough for radio. It's
almost like he thinks we're watching the game but want to listen to him
instead of the TV announcer. Even my mom complained and she never complains
(except for this time... and that time when I made it so she missed something
important).
To: Locke | 1:51 p.m. Oct. 28, 2009
When I want to listen to the radio about the Jazz, I turn to Locke, he is very
knowledgeable about the Jazz and NBA basketball. When he talks college football,
I turn the station, I think it was him that Bronco was talking about lack of
football education. Baseball, ok. Basketball play by play, no.
FORTUNATELY | 2:04 p.m. Oct. 28, 2009
All the games are on TV and almost all are in HD this year AND I have a DVR
which means I will record any that I am not present for which means I will NOT
have to listen to the radio.
Bad voice + Arrogance = No thanks.
Bad voice + Arrogance = No thanks.
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David Locke of 1320 KFAN and now the radio voice of the Utah Jazz. He is taking the place of legendary Hot Rod Hundley.
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