I compounded the error on Twitter, which I quickly corrected. Al Trautwig, NBCs gymnastics announcer at the Rio Games, apologized Monday for suggesting that Simone Biles parents through adoption are not really her parents. How does he still have that job?. Trautwig referred to Ron and Nellie as Biles grandparents on Sundays NBC primetime broadcast. He was stumbling over words, losing his place - visibly confused, slurring his speech. A report from CBSs Dennis Dodd suggested that more than half of the leagues football schedule could be available exclusively through a streaming service in the next deal. It was not until the 198788 season that all Rangers' games was broadcast locally on radio in New York; for many years prior to that, only home games and (after the late 1940s) a handful of away games were heard. Copyright 2023 Newsday. Many viewers assumed his ongoing absence was related to the apparent health problem he had in 2019, but he said that was not the case. AAE is one of the premier celebrity booking agencies and top keynote speakers bureaus in the world. Even my 89 year old father watched the 50k. New York Rangers studio host Al Trautwig couldn't contain his amazement. The hashtag #FireTrautwig gained traction on Twitter. In 2008 Trautwig was nominated for two NY Emmy Awards for "On-Camera Talent," one in the Anchor Sports category, the other in the Program Host/Moderator area. document.write (document.charset ? YANKEE VOICES FEEL FOR WELLS. Register for a free SBJ account to unlock one extra article per month. @AlTrautwig actually they are her parents. if (document.context) document.write ("&context=" + escape(document.context)); You have 1 All Access article remaining this month. But he also has former Canadian National Team coach Jack Sasseville and former Olympic champion Beckie Scott doing the color commentary. While discussing U.S. gymnast Simone Biles, Al Trautwig put himself in the middle of a controversy last weekend. Longtime sportscaster Al Trautwig will again narrate the annual special and offer viewers a front-row seat to one of the most captivating events in sports. After 30 years as one of MSG Networks' most prominent on-air figures, the network has decided not to renew Al Trautwig's contract, according to Newsday. If it bleeds, it leads: Any event where an American wrecks gets a camera. Network coverage was better than it typically is, but that isnt saying much. Broadcasters can supplement with their own camerasCTV, for example, has two crews in the stadium that can get shots of Alex Harvey or Devon Kershaw when they race past, but NBC doesnt have anything extra. As a student at Adelphi University, Al Trautwig '78 majored in business but had a strong interest in sports. Dont they run and swim or something? @NBCOlympics #simonebiles pic.twitter.com/m6EtwJi1Ln. Last we saw Al Trautwig of MSG Network in New York, he was trying his hand at being the newest Incredible Hulk. Al was probably more known for doing the Knicks and lots of high profile national sports like the Olympics and isn't any more, you brainlet. He has been part of five New York Emmy award-winning teams for "Outstanding Live Sports Coverage-Series", for the Yankees in 1998; the Knicks in 1992, 1993 and 1996; and the Rangers in 1994. Its what hes been doing since those canned pieces at Nagano. Much of the curling appeared to be live, but even the hockey during the day had a delay. All rights reserved. We are here to help! If I was a rich kid, hed make a great hockey tutor. Kona In 2006, he hosted the new MSG show called Al Trautwig's MSG Vault, which featured vintage and sometimes discovered lost footage of the New York Knicks and New York Rangers from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. Theres no beef, hes playing it up. The Pac-12 has been aggressive in trying to find a partner but hasnt secured a deal at its current asking price. Where Do All the Fluoros Go? 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The 2000 New York Sportscaster of the Year, Trautwig has covered the last eight Olympic games, and has won New York Sports Emmys for his coverage of the Yankees, Knicks, and Rangers. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_New_York_Rangers_broadcasters&oldid=1147896785, This page was last edited on 2 April 2023, at 21:46. With coverage usually sliced, diced, and shortened to fit whatever time allotment they get from the head honchos in Vancouver, the announcers have to fit their live calls into pre-arranged chunks, called segmentsa process Salmela likens to building a house in a day, and drawing the plans while youre building it.. Unfortunately, I think 2010 has come and gone as the heyday of live XC coverage in mainstream media. Auto racing, cycling and tennis commentary, Learn how and when to remove this template message, Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3, "Al Trautwig takes abrupt leave of absence from MSG", "Al Trautwig's contract not renewed by MSG Network", "Women's Gymnastics Deserves Better TV Coverage", "NBC's coverage of the Olympics is atrocious. Ill think about it and be like I think I was wrong about that, I could have done it a different way. https://www.adelphi.edu/directory/alan-trautwig/. For more information, please see our Pete Stemkowski, Dave Maloney, Ron Greschner, Pierre Larouche, Emile Francis, Chris Nilan, and Ulf Nilsson filled in for Messina. Sex can sell anything (my college roommate, a marketing major, clued me in on this one): Any event with some hottie in it will always see air time (ie: Lindsey Vonn. NEW YORK (WFAN) -- Fair warning: speak ill of MSG host Al Trautwig on Twitter, and he may just track you down. NBCs business model obviously prevents them from allowing live feeds all day. Though its annoying how they pronounce all of the italian names with a thick norwegian accent. He now co-anchors the US Open's live feed during the tournament. They both will tell you the first time is the worst time. 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Trautwig and Salmela are aided by two researchers, D.C. Robbins and Hugh Cooke, who sit at the back of the booth, internet connection at the ready. Just like for the athletes and coaches, the work for the broadcasters begins far ahead of the start of the race. You can find her on Twitter @KateConstable. Press J to jump to the feed. From February 6-February 23, Mr. Trautwig will report on cross-country skiing and Nordic combined skiing as part of NBC's coverage of the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Biography [ edit] Early life [ edit] Play-by-play man Dave OBrien is regularly in mid-sentence when we suddenly are watching a commercial.. I thought the commentary was decent, far better than in past years anyway. Julia Mancuso has a pointand the same number of medals). Marv had multiple commitments that forced him to miss games. Seems that the Oprah demographic likes the cross country sports and since alpine was prime time, they got much, much less. During the mens 50 k classic, Cooke even had a stopwatch at the ready, which he used to clock one of Petter Northugs ski switches (seven seconds, for the record). Everythings just been so normal., NBC commentator apologizes for comments on Simone Biles' parents. When the Rangers weren't scheduled on Saturday nights, Channel 11 would run events such as track and field and ECAC Basketball. Ron and Nellie Biles adopted Simone and her younger sister, Adria, in 2001. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. That goes for both negative and positive comments. MSGs decision, to my knowledge, was not based on my health as I am healthy and was cleared to return to air by doctors MSG requested I consult, Trautwig said. document.write ("