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Topic: Russ says goodbye...

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brucecuth
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Russ says goodbye...

Posted: 7/24/2024 12:36:59 PM

Russ Eisenstein posted announcement in the Ohio Bobcats X account and his personalaccount that he is "stepping away" from his role as voice of the Bobcats, presumably immediately. Says he has a lot he wants to accomplish, but gave no hint on future plans. Timing is interesting, less that 6 weeks prior to start of the season, hope he gave the athletic department some heads-up.

FearLeon
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RE: Russ says goodbye...

Posted: 7/24/2024 1:13:38 PM

brucecuth wrote:

Honestly surprised it didn�t happen five years ago. Not sure how Russ did it all these years on the salary the university pays for this position. Sure sounds like he doesn�t have anything lined up, but who knows. Wish Russ well�.he was solid at his craft.

As for replacement�.I�ll throw out Marty Bannister or Jake Hrmoda. But I�m guessing Jake is making similar or more at Ole Miss than what this job pays at Ohio.

#BleedGreen #TrentIsGOAT

spongeBOB CATpants
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RE: Russ says goodbye...

Posted: 7/24/2024 3:52:01 PM

FearLeon wrote:

brucecuth wrote:

Either of those gentlemen would be exceptional replacements, but I think you're right about Jake. Would be a tough sell to get him back hOUme.

RSBobcat
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RE: Russ says goodbye...

Posted: 7/24/2024 3:53:02 PM

Sad news. Will be hard to get used to a new voice after so many years. Hard to imagine we will find someone anywhere near as good.

Hope he has great success elsewhere.

RS Bobcat

Andrew Ruck
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RE: Russ says goodbye...

Posted: 7/24/2024 3:57:45 PM

Thanks for everything Russ. I hope he has something in the industry lineup up, would hate to see him leave the broadcast world.

What ever happened to Tony Castricone?

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Brufus
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RE: Russ says goodbye...

Posted: 7/24/2024 5:46:14 PM

Andrew Ruck wrote:

What ever happened to Tony Castricone?

He's been the Voice of the Washington Huskies for several years now.

Taiwan BC
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RE: Russ says goodbye...

Posted: 7/24/2024 8:05:20 PM

Well that sucks. But, Russ has done such a fantastic job for Ohio. Always entertaining, professional and able to bring the game to life over the interwebs.
We will miss you Russ... 😢 I hope you find what you are looking for whatever or wherever it may be!

Brian

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BillyTheCat
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RE: Russ says goodbye...

Posted: 7/24/2024 10:58:34 PM

Brufus wrote:

Andrew Ruck wrote:

What ever happened to Tony Castricone?

He's been the Voice of the Washington Huskies for several years now.

Let�s make a play for him. What can Washington off we can�t? 😎

greencat
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RE: Russ says goodbye...

Posted: 7/25/2024 8:19:07 AM

If Russ is leaving does that mean a new sidekick?

As in, no more of what's-his-face from Parkersburg?

100%Cat
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RE: Russ says goodbye...

Posted: 7/25/2024 8:41:45 AM

Russ will always be the voice of the Bobcats, for me. Best wishes on future endeavors!

Curious question, are there any broadcasters in the athletics HOF here?

Scott Woods
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RE: Russ says goodbye...

Posted: 7/25/2024 9:11:45 AM

greencat wrote:

If Russ is leaving does that mean a new sidekick?

As in, no more of what's-his-face from Parkersburg?

Rob has been great too! Would be a real blow if both are leaving now.

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Andrew Ruck
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RE: Russ says goodbye...

Posted: 7/26/2024 12:27:58 AM

greencat wrote:

If Russ is leaving does that mean a new sidekick?

As in, no more of what's-his-face from Parkersburg?

Come on, Rob has been a devoted Bobcat for 20 years now and does a fantastic job. He deserves better than "whats-his-face."

Andrew Ruck
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RE: Russ says goodbye...

Posted: 7/26/2024 7:41:38 AM

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Last Edited: 7/26/2024 7:43:39 AM by BBHacker

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BBHacker
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RE: Russ says goodbye...

Posted: 7/26/2024 7:43:11 AM

100%Cat wrote:

Russ will always be the voice of the Bobcats, for me. Best wishes on future endeavors!

Curious question, are there any broadcasters in the athletics HOF here?

Dick Schorr is in the Bobcat HOF.

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Ted Thompson
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RE: Russ says goodbye...

Posted: 7/26/2024 7:13:11 PM

I don't ever see this as being a full-time job again. I think they will 1099 it. I would think Marty B would be given a good look for basketball. And maybe football too if his schedule allows.

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Jeff McKinney
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RE: Russ says goodbye...

Posted: 7/26/2024 10:32:34 PM

One aspect of his talents is his knowledge of the MAC and it's history. That can't be replaced.

BillyTheCat
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RE: Russ says goodbye...

Posted: 7/27/2024 7:44:22 AM

Ted Thompson wrote:

I don't ever see this as being a full-time job again. I think they will 1099 it. I would think Marty B would be given a good look for basketball. And maybe football too if his schedule allows.

Definitely been moving in that direction, at least I see ICA looking to push all cost onto Learfield. One issue, if they did contract this out to someone who is not moving to Athens, the coaches shows would be radically different if they would exist at all.

ohiocatfan1
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RE: Russ says goodbye...

Posted: 7/29/2024 10:01:38 AM

Russ was a true professional and did a great job in Athens. We could only be so lucky to find a replacement even close to his talents.

Last Edited: 7/29/2024 10:01:57 AM by ohiocatfan1

OU_Country
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RE: Russ says goodbye...

Posted: 7/29/2024 1:17:50 PM

Andrew Ruck wrote:

greencat wrote:

If Russ is leaving does that mean a new sidekick?

As in, no more of what's-his-face from Parkersburg?

Come on, Rob has been a devoted Bobcat for 20 years now and does a fantastic job. He deserves better than "what's-his-face."

ohiocatfan1 wrote:

Russ was a true professional and did a great job in Athens. We could only be so lucky to find a replacement even close to his talents.

+1 on both of these posts. Russ & Rob as a duo were better than several pairings at higher profile schools in Ohio. Rob is much more than a "what's his face". I hope he stays in the booth with whomever the next person is.

JSF
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RE: Russ says goodbye...

Posted: 8/1/2024 10:08:47 AM

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One aspect of his talents is his knowledge of the MAC and it's history. That can't be replaced.

Hire me if that�s what you want. I have amateur PBP experience.

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RE: Russ says goodbye...

Posted: 8/21/2024 5:43:36 PM

Alright, here it is!!!!

OFFICIALLY LIVE! Former @OhioBobcats voice @RussEisenstein talks all things career, Bobcats and more! 16 years of infotainment ears all across #MACtion country. Trust me, if you listen to any show, let it be this one.

Check it out! #MACtion #OUOhYeah� pic.twitter.com/nWiQ5ilyqp
— The MAC Sports Connection Podcast (@TheMSCPodcast) August 21, 2024

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BillyTheCat
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RE: Russ says goodbye...

Posted: 8/21/2024 7:58:10 PM

JSF wrote:

Jeff McKinney wrote:

One aspect of his talents is his knowledge of the MAC and it's history. That can't be replaced.

Hire me if that�s what you want. I have amateur PBP experience.

A Nation Awaits

RSBobcat
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RE: Russ says goodbye...

Posted: 8/21/2024 8:10:16 PM

Ted Thompson wrote:

Alright, here it is!!!!

OFFICIALLY LIVE! Former https://twitter.com/OhioBobcats?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw voice https://twitter.com/RussEisenstein?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw talks all things career, Bobcats and more! 16 years of infotainment ears all across https://twitter.com/hashtag/MACtion?src=hash&ref_src=... country. Trust me, if you listen to any show, let it be this one.

Check it out! https://twitter.com/hashtag/MACtion?src=hash&ref_src=... https://twitter.com/hashtag/OUOhYeah?src=hash&ref_src... � https://t.co/nWiQ5ilyqp&mdash ; The MAC Sports Connection Podcast (@TheMSCPodcast) https://twitter.com/TheMSCPodcast/status/1826288374061146...

All I get from that link is 7 seconds of bad music.....

RS Bobcat

Andrew Ruck
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RE: Russ says goodbye...

Posted: 8/22/2024 4:22:32 PM

RSBobcat wrote:

Ted Thompson wrote:

All I get from that link is 7 seconds of bad music.....

You've got to go to the Twitter post and click on the podcast links provided for Spotify or Apple music.

Andrew Ruck
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