Rima for President...

[TheGrowl]

Is it just me, or does anyone else think that Rima is the best Play-by-play guy in America? I listened to the Iowa game on the radio this morning and was completely lost. For f**k sake Dolf, your not on TV....people cant see what your not telling them.

Gary, just want to say thanks for your passion for UNI and your outstanding play-by-play. The only thing that sucks about having season tickets is that I'm "Rime-less".

Anyone else have any thoughts?

[Back2BackCats]

I agree, Gary is absolutely one of the best. His passion for UNI is unmatched and we are lucky enough that he can share his passion with us.

[Panther-at-Arms]

It's almost painful to listen to other announcers now. Everyone else just seems so flat and lifeless compared to Gary.

[Newsbreaker]

I really enjoy BOTH Garys, FWIW.

[Panther89]

Gary's the best play-by-play man working in Iowa today. The Hawkeyes and Cyclones should be so lucky.
He's got that rare gift of tempered enthusiasm. He can give you the feel for a game, yet, still keep you informed at the same time.
To TheGrowl: You can always take a walkman into the Dome and listen to Rima at the game! I like to listen to Gary when the Panthers are televised and the annoucers are crappy.

[BCPanther]

I really enjoy BOTH Garys, FWIW.

You would, Newsy...

[williebat]

I really enjoy BOTH Garys, FWIW.

of course you do.


It is not a panther game for me without gary rima.
He is so good when they are on tv I turn down the volume and listen to the radio, even with time delay it is worth it.

[Newsbreaker]

You would, Newsy...

Haha...it IS harder than it looks.

I grew up listening to Dolph, and have at least a passing acquaintance with the man, so I tend to enjoy his broadcast more than most, I think.

They are both very passionate, and outstanding ambassadors for the two Universities.

[FMPanther]

I really enjoy BOTH Garys, FWIW.

Good for you.

Dolphin should be lucky to call Sigourney-Keota HS games. He is absolutely awful.


Gary is very good, if you are a homer. Don Fischer at Indiana is world-class.

Don't get me wrong, I love listening to Rima.

[BCPanther]

I don't mind Dolph at all, He is a great guy and gives a ton of time to charities and his community...

John Walters on the other hand is AWFUL...

[Bier Guy '99]

With Dolph, there is lots of over exageration... lots of "nearly picked off" when the d-back was only in the neighborhood.

[Matt Trump]

Aren't the announcers supposed to be "HOMERS"??? They are paid by their athletics departments to do so. I want a college play by play person to over exaggerate and scream out loud when good things happen. I want them to complain about the refs when a questionable call goes for the other team.

[FMPanther]

I don't mind Dolph at all, He is a great guy and gives a ton of time to charities and his community...

John Walters on the other hand is AWFUL...

I am sure that is true, so don't get me wrong....he is just not a good play-by-play guy.

He is probably a very good person.

[FMPanther]

Aren't the announcers supposed to be "HOMERS"??? They are paid by their athletics departments to do so. I want a college play by play person to over exaggerate and scream out loud when good things happen. I want them to complain about the refs when a questionable call goes for the other team.

To a point.....but I enjoy a well-called game versus going above and beyond....know what I mean? Probably not...


You want a homer. I want an enjoyable game to listen to.

98% of the time, Gary delivers on that. Other times, well....Ka-bullseye comes to mind.....

[Matt Trump]

To a point.....but I enjoy a well-called game versus going above and beyond....know what I mean? Probably not...

What is that supposed to mean?