Chris "Uncle E" Ernst

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I used to support Chris Ernst as a play by play commentator during the X-Games because he is the father of skiercross and a pretty darn good skier during his day. He's created an image for himself named Uncle E and I think ESPN needs to replace him as a play by play commentator.

I tweeted at ESPN_Action "Please consider replacing Chris "Uncle E" Ernst as a play-by-play commentator during skiing telecasts"

Seriously, Luke Van Valin would be a much better voice. He cannot think on his feet fast enough to keep up with the action which leads him to say really boneheaded things. It's subpar television. If enough people tweet this...I dunno it might change something.

Jan 27 2012 12:33AM

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garygohard

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2 years ago after bobby did a switch dub misty 14 uncle e said it was a triple

Jan 28 2012 1:17AM

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flatspinner

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I'm watching the replay of Ski Superpipe elimination and Douglas just goofed by saying Yorin Tater-Wallace.

Jan 28 2012 1:18AM

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thatsG

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I was just about to post about this. Even though they may be rough to listen to, you have to realize that common people are watching.

Jan 28 2012 1:22AM

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gbalkman

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YES! I was just going to make a thread about this. LVV should replace Uncle-E. I think Luke and Colby might be a little crazy, but LVV and Mike-D would be a great combo.

Jan 28 2012 3:21AM

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Boggs

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It made sense to me? Have you tried jumping on to your kitchen countertop? Its fucking high, like how tom boosted onto the top of the wallride.

Jan 28 2012 3:32AM

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Smuffy

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Let me just throw this out there...

Anybody who knows enough about skiing to notice the mistakes they make, doesn't NEED an announcer! Announcers are just there for random people who cant tell the difference between tricks, and lets be honest, how many gapers know/care about the difference between a dub 12 mute and a dub 10 blunt?

To quote the great Richie Morgan on announcing the Huck N Tuck at lake placid "No one knows what theyre doing anyway, so i just say random stuff to make them happy."

Jan 28 2012 3:24PM

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Panda_with_Guns

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this. i was trying to tell my mom they suck at calling tricks and she said "they are professionals. i think they know the tricks better then you"

Jan 28 2012 5:23PM

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sol.

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I remember making a thread about this same exact subject 2 years ago after xgames. I didn't use nice words and said things that would have made Uncle E upset.

the thread was removed.

thank you for expressing your thoughts on this issue in a more mature manner. seriously. Van valin would be a perfect replacement

Jan 28 2012 10:39PM

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