Comments on: Bruce Dowbiggin sends Jamie Campbell to the showers

By: Deborah Bremner

Deborah Bremner — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 01:56:04 +0000

I have been a Blue Jays fan since their beginning and watch almost every game on television. I was so upset when I read that Jamie Campbell would not be broadcasting the games. In my opinion he was the best ever. He was so enthusistic and likeable. I really liked how he always thanked the viewers for tuning in and how he interacted with Pat Tabler and the other colour commentators. I am sure that there are a lot of other viewers very upset over him being replaced as well.

The broadcaster is so important in making the game interesting when watching a sport on TV. Buck Martinez did a great job years ago as the colour commentator but as the play by play broadcaster, I find him boring. I am not enjoying the games this year like I did when Jamie was on.

Whoever made the decision to replace Jamie Campbell made a big mistake and I am sure there are many tv viewers who feel the same way as I do.

By: Steve Niddery

Steve Niddery — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 23:21:35 +0000

I too thought Jamie Campbell did a fine job. Whatever the reasons for his departure I wish him well. At least his voice will go down in history as the broadcaster who called Canada’s first ever Gold Medal on Canadian soil. His announcing throughout the Olympics also very good. Good luck Jamie Campbell.

By: Ashley Raabis

Ashley Raabis — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 17:15:50 +0000

Dowbiggin broke one major story in his career and now all he has to offer is this!?! Criticism of one of his counterparts! Come on, Dowbiggin, report on something real instead of giving half-baked opinions and personal attacks. I dread any time I see him on the TV or he comes on the radio as a guest, as his comments and opinions often have no relevance and leave me wondering how this guy has a job. After seeing this story I will turn off and tune out any time he comes on.

On another note, I personally enjoyed Jamie Campbell’s broadcasts, as he brought enthusiasm to the broadcast of a too-often-terrible Blue Jays team. His work at the Olympics has been exceptional — far better than 95 per cent of the consortium’s broadcasters.