For years, I was at work when the Kentucky Derby took place. I would record the race so I could watch it when I got home. One flaw in that plan, though: I had to phone in a radio sports report, and I had no idea when the newscaster would mention the Kentucky Derby winner's name. If he began, "In today's running of the Kentucky Derby...," I could hold the phone far enough away for a moment to avoid hearing the winner's name. If he began, "Fleet Feet won today's Kentucky Derby," however, I'd have to live with having the surprise ruined. I didn't want to have the newscaster introduce me, miss my cue, and have an awkward moment of dead air, though.
Admittedly, if that's the biggest sacrifice you have to make as a broadcaster, you're one lucky announcer.
