Rise With Us #36: Game-Night with Mr. Ripcity
Legendary broadcaster Bill Schonely takes you though his pre-game ritual. Including a trip to the media room for his pre-game snack, stop at the Pyramid Taproom at Schonely’s Place and a tirp on the hardwood to wish the players good luck.
The Schonz is truly a special man! When I met him with a group of friends, he took time to greet each of us individually and really make us feel like we were a part of RIP CITY!
Comment by DarthBlazer — December 22, 2008 @ 8:31 am
Today is my first time going to see a blazer game in person,and I’m quite excited about it and hope to see a lot of old friends and to make new ones…I hear they are doing rather well this year and wish them great success……..
Comment by Jason Belgarde — December 23, 2008 @ 12:54 am
Rip City!
Comment by Thavy — December 24, 2008 @ 1:04 am
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Comment by Anonymous — December 24, 2008 @ 4:49 pm
RIP CITY would never be what it is with out Schonz. I listened to his radio broadcasts for the better part of 15 years and I must say that you could always paint a clear picture of what was going on in the game even if you weren’t watching it on TV. My grandmother and I would turn on the radio and turn down the volume on the TV so we could hear Schonz and Rice call the game while we watched.
This a great video and I am so happy that he’s still an active and very important part of our City and our Blazers. That is definitely one the things that makes our team and city unique. And remember Trail Blazers…”you’ve got to make your free throws,” …Rip City!
Comment by JD — December 24, 2008 @ 9:02 pm
Bill Schonley has a cubicle?? Get that man an office STAT!!
Comment by DocProc — December 26, 2008 @ 12:35 am