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Post by Oh My! on Dec 10, 2009 9:18:36 GMT -5
Is she battling some sort of serious illness? Over the weekend, she was doing sideline reporting for a FB game (can't remember which one), and she looks as if 1/2 her face is paralyzed. Is it possible she had a stroke? Her face is also swollen, which could be an indication that she is on (MEDICAL) steroids. Anyone have any knowledge? Also, as a side note, Doris covered all 4 NCAA BB games from the Garden over the past 2 nights, but her face-time was VERY limited (I believe only for post-game interviews). She was turned to for input several times during the games, but not on camera. I'm legitimately concerned, if in fact I need to be. PLEASE: NO SARCASTIC POSTS re: Steroids, attractiveness, Providence College, etc. This Board is on the path to "not much fun" w/ many of the ridiculous responses in nearly every thread. ***NOTE to ADMINS***: If Doris starts getting attacked, please delete the entire thread. If I start getting attacked, it will likely be funny & I won't be concerned.  |
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Post by SFHoya99 on Dec 10, 2009 11:01:41 GMT -5
No knowledge, but I noticed the same thing.
I personally think she's a good announcer.
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Post by CO_Hoya on Dec 10, 2009 11:08:01 GMT -5
Could be Bell's Palsy ( link). Edited to add: Which, now that I've read a bit more, doesn't really tell you any more than "half of her face is paralyzed."
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Post by RDF on Dec 10, 2009 12:35:33 GMT -5
She's always looked like this.
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Post by Oh My! on Dec 10, 2009 13:05:55 GMT -5
RDF: Sorry, but she most definitely has NOT always looked like this. I again use the supporting evidence that she is getting less time on camera, but w/ the same amount of reporting, in games. She also noticeably turns the left side of her face AWAY FROM the camera when she does post-game interviews. She never did that before.
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Post by Oh My! on Dec 10, 2009 13:07:07 GMT -5
Could be Bell's Palsy ( link). Edited to add: Which, now that I've read a bit more, doesn't really tell you any more than "half of her face is paralyzed."
I've known two people to suffer through it.Nice post, CO. This would surely explain my instinct that she suffered a stroke. |
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Post by Admin on Dec 10, 2009 13:11:15 GMT -5
Speculation aside, it should be noted that sideline reporters at MSG are often not shown because cameras don't have much room to work with on MSG's floor level.
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Post by DanMcQ on Dec 10, 2009 13:43:13 GMT -5
I'll have to look at the replay to see, but CO_Hoya is likely correct.
Not to speculate on what Ms. Burke may or may not have, but the most common causes of isolated Bells palsy are: idiopathic (i.e., we don't know what caused it), herpes virus reactivation, and Lyme disease. Those who get it as a result of Lyme disease will recover whether or not their Lyme bacterial infection is treated. Cases due to HSV or other causes may take much longer to recover. The wikipedia page linked above is quite good.
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Post by Oh My! on Dec 10, 2009 14:00:17 GMT -5
So, I got to googling & found the link below. I do not think the Doris Burke quoted in the article is the commentator, but I wonder if they are related. She did grow up in Jersey. Maybe Richard Burke from the article is a grandfather or great uncle? www.thetigerisdead.com/manhonored.html |
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Post by RDF on Dec 10, 2009 14:51:06 GMT -5
She's always looked like this--which is why I named her "Stroke Mouth" about 4 years ago when she did a game. Even put in a game recap thread. Now it might have been poor taste--but you have to admit that either I was a prophet or she's just someone who has an appearance that seems like she can't move her face. So to me she seems to be same as always.
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Post by sleepyjackson21 on Dec 10, 2009 14:56:17 GMT -5
Probably isn't the same since Doris Burke is her married name. Husband is Deputy Director of Athletics for Rhode Island.
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Post by hoyarooter on Dec 10, 2009 20:38:39 GMT -5
My wife is a neurologist, and as a result I have a small amount of medical knowledge. I agree that this sounds like Bell's palsy.
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Post by joey0403p on Dec 11, 2009 12:05:02 GMT -5
I thought this is what she's always looked like. granted i've only seen her in the last 4 or 5 years - but i always thought something was up with her face.
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Post by RDF on Dec 11, 2009 12:46:53 GMT -5
Not to mention that ESPN had their "sideline reporter" not shown much on television last night as well. Basically--they've found out like most networks how WORTHLESS the role is--but since you need to have diversity hiring--you can't fire all of the women they place in that role--to be "diverse". So they are stuck wasting money on a worthless role simply to keep women "involved" in the coverage of mens athletics.
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Post by Boz on Dec 11, 2009 13:25:17 GMT -5
Doris Burke knows her s*it. I agree with RDF that sideline reporters are useless, but in Doris's case, she should actually be calling games. She's better than half the guys they got at ESPN.
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Post by jgalt on Dec 11, 2009 13:45:17 GMT -5
Doris Burke knows her s*it. I agree with RDF that sideline reporters are useless, but in Doris's case, she should actually be calling games. She's better than half the guys they got at ESPN. Yeah i agree. I like Doris a lot. I would love to see how she is in a play by play role. has she ever done that for WNBA or WNCAA games? Id like her more than Gottlieb thats for damn sure |
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Post by Boz on Dec 11, 2009 14:37:20 GMT -5
She's is (or at least has been) a color analyst for WNBA and women's college basketball.
I don't know if she's ever done play-by-play, as I do not often tune in to WNBA or women's college basketball.
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Post by SFHoya99 on Dec 11, 2009 15:28:51 GMT -5
She's done color on our game before.
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Post by jgalt on Dec 11, 2009 17:06:45 GMT -5
She's done color on our game before. well i hope she does it more often. |
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