Here in the Dallas - Fort Worth market, we have no less than four sports stations. The Ticket, which has been doing sports for over 15 years (KTCK, 1310 AM, and its sub stations), ESPN 103.3, Fox Sports 1460, and new to the market, 105.3 The Fan (what was Live 105.3).
How successful will the newest entry be? It's hard to say. The Fan's main programming hosts have all been part-timers, or other contributors at The Ticket. Now, this is not to say they aren't talented. Ben and Skin are doing afternoons, and their contributions on the Ticket, especially for Mavericks coverage are second to none... however, maintaining a daily show for 48 or so weeks a year is very tough.
The other factor is localism. The Fan will be only the second station to really try the local approach. The question will be how much will CBS spend to make this successful? Will they send their entire crew to the Super Bowl in Tampa? Will they be at Rangers Spring Training, or Cowboy Training Camp? Will they have a crew go with the Stars on a road trip. Frankly, I don't think CBS will invest the money. I think the only reason Cumulus still does is because Susquehanna showed how successful spending a little money could be at the Ticket.
Time will tell, and I wish The Fan good luck.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Boston College Football
Okay, maybe its just me, but I just can't see wanting to apply for the head football coaching position at Boston College. Besides the fact that I don't have any of the qualifications, lets just look at this story.
As you probably know Jeff Jagodzinski was fired as head coach at Boston College after he interviewed with the New York Jets. Athletic director Gene DeFilippo had threatened to fire Jagodzinski if he went to the interview.
Here is why the firing is wrong. First and foremost, Jagodzinski was invited to the interview by the Jets. His invitation was a direct result of why BC should not lose him. The BC program is a top notch program, and that is due primarily from the direction the head coach has led the school. If anything, DeFilippo should treat the invitation to interview as a compliment.
Second, DeFilippo has just told every coach in the country that BC does not want their coaches to be successful. Think about it. We've all worked for bosses that were micro managers, not even allowing their minions to attempt to better themselves.
Boston College's actions have told quality coaches that they are not welcome. While BC will get a decent coach, I guarantee you it will not be as good of a coach as they could have had before the firing of Jagodzinski .
As you probably know Jeff Jagodzinski was fired as head coach at Boston College after he interviewed with the New York Jets. Athletic director Gene DeFilippo had threatened to fire Jagodzinski if he went to the interview.
Here is why the firing is wrong. First and foremost, Jagodzinski was invited to the interview by the Jets. His invitation was a direct result of why BC should not lose him. The BC program is a top notch program, and that is due primarily from the direction the head coach has led the school. If anything, DeFilippo should treat the invitation to interview as a compliment.
Second, DeFilippo has just told every coach in the country that BC does not want their coaches to be successful. Think about it. We've all worked for bosses that were micro managers, not even allowing their minions to attempt to better themselves.
Boston College's actions have told quality coaches that they are not welcome. While BC will get a decent coach, I guarantee you it will not be as good of a coach as they could have had before the firing of Jagodzinski .
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Welcome to my sports blog
Hello and welcome to my sports blog.
For those who don't know me, I'm the play-by-play voice of the Ennis (Tx) Lions, one of the top 4A football programs in Texas. I also coordinate the high school football coverage for the Texas State Network, and had the pleasure of calling one of the 5A state championship games in Houston a few weeks back.
Tomorrow (Friday), I'll be at the Cotton Bowl watching Texas Tech and Ole Miss play. Texas Tech is lead by quarterback Graham Harrell of Ennis, while Ole Miss has Jevan Snead of Stephenville as a signal caller.
Hope you enjoy this blog, and look for more musings through the year.
John
For those who don't know me, I'm the play-by-play voice of the Ennis (Tx) Lions, one of the top 4A football programs in Texas. I also coordinate the high school football coverage for the Texas State Network, and had the pleasure of calling one of the 5A state championship games in Houston a few weeks back.
Tomorrow (Friday), I'll be at the Cotton Bowl watching Texas Tech and Ole Miss play. Texas Tech is lead by quarterback Graham Harrell of Ennis, while Ole Miss has Jevan Snead of Stephenville as a signal caller.
Hope you enjoy this blog, and look for more musings through the year.
John
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