U-M's Radio Coverage Still up in the Air

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July 29th, 2011 at 9:36 AM
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U-M's Radio Coverage Still up in the Air

And not Airwaves, unfortunately.

http://www.michiguide.com/archives2011/2011/07/where-will-u-m-play-ball-on-th.html

http://annarbor.com/sports/um-football/michigan-works-to-have-radio-deal-in-place-before-football-season/?cmpid=NL_DH_topicbox_headline

You can rank different things Bill Martin did here differently, but how such a knowledgable businessman got caught with his pants down on the whole WJR thing is still embarrassing, and has to rank near the bottom of his ledger.  (With the Stadium near the top, to throw him a bone).

I should have known something was up when my earbud radio was sent back because they couldn't reprogram it as the University hadn't renewed the contract. Kinda hard to do when yu don't even know who's going to carry your games.

"I love him, he's a great coach, he's a great mentor, he's a great friend. He's every single thing you want a college coach to be, and he does it flawlessly." -David Molk

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July 29th, 2011 at 9:41 AM | Sirius (Score:3 Normal)
Hokemaniac
Joined: 07/19/2011
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Anyone know which Sirius radio station we will be on this year?

July 29th, 2011 at 9:48 AM | Sweet Lord if I don't hear (Score:4 Normal)
U2GoBlue
Joined: 07/27/2011
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Sweet Lord if I don't hear Beckman and Brandstatter doing the game instead of Matt Millen prattling about the trenches I'm going to be watching the games on mute I suppose

July 29th, 2011 at 10:12 AM | OT: but regarding TKA (Score:1)
Lampuki22
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I live in North Oakland County and I don't get TKA in my car until I get to around Southfield which totally sucks. 

I know I can listen to podcasts but is there another way to get TKA/Michigan Coverage in that live during my commute to work?  Do they stream live or broadcast on FM? Any other options? 

July 29th, 2011 at 11:10 AM | If your phone can do it (Score:2)
M-Wolverine
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You could get a radio App and tune in and play it on that.

"I love him, he's a great coach, he's a great mentor, he's a great friend. He's every single thing you want a college coach to be, and he does it flawlessly." -David Molk

July 29th, 2011 at 10:15 AM | Does anyone else find this (Score:4 Normal)
Gobluegr
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Does anyone else find this title semi-ironic?

Tremendous 2014 rankings

July 29th, 2011 at 10:24 AM | Sirius Always Has our Games (Score:1)
burtcomma
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I always listen to the games on Sirius and it is one of the reasons I got satellite radio to begin with so I can listen in car or put it on my computer and turn off the usual b.s. from television announcers and listen to Beckmann and Brandstatter.  For basically $12 a month, hard to beat......Always has football and basketball games, and many of our hockey games too....

July 29th, 2011 at 10:31 AM | If someone could enlighten (Score:2)
Baldbill
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If someone could enlighten me, just why did WJR not continue to do the games. I was massively honked off, when I learned they were not going to be doing them. I could still get the radio broadcasts here in Fort Wayne when they were on WJR, now not so much.

 

Semper Fidelis

July 29th, 2011 at 11:01 AM | WJR felt MSU sports were a better strategy (Score:3 Normal)
Larry
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You'll recall that WJR did not have, and never had, anything but football with M. M basketball has always been on WWJ instead. When the opportunity to pick up Sparty basketball AND football came up, WJR jumped at it, reasoning that 40-odd dates would be more profitable than 12 or 13 M football broadcasts.

July 29th, 2011 at 11:35 AM | Thanks (Score:2)
Baldbill
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Thanks

Semper Fidelis

July 29th, 2011 at 10:32 AM | Just putting it out there... (Score:3 Normal)
MGoAndy
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WCBN will become the flagship FOR FREE.

;)

July 29th, 2011 at 10:44 AM | Martin's blunders (Score:1)
Wolverine 73
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Not having arranged for a successor to Carr during Lloyd's last season has to rank as Martin's biggest blunder, but the radio deal is right up there.  It infuriates me that I cannot listen to the M games on WJR here in Ohio after years and years of turning the TV on mute and listening to Brandstatter and Beckmann.

wolverine 73

July 29th, 2011 at 10:48 AM | This seems like a bit of a pattern ... (Score:1)
onlyblue1982
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with BM, no?

July 29th, 2011 at 11:12 AM | Well, it's not his fault (Score:2)
M-Wolverine
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Anymore.

"I love him, he's a great coach, he's a great mentor, he's a great friend. He's every single thing you want a college coach to be, and he does it flawlessly." -David Molk

July 29th, 2011 at 11:01 AM | Kick me all you want; I'm (Score:1)
WileyinA2
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Kick me all you want; I'm sick of Beckman and Brandy....  They're a few years away from human cloning.  Someone has some of Ufer's DNA somewhere... 

Bless You Boys!

July 29th, 2011 at 11:08 AM | I'm with you (Score:1)
Mi Sooner
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I'm tired of Beckmann, and let's face it Brandy is there for color anyway. Ufer could do both better than the both of them.

Born in Oklahoma
Raised in Ohio
Escaped to Meechigan

July 29th, 2011 at 12:51 PM | What comments? (Score:1)
wolverine1987
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?

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July 29th, 2011 at 11:37 AM | Ufer was unique (Score:1)
bringthewood
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Ufer was unique and an extreme homer.  I like listening to his highlights but was not a huge fan of his broadcasts.  Did you used to listen to his broadcasts live?  Great Michigan proponent but not for everyone.  I prefer Beckman.  

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July 29th, 2011 at 1:01 PM | I will (Score:3 Interesting)
mgoblueaustin
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I will gladly kick you.  Maybe its because of my age and the nostalgia that came with growing up listening to Brandy do both UM and Lions games, but IMO nothing says crisp, cool autumn days on the gridiron than the sound of his voice doing color.    

Also, he's the original host of the greatest sports show of all time, which goes without saying.  But I'll say it anyways, Michigan Replay. Someone please cue the Michigan Replay intro music      

You sound like you're from London

July 29th, 2011 at 3:06 PM | Okay...  You have a (Score:2 Normal)
WileyinA2
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Okay...  You have a sentimental thing for those two; I get it.  But Brandy is a horrible NFL color commentator. 

Bless You Boys!

July 29th, 2011 at 3:28 PM | This is all I've got... (Score:2)
mgoblueaustin
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You sound like you're from London

July 29th, 2011 at 2:06 PM | No need to keep posting... (Score:1)
Class of 1817
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...once someone throws out the best solution possible like here.

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July 29th, 2011 at 11:45 AM | The infuriating thing is that the fortunes of UM and MSU (Score:2)
Don
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since 2006 have validated WJR's decision to dump UM for MSU. The Spartan basketball program has continued to shine, and the football program appears to be (temporarily, we hope) the stronger of the two programs, with the three straight victories over us. Brandon's hand would be stronger if the RR era had not been a huge disappointment.

I've always liked Beckmann as a play-by-play guy, but he's not as good as he was 10-15 years ago. His delivery is not nearly as crisp or energetic, and he's more gravelly and growly, which I guess matches his meathead get-off-my-lawn political show.


July 29th, 2011 at 11:53 AM | Don ... (Score:1)
Indiana Blue
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are you referring to WJR karma?

BTW - sparty BB sucked last year (it was a gift they were invited to the NCAA tourney!)

As to the broadcast - I'm still pissed that I need a special radio in the stands just to hear the play by play without a delay.  I know its an easy way to make a few $$$ - as if $3 bottled water doesn't add to the bottom line.

Go Blue!

No place on earth I'd rather be on a football Saturday than Michigan Stadium !

July 29th, 2011 at 12:21 PM | sparty BB sucked last year (Score:2)
Don
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Sure, MSU had a down year—for them. Overall, their performance since 2006 blows ours away. Hopefully, our success against them last year was not a one-year thing.


July 29th, 2011 at 12:14 PM | Martin Took WJR For Granted (Score:2)
Germany Shultz
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The former GM at WJR, Michael Feezy, knew nothing about sports. All he knew was that Bill Martin was a jerk to him and WJR. Michigan was a loss-leader for WJR. They made no money from M directly. And yet, Martin was trying to squeze yet more out of WJR. Then along comes MSU and they offer to actually pay WJR and offer a true partnership. It was a no brainer for Feezy. What's dissapointing is that Brandon couldn't win WJR back. They signed an extension with MSU a few months ago. And now Feezy is gone, too.  

July 29th, 2011 at 1:41 PM | * (Score:2)
yossarians tree
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Maybe with basketball the deal with MSU is better (why couldn't we have offered them M basketball?), but I guarantee you on football Saturdays WJR takes a huge ratings hit by not having Michigan. It's too bad because they had a whole team covering Michigan games and it just seemed RIGHT and like they really enjoyed all the traditions at the Big House, etc. Hearing those same people now covering Sparty just seems so fakey and contrived, just another work day.

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