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02-20-2008, 07:33 PM
Clear Channel Bismarck Joins Bison Radio Network
Courtesy: NDSU Athletic Media Relations
Release: 02/20/2008
Courtesy: Bob Nelson, North Dakota State
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North Dakota State University has added Clear Channel Bismarck to the Bison Radio Network of stations starting with the 2008 football season. Clear Channel Bismarck Vice President and General Manager Bob Denver, NDSU Director of Athletics Gene Taylor and NDSU Director of Athletic Broadcasting Jeremy Jorgenson made the announcement today.
The two-year contract between NDSU and Clear Channel Bismarck guarantees coverage of all football games and one basketball game per week.
During the 2008-09 athletic season, all evening kickoff times will air on 550AM KFYR, while the Thursday night opener with Austin Peay on Aug. 28 and all afternoon kickoffs will air on 710AM KXMR.
"Clear Channel Radio (KFYR AM/ESPN 710) is thrilled to once again be carrying the Bison. We’re pleased that NDSU will benefit from increased coverage in Western and Central North Dakota." said Denver.
Primarily due to the station’s location near the beginning of the AM Band and because of North Dakota’s landscape, 550AM KFYR boasts one of the nation’s strongest day and night radio signals. In addition, KXMR is Bismarck–Mandan’s fulltime ESPN affiliate, and has an equally strong signal in daytime hours.
"We are excited to once again be back on with Clear Channel Bismarck. We were able to expand our radio coverage last year across the state and this agreement will solidify and extend that coverage even more. We look forward to bringing exciting Bison football action to our entire state," said Taylor
The move comes as the Bison start playoff eligibility, ending their five-year transition period from NCAA Division II to Division I.
North Dakota State finished with a 10-1 record for the second straight season including a 3-1 ledger in the Great West Football Conference under the direction of head coach Craig Bohl.
The Bison held down the No. 1 spot in the FCS Coaches Top 25 poll for seven weeks during the regular season. NDSU, which finished No. 9 in both final polls, posted road wins over two FBS opponents -- Central Michigan (44-14), two-time champions of the Mid-American Conference, and Minnesota (27-21) of the Big Ten Conference.
North Dakota State is scheduled to begin spring practice Friday, March 21. The Bison will have 15 practice sessions culminating with the annual Spring Game at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 17, in the Fargodome.
Courtesy: NDSU Athletic Media Relations
Release: 02/20/2008
Courtesy: Bob Nelson, North Dakota State
Buy Photo
North Dakota State University has added Clear Channel Bismarck to the Bison Radio Network of stations starting with the 2008 football season. Clear Channel Bismarck Vice President and General Manager Bob Denver, NDSU Director of Athletics Gene Taylor and NDSU Director of Athletic Broadcasting Jeremy Jorgenson made the announcement today.
The two-year contract between NDSU and Clear Channel Bismarck guarantees coverage of all football games and one basketball game per week.
During the 2008-09 athletic season, all evening kickoff times will air on 550AM KFYR, while the Thursday night opener with Austin Peay on Aug. 28 and all afternoon kickoffs will air on 710AM KXMR.
"Clear Channel Radio (KFYR AM/ESPN 710) is thrilled to once again be carrying the Bison. We’re pleased that NDSU will benefit from increased coverage in Western and Central North Dakota." said Denver.
Primarily due to the station’s location near the beginning of the AM Band and because of North Dakota’s landscape, 550AM KFYR boasts one of the nation’s strongest day and night radio signals. In addition, KXMR is Bismarck–Mandan’s fulltime ESPN affiliate, and has an equally strong signal in daytime hours.
"We are excited to once again be back on with Clear Channel Bismarck. We were able to expand our radio coverage last year across the state and this agreement will solidify and extend that coverage even more. We look forward to bringing exciting Bison football action to our entire state," said Taylor
The move comes as the Bison start playoff eligibility, ending their five-year transition period from NCAA Division II to Division I.
North Dakota State finished with a 10-1 record for the second straight season including a 3-1 ledger in the Great West Football Conference under the direction of head coach Craig Bohl.
The Bison held down the No. 1 spot in the FCS Coaches Top 25 poll for seven weeks during the regular season. NDSU, which finished No. 9 in both final polls, posted road wins over two FBS opponents -- Central Michigan (44-14), two-time champions of the Mid-American Conference, and Minnesota (27-21) of the Big Ten Conference.
North Dakota State is scheduled to begin spring practice Friday, March 21. The Bison will have 15 practice sessions culminating with the annual Spring Game at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 17, in the Fargodome.