Media Deals Inked

[StL Bison Fan]

This just posted. Radio has changed and they will search nation wide for a new 'voice'.
Some interesting new stuff...

http://www.valleynewslive.com/home/headlines/Valley-News-Live-to-remain-your-TV-home-for-NDSU-Football-373840611.html?device=tablet&c=y

[aces1180]

1660-AM is going to be rebranded as "The Bison."

That is huge! We have our own station...

NDSU sounds great in FM!

[StL Bison Fan]

Do we still have to see Berg???

[Professor Chaos]

This is nice from the basketball side of it. Midco Sports does a good production and getting a deal with them finally gets NDSU basketball on par with the South Dakota schools in terms of media deals.

The radio deal is surprising. I guess AM 1660 goes to being the flagship of the Bison Radio Network? I'm surprised they were able to outbid the Radio Fargo-Moorhead and the Mighty 790. I'm guessing they either low-balled the bid or there's some politics behind the scenes going into that decision.

[Vet70]

Do we still have to see Berg???

Having to listen to him is the problem.

[StL Bison Fan]

This is nice from the basketball side of it. Midco Sports does a good production and getting a deal with them finally gets NDSU basketball on par with the South Dakota schools in terms of media deals.

The radio deal is surprising. I guess AM 1660 goes to being the flagship of the Bison Radio Network? I'm surprised they were able to outbid the Radio Fargo-Moorhead and the Mighty 790. I'm guessing they either low-balled the bid or there's some politics behind the scenes going into that decision.

We dont have Midco but it sounds like espn3 will have the games also.
The football games on fm should solve the redirect at night problem
Didnt Ingstad have the prior station before selling?

[thundarsdaddy]

So sayeth Joel Heitkamp a few minutes ago!

[Bison bison]

Good.

Now we can go back to hearing what Joel really thinks about NDSU.

[Jay]

http://www.bisonville.com/forum/showthread.php?36696-TV-amp-Radio-Rights

or

http://www.bisonville.com/forum/showthread.php?36924-Media-Deals-Inked

FYI.

[Professor Chaos]

We dont have Midco but it sounds like espn3 will have the games also.
The football games on fm should solve the redirect at night problem
Didnt Ingstad have the prior station before selling?
I know ESPN3 can pick up Midco broadcasts but I'm not sure they do that for all of them. Looking at SDSU's schedule (http://www.gojacks.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=15000&SPID=7143&SPSID=88455&DB_OEM_ID=15000) last year not all the Midco SN games were also on ESPN3 but a good chunk of them were.

[Bison 4 Life]

1660 has always been a hidden gem. Non-directional one pattern 10000 watt station that is underutilized.

[MNLonghorn10]

Midco SN is top notch in its production. Looking forward to them instead of metv shit

[wagsabison]

I thought KFGO always did a good job


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[thundarsdaddy]

I, for one, would love to still have Ryan Gellnar keep doing the FB post game show.

[Bison 4 Life]

I, for one, would love to still have Ryan Gellnar keep doing the FB post game show.

Absent Scott Miller, they could all easily be replaced.

[Bison bison]

Awesome!

I love Midco. I don't know how they are so awesome, but they are.

[CAS4127]

1660 has always been a hidden gem. Non-directional one pattern 10000 watt station that is underutilized.

Can you elaborate on what this means in terms of geographical coverage, if anything?

[acf2]

Can you elaborate on what this means in terms of geographical coverage, if anything?

http://radio-locator.com/info/KQWB-AM

[Bison"FANatic"]

Day

http://radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/patg?id=KQWB-AM&h=D

NIght

http://radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/patg?id=KQWB-AM&h=N

[CAS4127]

Day

http://radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/patg?id=KQWB-AM&h=D

NIght

http://radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/patg?id=KQWB-AM&h=N

Thanks. Doesn't seem as broad KFGO/WDAY?????

Assume other stations can "buy in" for game broadcasts????

[Bison 4 Life]

Day

http://radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/patg?id=KQWB-AM&h=D

NIght

http://radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/patg?id=KQWB-AM&h=N


With AM radio signals, the solar radiation keeps the radio signal under control, at night the station has to power down. Many stations, like KFGO, have to point the antenna to a specific direction to avoid interfering with other stations (at lower frequencies the signal can travel hundreds of miles). That's why you can hear WCCO at night, they don't have to power down or go directional.

I know Lakes will hate the lack of coverage into Minnesota but that is a pretty good signal pattern for ND.

KFGO Daytime signal http://radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/patg?id=KFGO-AM&h=D

KFGO Nighttime signal, showing a directional pattern http://radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/patg?id=KFGO-AM&h=N

That's why they drop out in the lakes area around sundown.

[HoopsBison]

Great news...big upgrade on the hoops side getting a deal with midco.

[BisonAccountant44]

Does Midco partner the regional Fox College Sports channels? I don't get Midco here, but I feel like I've passed by some Summit games on FCS, but didn't watch because they're not HD and they weren't NDSU. I do know I have been able to see Summit Tournament games on FCS, I assume that was via Midco somehow?

[HerdBot]

This is nice from the basketball side of it. Midco Sports does a good production and getting a deal with them finally gets NDSU basketball on par with the South Dakota schools in terms of media deals.

The radio deal is surprising. I guess AM 1660 goes to being the flagship of the Bison Radio Network? I'm surprised they were able to outbid the Radio Fargo-Moorhead and the Mighty 790. I'm guessing they either low-balled the bid or there's some politics behind the scenes going into that decision.

790 sucks now. It's not the same 790 it once was. I switched to 970. Live and local... out of friggin Wisconsin. Besides streaming media is probably more important these days

[GRAFTONBISON]

Day

http://radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/patg?id=KQWB-AM&h=D

NIght

http://radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/patg?id=KQWB-AM&h=N

This sucks for those of us up north. Hopefully the affiliates kick in

[GRAFTONBISON]

790 sucks now. It's not the same 790 it once was. I switched to 970. Live and local... out of friggin Wisconsin. Besides streaming media is probably more important these days

Depends which direction you go. Always got 790 loud and clear 24 hours a day. 970 is worthless up here even during the daytime hours.

[HerdBot]

Depends which direction you go. Always got 790 loud and clear 24 hours a day. 970 is worthless up here even during the daytime hours.

Streaming media is the future. I listened to KFGO the entire way from Fargo to Frisco... on my smart phone. I would imagine NDSU will make sure the radio apps are covered and thats all that matters. But as far as content goes, you can't beat having your own damn radio station which is awsome.

[GRAFTONBISON]

Streaming media is the future. I listened to KFGO the entire way from Fargo to Frisco... on my smart phone. I would imagine NDSU will make sure the radio apps are covered and thats all that matters. But as far as content goes, you can't beat having your own damn radio station which is awsome.

One size does not fit all.

Not denying having their own station is awesome.

[Hammerhead]

I predict Ed Schultz will return even though he does have a radio podcast at a web site that could be read as we got ED instead of we got Ed. :)


This just posted. Radio has changed and they will search nation wide for a new 'voice'.
Some interesting new stuff...

http://www.valleynewslive.com/home/headlines/Valley-News-Live-to-remain-your-TV-home-for-NDSU-Football-373840611.html?device=tablet&c=y

[Jay]

Streaming media is the future. I listened to KFGO the entire way from Fargo to Frisco... on my smart phone. I would imagine NDSU will make sure the radio apps are covered and thats all that matters. But as far as content goes, you can't beat having your own damn radio station which is awsome.

This was asked on Twitter...

@NDSUathletics new radio stations going to provide an app to stream broadcast?

Response by Ryan Perreault:

@brycealan No app necessary. GoBison.com/allaccess will continue to be a free audio stream on desktop & mobile.

[Ferd]

From the KVLY web site:

The rest of the Bison Radio Network affiliate list remains the same.

[DIBISON]

Radio FM Media has a group of 8 stations in FM and 1 in Detroit Lakes, MN and 1 in Wahpeton, ND.

http://www.radiofmmedia.com/#!stations/component_71401

With Radio FM Media as the flagship and continuation of the Bison Radio Network the radio coverage of Bison athletics will be widespread over multiple platforms. The other stations such as KFGO and WDAY will still cover Bison athletics they just won't have the game coverage.

[scottietohottie]

I'd love to see Phil Hansen do the color for TV. Just a dream of mine not going to be the same listening on the radio anymore and all the games are televised anyways. Oh yeah and the valley news announcers suck. Beth you can stay.

[StL Bison Fan]

I'd love to see Phil Hansen do the color for TV. Just a dream of mine not going to be the same listening on the radio anymore and all the games are televised anyways. Oh yeah and the valley news announcers suck. Beth you can stay.

I agree about Beth. She stepped it up. Like Brian too. The others? Not. So. Much.

[scottietohottie]

Yeah I guess it's basically Timmerman and Berg who suck. Nothing against Feeney either I just really like Phil's color.

[wtffootballfan]

Bison football will be on 107.9.

[CaBisonFan]

Anyone know if the Iowa game will be on espn, or espnu, or espn2?

[BYZEN]

Radio FM Media has a group of 8 stations in FM and 1 in Detroit Lakes, MN and 1 in Wahpeton, ND.

http://www.radiofmmedia.com/#!stations/component_71401

With Radio FM Media as the flagship and continuation of the Bison Radio Network the radio coverage of Bison athletics will be widespread over multiple platforms. The other stations such as KFGO and WDAY will still cover Bison athletics, with their usual visceral, they just won't have the game coverage.

FWYP, (I just couldn't stop myself):hide:

[scottietohottie]

We get Phil for every game on the radio which is nice.

[cbline]

Radio FM Media has a group of 8 stations in FM and 1 in Detroit Lakes, MN and 1 in Wahpeton, ND.

http://www.radiofmmedia.com/#!stations/component_71401

With Radio FM Media as the flagship and continuation of the Bison Radio Network the radio coverage of Bison athletics will be widespread over multiple platforms. The other stations such as KFGO and WDAY will still cover Bison athletics they just won't have the game coverage.

Damn it, why did you have to ruin a perfectly good post by polluting my mind with this word??? Every time I read it, I now think of that school to the north.

[HoopsBison]

Anyone know if the Iowa game will be on espn, or espnu, or espn2?
Big ten network???

[BYZEN]

We get Phil for every game on the radio which is nice.

That's great if you have to spend the game in the tractor. But now not only will the signal not reach me after dark but it won't make it in the daylight either. And don't get me started on streaming...you have to have a decent cell signal for that:facepalm2::facepalm: Going to have to work around this somehow...Hmm might have to go to EVERY game lol.

[runtheoption]

That's great if you have to spend the game in the tractor. But now not only will the signal not reach me after dark but it won't make it in the daylight either. And don't get me started on streaming...you have to have a decent cell signal for that:facepalm2::facepalm: Going to have to work around this somehow...Hmm might have to go to EVERY game lol.

http://gobison.com/news/2016/3/29/general-north-dakota-state-announces-media-rights-agreements.aspx

From the media release:

The agreement with Fargo-based Radio FM Media involves exciting new elements for radio coverage. Bison football and men's basketball will air on 107.9 The Fox as well as new Radio FM Media-owned affiliates KDLB 94.5 FM in Detroit Lakes, Minn., and KBMW 1450 AM in Wahpeton, N.D., while women's basketball will air on KQWB 1660 AM. The rest of the Bison Radio Network affiliate list remains the same.

Radio FM Media will re-brand 1660 AM "The Bison" which will have exclusive NDSU Athletics content including but not limited to the re-air of games and Bison-based talk shows, and will be a platform to air other Bison sports. Radio FM Media in conjunction with NDSU Athletics will begin a national search for the lead play-by-play position on the Bison Radio Network.

[ndsubison1]

Midco Network for the bball teams is huge news.

[1998braves64]

Do we still have to see Berg???

Likely as he's on VNL... unless they get some other talent in that would push him aside.

Will be interesting to see who they can bring in nationally to do radio. Would be a good opportunity for someone to make a mark for themselves as shown the last 5 years get a lot of media play. Although be nice to have someone like Scott Miller who was happy where he was and not necessarily looking to be a big name broadcaster.

Speaking of that I heard an Ad this morning for Scottie Miller scholarship fund for athlete(s) getting a degree in mass comm/journalism field. Nice little memorial for him.

[BYZEN]

http://gobison.com/news/2016/3/29/general-north-dakota-state-announces-media-rights-agreements.aspx

From the media release:

The agreement with Fargo-based Radio FM Media involves exciting new elements for radio coverage. Bison football and men's basketball will air on 107.9 The Fox as well as new Radio FM Media-owned affiliates KDLB 94.5 FM in Detroit Lakes, Minn., and KBMW 1450 AM in Wahpeton, N.D., while women's basketball will air on KQWB 1660 AM. The rest of the Bison Radio Network affiliate list remains the same.

Radio FM Media will re-brand 1660 AM "The Bison" which will have exclusive NDSU Athletics content including but not limited to the re-air of games and Bison-based talk shows, and will be a platform to air other Bison sports. Radio FM Media in conjunction with NDSU Athletics will begin a national search for the lead play-by-play position on the Bison Radio Network.

And KFGO is all that came in at the farm. There aren't any affiliates in that area that I could fall back on.
Not that I am disappointed in this new deal. It's usually just one away game a year I had to listen to in the field.

[runtheoption]

And KFGO is all that came in at the farm. There aren't any affiliates in that area that I could fall back on.
Not that I am disappointed in this new deal. It's usually just one away game a year I had to listen to in the field.

Friggin farmers. It's too wet, it's too dry, it's too cold, it's too warm, fuel prices are too high, commodity prices are too low, Bison Radio Network is too far away. :)

[gumby013]

And KFGO is all that came in at the farm. There aren't any affiliates in that area that I could fall back on.
Not that I am disappointed in this new deal. It's usually just one away game a year I had to listen to in the field.

Looks like we need to ink a Sirius deal.

[Bisonwinagn]

The best part of the deal is I can officially cancel my membership to GBison/All access.

[ByeSonBusiness]

So will more or less territory be covered?

[Loud and Proud Bison fan]

I was so hoping someone else would get the Tv rights. Beth Hoole Sucks badly at being a sports person. She had to have slept her way to the the sports director. She has been there for some time now and is still clueless. Atleast her writers are getting better, as she clearly reads the screen word for word all the time.

[NDSUBowler]

I was so hoping someone else would get the Tv rights. Beth Hoole Sucks badly at being a sports person. She had to have slept her way to the the sports director. She has been there for some time now and is still clueless. Atleast her writers are getting better, as she clearly reads the screen word for word all the time.
That's a pretty sexist and offensive remark you just made there. You can voice displeasure over radio/tv personalities, but to imply stuff like 'slept to the top' is ridiculous to say, no matter WHAT you think about anyone.

[HerdBot]

So will more or less territory be covered?

Here's the minnesota coverage
Radio Coverage
107.9 Fox
http://radio-locator.com/pats/KPFX_FM_LU.gif
WAHPETON Day time (most games are 2 pm)
http://radio-locator.com/pats/KBMW_AM_LD.gif
DETROIT LAKES
http://radio-locator.com/pats/KDLB_FM_LU.gif
FERGUS FALLS
http://radio-locator.com/pats/KZCR_FM_LU.gif
FOSTON MN
http://radio-locator.com/pats/KKCQ_AM_LD.gif
GLENWOOD MN
http://radio-locator.com/pats/KMGK_FM_LU.gif
PARK RAPIDS
http://radio-locator.com/pats/KXKK_FM_LU.gif
ROSEAU
http://radio-locator.com/pats/KCAJ_FM_LU.gif
http://radio-locator.com/pats/KDDG_FM_LU.gif
MINNEAPOLIS NORTH
http://radio-locator.com/pats/KLCI_FM_LU.gif
MINNEAPOLIS SOUTH
http://radio-locator.com/pats/KBGY_FM_LU.gif

[DIBISON]

I was so hoping someone else would get the Tv rights. Beth Hoole Sucks badly at being a sports person. She had to have slept her way to the the sports director. She has been there for some time now and is still clueless. Atleast her writers are getting better, as she clearly reads the screen word for word all the time.
Not for coverage area and TV's. NBC covers all of North Dakota and parts of two other states. ABC and Fox are limited in ND.

[bisonfanette]

Friggin farmers. It's too wet, it's too dry, it's too cold, it's too warm, fuel prices are too high, commodity prices are too low, Bison Radio Network is too far away. :)

You forgot a couple :hide: (Too windy, could use a little wind, the culvert is too big, culvert too small, neighbor is ditching again... keep your own damn water, cash rent too high, implement prices too high, chemical cost too high, fertilizer cost too high, land taxes way too high, & we're only getting a few cents for your loaf of bread!) So... put a little more FOIL on that tractor antenna BYZEN! :) Better yet, just come to the game! Bison tickets are worth every penny!!!

[Winning is Gr8]

Anyone know if the Iowa game will be on espn, or espnu, or espn2?

My guess is BIG network there are so many high profile games that week that will get the ESPN coverage.
Not including SEC (on CBS) the big games are:
MI State-ND
Ohio St - OK
OR at NE
USC-Stanford
SO Carolina St @ Clemson (just because Clemson will be in the top 5)

With the above i think the best we can hope for is BIG.

[MAKBison]

This and this are cool..

....Radio FM Media will re-brand 1660 AM "The Bison" which will have exclusive NDSU Athletics content including but not limited to the re-air of games and Bison-based talk shows, and will be a platform to air other Bison sports. Radio FM Media in conjunction with NDSU Athletics will begin a national search for the lead play-by-play position on the Bison Radio Network.....


....In addition, a new Bison Basketball Show will begin during the upcoming season.....

[ByeSonBusiness]

My guess is BIG network there are so many high profile games that week that will get the ESPN coverage.
Not including SEC (on CBS) the big games are:
MI State-ND
Ohio St - OK
OR at NE
USC-Stanford
SO Carolina St @ Clemson (just because Clemson will be in the top 5)

With the above i think the best we can hope for is BIG.

You can remove Notre Dame. They have NBC.

[tony]

I thought KFGO did a good job of covering Bison athletics. That said, it was really weird having the NDSU flagship radio station run by a guy who so clearly despises NDSU.

I couldn't find a website or stream for 1660 though... that's absurd.

[bloodmakesthegrassgrow]

I was so hoping someone else would get the Tv rights. Beth Hoole Sucks badly at being a sports person. She had to have slept her way to the the sports director. She has been there for some time now and is still clueless. Atleast her writers are getting better, as she clearly reads the screen word for word all the time.

Ugh....I highly doubt it.

[thundarsdaddy]

This and this are cool..

....Radio FM Media will re-brand 1660 AM "The Bison" which will have exclusive NDSU Athletics content including but not limited to the re-air of games and Bison-based talk shows, and will be a platform to air other Bison sports. Radio FM Media in conjunction with NDSU Athletics will begin a national search for the lead play-by-play position on the Bison Radio Network.....


....In addition, a new Bison Basketball Show will begin during the upcoming season.....

Great post...thanks

[BisonCardinal]

Is it safe to say that this is the first media deal where NDSU had the upper hand? Hasn't it gone from 'Please carry the Bison games' to 'This is what we need $ wise from you to broadcast Bison athletes'?

[tjbison]

any chance we get a legit Sports talk show on 1660 now at say 11 to 2??

thats way too much to ask though i suppose

[bisonaudit]

That's a pretty sexist and offensive remark you just made there. You can voice displeasure over radio/tv personalities, but to imply stuff like 'slept to the top' is ridiculous to say, no matter WHAT you think about anyone.

Second. .

[HerdBot]

For anyone bitching they don't have Lakes area radio coverage... here's the map I tried to put together. The maps have 3 layers. Layer one is the black. That's local coverage. Then it's pink which is on the fringe. (probably spotty or need a better antenna) Then there's a 3rd one I didn't even add since it's considered distant. i didn't even include the BISON radio station because I think that's only for basketball and not football. It shrinks down a little at night time but most of the games are 2 pm anyways. (and Bismarcks KFYR is friggin huge as as the one out of Jamestown)

Simply put, if you can't find the Bison on the radio it's pretty rare. You can hop in you car and get a radio station from Fargo to the Twin Cities and get a radio signal the entire way. Hop on highway 2 and pick it up all the way to the Montana border. Head south and all the way to the border.

Then again all the games are online, on espn3 which can be accessed on your phone, tablet, or computer. And of course NBC is available pretty much every square inch of the state.6904

http://www.bisonville.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=6904&d=1459284758

[HerdBoy]

I was so hoping someone else would get the Tv rights. Beth Hoole Sucks badly at being a sports person. She had to have slept her way to the the sports director. She has been there for some time now and is still clueless. Atleast her writers are getting better, as she clearly reads the screen word for word all the time.

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb403/JKJP1920/12_zpslpyzin27.gif

[A1pigskin]

I don't think it matters who won the bid. It will not be the same without Scott Miller. Does 1660 have the same transmitting power as KFGO 790?

[Jay]

I don't think it matters who won the bid. It will not be the same without Scott Miller. Does 1660 have the same transmitting power as KFGO 790?

No.

KFGO is 5,000 watts.

1660 is 10,000 watts during the day... 1,000 at night.

[Bison"FANatic"]

Wow listening to hammer, nobody can be as professional as KFGO was. It's like they think people won't turn the radio off of KFGO.

[MAKBison]

So what did SU get for the Media package last time....anyone remember? Under $2M seems low to me, but I am not in the business so....

[MAKBison]

Wow listening to hammer, nobody can be as professional as KFGO was. It's like they think people won't turn the radio off of KFGO.

I stooped listening to them once MMcF Left. On the other side of the dial, I gotta admit for my taste JT is barely preferable. Still better than it takes 2 and whoever it is after them. ...just horrible

[gumby013]

Spitballing; what would it take to get on satellite radio? No coverage issues then.

[BisonTeacher]

Spitballing; what would it take to get on satellite radio? No coverage issues then.

Doesn't satellite radio require a subscription?

[gumby013]

Doesn't satellite radio require a subscription?

Sure, but you can listen anywhere in the country. Also, a lot of cars come with it already activated.

[BisonTeacher]

Sure, but you can listen anywhere in the country. Also, a lot of cars come with it already activated.

Other than being in the car I guess I'm not sure how that's much different than using the go bison.com stream. Even then you could use your phone in the car too.

[StL Bison Fan]

Wow listening to hammer, nobody can be as professional as KFGO was. It's like they think people won't turn the radio off of KFGO.

Stopped listening when he came on board there. I dont care about his trips to relatives, what couch to buy or anything else that he seems to think I need to know. His voice inflection drives me crazy (although it is a short putt). Listen to wday now.

[Loud and Proud Bison fan]

Ok, I apologize for saying that. I seriously cannot come up with how Beth got the job in the first place. If she would do some research, I wouldn't be so upset. Oh well, it is what it is. I will try to choose words more carefully next time

[scottietohottie]

Ok, I apologize for saying that. I seriously cannot come up with how Beth got the job in the first place. If she would do some research, I wouldn't be so upset. Oh well, it is what it is. I will try to choose words more carefully next time
well your obviously Timmerman or Berg. Nice NBC signature ass kisser.

[Gully]

I am confused. Can so rob summarize what has happened? I haven't heard of the station mentioned as having the broadcast rights? #oldguyprobs

[Tony Almeida]

Ok, I apologize for saying that. I seriously cannot come up with how Beth got the job in the first place. If she would do some research, I wouldn't be so upset. Oh well, it is what it is. I will try to choose words more carefully next time

I'm with you here...I would really like to see Dom do Bison games...damn ABC!

Basketball moving to MidCo, does this mean we get more, less, or the same amount of games on tv?

[ptrBison]

I predict Ed Schultz will return even though he does have a radio podcast at a web site that could be read as we got ED instead of we got Ed. :)
As well liked as Ed is in general, he really was a great play by play guy. There is absolutely nobody in this market that should be considered.

[NDSU1980]

For me I have a feeling coverage is going to get worse. Sure, we can listen to the game on KSJB Jamestown, but they only start broadcasting 30 minutes prior to kickoff, no tailgate show. With KFGO I could get everything. I checked 1660 on the tractor radio at 5 pm when I was feeding cattle and could get nothing. This is going to piss me off if I can only get the pregame. It beats me why the affiliates aren't required to carry the tailgate program as well.

[A1pigskin]

For me I have a feeling coverage is going to get worse. Sure, we can listen to the game on KSJB Jamestown, but they only start broadcasting 30 minutes prior to kickoff, no tailgate show. With KFGO I could get everything. I checked 1660 on the tractor radio at 5 pm when I was feeding cattle and could get nothing. This is going to piss me off if I can only get the pregame. It beats me why the affiliates aren't required to carry the tailgate program as well.

This and have at least the same transmitting power.

[MNLonghorn10]

I'm with you here...I would really like to see Dom do Bison games...damn ABC!

Basketball moving to MidCo, does this mean we get more, less, or the same amount of games on tv?
Probably all home games. Not sure what they do if it clashes with the 3 other Dakota schools, but there's an midco sports 2 and I think 3

[HerdBot]

As well liked as Ed is in general, he really was a great play by play guy. There is absolutely nobody in this market that should be considered.

I don't know if we could afford Big Eddie. But yeah he would be pretty awesome. He almost got the Vikings job if I remember correctly

[wtffootballfan]

If Ed Schultz came back, NDSU would lose a lot of fans. Ed doesn't like NDSU anymore anyway.

[tjbison]

I'm not a huge fan of the midco deal...great games are on but for people with anything but midco service they are sol unless you watch on the interwebs


But still great and a good damn start

[SoCalBison]

No.

KFGO is 5,000 watts.

1660 is 10,000 watts during the day... 1,000 at night.

That is correct...higher frequency requires more power. 5K at 790 > 10K at 1660

Now that KQWB is at 1660, sounds as if their pattern is vastly improved over what it was when I worked there...back in the golden days of radio. Or were they the "olden" days of radio?

[MNLonghorn10]

I'm not a huge fan of the midco deal...great games are on but for people with anything but midco service they are sol unless you watch on the interwebs


But still great and a good damn start

watching on the internet w/ midco>>>>>>>>>>MEtv standard def

[tjbison]

watching on the internet w/ midco>>>>>>>>>>MEtv standard def
Yeah I hear you, but all I'm saying is I was hoping for some coverage everyone could get without the Internet

But it's a great start, if they have success and stay steady I hope it goes ND NBC like football.

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[Vet70]

As well liked as Ed is in general, he really was a great play by play guy. There is absolutely nobody in this market that should be considered.

Ed is too busy being a shill for Putin.

[HerdBot]

If Ed Schultz came back, NDSU would lose a lot of fans. Ed doesn't like NDSU anymore anyway.

Teams don't lose fans over announcers. Ed does like NDSU. He even did some tributes to the team on his national TV show.

[56BISON73]

As long as I can get the game in my deer stand during the MN deer opener Im good.

Does this mean we get rid of Gap tooth?

[Blair]

Ed is the only way this makes sense. Guessing he bought in with Ingstead and will announce a talk show, play-by-play announcement, as he "retires" to MN.

[Bison"FANatic"]

Teams don't lose fans over announcers. Ed does like NDSU. He even did some tributes to the team on his national TV show.

Ya but they lose donors. He is toxic in this market.

[Bison"FANatic"]

As long as I can get the game in my deer stand during the MN deer opener Im good.

Does this mean we get rid of Gap tooth?

Now we are going to have to deal with him taking lots of shots every chance he gets at the university. The first large rant should happen within the first three months. He will let his true colors shine now. He was muzzled with them having the radio rights. It should be interesting but not having to listen to him fake his way into liking the Bison will be worth it.

[Bisonator98]

So how much was the Midco and radio parts of the deal?

The TV coverage will be way better for BB. The football on NBCND is still awesome, would have liked to see some type of bigger regional deal with FSN for a game or 2 but the deal with ESPN3 is probably just as good. I'm a bit concerned with the radio coverage maybe taking a small step back in coverage area but having a station dedicated to NDSU is going to be awesome. We all know there will never be another Scottie but hopefully they get a class act to do the PxP.

[StL Bison Fan]

The games will be aired on the Fox. I get that channel at night. I would lose kfgo at the kindred exit.
The Bison channel for reairing games and talk are am, so I dont know if I will get that one.

[bloodmakesthegrassgrow]

Ed is too busy being a shill for Putin.

Oh yeah! Maybe someone will bean the sonofabitch with a whiskey bottle. Or he might wake up with a dead dog in his bed.

[El_Chapo]

oh Joel Heitcrap just got the ultimate payback for all his trash talking of President Dean Bresciani.....

Hey Joel How's it feel that you cant call yourself the FLAGSHIP for your Radio Station or your Alma Mater?? hahaha :biggrin:

Bob 95 will be POUNDING the NDSU this summer, its gonna be awesome!

[Christopher Moen]

Ed is the only way this makes sense. Guessing he bought in with Ingstead and will announce a talk show, play-by-play announcement, as he "retires" to MN.

I hope Ed is nowhere near NDSU, especially football.

Not an expert, but if I were make any suggestions, mine would be our BisonReport guys - Ross Uglem and Ryan Burns. I don't know if it's in their wheelhouse, but they do a pretty good job with the podcast.

[The Lost Dutchman]

I think they'll have to get someone out of the market to to do PBP for radio considering the situation. I would also also think that whoever does PBP, would have to be through NDSU instead of the radio station. For Jim, it's just another check for him. Same guy who donated 1.5 million to the new basketball arena. Let's hope he's willing to actually put the time and $$$ into making it a quality product on the radio. KFGO had people behind the scenes who put a lot of time into the product without the $$.

[HerdBot]

Ya but they lose donors. He is toxic in this market.

We would not lose a single donor. Arguably we could gain donors. Love or hate him, Big Eddie is a rock star. Even the people who don't like him actually listen. His kfgo show was the highest rated in history around here. Gap tooth sucked so bad they dropped him out west

[CAS4127]

We would not lose a single donor. Arguably we could gain donors. Love or hate him, Big Eddie is a rock star. Even the people who don't like him actually listen. His kfgo show was the highest rated in history around here. Gap tooth sucked so bad they dropped him out west

You're dead wrong IMO. Ed has burned waaaay to many bridges around here and considers himself waaay beyond NDSU or this market. I'd be one donor to ride off...

[HerdBot]

You're dead wrong. Ed has burned waaaay to many bridges around here and considers himself waaay beyond NDSU or this market. I'd be one donor to ride off...

I'm sure the athletic department would survive without your donation. Besides you would have to give up your section 21 tickets which require a donation. People would scarf those up faster than a fat person at an all you can eat buffet.

OT Ingstad made some pretty hefty donations which obviously didn't hurt his chance of getting the deal.

[CAS4127]

I'm sure the athletic department would survive without your donation. Besides you would have to give up your section 21 tickets which require a donation. People would scarf those up faster than a fat person at an all you can eat buffet.

OT Ingstad made some pretty hefty donations which obviously didn't hurt his chance of getting the deal.

Ok, Bot--you're spot on. Y bother with national search? And BTW, Ed wasn't close to getting Vikes job. And he did UND after us! Yeah, he'd be well-accepted here all right!/purple

[ByeSonBusiness]

Don't know if donations would stop... But some listeners may tune out.

[HerdBot]

Ok, Bot--you're spot on. Y bother with national search? And BTW, Ed wasn't close to getting Vikes job. And he did UND after us! Yeah, he'd be well-accepted here all right!/purple

Scotty Miller was at UND before us.

[CAS4127]

Scotty Miller was at UND before us.

Not to the extent Ed was after us, but your world...and fans shouldn't "love to hate" the PBP announcer for their team. See Scottie Milller as a perfect example. But, yep, we need a controversial, upset-the-Apple-cart person like Ed. Why not just bring In you're fat buddy Port for PBP?!? /not that much purple.

[NorthernBison]

We would not lose a single donor. Arguably we could gain donors. Love or hate him, Big Eddie is a rock star. Even the people who don't like him actually listen. His kfgo show was the highest rated in history around here. Gap tooth sucked so bad they dropped him out west

I don't see Ed as a viable option.

First of all, I, and many others, didn't like his PBP. He was tolerable on TV but his radio presentation sucked. Lots of hollering and yelling instead of painting a picture with words like Scotty did.

Ed is also political and at odds with much of the people in the market. Politics is a bad thing when you want to appeal to everybody.

[StL Bison Fan]

I don't see Ed as a viable option.

First of all, I, and many others, didn't like his PBP. He was tolerable on TV but his radio presentation sucked. Lots of hollering and yelling instead of painting a picture with words like Scotty did.

Ed is also political and at odds with much of the people in the market. Politics is a bad thing when you want to appeal to everybody.

Ed would be too much trouble
This is my problem with Berg. Too much water under the political bridge

[HerdBot]

I don't see Ed as a viable option.

First of all, I, and many others, didn't like his PBP. He was tolerable on TV but his radio presentation sucked. Lots of hollering and yelling instead of painting a picture with words like Scotty did.

Ed is also political and at odds with much of the people in the market. Politics is a bad thing when you want to appeal to everybody.

Good point on politics. However I don't see Chris Berg making people stop donating. Just lots of bitching.

I don't think he would be a good fit because he's too focused on other things.

[Bison"FANatic"]

We would not lose a single donor. Arguably we could gain donors. Love or hate him, Big Eddie is a rock star. Even the people who don't like him actually listen. His kfgo show was the highest rated in history around here. Gap tooth sucked so bad they dropped him out west

I guarantee we would. In fact I can't stand the guy. My donation would go down to for my seats and not beyond that. We have quite a few conservative large donors and there is no way eddy would fly with them. He burned lots of bridges here.

[AKBison]

Kind of bummed, still no Bison basketball for western ND. It really chaps my hide that we can listen to UNI and SDSU games, but no Bison!

[IBleedYellow]

I guarantee we would. In fact I can't stand the guy. My donation would go down to for my seats and not beyond that. We have quite a few conservative large donors and there is no way eddy would fly with them. He burned lots of bridges here.

Stop trying to speak the truth. Gabe doesn't like to hear that.

[Jay]

Kind of bummed, still no Bison basketball for western ND. It really chaps my hide that we can listen to UNI and SDSU games, but no Bison!

You can watch on ESPN3 if you have access.

[GRAFTONBISON]

Kind of bummed, still no Bison basketball for western ND. It really chaps my hide that we can listen to UNI and SDSU games, but no Bison!

Just curios how you can listen to UNI and SDSU in western ND?

[WestDak]

Just curios how you can listen to UNI and SDSU in western ND?

South Dakota State games are carried on 570 out of Yankton, which has a huge signal and reaches North Dakota. Even at night.

Not sure exactly which Iowa station they were referring to, but I know I've gotten a few Iowa stations at night when scanning the dial to see what came in.
One might be 1600 out of Cedar Rapids...

[SDbison]

South Dakota State games are carried on 570 out of Yankton, which has a huge signal and reaches North Dakota. Even at night.

Not sure exactly which Iowa station they were referring to, but I know I've gotten a few Iowa stations at night when scanning the dial to see what came in.
One might be 1600 out of Cedar Rapids... Wish NDSU contracted with a station with a huge signal so I could get games on the radio near Sioux Falls. Most of the time I can watch on ESPN3, or listen on gobison, but sometimes those options are not available.

[Bison"FANatic"]

I think the radio coverage area is getting to be more and more a moot point and will be less the further we get into the future. With the streaming app availability taking over in those areas of bad coverage. I would much rather listen to a clear stream on the phone plugged into the vehicle than on a scratchy radio station. Cell coverage is just getting better and better as time goes on.

Heck I had relatives that bummed because they were traveling and not going to get to hear the National Championship Game. They were happy to learn that they could use a app and listen to the game as they were going through Alabama.

[bisonaudit]

Stop trying to speak the truth. Gabe doesn't like to hear that.

It's nice to know what people's priorities are.

[HerdBot]

Anyone think Jack Michaels will be considered or do we hate him too because he spent time up north.

[AKBison]

Anyone think Jack Michaels will be considered or do we hate him too because he spent time up north.

Can't say for sure but I know his "my oh my" that he dropped during the IPFW game brought a tear to my eye.

[THEsocalledfan]

Anyone think Jack Michaels will be considered or do we hate him too because he spent time up north.

I'd be happy with Jack. He has a great radio voice.

[gumby013]

I'd be happy with Jack. He has a great radio voice.

Can't stand Jack. To me it sounds like he is constantly trying to keep himself from laughing.

[MNLonghorn10]

Jack does nothing for me. im sure hes a nice guy but meh...would be a pretty boring hire. Want someone with a little bit of a southern drawl to his voice.

[HerdBot]

Jack does nothing for me. im sure hes a nice guy but meh...would be a pretty boring hire. Want someone with a little bit of a southern drawl to his voice.

Whoa Nellie

[Hammerhead]

Jack does nothing for me. im sure hes a nice guy but meh...would be a pretty boring hire. Want someone with a little bit of a southern drawl to his voice.

Like the guy who did the radio broadcasts of the Dillon Panthers games on Friday Night Lights?

[NDSUstudent]

Anyone think Jack Michaels will be considered or do we hate him too because he spent time up north.

Jack is Bison and will always be one.

Would be very happy if he got the job.

[Bison"FANatic"]

I am curious to see how SDSU, USD and UND parlay this into them getting better products and cash. If I remember right they were not getting much from media other than a thanks for giving us your content for little or nothing and we will do you a solid and put it on TV. Midco offered us a little over a million for 18 games and lost the bid curious what the others will get.

The 30% on the radio side is possibly a huge revenue generator over the flat $30,000 offered by KFGO. IF the Bison radio station takes off, wow, that could be a cash cow, well maybe more like a cash calf but still the possibility of the calf to grow into a cow. No risk no reward.

[bisonaudit]

They should see if they can get Eddy Clinton and Denny Garver from Varsity Blues.

http://www.greatsportsvideos.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Denny-Garver-and-Eddie-Clinton.png

[EndZoneQB]

Jack is Bison and will always be one.

Would be very happy if he got the job.

I'm sorry, but why would you like him to have the job? What skillset does he possess that screams "great play by play guy"? His show is terrible, his interviews are even worse, and his play by play is nothing to write home about. Is it JUST because he is an NDSU guy? Get real.

[MNLonghorn10]

Like the guy who did the radio broadcasts of the Dillon Panthers games on Friday Night Lights?
That'd be awesome

[gumby013]

That'd be awesome

Pretty sure they used USC's announcers for that on the show.

[ndsubison1]

Jack has grown a bit on me, but I don't want him as the full-time guy.

Scotty was big-time. He was probably one of the best in the country. He was talented enough to do pxp for professional teams.

[sdsupride]

I am curious to see how SDSU, USD and UND parlay this into them getting better products and cash. If I remember right they were not getting much from media other than a thanks for giving us your content for little or nothing and we will do you a solid and put it on TV. Midco offered us a little over a million for 18 games and lost the bid curious what the others will get.


SDSU is in the middle of a 10 year $13 Million deal (http://www.brookingsregister.com/v2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=76&story_id=10270) with Learfield Sports to be the multimedia rights holder and exclusive athletics marketing partner.
USD in also in the middle of a 10 year $10 Million deal (http://www.yankton.net/sports/article_06b7cb6b-426b-55ba-b359-907e054616ca.html) with Learfield Sports.

[StL Bison Fan]

They have a new deal but kvly needs to redo the pregame and half time show. I am not a great football mind but I know it was trash. Get people who dont just stand there trying to prove they know something.

[TransAmBison]

They have a new deal but kvly needs to redo the pregame and half time show. I am not a great football mind but I know it was trash. Get people who dont just stand there trying to prove they know something.That "commercial" for a homecoming party with Brock Jensen had more production value that those shows...

[Bison"FANatic"]

SDSU is in the middle of a 10 year $13 Million deal (http://www.brookingsregister.com/v2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=76&story_id=10270) with Learfield Sports to be the multimedia rights holder and exclusive athletics marketing partner.
USD in also in the middle of a 10 year $10 Million deal (http://www.yankton.net/sports/article_06b7cb6b-426b-55ba-b359-907e054616ca.html) with Learfield Sports.

Thats to bad that they are locked into a contract for 10 years. I guess if Learfield wants to renegotiate with Midco then that would be that much more in their pocket but not the SD schools.

[sdsupride]

Thats to bad that they are locked into a contract for 10 years. I guess if Learfield wants to renegotiate with Midco then that would be that much more in their pocket but not the SD schools.

Yeah at this point Learfield is making the money. The Midco contract with SDSU is a 6 year (https://www.midcosn.com/blog/2012/06/midco-sports-network-jackrabbit-sports-properties-announce-partnership--/) starting in 2012, and USD just did a 10 year extension (https://www.midcosn.com/blog/2016/03/usd-contract-extension/) through 2026.

[bisonfanette]

Wish NDSU contracted with a station with a huge signal so I could get games on the radio near Sioux Falls. Most of the time I can watch on ESPN3, or listen on gobison, but sometimes those options are not available.

107.9 (flagship station) will simulcast on 1450 KBMW (Wahpeton) but Idk how far south their signal goes? Not to S.F!

[Bisonator98]

Anyone think Jack Michaels will be considered or do we hate him too because he spent time up north.

I hope not, can't stand his PxP.

[Professor Chaos]

I'm basing this just off the highlight videos that NDSUAthletics puts out but I think Jack Michaels does a nice job calling basketball games. The Gonzaga game from the tournament isn't up on YouTube anymore that he had some nice calls in but the IPFW game from the Summit League tournament this year shows off some of his better qualities as a basketball PxP guy IMO:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwjV9sNJl7o

For football I don't know, I've never heard him call a football game but I could get behind him getting hired as the basketball voice of NDSU.

[Mr. Burgundy]

could you imagine if you actually had to read an interview that Jack did on the radio? NOthing I hate worse than a guest who won't let the guest talk. STOP TALKING! SAY IT. Let him speak!!! AWFUL. Yet, I listen. Painful.

[BISONBRI53]

Calling it now.... PINTO will be the new PBP! :biggrin:

[IBleedYellow]

We're going for a National Search.

Perfect. Considering that Scott would have been able to do PxP for any professional team in the country, IMO. From what other personalities have said on Twitter, like Anish, I am betting it's going to be very hard to fill that void that Scott left. We all knew this of course, but still, the more people we have trying to get into this, the better.



I am curious to see how SDSU, USD and UND parlay this into them getting better products and cash. If I remember right they were not getting much from media other than a thanks for giving us your content for little or nothing and we will do you a solid and put it on TV. Midco offered us a little over a million for 18 games and lost the bid curious what the others will get.

The 30% on the radio side is possibly a huge revenue generator over the flat $30,000 offered by KFGO. IF the Bison radio station takes off, wow, that could be a cash cow, well maybe more like a cash calf but still the possibility of the calf to grow into a cow. No risk no reward.


Did I miss some articles somewhere? Where did you get those numbers?

[HerdBot]

107.9 (flagship station) will simulcast on 1450 KBMW (Wahpeton) but Idk how far south their signal goes? Not to S.F!
Daytime

http://radio-locator.com/pats/KBMW_AM_LD.gif
Night time
http://radio-locator.com/pats/KBMW_AM_LN.gif

[Tony Almeida]

I actually like Jack Michaels, he has a great radio voice but does that translate to a great basketball pxp announcer...no I think guys like him are suited to do baseball, BUT . . . I think he is good enough to do basketball, he's better than any option I have heard on this board so far...

[Bison"FANatic"]

Did I miss some articles somewhere? Where did you get those numbers?

Hammer was going over them yesterday, then I heard Heitkamp talking about it more this AM.
The 30K was per year for kfgo.

I think the football TV bids were 900,000 for WDAY, 1.08 for Midco and 1.2 for KVLY.
Midco would have partnered with PBS to make sure it was available statewide for football.

[IBleedYellow]

Hammer was going over them yesterday, then I heard Heitkamp talking about it more this AM.
The 30K was per year for kfgo.

I think the football TV bids were 900,000 for WDAY, 1.08 for Midco and 1.2 for KVLY.
Midco would have partnered with PBS to make sure it was available statewide for football.

Bummer WDAY couldn't get it.

[NDSUstudent]

I'm sorry, but why would you like him to have the job? What skillset does he possess that screams "great play by play guy"? His show is terrible, his interviews are even worse, and his play by play is nothing to write home about. Is it JUST because he is an NDSU guy? Get real.

I am not a big fan of his show but he does a good job calling games. I like him a lot for basketball actually.

That said I am just glad NDSU left KFGO, I was nervous about the thought of Hammer taking over. I am not sure what would be worse than Hammer, I think I would rather have Ed.

[HerdBot]

Hammer was going over them yesterday, then I heard Heitkamp talking about it more this AM.
The 30K was per year for kfgo.

I think the football TV bids were 900,000 for WDAY, 1.08 for Midco and 1.2 for KVLY.
Midco would have partnered with PBS to make sure it was available statewide for football.

PBS going state wide is intriguing with Mido expanding our footprint, but PBS just seems like kind of a weird channel. Would they throw in Cookie Monster promos? Or Bob the painter dude?

I like KVLY because it has lots of just regular viewers to promote the game during the week.

[SoCalBison]

PBS going state wide is intriguing with Mido expanding our footprint, but PBS just seems like kind of a weird channel. Would they throw in Cookie Monster promos? Or Bob the painter dude?

I like KVLY because it has lots of just regular viewers to promote the game during the week.

Masterpiece Theatre soybean trivia?

[bloodmakesthegrassgrow]

WDAY is the only station I get a good signal with any regularity.

[Bisonator98]

Calling it now.... PINTO will be the new PBP! :biggrin:

Call me crazy but I think he actually does a decent job with BB anyway. Haven't heard him do a FB game yet though.

[EndZoneQB]

PBS going state wide is intriguing with Mido expanding our footprint, but PBS just seems like kind of a weird channel. Would they throw in Cookie Monster promos? Or Bob the painter dude?

I like KVLY because it has lots of just regular viewers to promote the game during the week.

Probably MUCH easier to preempt programs...

[HerdBot]

Probably MUCH easier to preempt programs...

I'm sure people would have been rioting in the streets if it interferes with Sesame Street reruns. Maybe Teammakers could do one of those beg a thons live on tv to raise money.

[bisonp]

I'm sure people would have been rioting in the streets if it interferes with Sesame Street reruns. Maybe Teammakers could do one of those beg a thons live on tv to raise money.

Prairie Public does Bemidji State hockey games don't they?

[HerdBot]

Prairie Public does Bemidji State hockey games don't they?

I wouldn't know, I don't watch PPB. Last time I did I was a little kid watching the Electronic Company.

Scratch that I did watch the ndsu/und bit

[WestDak]

Prairie Public does Bemidji State hockey games don't they?

They have 4 channels on their over the air signal. They carry Minnesota PBS on one of them which includes Bemidji state hockey.

I think that's also where they could have fit NDSU in - they could easily put them on one of the sub-channels.

[westnodak93bison]

South Dakota State games are carried on 570 out of Yankton, which has a huge signal and reaches North Dakota. Even at night.

Not sure exactly which Iowa station they were referring to, but I know I've gotten a few Iowa stations at night when scanning the dial to see what came in.
One might be 1600 out of Cedar Rapids...
I listened to a UNI football game about 7-8 yrs ago in central MT while on an elk hunting trip. It was a Cedar Rapids station. Could not get reception for the Bison game that day.

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[SportsLover]

Call me crazy but I think he actually does a decent job with BB anyway. Haven't heard him do a FB game yet though.

Ok, you're crazy. Half the time he can't even pronounce the kids names right. He should never do any games above the HS level.

[RedRiver]

Come to expect the level of interest by Forum Communications in the #1 college athletic program in this region. Did Forum Communications even bid on the radio rights? I noticed that their TV bid was the lowest of the three submitted. Must not want to spend any money on NDSU. At least the Forum newspaper "has" to cover NDSU athletics.

Anyway, I believe the total media package is just awesome for NDSU and its fans. Good money and good coverage.

[EndZoneQB]

Come to expect the level of interest by Forum Communications in the #1 college athletic program in this region. Did Forum Communications even bid on the radio rights? I noticed that their TV bid was the lowest of the three submitted. Must not want to spend any money on NDSU. At least the Forum newspaper "has" to cover NDSU athletics.

Anyway, I believe the total media package is just awesome for NDSU and its fans. Good money and good coverage.

I was extremely surprised that WDAY lowballed like they did. Maybe they figure they already do so much coverage that they didn't stand to gain as much as the other stations. I just assumed they were sort of gearing up to be the home when they started doing all these HD high school games, etc. It's possible they completely underestimated how much NDSU is worth for media rights at this point.

[Mr Meaty]

I was extremely surprised that WDAY lowballed like they did. Maybe they figure they already do so much coverage that they didn't stand to gain as much as the other stations. I just assumed they were sort of gearing up to be the home when they started doing all these HD high school games, etc. It's possible they completely underestimated how much NDSU is worth for media rights at this point.

That is a good point, but also KVLY has upgraded to HD trucks to do broadcasts and they probably wanted to make sure that investment was going to be used.

[wagsabison]

I think the Bison Media Blog is one of the best outlets for news available. Dom & Jeff do a great job for football in my opinion. I don't really get a chance to listen to their radio show.

[The_Herd]

I think the Bison Media Blog is one of the best outlets for news available. Dom & Jeff do a great job for football in my opinion. I don't really get a chance to listen to their radio show.

Easily the best sports radio show in town by far. They do podcast Kolpack & Izzo now http://www.wday.com/radio

[EndZoneQB]

That is a good point, but also KVLY has upgraded to HD trucks to do broadcasts and they probably wanted to make sure that investment was going to be used.

I personally think it's the only way they stay relevant with NDSU. If WDAY gets NDSU, they have a pretty big monopoly on that corner of media. They have the blog, the paper, TV channel...it's pretty much all she wrote.

[Bisonfaithful]

Monopoly yes, however I would rather listen to Dom & Kolpack during pre-game than Berg. He is horrible. In my opinion Dom & Kolpack are the two best sports reporters or play by play in town. Would love to have those two with Phil doing all the Tv broadcasts. Just my 2 cents.

[MAKBison]

I am not a big fan of his show but he does a good job calling games. I like him a lot for basketball actually.

That said I am just glad NDSU left KFGO, I was nervous about the thought of Hammer taking over. I am not sure what would be worse than Hammer, I think I would rather have Ed.

Do you think Gelnor and Norm Jump ship. I think all they do for KFGO is the FB show? I actually kinda liked Bison Rewind.....Not like it will be hard to duplicate I guess.

[bloodmakesthegrassgrow]

I wouldn't know, I don't watch PPB. Last time I did I was a little kid watching the Electronic Company.

Scratch that I did watch the ndsu/und bit

It's Electric Company. That and Sesame Street is where I learned to count in Spanish. One of them had on the sleuth, Fargo North Decoder. 'Course my kids are now in their 40's so I don't even know if they're still on. However, I do know that the Antique Road Show is on at 7 bells on Monday.

[A1pigskin]

The lowest bidder isn't always the best.

[1998braves64]

The lowest bidder isn't always the best.

Good thing they took the highest bidder then!

[ptrBison]

If Ed Schultz came back, NDSU would lose a lot of fans. Ed doesn't like NDSU anymore anyway.

Bull, if you'd stop being a fan for that you're not a fan.

[ptrBison]

I hope not, can't stand his PxP.

Jack is good enough play by play wise, but he almost try's too hard sometimes. Can't stand the vomiting voice descriptions at certain points of a game.

[ptrBison]

Easily the best sports radio show in town by far. They do podcast Kolpack & Izzo now http://www.wday.com/radio

What's great about Izzo is that they can save on the price of microphones.

[ptrBison]

Do you think Gelnor and Norm Jump ship. I think all they do for KFGO is the FB show? I actually kinda liked Bison Rewind.....Not like it will be hard to duplicate I guess.

Gelnor is a pro, Norm seems cool but not sure his livelihood depends on this gig.

[NorthernBison]

Gelnor is a pro, Norm seems cool but not sure his livelihood depends on this gig.

Gellner....

[ptrBison]

Gellner....

Thanks for the correction.

[ptrBison]

You're dead wrong IMO. Ed has burned waaaay to many bridges around here and considers himself waaay beyond NDSU or this market. I'd be one donor to ride off...

What about "Once a Bison always a Bison"?

[HerdBot]

Gelnor is a pro, Norm seems cool but not sure his livelihood depends on this gig.

I like Ryan Gelner. Hes been around the program long enough he knows his stuff. He has chemistry with Norm too. One if my favorite things is listening to the post game show while waiting to get out of the parking lot

[BlueBisonRock]

What about "Once a Bison always a Bison"?

He played at and graduated from Moorhead State and in played in the Fargo Park Board Flag Football League. His ego, mouth, and lack of respect for anyone near the field did not endear him to many.

[ptrBison]

He played at and graduated from Moorhead State and in played in the Fargo Park Board Flag Football League. His ego, mouth, and lack of respect for anyone near the field did not endear him to many.

I was referring to CAS. He isn't going anywhere.

[BlueBisonRock]

I was referring to CAS. He isn't going anywhere.

I see that. Back to the original thought... I would join him.

[56BISON73]

What about "Once a Bison always a Bison"?

He will always be a Bison whether he donates or not..

[StL Bison Fan]

Ed was a Bison?

wasn't he a dragon in his football life?

[THEsocalledfan]

My only issue with Gelner, is he is a small time thinker. He strikes me as someone who thinks it is better if NDSU plays UND than Iowa. While I am not an FBS now or bust guy, that kind of small time thinking always worries me. And, I could be very, very wrong, but anyone who cannot see NDSU has a major stadium issue to deal with in the next 10-15 years is a small time thinker.

[The Lost Dutchman]

Doesn't the ultimate question come down to whether or not Jim and Nancy will offer $$$$ for people who actually are willing to work for them? It's a hard sell considering Nancy's husband listens to your program and goes to his wife with scrutiny.

[HerdBot]

My only issue with Gelner, is he is a small time thinker. He strikes me as someone who thinks it is better if NDSU plays UND than Iowa. While I am not an FBS now or bust guy, that kind of small time thinking always worries me. And, I could be very, very wrong, but anyone who cannot see NDSU has a major stadium issue to deal with in the next 10-15 years is a small time thinker.

Yeah I totally agree. He thought we peaked back in 2011.

[El_Chapo]

OH Alright.. Ill do Play by Play.

[Bison"FANatic"]

Doesn't the ultimate question come down to whether or not Jim and Nancy will offer $$$$ for people who actually are willing to work for them? It's a hard sell considering Nancy's husband listens to your program and goes to his wife with scrutiny.

It doesn't matter what business it is there is always someone with talent ready to take the money and do the job and do it well. Might not be the same as the past but it doesn't mean that it won't be a good product either or possibly better.

[roadwarrior]

NDSU Broadcasting ‏@NDSUbroadcast · 1h1 hour ago

Officially 116 broadcasters applied to be the lead voice for the Bison Radio network..34 states represented.. strong field..

[bisonmike2]

NDSU Broadcasting ‏@NDSUbroadcast · 1h1 hour ago

Officially 116 broadcasters applied to be the lead voice for the Bison Radio network..34 states represented.. strong field..

Is Mike Torico on the list? I figured that's why he was leaving ESPN.

[bisonbuddy]

Daniel "Pinto" Gunderson is looking for work. I wonder what happened there?

[StL Bison Fan]

Daniel "Pinto" Gunderson is looking for work. I wonder what happened there?

Saw that on MM facebook and Pinto blogged about it.
They didnt give a reason. Stopped listening when Dan Hammer came there, so I didnt know Pinto was gone.

https://pintospoints.wordpress.com/2016/05/10/life-happens

[tjbison]

With Jack doing the UND stuff they hired chase Miller as the sports guy at kfgo, must have been told they didn't need 2

[DIBISON]

With Jack doing the undercarriage stuff they hired chase Miller as the sports guy at kfgo, must have been told they didn't need 2

I heard something the other day on KFGO when they introduced Chase Miller as the new sports director. I wasn't sure for what station, if it was 790 or 740 or both.

[DIBISON]

With Jack doing the undercarriage stuff they hired chase Miller as the sports guy at kfgo, must have been told they didn't need 2

I heard something the other day on KFGO when they introduced Chase Miller as the new sports director. I wasn't sure for what station, if it was 790 or 740 or both.

[tjbison]

I heard something the other day on KFGO when they introduced Chase Miller as the new sports director. I wasn't sure for what station, if it was 790 or 740 or both.


its both, 790 and 740 are sister stations. I'm guessing Chase is the Sports director for all the Midwest CC stations in Fargo. I'm not sure which they all are though

[tony]

Saw that on MM facebook and Pinto blogged about it.
They didnt give a reason. Stopped listening when Dan Hammer came there, so I didnt know Pinto was gone.

https://pintospoints.wordpress.com/2016/05/10/life-happens


Well, that certainly sucks. He did a good job there.

[StL Bison Fan]

Well, that certainly sucks. He did a good job there.

I agree. He will land on his feet.

[Bisonator98]

Saw that on MM facebook and Pinto blogged about it.
They didnt give a reason. Stopped listening when Dan Hammer came there, so I didnt know Pinto was gone.

https://pintospoints.wordpress.com/2016/05/10/life-happens

I was wondering why his sports show wasn't on Saturday. Maybe he will try for a spot on 1660 The Bison!

KFGO is really starting to suck. Can't stand any of their personalities any more.

[DIBISON]

its both, 790 and 740 are sister stations. I'm guessing Chase is the Sports director for all the Midwest CC stations in Fargo. I'm not sure which they all are though

Wasn't Jack Michaels the sports director at 740 The Fan, and maybe even for KFGO also?

[CalBison97]

Still in shock, and probably always will be, that we won't be hearing Scotty. I hope it is someone who is/can be a homer, has a true love for our Bison, and one who gets overly excited in a believable way.


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[tjbison]

Wasn't Jack Michaels the sports director at 740 The Fan, and maybe even for KFGO also?
Yes, that's why him leaving to be UND guy again takes that away and they hired Chase Miller, 790 and 740

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[Vet70]

Still in shock, and probably always will be, that we won't be hearing Scotty. I hope it is someone who is/can be a homer, has a true love for our Bison, and one who gets overly excited in a believable way.


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I feel sorry for whoever gets hired---Scotty will be a tough act to follow.

[HerdBot]

Daniel "Pinto" Gunderson is looking for work. I wonder what happened there?

Kfgo totally sucks now. I havent turned them on since the ndsu signing day. They are starting to slowly slip away and I predict within 2 years they will no longer be #1 after an epic run. All the good talent left and now with no NDSU talk I have zero reason to listen.

Besides they are Wisconsin owned now and I won't send my money to a different state.

Ingstad is the way to go

[StL Bison Fan]

I feel sorry for whoever gets hired---Scotty will be a tough act to follow.

From NDSU Broadcasting twitter:

Officially 116 broadcasters applied to be the lead voice for the Bison Radio network..34 states represented.. strong field.. #NationalBrand

[MNLonghorn10]

I feel sorry for whoever gets hired---Scotty will be a tough act to follow.
Lol why would you feel sorry? Are you going to intentionally rag on him because he's replacing a legend who passed away? Big shoes to fill yes. ...Feel sorry for them? No. Gotta support them

[Vet70]

Lol why would you feel sorry? Are you going to intentionally rag on him because he's replacing a legend who passed away? Big shoes to fill yes. ...Feel sorry for them? No. Gotta support them

No, I never said I will intentionally criticize whoever gets the job. Like it or not comparisons will be made and I don't think all of them will necessarily be fair. Just like a Sophomore quarterback who follows a great one.

[tjbison]

No, I never said I will intentionally criticize whoever gets the job. Like it or not comparisons will be made and I don't think all of them will necessarily be fair. Just like a Sophomore quarterback who follows a great one.

the same sophmore that is 8-0 as a backup and led us to the NC?? you feel sorry for him too??

[Vet70]

the same sophmore that is 8-0 as a backup and led us to the NC?? you feel sorry for him too??

Yes, that's the one. If you don't think people are going to jump all over him wait until he has a really bad game or two.

[HerdBot]

No, I never said I will intentionally criticize whoever gets the job. Like it or not comparisons will be made and I don't think all of them will necessarily be fair. Just like a Sophomore quarterback who follows a great one.


Mudra was replaced by Ron Ehrhardt. Don Morton replaced Wacker. Earle Solomonson replaced Morton. Rocky replaced Solomonson. Chris Simdorn replaced Jeff Bentrim. Wentz replaced Jensen. Stick replaced Wentz already. Scotty Miller replaced Ed Schultz.

Not worried about finding talent.

[Bison 4 Life]

Bisonville gonna bisonville.

[Vet70]

Bisonville gonna bisonville.

That sir is a fact.

[thundarsdaddy]

Mudra was replaced by Ron Ehrhardt. Don Morton replaced Wacker. Earle Solomonson replaced Morton. Rocky replaced Solomonson. Chris Simdorn replaced Jeff Bentrim. Wentz replaced Jensen. Stick replaced Wentz already. Scotty Miller replaced Ed Schultz.

Not worried about finding talent.

The Bison Bible:

...and Mudra BEGAT Ehrhardt...Wacker BEGAT Morton...who BEGAT Solmonson...who BEGAT Hager(not the horrible)

...and Bentrim BEGAT Simdorn...Jensen BEGAT Wentz(no BEGATTING for current players)

...and Schultz(the Horrible) BEGAT Good King Scotty

[Bison 4 Life]

Hmmmmm

http://i.imgur.com/iUFHRzW.png

[TNbison]

At least they didn't say there was a "huge" announcement about football tomorrow. We've all seen the shit show that ensues.

[cbline]

At least they didn't say there was a "huge" announcement about football tomorrow. We've all seen the shit show that ensues.

And they didn't say "a whale of an announcement."

[HerdBot]

Kfgo totally sucks now. I havent turned them on since the ndsu signing day. They are starting to slowly slip away and I predict within 2 years they will no longer be #1 after an epic run. All the good talent left and now with no NDSU talk I have zero reason to listen.

Besides they are Wisconsin owned now and I won't send my money to a different state.

Ingstad is the way to go

Well this was spot on

A few years ago, The Fox tied them for #1. I just saw the ratings online and for the first time in pretty much ever, KFGO wasnt #1. The Fox, was #1 by almost a full point

Looks like we switched our football and basketball flagship at the right time.

Also last fall, Bison 1660 was the highest rated station on Saturdays in Fargo and had the highest rating on that station since 2009. The spring numbers were pretty meh but it was still double what they did in the spring when it was ESPN 1660 almost a decade ago and better than their first book that started a week after the station launched. Kind of tough to get ratings on a Bison station with no football or basketball in the spring with only 2 local shows. But the station is growing and it looks like NDSU made the right decision

Hopefully this fall with football season it really takes off. Remember 30% of gross advertising goes directly to our athletic department so all Bison fans should want this station to succeed

[oldmantutters]

I'll probably listen more once football season starts up again but the breakdown has become unlistenable for me. I just got fed up with how he is so outraged about everything, most of the time about things that people don't care anything about. Barriero is just so much much better.

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[BisonTeacher]

I'll probably listen more once football season starts up again but the breakdown has become unlistenable for me. I just got fed up with how he is so outraged about everything, most of the time about things that people don't care anything about. Barriero is just so much much better.

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Barriero is outraged about the outrage.

Barriero is a good mix of sports and news.

[Professor Chaos]

I'll probably listen more once football season starts up again but the breakdown has become unlistenable for me. I just got fed up with how he is so outraged about everything, most of the time about things that people don't care anything about. Barriero is just so much much better.

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I can understand where you're coming from but I really like Keith Brake. Honestly I think he's better at the whole radio show thing than either Culhane or Jorgenson (obviously) are. I'm impressed by how many different sports he can speak intelligently about. You listen to a lot of the talking heads on ESPN who really know one or two major sports and either avoid the others or display astounding ignorance when talking about the others he comes off as more informed than the majority of them do. In that format of a show you need to have strong opinions (even if you really don't) because the only way to keep it going and keep it fresh is to have those unique discussions that having strong opinions will spawn. I think it's kind of refreshing how he doesn't hold back on some aspects of NDSU athletics that Culhane and Jorgy kind of tiptoe around, he's definitely not as worried as they are about not ruffling feathers. His rant two years ago when the first playoff selection committee rankings came out is still one of the best things I've ever heard on local radio.

[HerdBot]

I'll probably listen more once football season starts up again but the breakdown has become unlistenable for me. I just got fed up with how he is so outraged about everything, most of the time about things that people don't care anything about. Barriero is just so much much better.

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I like how they just hired Andy Rieckhoff who is now on the show with Keith. He was the sports director at The Flag. Gives the show a slightly different vibe. I actually like the Brakedown better than The Insiders for a daily show. I think it's a better listen when there is no football or sports going on but I like both. In 2018, people seem to be into the whole hot take thing but Keith strikes me as pretty light hearted and not outraged. I got bored with Barrerio like a decade ago.

The station really needs some more local programming though. During football season it's good but in the summer it has less content and baseball and softball wont drive ratings like football and basketball does

[gumby013]

I like how they just hired Andy Rieckhoff who is now on the show with Keith. He was the sports director at The Flag. Gives the show a slightly different vibe. I actually like the Brakedown better than The Insiders for a daily show. I think it's a better listen when there is no football or sports going on but I like both. In 2018, people seem to be into the whole hot take thing but Keith strikes me as pretty light hearted and not outraged. I got bored with Barrerio like a decade ago.

The station really needs some more local programming though. During football season it's good but in the summer it has less content and baseball and softball wont drive ratings like football and basketball does

They could really use a local morning drive show.

[Professor Chaos]

They could really use a local morning drive show.
Sounds like Bisonville needs an agent.... "The morning drive" hosted by Burgundy and Herdbot

Segment 1 (7:00AM) - Current news and today's happenings
Segment 2 (7:15AM) - Discussion on how to expand tailgating
Segment 3 (7:30AM) - Discussion on how to expand (or build a new) dome
Segment 4 (7:45AM) - A new and better FBS discussion
Segment 5 (8:00AM) - Angry phone call with SDBison recapping the last 3 segments
Segment 6 (8:15AM) - Who's trying to screw NDSU athletics today and why you should hate them
Segment 7 (8:30AM) - The official shit on UND no matter how they do segment
Segment 8 (8:45AM) - "Bison Loaf on the dashboard" to talk about ACDC to the west lot and other hot rumors

[tony]

Sounds like Bisonville needs an agent.... "The morning drive" hosted by Burgundy and Herdbot

Segment 1 (7:00AM) - Current news and today's happenings
Segment 2 (7:15AM) - Discussion on how to expand tailgating
Segment 3 (7:30AM) - Discussion on how to expand (or build a new) dome
Segment 4 (7:45AM) - A new and better FBS discussion
Segment 5 (8:00AM) - Angry phone call with SDBison recapping the last 3 segments
Segment 6 (8:15AM) - Who's trying to screw NDSU athletics today and why you should hate them
Segment 7 (8:30AM) - The official shit on UND no matter how they do segment
Segment 8 (8:45AM) - "Bisonloaf on the dashboard" to talk about ACDC to the west lot and other hot rumors

I would tune in every day! (especially since there isn't a segment on "Is our playcalling complete crap: True or Extremely True?")

[Mr Meaty]

Sounds like Bisonville needs an agent.... "The morning drive" hosted by Burgundy and Herdbot

Segment 1 (7:00AM) - Current news and today's happenings
Segment 2 (7:15AM) - Discussion on how to expand tailgating
Segment 3 (7:30AM) - Discussion on how to expand (or build a new) dome
Segment 4 (7:45AM) - A new and better FBS discussion
Segment 5 (8:00AM) - Angry phone call with SDBison recapping the last 3 segments
Segment 6 (8:15AM) - Who's trying to screw NDSU athletics today and why you should hate them
Segment 7 (8:30AM) - The official shit on UND no matter how they do segment
Segment 8 (8:45AM) - "Bison Loaf on the dashboard" to talk about ACDC to the west lot and other hot rumors

Not enough time for segment 5 most days. Loaf might have to get bumped once in awhile.

[Bison 4 Life]

I used to do sports radio in Fargo. This was before the NDSU DI transition and it was the same 5 or 10 callers every day. I doubt anything has changed. Can't be easy to keep things moving for 2 hours when Bison football isn't around.

[BisonTeacher]

Sounds like Bisonville needs an agent.... "The morning drive" hosted by Burgundy and Herdbot

Segment 1 (7:00AM) - Current news and today's happenings
Segment 2 (7:15AM) - Discussion on how to expand tailgating
Segment 3 (7:30AM) - Discussion on how to expand (or build a new) dome
Segment 4 (7:45AM) - A new and better FBS discussion
Segment 5 (8:00AM) - Angry phone call with SDBison recapping the last 3 segments
Segment 6 (8:15AM) - Who's trying to screw NDSU athletics today and why you should hate them
Segment 7 (8:30AM) - The official shit on UND no matter how they do segment
Segment 8 (8:45AM) - "Bison Loaf on the dashboard" to talk about ACDC to the west lot and other hot rumors

Love it. Ive said it many times before, but they need a sunday morning recap show.

[Bison Loaf]

Sounds like Bisonville needs an agent.... "The morning drive" hosted by Burgundy and Herdbot

Segment 1 (7:00AM) - Current news and today's happenings
Segment 2 (7:15AM) - Discussion on how to expand tailgating
Segment 3 (7:30AM) - Discussion on how to expand (or build a new) dome
Segment 4 (7:45AM) - A new and better FBS discussion
Segment 5 (8:00AM) - Angry phone call with SDBison recapping the last 3 segments
Segment 6 (8:15AM) - Who's trying to screw NDSU athletics today and why you should hate them
Segment 7 (8:30AM) - The official shit on UND no matter how they do segment
Segment 8 (8:45AM) - "Bison Loaf on the dashboard" to talk about ACDC to the west lot and other hot rumors


Not enough time for segment 5 most days. Loaf might have to get bumped once in awhile.

Actually, I was thinking of hogging Segments 1 through 4, at the very least, and even that's probably not enough time to get it all done!

[Mr Meaty]

Love it. Ive said it many times before, but they need a sunday morning recap show.

Live call in show during the game.

[Bisonator98]

Live call in show during the game.

RUN THE DAMN BALL!!!!:biggrin:

[BisManBison]

Live call in show during the game.

:rofl::rofl::rofl:

Summary of callers:

Caller A after a running play that gains little: Why did they run it there??? Throw the ball!!

Caller B after a passing play gains little, goes incomplete, or gets intercepted: Why did they pass it there??? Run the dang ball!!

Caller C after the defense gives up a gain of 1 to 3 yards: Why didn't they blitz there!! Bring the heat!!!

Caller D after the defense gives up a gain of 3 yards or more (no blitz): Why did we blitz there? We're good enough we don't need to blitz!!

Caller E after special teams leaves the field: Our special teams sucks!!! Does Kleiman even have them practice special teams!!!

Caller F after the Bison are up by 2 scores in the first half: We need to go FBS, this is boring!!!

Did I miss any?

[HerdBot]

They could really use a local morning drive show.


Live call in show during the game.

Probably too much competition to do a morning show. I doubt they would change anything during the game since Saturday's are probably the big ratings days.

It just needs some more original content because the syndicated stuff gets old. I usually turn it off then. I would rather listen to the Bison Report or Bison Illustrated podcast instead of Doug Gottlieb. I'd rather listen to Fran Drescher talk for 3 hours straight than JT The Brick.

[heffray]

Probably too much competition to do a morning show. I doubt they would change anything during the game since Saturday's are probably the big ratings days.

It just needs some more original content because the syndicated stuff gets old. I usually turn it off then. I would rather listen to the Bison Report or Bison Illustrated podcast instead of Doug Gottlieb. I'd rather listen to Fran Drescher talk for 3 hours straight than JT The Brick.

I thought Fran Drescher WAS JT the Brick...

[Christopher Moen]

:rofl::rofl::rofl:

Summary of callers:

Caller A after a running play that gains little: Why did they run it there??? Throw the ball!!

Caller B after a passing play gains little, goes incomplete, or gets intercepted: Why did they pass it there??? Run the dang ball!!

Caller C after the defense gives up a gain of 1 to 3 yards: Why didn't they blitz there!! Bring the heat!!!

Caller D after the defense gives up a gain of 3 yards or more (no blitz): Why did we blitz there? We're good enough we don't need to blitz!!

Caller E after special teams leaves the field: Our special teams sucks!!! Does Kleiman even have them practice special teams!!!

Caller F after the Bison are up by 2 scores in the first half: We need to go FBS, this is boring!!!

Did I miss any?

Caller G after a close game victory over a talented MVFC rival: Well, it looks like the run is finally over. I know we've been spoiled for nearly the past decade, but no way this team is making it to Frisco.

[Bison 4 Life]

For any road games I'm going to, I usually drive multiple hours to get home (4-6). Bison post game show needs to be at least 5 hrs long.

[Mr Meaty]

:rofl::rofl::rofl:

Summary of callers:

Caller A after a running play that gains little: Why did they run it there??? Throw the ball!!

Caller B after a passing play gains little, goes incomplete, or gets intercepted: Why did they pass it there??? Run the dang ball!!

Caller C after the defense gives up a gain of 1 to 3 yards: Why didn't they blitz there!! Bring the heat!!!

Caller D after the defense gives up a gain of 3 yards or more (no blitz): Why did we blitz there? We're good enough we don't need to blitz!!

Caller E after special teams leaves the field: Our special teams sucks!!! Does Kleiman even have them practice special teams!!!

Caller F after the Bison are up by 2 scores in the first half: We need to go FBS, this is boring!!!

Did I miss any?

I wish I could have a beer during the game and RUN THE DAMN BALL.

[THEsocalledfan]

Sounds like Bisonville needs an agent.... "The morning drive" hosted by Burgundy and Herdbot

Segment 1 (7:00AM) - Current news and today's happenings
Segment 2 (7:15AM) - Discussion on how to expand tailgating
Segment 3 (7:30AM) - Discussion on how to expand (or build a new) dome
Segment 4 (7:45AM) - A new and better FBS discussion
Segment 5 (8:00AM) - Angry phone call with SDBison recapping the last 3 segments
Segment 6 (8:15AM) - Who's trying to screw NDSU athletics today and why you should hate them
Segment 7 (8:30AM) - The official shit on UND no matter how they do segment
Segment 8 (8:45AM) - "Bison Loaf on the dashboard" to talk about ACDC to the west lot and other hot rumors

What does it say about me that I think this would be the greatest radio show of all time?

[BisManBison]

Caller G after a close game victory over a talented MVFC rival: Well, it looks like the run is finally over. I know we've been spoiled for nearly the past decade, but no way this team is making it to Frisco.

That’d be my brother calling in. He wouldn’t wait until the end of the game for that rant. He’d call in after the first offensive series if we didn’t score a touchdown and after the first defensive series if we don’t get a three and out or turnover in the first set of downs.

[MankatoBison]

I can understand where you're coming from but I really like Keith Brake. Honestly I think he's better at the whole radio show thing than either Culhane or Jorgenson (obviously) are. I'm impressed by how many different sports he can speak intelligently about. You listen to a lot of the talking heads on ESPN who really know one or two major sports and either avoid the others or display astounding ignorance when talking about the others he comes off as more informed than the majority of them do. In that format of a show you need to have strong opinions (even if you really don't) because the only way to keep it going and keep it fresh is to have those unique discussions that having strong opinions will spawn. I think it's kind of refreshing how he doesn't hold back on some aspects of NDSU athletics that Culhane and Jorgy kind of tiptoe around, he's definitely not as worried as they are about not ruffling feathers. His rant two years ago when the first playoff selection committee rankings came out is still one of the best things I've ever heard on local radio.



YUP. Couldn't have said it better myself. When football is in high gear 1660 is awesome I try to listen to both shows on a nearly daily basis. When its the offseason however... not so nice

[HerdBot]

It is mind blowing how badly KFGO has fallen. They used to pull 15 to 17 shares. Now it's under 9

The live and local mantra is laughable for a company that is now based out if Wisconsin and routinely pushes out the talent of a once mega talented station.

[AKBison]

For any road games I'm going to, I usually drive multiple hours to get home (4-6). Bison post game show needs to be at least 5 hrs long.


Absofreakinglutely! That would be the first thing I would change.

[HerdBot]

Absofreakinglutely! That would be the first thing I would change.

I'm the same way. When I'm driving home from a home or road game, I listen to every second of the post game show and then it's done and I'm pissed. Back to the syndicated shit. I would trade a shorter pre game show for a longer post game show but I'm sure other fans not tailgating like the tailgate show.

The Bison tailgate show is 3 1/2 hours before the game and I'm tailgating so I've never heard it. Driving home I would LOVEto hear a show that recaps the rest of the FCS games or takes more phone calls from the Bison game.

[AKBison]

I enjoy listening to Ross Uglem and it would be awesome for him to have his own post game show afterwards. It probably wouldn't be worth it to him but even an hour of it would be great. Maybe follow that up with an FCS/ local small college football wrap up show.

[HerdBot]

I enjoy listening to Ross Uglem and it would be awesome for him to have his own post game show afterwards. It probably wouldn't be worth it to him but even an hour of it would be great. Maybe follow that up with an FCS/ local small college football wrap up show.

Ross is one of my favorite listens. I'm surprised they dont cross promote the Bison Report on scout more. Give Ryan and Ross their own segment once per week during the weeks they release their podcast. Do it at a time other than the main shows to air their podcast or air it live before they release it for free. Sprinkle in a few commercial breaks and give them some free ads promoting their site. It would certainly give the Bison Report some great target exposure for their subscription services while providing awesome content. I guarantee there are fans out there that dont realize it exists

Or if they dont have the time, just air the podcast on the radio first before it goes on the web. I would tune in to listen at 6 pm or 7 pm after the Brakedown to hear it. I think many Bison fans would.

I think they do 1 podcast per week during the football season and a few crossover with basketball.

100% of Bison fans would prefer that over Doug Gottlieb

[bisonaudit]

:rofl::rofl::rofl:

Summary of callers:

Caller A after a running play that gains little: Why did they run it there??? Throw the ball!!

Caller B after a passing play gains little, goes incomplete, or gets intercepted: Why did they pass it there??? Run the dang ball!!

Caller C after the defense gives up a gain of 1 to 3 yards: Why didn't they blitz there!! Bring the heat!!!

Caller D after the defense gives up a gain of 3 yards or more (no blitz): Why did we blitz there? We're good enough we don't need to blitz!!

Caller E after special teams leaves the field: Our special teams sucks!!! Does Kleiman even have them practice special teams!!!

Caller F after the Bison are up by 2 scores in the first half: We need to go FBS, this is boring!!!

Did I miss any?

Too much kicking and punting.

[Trumpster]

Ross is one of my favorite listens. I'm surprised they dont cross promote the Bison Report on scout more. Give Ryan and Ross their own segment once per week during the weeks they release their podcast. Do it at a time other than the main shows to air their podcast or air it live before they release it for free. Sprinkle in a few commercial breaks and give them some free ads promoting their site. It would certainly give the Bison Report some great target exposure for their subscription services while providing awesome content. I guarantee there are fans out there that dont realize it exists

Or if they dont have the time, just air the podcast on the radio first before it goes on the web. I would tune in to listen at 6 pm or 7 pm after the Brakedown to hear it. I think many Bison fans would.

I think they do 1 podcast per week during the football season and a few crossover with basketball.

100% of Bison fans would prefer that over Doug Gottlieb

Set 1 before any of that should be to get a half decent mic for Ryan.