ixcuincle Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Better. I've lived here for almost 20 yearsAnd me 30. But I've never noticed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattFancy Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 For someone who doesn't listen to DC sports talk, you really seem to care alot about it. I couldn't care less. So what if BMitch and Doc think that DC fans don't support all their teams. Is that going to make me any less of a fan? No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slateman Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 And me 30. But I've never noticed it. Then you need to open your eyes. Allow me to enlighten you: http://espn.go.com/nhl/attendance/_/year/2006 http://espn.go.com/nba/attendance/_/year/2013 http://espn.go.com/mlb/attendance/_/year/2009 http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/chiefs-blowing-redskins-washington-stadium-empties-second-half-200516474--nfl.html This town only cares about winning. In business or in sports. This town is filled with white collar, bandwagon jumpers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grego Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Then you need to open your eyes. Allow me to enlighten you: http://espn.go.com/nhl/attendance/_/year/2006 http://espn.go.com/nba/attendance/_/year/2013 http://espn.go.com/mlb/attendance/_/year/2009 http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/chiefs-blowing-redskins-washington-stadium-empties-second-half-200516474--nfl.html This town only cares about winning. In business or in sports. This town is filled with white collar, bandwagon jumpers. i get that, but i remember when wilbon famously said dc was the 'worst' sports town in america. i figured one way to define that would be attendance, and not just attendance when the team was good, but also when they are bad. i looked up a few cities that are thought of as good sports cities (of course i cant recall which ones) and it seemed that dc is no different that just about anyone. attendance drops when the team isnt good. hell, i wish i had a picture of it, but it was just a year or two ago when i tuned into the final 10 minutes or so of a steelers game and it was at about 25% capacity. i think they were down by 10 or something- definitely within reach. that blew my mind a bit. now the redskins are still one of the most valuable franchises in the NFL (or all of sports, even) is a mystery to me, since we've stunk for 20 years. not sure how the team still makes money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ixcuincle Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Then you need to open your eyes. Allow me to enlighten you: http://espn.go.com/nhl/attendance/_/year/2006 http://espn.go.com/nba/attendance/_/year/2013 http://espn.go.com/mlb/attendance/_/year/2009 http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/chiefs-blowing-redskins-washington-stadium-empties-second-half-200516474--nfl.html This town only cares about winning. In business or in sports. This town is filled with white collar, bandwagon jumpers. Just like any other city in America? For someone who doesn't listen to DC sports talk, you really seem to care alot about it. I couldn't care less. So what if BMitch and Doc think that DC fans don't support all their teams. Is that going to make me any less of a fan? No. Dude. I grew up listening to 14 hours of local radio per day. I know sports talk. And it's really bad right now. Really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo#44 Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 i get that, but i remember when wilbon famously said dc was the 'worst' sports town in america. i figured one way to define that would be attendance, and not just attendance when the team was good, but also when they are bad. i looked up a few cities that are thought of as good sports cities (of course i cant recall which ones) and it seemed that dc is no different that just about anyone. attendance drops when the team isnt good. I remember that rant by Wilbon. It was typical Wilbon: bash DC sports, get ratings/clicks, profit. Detroit was the one that stood out. Lions, Tigers, and Pistons games are all empty when the teams are terrible. Only the Red Wings really draw consistently. The idea that DC is not a sports town is tiresome. So-called "passionate" "die hard" Phillies fans have deserted that team: now 20th in attendance. Not much different that the early days of the Nationals--without any history or identification with the team. Passionate KC, who just went to the World Series? We are drawing about 1000 more fans a game. Everyone says that we only support a winner? But, as everyone loves to point out in every DC sports thread, except this one, apparently: We haven't won ****. It dawned on me the other day, why the paucity of coverage of other teams than the Redskins. The Redskins are an awful joke of an organization. Yes, St. McCloughan brings a legitimacy to the front office. But the team is still run by the worst PR team in the league and an owner who really just can't keep his foot out of his mouth. Who wants to talk about Mike Rizzo being one of the best GMs in the league? The Wizards coverage spiked up when they were struggling and DC media starting ripping on Wittman and Grunfield. When teams are well-run, professional, organizations, there isn't as much to talk about--and, more importantly, DC mediots have to actually put some thought into their shows/columns. It's much easier "click-bait" to over analyze and dissect what Robert Griffin said and what he might possibly be thinking than it is to talk about Bryce Harper's maturation. Hell, Matt Williams was on the other day--1st thing they talked about was Strasburg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBass1724 Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 when i hear chris russel talk a part of my brain grabs a knife and then stabs the rest of my brain with it over and over and over Has that guy ever finished a complete thought or sentence? Or offered valid insight that I respect about any topic ever? No to both. He's right. All the BS about this being a transient town is garbage. "Get your head out of Ashburn and look around" Dude, I live in Alexandria and grew up in Chantilly/Herndon and about 75%+ of the people I meet anymore that live in DC or Arlington are NOT from this area. So many folks come here for school or just for the job market. I'm not sure what percentage of residents must be from out of the area for it to be considered "transient", but I'm willing to bet DC meets the minimum qualifications with ease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBass1724 Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 I just wanted to brighten everyone's day! WTEM Ends "Man Cave" - 10/28 - Just over half a year after launching the locally-based "Man Cave" morning show, Dan Snyder owned Red Zebra's WTEM, ESPN 980, will pull the plug immediately. Today's show was the last. The sports talker will restore ESPN Radio's "Mike And Mike" to morning drive. Nationally syndicated "Mike And Mike" has been airing on Red Zebra's other sports talker, WSPZ, 570, which has a weaker signal than WTEM. While the "Man Cave," which was launched in late March after a delayed original start date and hosted by Jason Reid and Chris Paul, trailed badly in the overall radio ratings behind the "Sports Junkies" on CBS's WJFK, 106.7 The Fan, it was increasing in its numbers among key male demos, we're told by some sources. Says WTEM Program Director Dan Zampillo, "Unfortunately we were not able to obtain the consistent level of ratings success needed in morning drive over the last seven months, and therefore felt the need to make this change" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSanz Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Welp...that was quick, lol. Jason Reid was not good on the radio. Like...at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JdoubleU Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 I wasn't a fan of Jason Reid, but I liked the MC. Chris Paul drove that show. I cannot tolerate anything on 106.7, so unless 980 has Monday Morning QB, looks like I'm sports free until 10AM... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoldline Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 980 has made some weird choices lately. I didn't like The Man Cave, but how is Mike and Mike any better? And does anyone actually like that Craig Hoffman guy they brought on to replace Russell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsGuy Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 980 has made some weird choices lately. I didn't like The Man Cave, but how is Mike and Mike any better? Mike and Mike can be a bore. And they are too New York-obsessed. The first two hours of the show, they spend talking about the Jets (especially the Jets), Giants, Yankees, Mets, or Knicks. Depending on the time of year. It's very tiresome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenspandan Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 love cooley. mike and mike are boring. can't stand kornheiser. like, why do i need to hear an old man name drop C-list celebrities and spout every tired cliche old man opinion on earth while 3 other people kiss his ass for 3 hours? i'd rather listen to the Fran Drescher Hour with special guest, nails on a chalkboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perez24 Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 980 has made some weird choices lately. I didn't like The Man Cave, but how is Mike and Mike any better? And does anyone actually like that Craig Hoffman guy they brought on to replace Russell? Hoffman doesn't bother me but Chris Russell didn't either. I'll take either of them over Sheahan and Loverro, and everyone at 106.7. love cooley. mike and mike are boring. can't stand kornheiser. like, why do i need to hear an old man name drop C-list celebrities and spout every tired cliche old man opinion on earth while 3 other people kiss his ass for 3 hours? i'd rather listen to the Fran Drescher Hour with special guest, nails on a chalkboard. I had Kornheiser on today. Fascinating discussions about movies I'll never see and why he disagrees with a coach who did some prayer stuff with his students. sarc off. I'm betting in 2017 Cooley will be on Fox or CBS doing football analysis either in the booth or on one of the pre-game shows. I just wanted to brighten everyone's day! WTEM Ends "Man Cave" - 10/28 - Just over half a year after launching the locally-based "Man Cave" morning show, Dan Snyder owned Red Zebra's WTEM, ESPN 980, will pull the plug immediately. Today's show was the last. The sports talker will restore ESPN Radio's "Mike And Mike" to morning drive. Nationally syndicated "Mike And Mike" has been airing on Red Zebra's other sports talker, WSPZ, 570, which has a weaker signal than WTEM. While the "Man Cave," which was launched in late March after a delayed original start date and hosted by Jason Reid and Chris Paul, trailed badly in the overall radio ratings behind the "Sports Junkies" on CBS's WJFK, 106.7 The Fan, it was increasing in its numbers among key male demos, we're told by some sources. Says WTEM Program Director Dan Zampillo, "Unfortunately we were not able to obtain the consistent level of ratings success needed in morning drive over the last seven months, and therefore felt the need to make this change" I didn't like it but I don't think I was their target demographic. My college-age son liked it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isle-hawg Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Snyder's stations must have not much more power than a CB radio as I get none of them in King George, VA. On the other hand 106.7 is loud and clear from DC to BWI, to Tappahannock, VA. I would like to listen to Cooley though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samy316 Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 I'm surprised that 980 even got the green light to air The Man Cavd in the time slot that it was in (6-10AM). I've been to LA, NYC & Chicago, and whenever I've listened to ESPN Radio in those cities, they all have Mike & Mike on, and I know that both NYC & Chicago play ESPN National programming until about 12PM Mon-Fri. That surprised me, because NYC & Chicago are both better sports towns than DC, so you would think that they would have local sports programming on all day like 980 does. I also read somewhere that Mike & Mike is on about 98% of ESPN affiliates, including all of the major cities across the country. I don't think 980 will be putting anything in that 6-10 slot again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoldline Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Think Hoffman has just bothered me ever since I saw those tweets from him bashing the Redskins name. Good job hiring someone who thinks the name is racist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeen80 Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 I cant believe this threat is still kicking. I remember posting in it in 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perez24 Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 I cant believe this threat is still kicking. I remember posting in it in 2009 Hating Lavar and Chad is timeless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSanz Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 Welp, a huge shakeup down at the ESPN980 studios. Pretty much every single timeslot has changed. More info here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2016/04/08/chris-cooley-in-the-morning-return-of-sports-reporters-coming-to-espn-980/ Essentially, the new timeslots are: 5-7am: The Morning Blitz with Al Galdi 7-11am: Cooley and Sheehan 11-1pm: Tony Kornheiser Show 1-4pm: Inside The Locker Room with Doc Walker, Brian Mitchell, and Scott Jackson 4-7pm: The Sports Reporters with Andy Pollin and Steve Czaban 7-10pm: DMV Gametime with Tim Murray and Nick Ashooh Wall-to-wall coverage, I do like that. Very surprising that Thom Loverro is out at 980. I enjoyed his high-pitched tit-fits when he got excited or called out on something. Interesting, to say the least! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sideshow24 Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 Very surprising that Thom Loverro is out at 980. I enjoyed his high-pitched tit-fits when he got excited or called out on something. Interesting, to say the least! He would troll Sheehan all the time and it worked. I will miss that and his Dr. Marvin Monroe impression. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightningBuggs Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 4-7pm: The Sports Reporters with Andy Pollin and Steve Czaban The return of Andy Pollin to the afternoon drive. That guy has 9 lives. "First, it's time for the birthdays! Ding ding ding" Ugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dissident2 Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Ugh is right. This is awful news. My lunch plans revolved around "Redskins at 1," and I absolutely despise Kornhacker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC9 Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Can't stand Tony. That's a rough lunch listen. I have a soft spot for Andy. He'll talk with you if you meet him face to face, which is more than I can say for a lot of the personalities in this town. I like Czabe the most and I think he gets what he wants with the radio station. But glad to see Cooley and Sheehan together. And the EARLY morning stuff is perfect for my early commute when I move back up. Outstanding line-up in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clskinsfan Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Glad to see Loverro gone. His anti Redskin crap was old years ago. And is voice was just completely unbearable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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