Since another host is in the time slot Lachlan had, it would be a good time to call in and discuss the financials of the YUM Center and TIF taxes.
Clear Channel Joined at the Hip with Maddie Jones...
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As most know, I generally don't bring up the arena topic unless news is out. That next opportunity will be when they report their annual financials in a few weeks.
Forget about what they will report again as "operating profit". They'll spin all sorts of info as positive, such as bookings, TIF revenue (up but still way short), etc. I'll be looking at their balance sheet for the decline in current/liquid assets including cash, since they're in cash burn mode. That is, even with their bailout money, they still don't make enough money to cover their expenses.
And when that money runs out...
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Maybe we can also talk about all the "under the table" money that uk is paying the AAU summer league basketball teams and the "street agents" .
That is discussion worth having.
A little anecdote here...
Yesterday, 93.9 The Ville interviewed Rick Pitino during their afternoon show hosted by Ramsey and Rutherford. The day before, they had Bobby Petrino IN STUDIO for some extended Q&A. Coach Petrino has promised R&R some radio time every Monday afternoon from now on. (Of course, I don't expect Petrino to always be available himself--instead, one of his assistants--or able to come to the ESPN studios personally.)
During a commercial yesterday, and because I haven't dialed in AM 790 in awhile, I turned the channel to see what the "Dogs" were talking about. To my surprise, they had Andy Weingarten (sp?) on in their place, a television meteorologist. WTF??
Is there really a choice anymore for afternoon sports talk radio?...
Yesterday, 93.9 The Ville interviewed Rick Pitino during their afternoon show hosted by Ramsey and Rutherford. The day before, they had Bobby Petrino IN STUDIO for some extended Q&A. Coach Petrino has promised R&R some radio time every Monday afternoon from now on. (Of course, I don't expect Petrino to always be available himself--instead, one of his assistants--or able to come to the ESPN studios personally.)
During a commercial yesterday, and because I haven't dialed in AM 790 in awhile, I turned the channel to see what the "Dogs" were talking about. To my surprise, they had Andy Weingarten (sp?) on in their place, a television meteorologist. WTF??
Is there really a choice anymore for afternoon sports talk radio?...
It must suck to always be complaining. I don't get why you boys get your panties in a wad over I-Heart and UK. If you don't listen as you claim then why do you care?
I don't eat poop either. But I know how it smells from a distance, and I don't want it on my living room carpet.
Your point would be?...
Well imagine my surprise to see Mr. Ramsey himself show up in this thread.
As for your question about how can people listen in that 10 to Noon timeslot.... an I-phone with iHeart radio app installed and a pair of headphones make that task incredibly easy.
As for your concern for me....no worries, John. I'm gainfully employed in the legal field and have been working in downtown Cincy for the last 20 years.
As for Matt's compensation.... I'm sure he is 'compensated well' as you put it....his listening audience is pretty large, no matter what you or any of the other detractors here have to say about it. If he didn't have that audience, the advertisers wouldn't be there.
Weingarten is a regular caller/contributor, (and now fill-in) in to 790. He IS a self proclaimed UK fan, but he doesn't seem to be any kind of anti-UofL guy. He is from Louisville, but attended Oklahoma for his meteorology degree. My only issue with him, other than being pretty boring, is his lack of UofL knowledge. For example, when discussing the upcoming basketball season, he consistently included Shaqquan Aaron as a projected contributor. I would look for his role to expand unfortunately, as I have heard him multiple times talk about how much he would like his own sports talk show. I guess the weather game is even too boring for him.
@93.9theville ... I've listened off and on since Rutherford has joined you ... you guys are bringing the content! I don't know if you have access to the premium forums here (I would hope so - some solid discussions go on there), but I was just commenting over there, on all that has happened on your show in the last 10 days. Very impressive!
Mike seems to ask the questions of your guests that I have, which is a tad freaky. But you guys seem to work real well together. Nice chemistry which I know will get better over time.
As you mentioned, covering U of L athletics sure gives you lots and lots of topics to discuss. TJ sure has things humming, as more and more programs compete nationally for championships.
Keep up the great work!
Mike seems to ask the questions of your guests that I have, which is a tad freaky. But you guys seem to work real well together. Nice chemistry which I know will get better over time.
As you mentioned, covering U of L athletics sure gives you lots and lots of topics to discuss. TJ sure has things humming, as more and more programs compete nationally for championships.
Keep up the great work!
As are most people who post extensively on the internet in the middle of a normal workday.
"Elite program", my a$$...
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I don't really have a bone to pick with Weingarten as I've heard him make guest appearances on the Dogs show before. As you point out, he's pretty know-nothing when it comes to U of L, and his delivery is uninspiring. For those reasons, I hope he gets increasing airtime on Clear Channel stations.
Obviously, I wouldn't expect him to be anti-U of L if he wants to survive in the Louisville TV market. Other local news personalities have proven that problem can be managed.
"Elite program", my a$$...
It's funny how the blue holes talk about UofL fans being obsessed with uk while posting on the UofL Board !! LMAO
And they ( the blue one uk fans ) spend some much time posting on the UofL board.........talk about OBSESSION!
How'd you like to be in his "legal business"?
I usually tell folks around me... I don't have a day job. And when you see people consistently as much as you see me, when you see and hear from people as much as you hear from me, if someone has as much time for this BS as I do, that person probably has a job about like mine. Or if he has a job, it's probably about as valuable as mine.
People don't get paid good money so that they can play on the internet. Unless coming to this site is part of your job. But that applies to damn few of us. I feel guilty sometimes posting here as much as I do. But I don't have a regular job, so at least I have an excuse.
It's another reason you see so many LPT fans on the internet.
Of course, some call it a "perk". ROTFLMAO!
"Elite program", my a$$...
I usually tell folks around me... I don't have a day job. And when you see people consistently as much as you see me, when you see and hear from people as much as you hear from me, if someone has as much time for this BS as I do, that person probably has a job about like mine. Or if he has a job, it's probably about as valuable as mine.
People don't get paid good money so that they can play on the internet. Unless coming to this site is part of your job. But that applies to damn few of us. I feel guilty sometimes posting here as much as I do. But I don't have a regular job, so at least I have an excuse.
It's another reason you see so many LPT fans on the internet.
Of course, some call it a "perk". ROTFLMAO!
"Elite program", my a$$...
