silvermike Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 I'm really getting the impression that any information they get, they get from reading the Internet and the Buffalo News. It's not even so much the scoops - they do get those every now and then - it's the fact that the hosts readily admit they have no particular skill at football analysis and are just going off what they read. Honest, sure, but is it really true that WGR can't hire an actual guy with football knowledge? There's no retired assistant coach somewhere who'd come on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsObserver Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 I'm really getting the impression that any information they get, they get from reading the Internet and the Buffalo News. It's not even so much the scoops - they do get those every now and then - it's the fact that the hosts readily admit they have no particular skill at football analysis and are just going off what they read. Honest, sure, but is it really true that WGR can't hire an actual guy with football knowledge? There's no retired assistant coach somewhere who'd come on? They readily admit the Bills don't like the station much, hence them not having any sources for that team. Schopp is off and you're counting on the Bulldog to excite you with updates and analysis. Seriously? What do you expect? I personally think people complain too much. Just turn off the station Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 They readily admit the Bills don't like the station much, hence them not having any sources for that team. Schopp is off and you're counting on the Bulldog to excite you with updates and analysis. Seriously? What do you expect? I personally think people complain too much. Just turn off the station You can turn it off, but wouldn't it be nice to have an actual sports station that knows what it is talking about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefan66 Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 You can turn it off, but wouldn't it be nice to have an actual sports station that knows what it is talking about? Brad Riter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayFinkle Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Brad Riter Bingo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvermike Posted February 27, 2009 Author Share Posted February 27, 2009 Okay, here's the line that pissed me off: "I haven't watched Baltimore...I've barely even watched the Bills' center" That's on Jason Brown - that's inexcusable. Anyway, of course, the solution is to turn it off, but what's frustrating is that this is a great football town that could really use expert analysis. It's a live day - things are different now than they were when the News was published early this morning. I like reading what all you guys have to say, but it's worth getting an expert opinion every now and then. And it's not like national shows cover too much of the Jabari Greer/Terrence McGee debate. I want a professional who has watched every Bills game, broken down the film, and can offer an opinion over the course of four hours on a weekday afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperKillerRobots Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Brad Riter One man does not a sports station make. I agree - there should be a real sports station, but people would complain about that too. Most sports shows for professional sports are mostly interested in ratings (thus saying outlandish things) just like the idiots on WGR. There is no real sports radio anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Wright's Mullet Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 I never listen to WGR, the Sirius NFL channel has been breaking down all the signings and rumors today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordio Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 They readily admit the Bills don't like the station much, hence them not having any sources for that team. Schopp is off and you're counting on the Bulldog to excite you with updates and analysis. Seriously? What do you expect? I personally think people complain too much. Just turn off the station That is not the point though. They sports talk show hosts, they are supposed to know sport. Every year come March Madness they will not talk about it & they will openly brag that they have not watched a game all year. 2 years ago when HSBC Arena hosted the first 2 rounds they were openly making fun of the tournament, making statements like how we supposed to know who Drake is? It is not acceptable. There other sports out there besides hockey. I would love to have a local radio station that had competent hosts that could talk college basketball once in awhile. Niagara & Siena are playing tonight in probably the biggest game of the year for both teams. I have not listened to Schoppe & Bulldog all day but I bet they have not even mentioned the game. They would rather talk about an average hockey team that is probably going to miss the playoffs for the 3rd year in a row every fuggin day. I do not listen to them anymore. I stopped listening to them about a year ago. Do not miss it at all. Save the bs too about nobody around here cares about the NCAA Tournament. Plenty of people care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvermike Posted February 27, 2009 Author Share Posted February 27, 2009 I think it's about this: sportstalk show host is a dream job. THat's what gets me angry - they have a job that consists of talking about sports, and they blow it off like it's sales associate at Dunder-Mifflin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsObserver Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Hmm, I don't know how to say this without sounding like a jerk but the majority of people in this area could care less about local college basketball. People want to hear about free agency and guys visiting the Bills, and even that "average hockey team" you refer to. It's just a shame Bulldog has the job talking about this kind of stuff. He's probably a nice guy and all but not the best for the position. As for any local experts (possible former coach) who break down game tapes who are available to do the job, keep dreaming. There isn't enough money in radio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Brad Riter That's one person , not a station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 WGR has limited access to the Bills because 97 Rock pays for that privilege. So what does WGR do? Act like a jilted high school girl. They did the same to a lesser extent to UB sports when they left for WECK. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watching since 1964 Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 If someone tuned in 6 months from now, nothing will have changed. If anything it will be worse. Until there is a management shake-up at WGR and they hire people at the top with a clue, their performance sadly mirrors OBD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsObserver Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 BTW, for those complaining - Tim Graham was just on and had a ton of good information and analysis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordio Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Hmm, I don't know how to say this without sounding like a jerk but the majority of people in this area could care less about local college basketball. People want to hear about free agency and guys visiting the Bills, and even that "average hockey team" you refer to. It's just a shame Bulldog has the job talking about this kind of stuff. He's probably a nice guy and all but not the best for the position. As for any local experts (possible former coach) who break down game tapes who are available to do the job, keep dreaming. There isn't enough money in radio. If noone cares about college basketball in this region why are they always the first arena to sellout when they host the tournament for the opening weekend? The fact is you probably do not care about college basketball. I realize this is a football/hockey town, but it would be nice if the sports talk hosts you know actually knew something about sports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike32282 Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 now they are back to talking about the Sabres..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bufcomments Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 They readily admit the Bills don't like the station much, hence them not having any sources for that team. Schopp is off and you're counting on the Bulldog to excite you with updates and analysis. Seriously? What do you expect? I personally think people complain too much. Just turn off the station " I stop tuning in when both Schoop and bulldog was saying the JP "Loseman" play at the end of the Jets game last year was an ok call at the time. They lost me after that.... even though Joe D is ok at times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1billsfan Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 I'm really getting the impression that any information they get, they get from reading the Internet and the Buffalo News. It's not even so much the scoops - they do get those every now and then - it's the fact that the hosts readily admit they have no particular skill at football analysis and are just going off what they read. Honest, sure, but is it really true that WGR can't hire an actual guy with football knowledge? There's no retired assistant coach somewhere who'd come on? The guys on Sirius NFL radio with the "football knowledge" still think Dick Jauron is a good coach. So WGR is not the only place devoid of knowledgeable NFL folk. I feel that in general, there are very few people on this planet with true "football knowledge". So don't be surprised WGR can't find anyone either. Bill Parcells, Bill Belichick, Jeff Fischer are part of the small handful that has true "football knowledge". Most of what you read and see in the media is unknowledgeable people just guessing. This also includes former coaches and players (see Emit Smith). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike32282 Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Wow! Now the !@#$ing morons are chatting about banning texting while driving. Wake up idiots! It's the start of FA. There's lots of big things going on today. Get someone at One Bills Drive to find out the latest. Hell, start calling different nfl beat reporters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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