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Bill Roth: ‘Radio Call Of Bowl Game Will Be Tribute To Mike Leach’

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The Mississippi State Bulldogs have decided they will play in the Reliaquest Bowl on January 2 following the sudden death of head coach Mike Leach. The Bulldogs and new coach Zach Arnett will take on Illinois. Bill Roth will handle play-by-play for the national broadcast on Bowl Season Radio.

“We’ve actually discussed it as the crew that’s doing the game, about the sensitivity that we need to show for this one and how in a way it’s a tribute to Coach Leach,” Roth told Mark Berman of The Roanoke Times. “It’s such a loss for the sport, but it’ll be an honor to call that game.

Leach has been celebrated not only as an offensive innovator but as a gregarious media presence in the wake of his death. One of the most memorable parts of the coach’s personality was his fascination with pirates. Roth noted that it was appropriate that the Bulldogs are playing a game to honor their coach at the home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

“It’s somewhat ironic that it’s going to be at a stadium where there’s a pirate ship in the end zone and … pirate logos all over.”

For Mississippi State fans, they couldn’t ask for a better person on the national call than Bill Roth. He served as the voice of the Virginia Tech Hokies during the 2007 season. Before that season opened, a mass shooting occurred on the school’s campus in Blacksburg. The first home game was a cathartic moment for students and fans as it was the first time since the incident that the entire university community had come together.

Roth says he is going to draw on that experience to do justice to Leach and to fans of Mississippi State on January 2.

“We’re going to spend a lot of time making sure we’re sensitive and present it the right way.”

Bill Roth and the Reliaquest Bowl will be heard nationall on SiriusXM.

Rich Eisen Explains NFL Network’s Relationship With Sports Betting

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Totals and point spreads are a common part of the conversation around football on most networks. That isn’t the case on NFL Network, but Rich Eisen told Dan Patrick that the network is at least acknowledging that it is information viewers are interested in.

Dan Patrick pointed out on his FOX Sports Radio show on Friday that the game between the Browns and Ravens that Eisen will call on Saturday had an over/under of 38. That is when the NFL Network star admitted that was not information he needed to have. The network has softened its position on acknowledging gamblers, but it still isn’t something that any hosts or analysts will be talking about.

“We’re getting close,” he said. “It’s on the bottom line. That information is now only on the graphics.”

In explaining the practice to Patrick, Rich Eisen referenced another former ESPN co-worker. He said that the NFL Network treats gambling info the way Chris Berman did in his old Swami segments.

“There would always be that arrow, that carrot that was next to a team on the screen, even if that wasn’t the team Chris was predicting to win.”

The most Eisen would comment on the total was that with Lamar Jackson not playing for the Ravens and the ineffectiveness of Deshaun Watson to be a difference maker in his two games with the Browns, points would be at a premium.

He didn’t dismiss the idea that the network’s stance may change someday. After all, NFL Network is a league-owned entity and the league itself has official gambling partners.

For now though, Rich Eisen says, “we’re working our way up from that scroll.”

Dan Patrick: Interview Subjects Want to Be Challenged

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Dan Patrick is widely regarded as one of the best — if not thee best — interviewer in sports media, and he gave a tidbit to a caller on Friday’s edition of The Dan Patrick Show.

A caller said he used to think “W.W.D.D” for “What Would Dan Do” before he interviewed guests, which led to a great interview with former NFL quarterback Jake Plummer. Patrick then revealed what his strategy was when it comes to interviewing.

“I find that a lot of these athletes — or former athletes — like to be challenged. They’re competitors and you’re trying to get them interested in something. That’s the goal. That’s the challenge,” Patrick said. “When Nick Saban comes on, (I think) ‘How do I approach this so it’s not like an SEC press conference?’

“If you’re talking to someone who’s retired, you still wanna get that competition going in them. Going at them, trying to get those answers. They wanna be engaged as well. They do interviews all the time. What makes you different?”

Patrick has seen several interviews go viral over his illustrious career, with his insightful and simple questions being regarded as the key to receiving great answers.

NBC News Removes Ben Collins From Twitter Coverage

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NBC News Removes Ben Collins From Twitter Coverage

NBC News has temporarily removed tech reporter Ben Collins from coverage of Twitter after his coverage didn’t meet the network’s “editorial standards”.

According to a report from Semafor’s Max Tani, the network quietly removed Collins from coverage of Twitter and its purchase from Elon Musk after tweets Collins sent were hyper critical of the billionaire.

Collins mocked Musk’s ignorance on who the company’s general counsel was. The network reportedly took issue with the early December tweet, saying it was not editorially appropriate”.

In response, NBC News and MSNBC blacklisted Collins from appearing in on-screen discussions or reporting on the matter. However, on social media, Collins has continued to be critical of Musk.

Several news organizations are struggling with how to properly utilize Twitter during it’s current volatility. CNN has announced it will “reevaluate” its stance on the platform after several prominent journalists saw their accounts suspended Thursday.

ESPN Reveals Megacast Plans For College Football Playoffs

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ESPN Reveals Megacast Plans For College Football Playoffs

Fans will have nine different choices when it comes to the Peach Bowl and the Fiesta Bowl. ESPN is once again giving college football’s biggest postseason games the mega cast treatment. On Friday, the network laid out the details.

The traditional telecast of each College Football Playoff semifinal game will air on ESPN. Pat McAfee will anchor Field Pass on ESPN2. That broadcast will originate from Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta and feature a rotation of panelists that includes Robert Griffin III, Taylor Lewan, AQ Shipley, AJ Hawk and Darius Butler.

ESPNU will carry the Command Center broadcast. It will allow viewers to see every camera that the network has access to. ESPNEWS will focus on just one camera. Their coverage will come exclusively from the AT&T 5G Skycam.

Both games will see their traditional broadcasts air with the Spanish call on ESPNDeportes. The Peach Bowl will feature Georgia’s radio call on the SEC Network. The Ohio State radio call of the game will be available on ESPN+ as will the calls of the Fiesta Bowl from both the TCU and Michigan radio crews.

The Peach Bowl and the Fiesta Bowl are set for New Year’s Eve. The same MegaCast options will be available for the College Football Playoff National Championship Game on January 9.

WEEI Confirms Upcoming Changes to Daily Lineup

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WEEI Confirms Upcoming Changes to Daily Lineup

WEEI has confirmed changes to its lineup are coming in 2023.

The station’s afternoon show of Merloni, Fauria, and Mego — which had previously announced the departure of Lou Merloni — will now be hosted by Meghan Ottolini and the newly hired Christian Arcand. The new yet to be publicly named show will continue to air 2:00-6:00 PM.

After his afternoon show exit, Merloni has stepped into a role as the station’s “Red Sox Insider” and will work a minimum of 60 regular season games on Red Sox radio broadcasts. Longtime radio analyst Joe Castiglione has announced he’ll scale back his schedule to 81 games in 2023.

Fauria will move to middays to partner with Andy Gresh from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM. Fauria — a 13-year NFL veteran, winning two Super Bowls with the Patriots — has been with WEEI on a full-time basis since 2014. Gresh joined the station in 2021 after a stint at hosting a sports show at news/talk WPRO in Providence.

Gresh’s former partner, Rich Keefe, will now host the evening show from 6:00-10:00 PM. He steps into the timeslot currently held by Mike Mutnansky, who announced earlier this week he would depart the station after Audacy elected not to renew his contract. Keefe has been with the station since 2017, and has also worked as a contributor to NBC Sports Boston in addition to his work at WEEI.

The changes at WEEI come after the station has fallen behind in the ratings. According to the latest Nielsen numbers, WEEI is in sixth place in the Boston market with a 4.9 share in persons 6+. Rival 98.5 The Sports Hub is the top-rated station in the market with a 10.5 share by the same metrics.

Boomer Esiason: Richard Sherman Needs to Laugh Off Past Criticism

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Amazon Prime Video NFL analyst Richard Sherman created headlines earlier this week for his conduct during an interview with Brock Huard and Mike Salk on Seattle Sports 710, and WFAN morning host Boomer Esiason believes Sherman could have handled the situation better than he did.

After playing a clip from the contentious interview, Esiason said the former All-Pro needed to learn to handle things in stride.

“Given Richard Sherman’s recent history, I think you would try to do everything you can to just laugh it off or whatever,” Esiason said. “Things that this radio host said about him or whatever, just laugh it off.”

The “recent history” Esiason spoke of harkens back to Sherman’s arrest in July of last year for domestic violence and resist arrest, among other charges after trying to break into the home of his in-laws after police said he drunkenly crashed his car.. He later pled guilty to lesser charges and was sentenced to two days in jail.

“He trash talked guys on the field all the time,” Gregg Giannotti added.

“He just doesn’t get it,” Esiason claimed.

“If I was Mike Salk, I’d ask ‘What did I say?’, ’cause I wanna know what he heard,” Giannotti concluded. “What have you been hanging onto for all these years that you’re so pissed off that you won’t answer a question from me?”

Joe Castiglione Scaling Back From Red Sox Radio Broadcasts

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Longtime Boston Red Sox radio analyst Joe Castiglione will begin to scale back his workload for the 2023 season.

In an announcement detailing changes at Audacy-owned WEEI, the station revealed Castiglione — who has worked on the broadcasts since 1983 — will call half of the team’s 162 games in 2023.

“After 40 years and over 6000 game broadcasts, my wife of 51 years, Jan, and I think that this is the right time to step back and work a reduced schedule of games while we are both in good health,” said Castiglione. “This will give us the opportunity to spend more time with our children and six grandchildren as well. I’d thank both Mike Thomas and Red Sox president Sam Kennedy for being amenable and thanks to my agent, Steve Freyer, for working out the details.”

Concurrently, former Red Sox Lou Merloni — who is leaving the WEEI afternoon show — will announce at least 60 regular season and 10 spring training games for the franchise. Merloni will also serve as the station’s “Red Sox Insider” and join the Red Sox offseason programming.

“Lou grew up here, played for the Sox and has been our ‘baseball guy’ for more than a dozen years,” Audacy Boston Senior Vice President and Market Manager Mike Thomas said. “His move to the booth will make our gameday coverage even better for Red Sox fans across New England.”

CNN Will ‘Reevaluate Relationship With Twitter’ After Account Suspensions

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CNN Will ‘Reevaluate Relationship With Twitter’ After Account Suspensions

CNN will “reevaluate” its relationship with Twitter after the social media platform suspended or permanently banned the accounts of several prominent journalists, including the network’s Donie O’Sullivan.

While discussing the bans late Thursday night, CNN media reporter Oliver Darcy read a statement from the network on CNN Tonight.

“The impulsive and unjustified suspension of a number of reporters, including CNN’s Donie O’Sullivan, is concerning but not surprising. Twitter’s increasing instability and volatility should be of incredible concern for everyone who uses Twitter,” the statement read. “We have asked Twitter for an explanation, and we will reevaluate our relationship based on that response.”

Twitter owner Elon Musk took action Thursday after what he called “doxxing” from several journalists about his real-time location. He claimed that information being public equated to “assassination coordinates” for his enemies.

Generally, “doxxing” is the act of releasing pertinent identifiable information — address, email address, or phone number — with the intent to harass someone. The information Musk claimed put him and those close to him in danger is all gathered legally via public information.

Don Lemon: Media Giving Elon Musk Exactly What He Wants By Discussing Twitter Account Removals

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The accounts of several journalists were permanently suspended by Twitter Thursday night, and the move by new owner Elon Musk to ban them has been widely discussed Friday morning. On CNN This Morning, anchor Don Lemon believed the show, and the media as a whole, are playing into Musk’s hand.

While discussing the actions taken by the billionaire with a panel including CNN media reporter Oliver Darcy and CNN media analyst Sara Fischer, Lemon said Musk’s actions showed a clear lack of vision for the social media platform.

“It’s probably a combination of lack of a plan — I think it’s poor planning; there is no plan, and thin skin is basically what it is. (He’s) just making you-know-what up as he goes,” Lemon said.

“The challenge here is: there is no consistency,” Fischer said. “He said that these journalists were banned because they doxxed him. This isn’t what doxxing is. Doxxing is posting someone’s personally identifiable information — their address, email address, phone number — with malintent. Basically, to ensure that person gets harassed. What these journalists were doing was posting links to an account to a different social media site — because Elon Musk banned it from Twitter — that had publicly available information about Elon Musk’s jet location and they were aggregating it and posting it.

“This is not some unique thing to Elon Musk,” Fischer continued. “In the past, people have done this with celebrities all the time. Tracking Taylor Swift’s jet, Kim Kardashian’s jet. To equate that with doxxing does not seem at all consistent with the principles that he said and it makes it hard for us as journalists to figure out how we even abide by the new Elon Musk ‘rules’ when they’re not so consistent.”

“We’re talking about it. Is this what he wants?,” Lemon asked. “That we’re talking about it and it doesn’t matter…all of the sudden everyone is going to be reinstated and it’s a whole Trump thing, where you own the news cycle for the next 24 hours and then you do something else that is hyperbolic and outrageous then you own the news cycle. Why are we doing it?”

“He knows if he bans journalists, we’re gonna talk about it,” concluded Lemon. “He needs attention because he needs eyes on Twitter. He is accomplishing exactly what he wants to accomplish. That’s all this is.”

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