"America 250 shouldn't be viewed as another marketing campaign or corporate initiative. It should be viewed as an opportunity to remind audiences what great local sports radio does best."
So, the only thing we can do in Chicago is to say, 'hey, what are we doing to put the best content out there that is going to make our fans happy and, in the end, satisfy our partners?'"
Each week you will hear from one of the sport's most storied experts on the history of the game and how it pertains to today. Plus, every week they will be joined by a guest.
UFL games broadcast by FOX Sports will be simulcast on FOX Sports Radio (SiriusXM channel 83), while games broadcast by ESPN will air on ESPN Xtra (SiriusXM channel 81).
The whole discussion was terrific, but I wanted to share the answers to just the first question Mike McVay asked which was, "What is the strength of the sports talk format?"
"Without [Imus], I don't know exactly where the station is. He validated Mike and Chris, like [he was] the engine...To leave him off seems irresponsible, but I'm going to leave him off."
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"America 250 shouldn't be viewed as another marketing campaign or corporate initiative. It should be viewed as an opportunity to remind audiences what great local sports radio does best."