buffalo1983

January 6, 2013

for anyone who wants to learn more...here is an article about Marrones contacts in football for possible staff hires

http://www.buffaloru...tree-influences

I will pass on any of those guys. Lets get some really good coaches around this guy. Hope they learned from all the college coaches Gailey brought in

January 6, 2013

1270 used to be WHLD, licensed to Niagara Falls. It was all-brokered radio, meaning it was shows that people bought time on WHLD to run. Mostly religious and foreign language stuff. I can understand why this will be like a brand new radio station to most folks.

Okay coverage during the day. (see purple line) Not so good at night. (see red line)

I really believe a solid sports competitor could beat WGR, but it takes a lot of money to be "solid." Running CBS network is not going to put a dent into WGR. It's curious they are going live 12-3 instead of AM or PM drive. Maybe they feel like it would be easier to establish a beachhead being local while WGR is on network. Expect WGR to go live 12-3 soon. Cal Capaccio perhaps?

PTR

Hope your right. WGR needs to go live from 12-3 and stop this Rome BULL. With Hockey back on, the Hockey hotline can finally have something to talk about from 10-12. People want and like listening to LOCAL sports news and like talking Bills, Sabres... We dont have Empire or any local stuff on TV. WGR will stay #1 no matter what.

Rome will still be on WGR 12-3, but this will give a local option from 6a to 9pm now. 6a to 12p on WGR, 12-3 on The Fan, 3 to 9 on WGR

Its going to be hard for alot of people to listen without a APP. lots of smartphones and alot of people listen to these stations from their smartphones. I wanted to be the one to listen starting tomorrow, but i guess i have no way to listen.

January 6, 2013

CBS Sports radio is building their own network of affiliates. Rome signed on last year with CBS and The Fan 1270 is one of those affiliates.

WGR loses Rome from 12-3 and will need new programming.

But isnt that opposite of what is going on here. 1270 is losing Rome and thats why they are doing their own local show and WGR will continue to cover Rome from 12-3?

No info on App, but I would guess probably not as it is a new station, here is the website though.

http://www.swing1270.com/

Website i dont think will do much help. I dont even see a listen live on that site.. So now what?

January 6, 2013

iphone app?

January 6, 2013

Then when Rome moves over to the new station - you can go back to listening to GR all day.

?? Come again.. explain that

January 6, 2013

is that 1270AM in WNY radio? Also.. do you have any info on if we can get a App for this that i can download onto my iphone?

I work and listen to my radio and listen to WGR all day and HATE listening to Rome, so i turn my radio off from 12-3.

January 6, 2013

I wanted Lovie as well, but two points that make me think about this hire are an article from Don Banks about Andy Reid: http://sportsillustr...reid/index.html

History isn't on Lovie's side either. I still wanted him, but it's an interesting point.

The other point made was that a lot of 'hot' college coaches come from big time programs that get better players than their competition. Kelly, for example, get big time players and Oregon was no slouch before he got there. Marrone took crap and had some success.

Some great points and also remember.. He HAS NFL experience. I wanted Lovie, because of him being a D-man kind of guy but am now ok with this. BUT we have no idea who his OC and DC are going to be just yet.

January 6, 2013

Got this from another forum and posted this in another thread but for people wanting to see his numbers as a coach in the NFL. not bad numbers at all.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

Syracuse Orange Head Football Coach · Syracuse, New York · Dec 12, 2008 to 1/5/13

• 2010 American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Region 1 Coach of the Year.

• 2010 Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year finalist.

• In 2010, led the Orange to the inaugural New Era Pinstripe Bowl Championship.

• Named 'America's Friendliest College Football Coach' by ESPN the Magazine.

• In his second year, Syracuse continued its ascent in the national statistical rankings, including total defense (7th from 37th), pass defense (10th from 85th), pass efficiency (14th from 113th), scoring defense (13th from 81st), and first downs allowed (12th from 27th), interceptions thrown (13th from 84th)

•The 2009 Orange improved in the national statistical rankings in third down defense (28th from 117th), first downs allowed (27th from 104th), rush defense (13th from 101st), total defense (37th from 114th), tackles for loss (15th from 104th) and sacks (6th from 100th).

New Orleans Saints Offensive Coordinator · 2006 to 2008

• In his three seasons, the Saints threw 1,232 passes and surrendered only 39 sacks.

• In 2008, the team led the NFL in total offense (410.7 yards per game) and passing offense (311.1 yards per game).

• In 2007, the Saints ranked first in red zone touchdown percentage (.720, 36 of 50), led the NFC in third-down conversions (46.3) and notched 346 first downs.

• In 2007, set an NFL record with 440 completions, and also set team all-time highs for passing first downs (222), attempts (652), touchdown passes (28) and completion percentage (67.5).

• In 2007, allowed the fewest sacks in the league (16), an average of one per 41 attempted.

• In 2006, led NFL in total offense and set a team record with an NFL-leading 6,264 yards.

• In 2006, set club records with 330 first downs, an average of 5.8 yards per play and 4,503 passing yards.

• In 2006, only team in the NFL with four players with more than 650 receiving yards.

New York Jets Offensive Line Coach · 2002 to 2005

• While with the Jets, the Jets played in four playoff games (two in 2002 and a pair in 2004).

• In 2004, the club finished third in the NFL in rushing yards (2,388) and second in rushing first downs (135). • In 2004, the offense posted one of the highest rushing averages (4.5) in club history and had the NFL’s leading rusher (Curtis Martin, 1,697 yards).

• In 2003, the offense averaged 5.3 yards per play and 4.0 yards per rushing attempt.

• In 2002 the line led the way for the offense to rush for 1,618 yards.

University of Tennessee (Memphis) Tight Ends/Tackles Coach · In 2001

• Volunteers won the Florida Citrus Bowl with a 45-17 victory against Michigan.

• Fifth-ranked UT beat No. 2 Florida, 34-32, in Gainesville in the final regular season game.

• Helped earn the team a spot in the SEC championship game.

January 6, 2013

Im talking myself into this now.. I like this and like the fresh face and we just need to see who will be the OC and DC coaches.

January 6, 2013

Hopefully he does become DC here..

January 6, 2013

@AdamSchefter: So Cleveland is restarting its HC search while Chip Kelly must decide whether to go to Philadelphia or remain at Oregon.

Looks like chip is playing around n wants full control and even change rosters n etc. kind of the whole point of taking charge but he might be asking for to much.

@JasonLaCanfora: Hearing issues of roster control/overall power were always major issues to resolve in pursuit of Chip Kelly. We'll see if/when he leaves

January 6, 2013

Lovies name isn't coming up in any other of the other spots, so he might end up a DC.

January 6, 2013