Southtown Tommy Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 I am begging anyone out there to help start a real sports radio station in Buffalo. It's the start of training camp, free agency is crazy, and it's the NFL, yet, the two afternoon hosts on GR are talking about movies? Movies???? Are you kidding me?? What a joke of a station! Shame on the callers who kept calling in to talk about it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yall Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Frankly, I'm glad they were considering drafting the first Fletch movie. Airplane 2 has bust written all over it. Ass clowns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 I am begging anyone out there to help start a real sports radio station in Buffalo. It's the start of training camp, free agency is crazy, and it's the NFL, yet, the two afternoon hosts on GR are talking about movies? Movies???? Are you kidding me?? What a joke of a station! Shame on the callers who kept calling in to talk about it too. Had to turn them off....I could see it after the NHL FA period was over and before the NFL lockout was settled...but today??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOKBILLS Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 I am begging anyone out there to help start a real sports radio station in Buffalo. It's the start of training camp, free agency is crazy, and it's the NFL, yet, the two afternoon hosts on GR are talking about movies? Movies???? Are you kidding me?? What a joke of a station! Shame on the callers who kept calling in to talk about it too. Well if anyone does want to start one I'm in and I come REAL cheap... And all kidding aside...yes...I think I could do better than most of them at WGR...Though I am, and always will be, a Howard Simon Fan... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Rob Johnson Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 (edited) They actually, on multiple occasions, stated they were looking to take calls on training camp and talked about the Bills through 5 o'clock. Yet people kept calling with talk about the movies. They then stated they would take calls on both, and Schopp, on more than one occasion stated "no calls on football I guess we'll stick with movies." Guess you should have called in. Edited July 30, 2011 by Ghost of Rob Johnson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACor58 Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Schopp was actually bitching that people wanted to talk about football yesterday. He wanted to talk about music instead. I hate him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southtown Tommy Posted July 30, 2011 Author Share Posted July 30, 2011 Days like this I miss 'Coach' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Rob Johnson Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Days like this I miss 'Coach' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOKBILLS Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 They actually, on multiple occasions, stated they were looking to take calls on training camp and talked about the Bills through 5 o'clock. Yet people kept calling with talk about the movies. They then stated they would take calls on both, and Schopp, on more than one occasion stated "no calls on football I guess we'll stick with movies." Guess you should have called in. Right because Talk Radio topics are controlled by the callers... I mean...I know it happens from time to time...But for the most part the Hosts control, and sometimes (rightfully) monopolize the conversation...That's what Talk Radio is...In a Sports Town like Buffalo, on the 1st Day of Bills Camp, there is no way the conversation should be about ANYTHING other than Football...Especially in an established, old-school Market like WNY...And letting callers control topics is always dangerous...I've listened to Sports Talk for over 20 years now almost every day and I've never called in once...Many of the callers I hear on Sports Talk Radio both here and in Charlotte NC are complete idiots...Sometimes I wonder if they are really just joking...It's up to the Hosts to make good Talk Radio...The Afternoon guys on WGR are brutal at times...I mean REAL bad...It gets a little old... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog69 Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 the morning show isnt bad. But when I get out of work and flip on those two idiots I get annoyed. But they are the only place to get any sports so I am forced to listen to atleast get sports on the 20's inbetween their incessant babbling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Rob Johnson Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Right because Talk Radio topics are controlled by the callers... I mean...I know it happens from time to time...But for the most part the Hosts control, and sometimes (rightfully) monopolize the conversation...That's what Talk Radio is...In a Sports Town like Buffalo, on the 1st Day of Bills Camp, there is no way the conversation should be about ANYTHING other than Football...Especially in an established, old-school Market like WNY...And letting callers control topics is always dangerous...I've listened to Sports Talk for over 20 years now almost every day and I've never called in once...Many of the callers I hear on Sports Talk Radio both here and in Charlotte NC are complete idiots...Sometimes I wonder if they are really just joking...It's up to the Hosts to make good Talk Radio...The Afternoon guys on WGR are brutal at times...I mean REAL bad...It gets a little old... I guess that's a fair point, but you can only rehash the same BS about the Bills so many times. It's depressing and aggravating to listen to or read (this board). Who wants that on a Friday night? Not sure why I'm defending them other than I actually found the talk entertaining. I agree regarding callers, many times I turn my radio down or off when they start taking calls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LancasterSteve Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 I am begging anyone out there to help start a real sports radio station in Buffalo. It's the start of training camp, free agency is crazy, and it's the NFL, yet, the two afternoon hosts on GR are talking about movies? Movies???? Are you kidding me?? What a joke of a station! Shame on the callers who kept calling in to talk about it too. Call or write the sponsors that WGR's programming is no longer worth your time listening to and you will not buy their product because you associate extreme negativity toward their product because of their relationship with WRG radio. I did a few years ago and if more people followed suit the programming would change. Oh and I never listen to that childish babble anymore. I figure if anything positive happens with the supposed sports talk about the Bills; someone here I know will post the news that WGR has changed. Until then 'GR is off my radar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 I guess like the Bills folks are used to crappy sports radio.. Other cities have good stations. We are stuck with WGR. Unfortunately it would take a Terry Pegula to build a station. It's not worth the investment for the local broadcasting companies. Talk radio is expensive to do well. And all you have for sponsors is Mama Pecorarro. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOKBILLS Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 I guess that's a fair point, but you can only rehash the same BS about the Bills so many times. It's depressing and aggravating to listen to or read (this board). Who wants that on a Friday night? Not sure why I'm defending them other than I actually found the talk entertaining. I agree regarding callers, many times I turn my radio down or off when they start taking calls. I don't know...Maybe it's because I just moved back and now I can listen in my Car instead of just streaming, but I expected more...I think they could make it (debate or talk about Buffalo Bills Football) exciting if they wanted to...But clearly they don't care about that...And don't get me wrong...Some of the stuff they do cracks me up from time to time...I just wish they would be more hardcore Football Talk guys...Especially when Camp starts...I know that's what I would do if I had their incredibly awesome job...Seriously...I know I'm nuts...But that is just about my dream job...Right behind Bills GM...I would kill to do what they do...So it kills me when it seems like they don't care... And I guess I should mention that I know they are both more Hockey Guys than Football Guys...So fair enough...Get some Football Guys in there during Football Season...That's all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pondslider Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Really what is there to say? The Bills have been completely uninteresting for years and they haven't done anything this year to change that. Training camp hasn't even started so all conversation at this point is speculative. Should they take calls from people suggesting the Bills sign this guy or that when it isn't going to happen? What's the point? If the Bills did something exciting or even interesting there would be an audience for that and they would talk about it. That's not the Bills though -- at least not this yet this year. How much time can you devote to the same old conversations about Ralph not wanting to spend money, or players not wanting to play in Buffalo, or any of the other relevant topics? Unless there is some miracle and everything happens to come together the Bills are going to be bad again next year. Really really bad. And it's a little early for the 2012 Draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike In Illinois Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 (edited) I guess like the Bills folks are used to crappy sports radio.. Other cities have good stations. We are stuck with WGR. Unfortunately it would take a Terry Pegula to build a station. It's not worth the investment for the local broadcasting companies. Talk radio is expensive to do well. And all you have for sponsors is Mama Pecorarro. PTR I mentioned this on the Shout Box..... I've been listening to WGR for the Jim Rome Show (and hopefully some Bills-related talk) for a few weeks. I am sick and tired of every other commercial being Mama Pecorarro. "WE NEED MORE PEPPERS!" Enough! I can easily sympathize with those of you who've been listening a lot longer to WGR and had to put up with this. And Schopp and Bulldog.... thankfully I have other options because I am not impressed. They don't keep me engaged in their conversations. They aren't funny and they don't give me much to think about. I would make a suggestion- if anyone from WGR is reading this thread: Hire Coach Sal Capaccio. The man knows his sports; knows his Buffalo sports; and will be straight-forward and not come off as abrasive. If his broadcasts online are any indication, he would bring in the listeners and spark some lively conversations with them. Plus, maybe he could attract other advertisers besides Lakefront Automotive (or whoever Pecorarro is with). Edited August 1, 2011 by Champaign Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 I mentioned this on the Shout Box..... I've been listening to WGR for the Jim Rome Show (and hopefully some Bills-related talk) for a few weeks. I am sick and tired of every other commercial being Mama Pecorarro. "WE NEED MORE PEPPERS!" Enough! I can easily sympathize with those of you who've been listening a lot longer to WGR and had to put up with this. And Schopp and Bulldog.... thankfully I have other options because I am not impressed. They don't keep me engaged in their conversations. They aren't funny and they don't give me much to think about. I would make a suggestion- if anyone from WGR is reading this thread: Hire Coach Sal Capaccio. The man knows his sports; knows his Buffalo sports; and will be straight-forward and not come off as abrasive. If his broadcasts online are any indication, he would bring in the listeners and spark some lively conversations with them. Plus, maybe he could attract other advertisers besides Lakefront Auytomotive (or whoever Pecorarro is with). Sal goes against the grain at 'GR. He actually understands football and tries to bring some rational discussion to his listeners. What WGR wants are hosts who know how to press listeners panic buttons. Always negative, always controversy. They think that's how you generate ratings in Buffalo. And frankly they may be right, judging by the majority of threads here. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Schoop and Bulldogg just suck. Bulldogg can't do anything or have any comments or opinins without his butt buddy Schoop giving him permission that it's ok. And Schoop is just a nerdy piece of crap non athlete, never played any sports (except tennis) probably because he was too small and slow and had zero coordination and talent at physical activities and was always picked last at everything. He's bitter for a few reasons, he doesn't like to be here in Buffalo, he culdnt hack it at ESPN radio, and he's not good at any sports. And he became even more bitter after he and his wife lost thier baby (completely understandable) but he should have taken some serious time off after that and it showed IMO. He is much better now actually after the adoption and it shows. But he still doesn't know Jack S#&T about sports and he still thinks he's smarter and funnier than most people and he's not. And Mike and the rest of the WGR crew, I know you read these boards often, say what you want, but it's all true and you probably think your too good to admit it, but you need to take some criticism and stop talking about dumb things. Does anyone know if WECK is still on the air? Brad Writer is so much better than these @ssclowns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I 90 Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 They brought back Buddy Nix, they can bring back Art Wander. Get on it 'GR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeyBomb Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 I wish Schopp would spontaneously combust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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