PromoTheRobot Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 (edited) Does anyone else think Bulldog sounds more relaxed on the air with Sal C. than he does with Mike Schopp? I mean when I listen to him and Schopp he stammers and gropes to make his points. All this week the guy just lets opinions roll out freely. I'm starting to wonder if Schopp intimidates him. PTR Edited August 2, 2013 by PromoTheRobot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5 Wide Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Bulldog likes football, Sal likes football, Schopp doesn't. Its like sitting down and having a conversation with someone you don't share interests with, awkward and bumpy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 We've all known this for years. Not only does Bulldog become more open and less annoying, he is definitely less intimidated. Schoop definitely persuades him an his opinions. Always has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted August 2, 2013 Author Share Posted August 2, 2013 Bulldog likes football, Sal likes football, Schopp doesn't. Its like sitting down and having a conversation with someone you don't share interests with, awkward and bumpy. Then why on earth are they a team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanInUticaTampa Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Then why on earth are they a team? "Schopp and Bulldog" sounds catchy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Then why on earth are they a team? because everyone else with more seniority (Howard Simon) refused to work with him??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhg Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 It helps that Sal knows what he is talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 It helps that Sal knows what he is talking about. Not only that, but minus the arrogance of Schopp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 You mean "Dope and the Lapdog"? Lol... Funny thing is Schopp is a complete toolbox to caller during his normal show but is really cool on his Saturday morning show "The Hobby"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnychemo Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 So you're the one who listens! If he could have a show on card, baseball, and tennis he'd be in heaven. Unfortunately, he has to entertain us, the great unwashed, in our trivial indulgences, which is where he gets his bitterness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kemp2Warlick Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Does anyone else think Bulldog sounds more relaxed on the air with Sal C. than he does with Mike Schopp? I mean when I listen to him and Schopp he stammers and gropes to make his points. All this week the guy just lets opinions roll out freely. I'm starting to wonder if Schopp intimidates him. PTR ..you're absolutely right..I have enjoyed this past week of listening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 You mean "Dope and the Lapdog"? Lol... Funny thing is Schopp is a complete toolbox to caller during his normal show but is really cool on his Saturday morning show "The Hobby"... i agree with this. I've listened on my way to work before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAWNDO Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Sal has been a nice addition to the WGR Lineup. I would not mind seeing them as a permanent pairing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 (edited) Does anyone else think Bulldog sounds more relaxed on the air with Sal C. than he does with Mike Schopp? I mean when I listen to him and Schopp he stammers and gropes to make his points. All this week the guy just lets opinions roll out freely. I'm starting to wonder if Schopp intimidates him. PTR I don't think that Bulldog is intimidated by Schopp as much as they are simply a bad match personality wise and interest wise. Schopp doesn't have much interest in most of the sports. Whenever he is asked a question about a particular sport it is apparent that he is faking the issue and turning it around to rudely forcing the caller to justify what he is asking. Capacio is a better partner on air with Bulldog. There may be some criticisms with Capacio's style but one thing that comes across with him is that he is genuine in his enthusiasm for the Buffalo Sports teams. That is not to say that he is co-opted by them so much as he is knowledgeagable about the various teams. Bulldog is even better by himself than when he is on with Shopp. There is less stammering and he has a better rapport with callers, including knowing how to handle the dumb bell calls. He can dispatch them rather quickly without being nasty and condescending. The best analogy I can make with Shopp and Bulldog is that it is like two people on a long car trip stuck trying to force a conversation that neither one is interested in. Torturous and Awkward! Edited August 2, 2013 by JohnC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAWNDO Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 I don't think that Bulldog is intimidated by Schopp as much as they are simply a bad match personality wise and interest wise. Schopp doesn't have much interest in most of the sports. Whenever he is asked a question about a particular sport it is apparent that he is faking the issue and turning it around to rudely forcing the caller to justify what he is asking. Capacio is a better partner on air with Bulldog. There may be some criticisms with Capacio's style but one thing that comes across with him is that he is genuine in his enthusiasm for the Buffalo Sports teams. That is not to say that he is co-opted by them so much as he is knowledgeagable about the various teams. Bulldog is even better by himself than when he is on with Shopp. There is less stammering and he has a better rapport with callers, including knowing how to handle the dumb bell calls. He can dispatch them rather quickly without being nasty and condescending. The best analogy I can make with Shopp and Bulldog is that it is like two people on a long car trip stuck trying to force a conversation that neither one is interested in. Torturous and Awkward! Great analogy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5 Wide Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Then why on earth are they a team? Good question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 I rarely, if ever complain about talk show hosts. I get what they are trying do. I understand the format and the dynamics involved. They all try to carve out a niche. They are what they are. With that said, Bulldog is probably the least prepared person I have ever heard on the radio. It's like he walks into the studio and has no idea what the topics are for the day. What he offers is what he can think of off the top of his head and that amounts to a dinner of dry rice cakes. Sal is leagues above Bulldog. Even Bulldogs nickname lacks any type of originality or effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 (edited) Contact WGR and let them know. Hours Regular Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm Summer Hours: (from the Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day) Mon.-Thu., 9am-5pm; Fri., 9am-3pm Toll Free: 888.550.2550 Text: 550550 Program Director: adavis@wgr550.com The only way it will change is if people keep telling them Schopp sucks. Edited August 2, 2013 by jeremy2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedy G Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 I don't think that Bulldog is intimidated by Schopp as much as they are simply a bad match personality wise and interest wise. Schopp doesn't have much interest in most of the sports. Whenever he is asked a question about a particular sport it is apparent that he is faking the issue and turning it around to rudely forcing the caller to justify what he is asking. Capacio is a better partner on air with Bulldog. There may be some criticisms with Capacio's style but one thing that comes across with him is that he is genuine in his enthusiasm for the Buffalo Sports teams. That is not to say that he is co-opted by them so much as he is knowledgeagable about the various teams. Bulldog is even better by himself than when he is on with Shopp. There is less stammering and he has a better rapport with callers, including knowing how to handle the dumb bell calls. He can dispatch them rather quickly without being nasty and condescending. The best analogy I can make with Shopp and Bulldog is that it is like two people on a long car trip stuck trying to force a conversation that neither one is interested in. Torturous and Awkward! I also like the fact that I've heard Sal and Bulldog both talk running/track&field, soccer, and other sports in a positive manner without talking condescending toward those sports. Enjoying today's show very muchGreat work Sal and Bulldog Let's Go Buffalo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ1 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 I rarely, if ever complain about talk show hosts. I get what they are trying do. I understand the format and the dynamics involved. They all try to carve out a niche. They are what they are. With that said, Bulldog is probably the least prepared person I have ever heard on the radio. It's like he walks into the studio and has no idea what the topics are for the day. What he offers is what he can think of off the top of his head and that amounts to a dinner of dry rice cakes. Sal is leagues above Bulldog. Even Bulldogs nickname lacks any type of originality or effort. That said, I prefer Bulldog to Shopp 100 to 1. I have no idea why Shopp has the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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