GG Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Snooze reporting that Buscaglia will leave WKBW in August for The Athletic. Will continue to provide Bills features for the TV station. The Athletic definitely needs to ramp up their sports coverage to justify the subscription. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsVet Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Loved how the news, specifically Pergament, pointed out in that article that the Athletic's website does not have the exposure the BN has. Yet, they banked on the BN Blitz which has failed miserably. Either way, sports journalism is changing rapidly and some outlets are slow to accept it, the BN being a prime example. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offyourocker Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 I love the Athletics article. Never even thought of paying for BN 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrbojanglezs Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 (edited) Thats surprise considering Joe is, I believe the director of sports for WKBW. So you would think that would be a well paying job for him, considering he came from radio. Edited May 8, 2019 by Mrbojanglezs 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 2 minutes ago, Mrbojanglezs said: Thats surprise considering Joe is, I believe the director of sports for WKBW. So you would think that would be a well paying job for him, considering he came from radio. Yes, but it is dying a slow death, so it makes sense for anyone there to be looking for opportunities to jump ship before it sinks completely into oblivion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrbojanglezs Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Just now, MJS said: Yes, but it is dying a slow death, so it makes sense for anyone there to be looking for opportunities to jump ship before it sinks completely into oblivion. Is WKBW in trouble? I know they are probably 3rd in ratings but I haven't heard that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndirish1978 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 This is great news and a strong addition to The Athletic. My subscription to that site has been worth every penny. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badassgixxer05 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 I pay for nothing. All the news I get is for free. Thanks for all those that put in the work to allow me that privilege. It is much appreciated.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterbluesky Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 15 minutes ago, Mrbojanglezs said: Is WKBW in trouble? I know they are probably 3rd in ratings but I haven't heard that. I prefer Bove anyway..Long,tall Joe is hardly on and he's clueless about the Sabres.With that being said..those sports segments are getting shorter and shorter. Josh Reed (4) is my favorite out of all the locals. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansLanda Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Print news biz has been off a cliff for a long time, the fact he is leaving TV for digital-only should be an indicator local TV is next to get crushed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Egg Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 13 minutes ago, Misterbluesky said: I prefer Bove anyway..Long,tall Joe is hardly on and he's clueless about the Sabres .....the Sabres are clueless about the Sabres. 3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhickedWilliams Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 39 minutes ago, offyourocker said: I love the Athletics article. Never even thought of paying for BN Best bills coverage there is currently. ? glad I signed up just wish articles appeared every day but then it would cost much more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBD Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 I love the Athletic. Subscription is relatively inexpensive if you buy when there are promos or sales. Even cheaper if you have an .edu email. They just launched a new podcast network, I would guess that Joe B's "Bills Blitz" podcast will be exclusively found on their site at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 3 minutes ago, CBD said: I love the Athletic. Subscription is relatively inexpensive if you buy when there are promos or sales. Even cheaper if you have an .edu email. They just launched a new podcast network, I would guess that Joe B's "Bills Blitz" podcast will be exclusively found on their site at some point. I have a edu email Do you know how much it is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Joshin' Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 7 minutes ago, CBD said: I love the Athletic. Subscription is relatively inexpensive if you buy when there are promos or sales. Even cheaper if you have an .edu email. They just launched a new podcast network, I would guess that Joe B's "Bills Blitz" podcast will be exclusively found on their site at some point. Is it sports only? Do not want politics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Wagon Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 2 minutes ago, Just Joshin' said: Is it sports only? Do not want politics. Yes. Though it seems people that make statements like that find politics in everything anyway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBD Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 (edited) 14 minutes ago, John from Riverside said: I have a edu email Do you know how much it is? It was 29.99 for a year when I subscribed last year with the student discount. I also re-upped around Christmas when they were running a promo without the student discount and was $29.99 and a free tshirt. Also, the phone app is great. Edited May 8, 2019 by CBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clockwork Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Joe B is a personal friend of mine and I love him dearly. He made the right move here. The Athletic is the most proper local outfit these days it seems. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Buffalo Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 I signed up last summer and it is well worth it.... no nonsense, just straight up great sports stories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 1 hour ago, GG said: Snooze reporting that Buscaglia will leave WKBW in August for The Athletic. Will continue to provide Bills features for the TV station. The Athletic definitely needs to ramp up their sports coverage to justify the subscription. ??? I already find it to be quite well worth the money, but maybe that's just me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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