> > What's the deal? Aren't they supposed to have jocks by
> now?
> > Was deep-sixing the Fox a mistake? As long as WXLO is
> > paying the bills, does anybody there really care?
> >
> > Ah well, it's just Worcester anyway. The only local
> > stations that have ever mattered there are WSRS, WTAG, and
>
> > WXLO. Oh, and that other station that used to call
> > Worcester home.
>
> The Pike was supposed to at least have a morning show by
> last February.They're WROR without deejays and if they prove
> successful I don't see them staffing the station.Let's face
> it.Most stations are downgrading in one form or
> another.Major markets like Boston are seeing people hired
> that would not have been 5-10 years ago which is their
> version of an economy move.Most people who have lost their
> jobs in Boston of late did so because of money rather than
> performance.It stands to reason an economy move in Worcester
> terms would be a station without a staff.
>
> As far as WXLO they at least have been able to staff it with
> good people and I would rank the station as good as if not
> better than similar ones in bigger markets like Providence
> or even Boston.
>
I personally miss the FOX - I thought they had good personalities and played some decent stuff when they went through both the "Active Rock" and "Classic Rock" phases. The morning show with Zip and Engel was entertaining and was a good alternative to WAAF's Hillman and WHJY's Paul and Al, and the Morning Buzz (the three main other stations that I listen to in the morning). They had a fun lineup that stayed away from most political issues and just provided something fun to listen too.
Unfortunately, the Pike sounds too much like a weak WZLX and WROR. I wouldn't be surprised if they switch formats again in the next year or two.
