Finally, An Alternative to Plas

[jetfli]

Well, congratulations to Cloud Nashville, because they've finally done it: they've found a real local sports talk alternative to ol' Plas.

While there have been competitors who put up other local sports talk programs against Plas, not one was a true alternative. Every competing show did the same thing Plas did, just with different people. They broke down games, they analyzed plays, they kept us informed of the latest news, they gave us some entertainment, and they provided commentary in a rather genteel way that only sometimes got a little spicy. And it was all delivered with a virtual "We Love Nashville/Tennessee" mylar balloon, that helped us take the bad with the good and the upbeat.

Now a self-described junkyard dog has hit the Fan, with a show that is indeed, a true alternative. And I can tell you right now, I don't like what's being offered at all.

In his first 5 minutes, in his "get to know me" monologue, he starts with an easy Pacman shot but then quickly turns to rip on women's sports. It's not only the usual condescending crud, by the time he's finished, he's ripped the Hallowed Pat Summit. Yeah, that's a good start on your first day on air in Tennessee.

The first call concerned Alabama's coach, then suddenly a string of callers lit up the lines, from the "dog house" (regular callers from the old Rocket Town gig, to which the show is now simulcast). It was a real Tuscaloosa love fest, with some other assorted on-air noises. Next we got in some info regarding the Nashville Speedway "up there" (up there?), followed by Denver Broncs info, and other "national" reports (it was so national, and northern, it almost sounded like another ESPN show).

I couldn't take any more, so I turned it off. Now I know from other sports talk show discussions on these boards, there's some of you out there that's going to like this. Those of you who feel like you're stuck here in Tennessee, and would rather hear any kind of sports talk other than that from a Tennessee teams point of view, you've found your show.

The rest of us, we'll stick with Plas.

 

[courier37027]

Plaz has cornered the market when it comes to having his "yes men". Willie and Darren had better not disagree with the Ol' Director. The Afternoon Sports Zone is nothing but three cheerleaders and mouthpieces for the (pick one or more of the following): Atlanta Braves, Tennessee Titans, Nashville Predators, Nashville Sports Council. If they ever manufacture a Willie Daunic bobblehead cliche doll with a pull string for voice, it will say,"Step it up and bring it to the table." Darren McFarland's love fest with Lexington and the Blue Mist is about the same mileage from Nashville to Tuscaloosa, so the new 106.7 afternoon guy has comparable distance to SEC teams not in our state. McFarland and morning Zone-r Mark Howard continually interrupt their guests or show anchor. The Titans Network continued their "never is heard a discouraging word" policy by releasing Pat Ryan and replacing him with the ultimate homer, Frank Wycheck. So give the new 106.7 guy some latitude, or at the least acknowledge the same faults you find with him have been alive and well for 16 years on Nashville radio.

 

[jwk1979]

You have to realize that in "jetfli's" world, 104.5 the Zone can do no wrong, no matter how bad things get with them, while 106.7 the Fan can do nothing right. I just wonder if he is on Plaz's pay roll.

 

[jetfli]

C'mon guys, back the bus up. I'm saying ALL previous local Nashville sports shows to this point have done the same thing Plas and his crew do every day, and that there has never been a true alternative. Now there is. What all of these other guys have done to this point is Nashville/Tennessee homer radio, and that's what I like. Now comes a guy that's not doing homer radio for Nashville/Tennessee, but seems to be doing homer radio for Alabama in Nashville . I myself don't like the alternative, but I know some Tide fans that would love it. Get past the fact that I don't like it, and at least give me credit for pointing out this is the first true alternative we've had, which is the subject of my post.

 

[Tibbs4]

I have to agree with Jet, on this one. This is the final straw in an absolute joke of a radio station from an absolute
sadly run company. Why in the hell would anyone with any marketing sense think loyal Tennessee fans would want
to be subjected to any AL sports fans show? It's like asking the devil out on a date. Not to mention that Nashville
has sunk so low as to get talent piped in from Huntsville? I can just imagine that Crumulus thinks it'll be cute to
start an interstate rivalry. Not gonna happen - or - work. I don't want some big mouthed AL know-it-all telling
me whats happening in Metro Center, downtown or at Vanderbilt or Knoxville. And I don't give a rats@$$ about
anything sports wise in THAT state to our South. I am 95% serious on that. Did we not learn from Rick & Blubba?
Oh, and this has nothing to do with my opinion on 104.5. It's just a bad fit. Maybe the shoes will feel better
in a few weeks, but right now, I am not wearing them.

 

[Fredj1979]

That’s the reason CumuLAST has the lowest rated stations in Nashville. They don’t have a clue what they are doing. They have a country station being beaten by both WSIX and WKDF, a Rock station being beaten by WNRQ and WBUZ, an Urban station being beaten by both WUBT and WVOL, a talk station being destroyed by WLAC and yes a Sports station that gets beaten by every other station in the market, including Venus. Face it CumuLAST, just sign ‘em all off the air and leave radio to the professionals who know how to do it right!

 

[Signal_Faded]

That’s the reason CumuLAST has the lowest rated stations in Nashville. They don’t have a clue what they are doing...a talk station being destroyed by WLAC...

Hmmmm...last time I checked WTN was beating WLAC. Am I wrong on that one?

I don't know if anyone will ever be able to compete with Plaster and his crew. They have done a tremendous job localizing themselves and being the flagship for the Preds, Kats and sister to the Titans flagship brings them a ton of clout that 106.7 will never have. I have listened to Thom Abraham show and like the sound. It will give me a real choice in the afternoon now. If Plas is droning on about Braves baseball I can switch. Hopefully this will keep everyone on top of their game.

 

[jwk1979]

That’s the reason CumuLAST has the lowest rated stations in Nashville.  They don’t have a clue what they are doing.  They have a country station being beaten by both WSIX and WKDF,  an Urban station being beaten by both WUBT and WVOL.  

And according to the latest Spring book, country station WSM-FM is beating country station WKDF and urban station WQQK is the number 2 station in Nashville, way ahead of urban station WBUT. 

 

[courier37027]

If 101.1 The Beat WUBT is struggling, how the mighty have fallen. About two years ago they were atop the Nashville ratings with about an 8 share.

 

[TruThdeTecTor]

And according to the latest Spring book, country station WSM-FM is beating country station WKDF and urban station WQQK is the number 2 station in Nashville, way ahead of urban station WBUT.

I believe WUBT beat WQQK in the latest Spring book but I don't recall the Spring 2006 numbers. If you want to comment on Spring 2007, you should comment on un-weighted trend reports or wait till the Spring book is released in August.

 

[jwk1979]

And according to the latest Spring book, country station WSM-FM is beating country station WKDF and urban station WQQK is the number 2 station in Nashville, way ahead of urban station WBUT.

I believe WUBT beat WQQK in the latest Spring book but I don't recall the Spring 2006 numbers. If you want to comment on Spring 2007, you should comment on un-weighted trend reports or wait till the Spring book is released in August.

According to the lastest Spring TRENDS that was posted on this site just a few weeks ago, WQQK is ahead of WBUT and WSM-FM is ahead of both WSIX and WKDF.

 

[Tibbs4]

Why does it matter if the numbers are accurate, nothing else on here ever is .

 

[courier37027]

104.5 The Zone is advertising the Connecticut School of Broadcasting, Darren's "alma mater". I wonder if the school's cirruculum is ENG 101 "Overstating the Obvious", CLI 102 "Cliches and More Cliches", PER 301 "Constant Interruptions", PUC 201 "Kissing Up to The Director", KEN 101 and CLE 102 "Blue Mist and Cleveland Indians Worship, Especially When Listeners Don't Care".

 

[SwissVol]

Since the talk is about Nashville sports radio, let me throw in these thoughts about 106.7.

Since Bob Bell and Boots Donely are now gone from that show, does anyone think that anyone will listen? I thought Bob and Boots, along with Jonathon and Jeff Diamond was a well balanced team. Bo and Boots offered that local input from an SEC point of view. I don't know maybe the powers that be at 106.7 do not give a rat's rip about getting any local SEC flavor. If I remember correctly, Bob Bell was the only voice of reason for the Florida Gators getting in that BCS championship game last year. Jonathan sounded like a Big Ten hack at times. Even Boots was absolutely certain that a slow of foot Big 10 Michigan team should have been in that BCS game. Bell was the only voice of reason who said: Hey, what about Florida? Now Bob is gone and quite frankly who gives a rip about listening to that sports show anymore. We can get the Titans shoved down our throats on Plasmo and his boys. I love the Titans BTW.

I found myself listening to Bil King, Joe Biddle again. Get the rim shot or rimnshod or however that is spelled as King lets lose with anti Fulmer jokes and jokes about how the University of Tennessee will never see the light of day again in the SEC. Are Fat Phil; jokes far behind??? Stay tuned.