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New York Islanders Going Back To School

DToTheJ

DToTheJ

The New York Islanders are nearing a deal with Hofstra University to air play-by-play of Islanders hockey games on their radio station:
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/h...st_games_on_radio_hofstra_unive.html?r=sports

The cons: Aside from the fact that a non-commercial radio station will be carrying their games, one part of the arrangement includes the possibility of Hofstra students having a major role in the broadcasts, possibly as a color commentator. (Usually, you cut your teeth in college before embarking in a broadcasting career for a sports franchise.)

The pros: At 88.7 FM, the signal will actually be stronger than the previous stations (WHLI-AM 1100 and WMJC-FM 94.3) that carried Islanders broadcasts. And the play-by-play will no longer be a simulcast of the regional sports TV network (FSN and later MSG+) feed.
 
Sadly, the Islanders aren't breaking new ground here. Years ago, the LA Kings' "flagship" was a college station because they were so pathetic (and no one wanted to carry hockey in So Calif.) They also had to buy time on a 3 kw suburban FM as well just to clear the spots. In that instance however, college students were nowhere near the mikes.
 
C'mon now - this is pretty damn cool.'RHU has a reputation for churning out some pretty terrific talent, especially in the sports area. Those kids are guided by Ed Ingles, a major market pro. What an awesome opportunity to have a shot at working with a broadcasting partnership involving a national sports franchise PRIOR to graduation. Plus, whereas the team would have only been simulcasting tv audio under the old arrangement, they now get an entire support staff to provide content for the broadcast and the very capable Chris King gets back on the air. Kudos all around - this is great news.
 
This is an embarrassment to the Islanders and indirectly to the NHL. Yes, there's precedent; the Oakland A's years ago put its games on a non-com when mercurial owner Charles O. Finley had his fill of contract negotiations with the club's longtime radio partner. And I don't blame WRHU for taking advantage of this opportunity, it's a good opportunity for the station and staff. But seriously, no matter how good student reporters and PBP-Color people may be, this deal is more lame than a four-on-four penalty kill. How does a non-com get around simulcasting the commercials contained on the TV audio? Will the non-com delete the commercials and subsititute pledge drive promos and other station related promos? Seems conflicted.
 
Quote: Element9<<How does a non-com get around simulcasting the commercials contained on the TV audio? Will the non-com delete the commercials and subsititute pledge drive promos and other station related promos? Seems conflicted.>>

As noted in an earlier post by DToTheJ, the TV simulcast will end & Chris King will do radio-only play-by-play.
 
Thanks for the heads-up and clarification. The word "could" in the statement made it sound uncertain. The question is, how is it working out?
 
pjc1961 said:
Quote: Element9<<How does a non-com get around simulcasting the commercials contained on the TV audio? Will the non-com delete the commercials and subsititute pledge drive promos and other station related promos? Seems conflicted.>>

As noted in an earlier post by DToTheJ, the TV simulcast will end & Chris King will do radio-only play-by-play.
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And I'm sure that listeners will be hearing something like "Support for Islanders hockey on WRHU is provided in part by Bud Light--Here We Go" or the equivalent during the broadcasts.
 
BlastFromThePast said:
The 2004 NHL lockout killed the game.
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Actually, it didn't. But the Isles have been so bad for such a long time nobody is interested in their coverage.
 
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