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[IWB]

Not big enough??

Likely - Don't get me wrong, I have no issues being turned down when the national media gets him, no problem at all. I have no issues when I get turned down when he is on ESPN Milwaukee as that is the MU basketball flagship.

But when people who haven't covered an MU game all year, not one single game, not one single media availability or press conference get him on? Then I do take offense to it.

Since we started our "little radio show" we have had guests that included.... Brad Autry, Jeff Reynolds, Issac Chew, Jerry Wainwright, Jamie McNeilly, Lyle Wolf, Sandy Cohen, Nick Noskowiak, Marial Shayok, Satchel Pierce and Ahmed Hill. With the exception of Wainwright, I would bet that at least two of the local shows that had him on the last couple of days would not have any idea who those guys are.

End rant.

For now.

[CaribouJim]

Likely - Don't get me wrong, I have no issues being turned down when the national media gets him, no problem at all. I have no issues when I get turned down when he is on ESPN Milwaukee as that is the MU basketball flagship.

But when people who haven't covered an MU game all year, not one single game, not one single media availability or press conference get him on? Then I do take offense to it.

Since we started our "little radio show" we have had guests that included.... Brad Autry, Jeff Reynolds, Issac Chew, Jerry Wainwright, Jamie McNeilly, Lyle Wolf, Sandy Cohen, Nick Noskowiak, Marial Shayok, Satchel Pierce and Ahmed Hill. With the exception of Wainwright, I would bet that at least two of the local shows that had him on the last couple of days would have any idea who those guys are.

End rant.

For now.

Maybe when the dust settles after the national radio road show concludes he will throw us a bone.

[ChitownAl]

Likely - Don't get me wrong, I have no issues being turned down when the national media gets him, no problem at all. I have no issues when I get turned down when he is on ESPN Milwaukee as that is the MU basketball flagship.

But when people who haven't covered an MU game all year, not one single game, not one single media availability or press conference get him on? Then I do take offense to it.

Since we started our "little radio show" we have had guests that included.... Brad Autry, Jeff Reynolds, Issac Chew, Jerry Wainwright, Jamie McNeilly, Lyle Wolf, Sandy Cohen, Nick Noskowiak, Marial Shayok, Satchel Pierce and Ahmed Hill. With the exception of Wainwright, I would bet that at least two of the local shows that had him on the last couple of days would not have any idea who those guys are.

End rant.

For now.

I caught that when you said that on your radio show and felt for you Jimmy. I agree. You do a great job for MU fans, and should get some consideration.
The PR lineup of preferred questioners at the Intro Presser was questionable IMHO, especially the lamebrain woman who asked a ? about WI and took the focus off of the new coach and MU program. Some of you may defend that, but I thought it was disrespectful and diminishing of the focus of the presser - totally borrowed interest.

UJ, as for hard work by the MU PR department, I bet they are getting calls from the stations at this point because of Coach W's name recognition and background. Have not seen nor heard of them selling an interview in Chi Metro with 19,000 alum fan base, but maybe I'm wrong - should be a priority. Whatever, they need to keep selling after the initial blush is over... let's see what their story hooks are and how many placements they get 4/15 - 10/15. I have been critical of that group for a long time because IMHO their work is not aggressive and we have had more than our share of PR mishandling. Jimmy I hope my viewpoint on this board doesn't get you in any trouble in the Wells St. Bunker - MY rant.