The Minneapolis radio stations that have been the home to the University of Minnesota football and basketball teams will keep them for the foreseeable future. Their feud is so strong and childish that they won't even mention each other's names on the radio! Sierra stopped by this comfy spot in the Farmers Market District. Dan Mahoney, the Thunder's vice president of communications/community relations, agreed the team's relationship with the Sports Animal is strong, but he also defended his broadcasters. Although some of Jim Traber's colleagues at The Sports Animal radio network are proclaiming that OSU football coach Mike Gundy has been banned from Traber's afternoon show, Traber has denied that. The station's relationship with the team has been, and continues to be, extremely healthy.. 19 Texas, along with a talk about what's next for the former coach. Jim Traber has an opinion on everything and loves to tell everyone about it. NomadSR. We are very proud of the job they do in delivering the game to our fans.. Traber doesn't just hold grudges; he . Men: Who will win each conference tournament? If you were listening, I was talking about Carmelo Anthony and what happened in Philadelphia and how they were making offensive words towards him, Traber said. That new guy on KOCO 5 ( Rick Mitchell replacement ) looks lost. Is it true ? Dominant Duo - With Jim Traber & Al Eschbach: 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Total Dominance Hour: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Traber is continuing to say he believes his sources over what Mike is saying so Mike called in to defend himself to Traber for essentially calling him a liar. iHeart Minneapolis has been an outstanding partner, and were pleased to secure a multi-year extension with Greg and his team, knowing theyll continue to provide best-in-class opportunities for fans to follow the Gophers, Gopher Sports Properties VP/GM Greg Gerlach added. Women's Champ Week predictions: Which teams will win the auto bids? To me he is real! That to me is just an excuse for a bad coaching move, Traber said in a phone interview. After retiring from baseball, he pursued a career in broadcast media. The Pat Jones Show 11am 2pm (M-F) KFAN+ will be the exclusive home of Minnesota womens hockey. Hours later, Traber went to the station and cleaned out his desk. There is never anything negative that happens to the team.. We hear you. Who knows, but if it is then Gundy has lost it. And I would like to tell everybody out there that I am very very sorry if I offended you. There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. 9am-10am Sports Morning with Craig Humphries. NFL draft questions for teams in the top 10: Will the Colts trade up? (n.) One who is foolish and distinctly resembles a baboon. In 1999, he would join the Arizona Diamond Backs Radio Network as an analyst. Mike was a primary reason the death toll was so low. Attacking someone personally on a sports website hiding behind an alias is pretty weak. He stopped himself midway through the word. In case you missed it on The Sports Animal today, host Jim Traber's mission to run Nick Collison out of town hit a climax when Collison called into the station and had a 17-minute conversation with Traber.. For those that don't know, The Oklahoman's Jenni Carlson wrote a column Monday about how Collison is using the social networking site Twitter to show his personality, which includes . [7], Traber sang the National Anthem at Memorial Stadium the night of his MLB debut. Or to keep it anonymous, click here. Grant Long played 15 years in the NBA. I am very sorry. But such was the case Monday when Traber dug into Davis, who had discussed the Thunder's loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers that morning on WWLS-FM 98.1/The Sports Animal. Traber issued a video on the Sports Animals Twitter account apologizing to those he offended. Friday afternoon on 98.1 The Sports Animal, Traber went on a rant to defend Anthony and condemn the Philly fans, but as he discussed things people shouldn't say, the radio host allegedly. It appears The Sports Animal is aligning themselves with the Oakley camp and standing by their man. Further Reading: 5 Ways To Avoid Saying The N-Word On The OU Campus. They are a somewhat reputable gossip site. Tyler Palmateer had the full rundown: Cant believe A) someone would pay that much for this blowhard and B) people still tune into listen to this blowhard. Saturdays: Sorry, but no thank you. Traber what a joke! I can only imagine hearing him yelling "hey big man" when he is out having a good time - too funny. All you have to do is listen to their broadcasts. I fact-checked this nine times, because I said This can not be real.. Let's hope he's able to pull a Gabe Ikard and get one of his rich in-law's companies to sponsor it! 2023 www.oklahoman.com. James Joseph Traber (born December 26, 1961)[1] is an American former professional baseball first baseman, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Kintetsu Buffaloes. Erik is a long-time sports-talk host from New Mexico and Oklahoma City. When Russell Westbrook goes off like he did a couple of days ago, if that was in Boston, a week later he would be on the radio and the guys in Boston would say, Hey, Russell, what the heck happened out there?' I just saw this article about Beau Traber, former Norman North All-State Linebacker who lived in Oklahoma for a short time with his father, Jim Traber, and is now a successful football player at Bucknell University. I think everyone that listens to me knows where my heart is and I just feel terrible if I offended anybody.. Afternoon Sports Beat 2-8. So this means what exactly to Sooner football fans? And I would love to tell everybody out there that I am very sorry from the bottom of my heart if I offended youI think everyone that listens to me knows where my heart is and I just feel terrible if I offended anybody.. Mike truly saves lives. If there are fifty people in a bar and they can tell its a catch, lets change the catch rule. Brian Davis is a first-rate, experienced professional. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Posted on Nov 3rd, 2012, 7:51 PM, , User Since 125 months ago, User Post Count: 2, Posted on Nov 3rd, 2012, 7:54 PM, , User Since 258 months ago, User Post Count: 757, Posted on Nov 3rd, 2012, 8:07 PM, , User Since 148 months ago, User Post Count: 10953, Posted on Nov 3rd, 2012, 8:22 PM, , User Since 148 months ago, User Post Count: 687, Posted on Nov 3rd, 2012, 8:55 PM, , User Since 148 months ago, User Post Count: 32, Posted on Nov 3rd, 2012, 9:01 PM, , User Since 258 months ago, User Post Count: 757, Locked Topic - No more replies can be posted, http://www.bucknellbison.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/100112aaa.html, Traber Covers Half a Continent to Pursue Foot. Traber said he didn't buy Davis' explanation that the team was experimenting with Kevin Martin in a late-game situation instead of playing defensive-whiz Thabo Sefolosha to cover Cavs star Kyrie Irving, who shredded the Thunder for 35 points. But he said, unlike Davis and Long, he mostly had free rein to voice his opinions. Kenneth Rumsey is behind the controls of the show. Then YES get out of the area. [10] Traber is estranged from both his biological children. Now there's a source of information that is as reliable as the National Inquirer! It's a good thing that market isn't totally saturated at the moment. tips@mediaite.com. The weekday afternoon programing of Oklahoma City's WWLS The Sports Animal dominates its market with something of a tag-team effort in which Jim Traber opens, then is joined by Al Eschbach,. [2] While attending Wilde Lake High School in Columbia, he was an All-American playing football, baseball, and other sports. Jim Traber's career ended as quickly as it began with his baseball stats making him "the worst player in the American League in 1988". He can be heard cheering in celebration behind Greg Schulte during the famous play-by-play call of "A little blooper Base hit! Traber said he believes Thunder broadcasters are forced to stick with a positive company line, similar to that of the San Antonio Spurs, even in face of major controversy such as Russell Westbrook's tantrum last week when he stormed off the bench after being yanked from the game. (0 members and 1 guests). Hmmm.sounds like he must've caught Beau watching women's basketball. Radio AM/FM. The Afternoon Sports Beat with Jim Traber, Jim is the guy you either love or hate when it comes to The Sports Animal. I receive calls through my MAC . Jim began working for the Sports Animal in 1998. Jim is the guy you either love or hate when it comes to The Sports Animal. Traber continued announcing in 2002 and 2003. $1 Million - $5 Million. He's known as "The Ultimate" on WWLS, The Sports Animal. Top of the Hour Sports Updates, M-F, 7a-6p produced local sportscasts that cover local, State and National news and events. Sports Animal talk show host Jim Traber apologized Wednesday for making fun of colleague Bob Barry Jr., whom Traber said fell off his scooter Friday and broke his collarbone. Traber was born in Columbus, Ohio, but grew up in Columbia, Maryland. Hosts Pat Jones Oklahoma, Arkansas and Gator Bowl halls-of-fames, former Oklahoma State university head football coach (2-time Big 8 Coach of the Year) and 11 year NFL coach with Miami and Oakland. Plus, the station can tie the near N-word screw up to a new Oklahoma Men's Clinic Ad: "Hey boys, this is Greg with The Oklahoma Men's Clinic. Anyway, we wish Dusty the best of luck in his future endeavors, and can't wait to have him on The Lost Ogle Show to talk more about this news and the best chicken sandwiches available to eat in the Phoenix area. There might have been a couple of times where I might have said something on the air that they weren't happy with and I was told about it, he said. Ravens GM says he covets QBs, KD stars with Booker in long-awaited Suns debut. 1:00. 5. WFAN afternoon host Evan Roberts thought he was reading a story from sports satire site Ballsack Sports while perusing the report. Afternoon Sports Beat w/ Jim Traber 12-10 WWLS The Sports Animal 98.1 FM Afternoon Sports Beat w/ Jim Traber 11-15 WWLS The Sports Animal 98.1 FM view more For those of us here who do listen to the Sports Animal on a regular basis, you've certainly heard the occasional call from a guy named "James the Marvel." . . Known as The Ultimate by so many, Jim has been on the airwaves of the Sports Animal with his epic rants since the 90s. 08-29-2011, 12:16 PM #11 ou48A Participating Member Join Date Apr 2007 Posts 6,079 Re: Jim Traber is a moron! He's much more insightful . Late last year, Sam Mayes of rival Oklahoma City sports radio station 107.7 The Franchise was terminated by Tyler Media after a 2016 conversation racist to Native Americans was leaked. We sympathize and apologize. Traber Covers Half a Continent to Pursue Foot. Heres an official statement from Jim Traber regarding the on air segment earlier today. Eisen listed gripes that included roughing the passer calls not being reviewable and turnovers caused by fumbling the ball in the endzone. Jim would later be inducted into the Oklahoma State Baseball Hall Of Fame. They take their football seriously in Norman, Oklahoma. Carey Murdoch called Traber Alex Jones and a 'carnival barker'. Last week, Dusty Dvoracek an articulate, sweaty and incredibly sensitive former resident of the Phoenix area announced on Twitter that he's leaving WWLS The Sports Animal. This is Jim Traber, afternoon drive-time host on WWLS The Sports Animal 98.1 FM, where he lords over the airways with an authority unequaled in local radio. As a former Arizona Diamondbacks TV analyst, Traber knows what it's like to be a broadcaster paid by the team. Regular Jim Traber gets to eat crow again. check out the. Still don't see the relevance to OU football. Enough said! Can the Lions fix their defense? #6. Jim began working for the Sports Animal in 1998. For the Sports Animal network of stations, Traber has a statewide audience. You can only expect a guy who went to OU, played football for OU, was suspended by OU, and then reinstated by OU, to beat home the same positive talking points about OU football so many times a day. Local television ratings which likely will finish as the highest in the NBA by a large margin indicate that most fans are happy with the game telecasts. I think everyone that listens to me knows where my heart is and I just feel terrible if I offended anybody.. His detractors noted that I am sorry if you were offended is not the same as being sorry. According to one Mole, Dusty "had OK ratings every now and then. Regular Jim Traber of the Sports Animal vs. OKC Thunder Radio Broadcaster Matt Pinto. The Afternoon Sports Beat with Jim Traber on 98.1 WWLS The Sports Animal Follow podcast. The quick-witted Curtis Fitzpatrick, respected stat guru and currently with Fox 25 in OKC leads the charge! Heres an official statement from Jim Traber regarding the on air segment earlier today. While he leads the field with 11 percent of the total bets and has been backed by 10 percent of the handle at DraftKings with the same odds, Rahm has drawn just 3.9 percent of the handle . I'm glad he is here. Jim Traber from the Sports Animal joined the guys on Ep. 1 hr 26 min He enjoys spending time with his wife Julie and his five children. Yeah, during a global pandemic that's devastated the already-struggling terrestrial radio medium, I guess Dusty wasn't satisfied with the money he was making to talk about sports for about three hours every Monday through Friday. Duh F5. Copyright 2020 Cumulus Media / Cumulus Media is an equal opportunity employer / AA, Twin Peaks Fantasy Draft Party Contest Rules, Fantasy Football ManCave Contest Rules 2022, Johnnies First Time Caller Contest Rules. [7], After his MLB career, Traber played baseball in Japan for the Kintetsu Buffaloes in 1990 and 1991, and one season for Monterrey of the Mexican League in 1993. Afternoon Sports Beat 3-1. Even I, a once-proud Tiger Hater, couldn't help but cheer for the guy. Produced by NBC Sports in the AM and Kevin Ward in the PM. [2] Currently, Traber hosts "The Afternoon Sports Beat" and "Total Dominance Hour," shows on WWLS-FM radio station in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Fifty people in a bar can tell the tuck rule? Naturally, word of the mishap started to spread on Twitter. He began his career with the Baltimore Orioles in 1982. vBulletin, Copyright 2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Limited. Dusty apparently spent the next few days on the radio vaguely talking about his decision with his listeners. Following his radio career in Arizona, Jim returned to Oklahoma and rejoined the Sports Animal. Oklahoma City sports radio host and former Major League Baseball player Jim Traber issued an apology for nearly blurting out the N-word on-air. After charging the pitcher a second time, he was knocked off balance by the catcher while running and was kicked in the face on the way down by the Orions' manager, Masaichi Kaneda. 06 Jan 2023 20:16:49 They take their football seriously in Norman, Oklahoma. "I am very sorry. Women: Lady Vols inch closer to hosting as top 16 takes shape, Top draft prospect Carter charged in fatal crash, More PGA Tour changes: No cuts, smaller fields, Spring batting averages, runs up amid shift limits, LaMelo has surgery on right ankle, out for season, Colts GM pins moving up to 'guy worthy of it', 'Unbelievable night': ND wins Brey's home finale, Trade Lamar? He made it very easy and affordable, and we saved $12000 in the process. Stay with The Lost Ogle. In a segment discussing the abuse Carmelo Anthony suffered from racist fans in Philadelphia, 98.1 The Sports Animals Jim Traber made some people upset. We're very proud of what we do, that's bring the excitement of Thunder basketball to our fans.. Anyway, I guess we'll continue to monitor the situation and provide updates if there are any. Exciting news everyone! Ravens GM says he covets QBs, KD stars with Booker in long-awaited Suns debut. Roberts then argued that Bradys history of appearing in movies is much different from doing standup comedy, but added hed still like to see the seven-time Super Bowl winner make the attempt, but for the wrong reasons. I am somebody that should be in that room, Eisen answered. Are PSG better off without Neymar in big games. The debate continued in the comments. Mike is taking Traber to task about him trusting his source over Mike who was, you know, actually there. When I kept reading it thinking This cant be true, this cant be true, I started thinking to myself I hope its truehes going to suck, and its gonna be so funny. That relationship also has produced strong ratings for the Sports Animal on talk shows, pregame and postgame shows and game broadcasts. 6am 9am (M-F) Thursday night, Anthony confronted Philly fans who were taunting him with the racially charged word boy., Friday afternoon on 98.1 The Sports Animal, Traber went on a rant to defend Anthony and condemn the Philly fans, but as he discussed things people shouldnt say, the radio host allegedly almost let the N-word slip. Dusty apparently spent the next few days on the radio . 66 on Talkers magazine's first ranking of the top 100 sports talk show hosts. Afternoon Sports Beat 2-14. Our entire crew works hard to put on what we think is one of the best shows in the NBA, he said. 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