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The Recovering After Irene Links

Yesterday at 8:30 a.m., I lost power at my house and as of this post, I still don’t have it. The northern part of my town has power, but I live in the southern part and there’s nothing. That’s not good. And RI did not get hit that hard by Irene so I don’t know how we could lose power for so long. Anyway, it appears that my office never lost electricity as the clocks appear to be on time so I’m blogging from work. Hopefully, I won’t be without power for that long.

Here are your links.

Michael Smith of the Sports Business Journal writes that UPS and MillerCoors are looking to become very aggressive sponsors of college sports.

Eric Fisher of SBJ says a new site has launched to cover digital fan marketing.

Terry Lefton of SBJ speaks with a sports marketer who believes stadium naming rights work.

Mimi Turner of the Hollywood Reporter says the BBC will air every hour of every single event at the 2012 London Olympics. That’s quite ambitious.

Mike Reynolds of Multichannel News says with Hurricane Irene out of the way, New York can focus on the U.S. Open for the next two weeks.

Mike says Tennis Channel will reach 50 million homes for the Open.

ESPN Ombudsman Kelly McBride from the Poynter Institute says there’s nothing wrong with ESPN airing the Little League World Series to which I ask her, are you crazy?

Eric Deggans of the St. Petersburg Times writing for the Indiana University National Sports Journalism Center says reporting on suicides and speculating why they happen as in the case of former Baltimore Orioles pitcher and broadcaster Mike Flanagan demonstrate the need for due diligence by news organizations.

Marcus Vanderberg of SportsNewser says a short two days after Vin Scully announced his return to the Dodgers, so did Spanish voice Jaime Jarrin.

Dan Fogarty of SportsGrid notes that Houston Texan RB Arian Foster is not a fan of ESPN Radio’s Colin Cowhack. Really, who is?

Zombie Journalism has a problem with ESPN’s social networking policy that bans its reporters from breaking news on Twitter.

TMZ reports that wrestler Ric Flair is contemplating a lawsuit against Captain Blowhard-led Grantland.com for a long article on him that was published last week.

The New York Times’ Richard Sandomir speaks with Fox Sports’ Joe Buck about his ailing voice.

The New York Post’s Phil Mushnick decides that he’s a man of the people, which probably couldn’t be further from the truth.

Jim Williams from the Washington Examiner talks with CBS college football host Tim Brando about his radio show being aired on CBS Sports Network.

Tom Jones at the St. Petersburg Times looks at the weekend in sports television including a poor local broadcast of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers preseason games.

Sean Pendergast in the Houston Press says the Longhorn Network doesn’t have enough content to be successful.

Bob Wolfley of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel says ESPN’s Chris Spielman picks Wisconsin to win the Big Ten title.

From the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Dan Caesar writes that Missouri’s new football analyst has a football background, but also one in intelligence. As in CIA. Yup.

Dusty Saunders of the Denver Post is amazed at the media controversy swirling around Broncos third-string quarterback Tim Tebow.

Andrew Malcolm from the Los Angeles Times says ESPN has warned golf analyst Paul Azinger over his tweet criticizing President Obama.

Tom Hoffarth of the Los Angeles Daily News speaks with Olympic swimmer Janet Evans who turned 40 on Sunday. Wow.

Tom writes about Dodgers Spanish broadcaster Jaime Jarrin’s return for next year.

Tom also has your sports calendar for this week.

Raju Mudhar of the Toronto Star says the lockout doesn’t seem to be effecting the NBA.

Bruce Dowbiggin of the Toronto Globe and Mail advises us not to look for Rogers Sportsnet to wrest the CFL rights away from TSN in the next bidding.

The Toronto Sports Media Blog says the Maple Leafs are close to hiring a new announcer.

Sox & Dawgs has a look at the UConn Radio Network for the 2011-12 season.

Mike Shields at DigiDay notes that ESPN’s College GameDay will really sink its teeth into social networking this season.

Ryan Yoder of Awful Announcing is critical of the ESPN Ombudsman for letting ESPN off the hook for airing the Little League World Series.

Joe Favorito feels the World Fire and Police Games taking place in New York are brand and activation opportunities for potential sponsors.

And lastly, here’s a video I made last night driving down the main road of my town showing how dark it was. Definitely no fun without power.

That’s all. Back later.

CBS Sports Network Debuts A Bunch of College Football Programming

This from CBS Sports Network, a whole host of studio programming is on the way. This includes the premiere of the Yahoo Sports Radio show hosted by Tim Brando, a program hosted by CBS’ Tracy Wolfson and the return of the Tony Barnhart Show. There are other shows coming as well. Let’s take a look at what CBS Sports Network has in store for viewers this college football season.

CBS SPORTS NETWORK UNVEILS NEW SHOWS FOR 2011 COLLEGE FOOTBALL SEASON

“SEC Today,” “SEC Express,” “Tackling The Trends” and “Tim Brando Show” to Debut This Fall Network Expands Live Thursday Night Studio Programming

CBS Sports Network has increased its college football programming for the 2011 season with four new shows including the SEC TODAY, SEC EXPRESS, TACKLING THE TRENDS and the previously announced TIM BRANDO SHOW.  The Network also returns popular studio shows including INSIDE COLLEGE FOOTBALL, THE TONY BARNHART SHOW, SEC TONIGHT and COLLEGE FOOTBALL CONFIDENTIAL.

CBS Sports Network will provide comprehensive SEC football coverage complementing CBS Sports’ SEC Game of the Week with new programming that includes SEC TODAY and SEC EXPRESS. Hosted by Brent Stover, SEC TODAY (Saturdays, 2:00-3:00 PM) will preview the game of the week with in-depth analysis and live on-site reports while providing an all-encompassing look at the day in SEC football.  With SEC EXPRESS (Sundays 10:00-11:00 AM), fans will be able to re-live all of the action from CBS Sports’ SEC Game of the Week during a one-hour telecast featuring the top plays and key moments from Saturday’s game. Also, SEC TONIGHT returns Saturdays at 7:00 PM, recapping all the day’s news, highlights and storylines.

Hosted by CBS Sports’ Tracy Wolfson, TACKLING THE TRENDS (Wednesdays, 9:00-9:30 PM) is a new, weekly 30-minute show in collaboration with CBSSports.com that examines the trending topics across college football through a variety of interactive platforms. Premiering on Wednesday, Sept. 7 following the first week of action, Wolfson, along with analysts and reporters from CBS Sports, CBS Sports Network and CBSSports.com, will discuss, debate and analyze college football’s hot button topics, which fans will help influence through social media outlets.

CBS Sports Network will launch the TIM BRANDO SHOW on Monday, Aug. 29, airing live weekdays from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM, ET.  The show, which also is nationally-syndicated on radio, covers the world of sports with a focus on college athletics and features an array of compelling guests, topics and commentary.

THE TONY BARNHART SHOW, now in its third year, moves to Wednesday nights (8:00-9:00 PM), while INSIDE COLLEGE FOOTBALL expands to a two-hour live show on Tuesdays (8:00-10:00 PM) and adds a new night on Thursdays (7:00-8:00 PM and 11:30 PM-12:30 AM), bracketing the Network’s weekly live college football game.

In addition, the Network returns COLLEGE FOOTBALL CONFIDENTIAL, an all-access series bringing fans behind-the-scenes with teams as they practice and prepare for Saturday. CBS Sports Network will embed with different teams throughout the season, including Tulsa and Baylor. 

Below is a description of all the Network’s shows including announcers, air dates and times.  All times Eastern.

• TIM BRANDO SHOW – (Weekdays, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM) – Hosted by CBS Sports’ Tim Brando, the show covers the world of sports with a focus on college athletics and features an array of compelling guests, topics and commentary.  Debuts on Monday, Aug. 29.
• COLLEGE FOOTBALL CONFIDENTIAL (Mondays, 8:00-8:30 PM) – All-access series that brings fans behind-the-scenes with teams as they practice and prepare for Saturday. Premieres on Monday, Aug. 29.
• INSIDE COLLEGE FOOTBALL (Tuesdays, 8:00-10:00 PM and Thursdays, 7:00-8:00 PM and 11:30 PM-12:30 AM) – Offers a preview of the upcoming weekend college football action with opinion, insight and analysis of the most significant storylines and match-ups across the country. Hosted by Adam Zucker, along with analysts Aaron Taylor, Rich Rodriguez, Randy Cross and Brian Jones.   Premieres on Tuesday, Aug. 30.
• THE TONY BARNHART SHOW (Wednesdays, 8:00-9:00 PM) – “Mr. College Football” Tony Barnhart begins his third season as host of the weekly, one-hour primetime college football talk show. The hard-hitting program debates and analyzes the hot topics and issues facing college football on- and off-the-field.  Premieres on Wednesday, Aug. 31.
• TACKLING THE TRENDS – (Wednesdays, 9:00-9:30 PM) – A new, weekly 30-minute show hosted by CBS Sports’ Tracy Wolfson that examines the trending topics across college football through a variety of interactive platforms.  Debuts Wednesday, Sept. 7.
• LEMMING REPORT (Fridays, 7:00-7:30 PM) – Hosted by Tom Lemming, the country’s leading college football recruiting expert, LEMMING REPORT examines the nation’s top prep football players with highlights, news and analysis.  Premieres on Friday, Sept. 2.
• SEC TODAY (Saturdays, 2:00-3:00 PM) – Preview CBS Sports’ SEC Game of the Week with in-depth analysis and live on-site reports, while providing an all-encompassing look at the day in SEC football. Debuts Saturday, Sept. 17.
• SEC TONIGHT (Saturdays, 7:00-8:00 PM) – Following the conclusion of CBS Sports’ SEC Game of the Week, the studio team recaps the day’s SEC action. Airs weekly beginning Saturday, Sept. 17.
• INSIDE COLLEGE FOOTBALL EXTRA (Saturdays, following primetime game) – Join Host Adam Zucker and analyst Brian Jones to review all the day’s college football action with comprehensive news and highlights.
• SEC EXPRESS (Sundays, 10:00-11:00 AM) – A one-hour telecast featuring the top plays and key moments from Saturday’s SEC game on CBS Sports.  Debuts Sunday, Sept. 18.

That will do it.

CBS Sports Network To Simulcast Tim Brando’s Radio Show

This announced this morning by CBS Sports Network. The network will pick up Tim Brando’s radio show that is currently aired across the nation through Sporting News Radio and Sirius XM. This is now adds another platform for Tim’s show which is quite good if you haven’t had the chance to listen. The show will air from 10 a.m. through 1 p.m. Eastern time. It will premiere on CBS Sports Network sometime in August.

The press release reads as follows:

CBS SPORTS NETWORK TO LAUNCH THE “TIM BRANDO SHOW” ON TELEVISION

CBS Sports Network will launch the “Tim Brando Show” live on television, debuting August 2011. The Network will produce for its air the popular nationally-syndicated radio program featuring CBS Sports’ Tim Brando, which also airs on Sporting News Radio.  The three-hour show covers the world of sports, with a focus on college athletics, featuring an array of compelling guests, topics and commentary.  The show will air live weekdays from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM, ET.

“We’re thrilled to be launching ‘The Tim Brando Show’ on CBS Sports Network.  This show, along with several other enhancements we’re making, will significantly increase the live, daily, topical programming for our fans,” said David Berson, Executive Vice President, CBS Sports and President, CBS Sports Network. “Tim is a well known and respected sports personality and valued member of the CBS Sports family who adds to our already strong line-up of talent.”

“CBS Sports Network will expose the show to a new audience, and produce a high-quality, entertaining telecast that I know fans will enjoy,” said Tim Brando. “It’s thrilling for me every day to be talking about sports in this format and I’m lucky to now have two great media partners on board.”

“Tim’s show has been a core part of the Sporting News Radio line-up for years, and we are delighted that the reach of his show will be extended onto a new platform with CBS Sports Network,” said David Gow, President of Mission Media Group, LLC.

The show also features co-host Rogers Hampton and will include a CBS Sports Network reporter for hourly updates. The program will originate from a custom-built studio in Shreveport, La., which will be integrated with CBS Sports Network’s operations based in New York City. CBS Sports Network will also air “Best Of” compilation shows, as well as stream daily highlights online at www.cbssportsnetwork.com.

Tim Brando joined CBS Sports in 1995. He serves as the host of COLLEGE FOOTBALL TODAY, the Network’s college football pre-game and studio show, as well as a play-by-play announcer for coverage of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship. He has called play-by-play for the CBS Television Network’s coverage of the NFL and also serves as host of AT THE HALF®, CBS Sports’ college basketball halftime studio show.

The “Tim Brando Show,” now in its tenth year, is part of the Sporting News Radio network and can be heard on affiliate stations across the country, as well as on Sirius channel 94 and XM channel 208.

That’s all.