What's up with X?
Clocks got reset to 0, it appears.
Doing some searching, looks like they had a similar issue a few weeks ago.
B1G refs... corrupt, or just incompetent?
Regarding Dick Bremer, I for one will not miss him. He just comes off a little self important to me. I met him at an event a long time ago and he came off the same way. I know I've mentioned this in this thread before but I met John Gordon at the same event and he is quite possibly the nicest person I have ever met.
Him and Bert Blyleven were in the same pea pod when it came to baseball and the Twins.
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I can't say that I'm much of a Bremer fan, but I'd be willing to bet that his replacement will not be an improvement.
Regarding Dick Bremer, I for one will not miss him. He just comes off a little self important to me. I met him at an event a long time ago and he came off the same way. I know I've mentioned this in this thread before but I met John Gordon at the same event and he is quite possibly the nicest person I have ever met.
I felt his announcing got better after Blylevn left. But it would not shock me if he was that way. He’s on the 93x morning show every week during the season and it feels like it takes himself too seriously for some of their antics and questions.
I thought the announcement was an actual retiring from Bremer. It sounds like (Randy Shaver on 93x) that it wasn’t a mutual decision and Bremer was forced aside. Possibly that the Twins won’t be on Bally next year, it’ll be their own service and they wanted a fresh voice.
Regarding Dick Bremer, I for one will not miss him. He just comes off a little self important to me. I met him at an event a long time ago and he came off the same way. I know I've mentioned this in this thread before but I met John Gordon at the same event and he is quite possibly the nicest person I have ever met.
I felt his announcing got better after Blylevn left. But it would not shock me if he was that way. He’s on the 93x morning show every week during the season and it feels like it takes himself too seriously for some of their antics and questions.
I thought the announcement was an actual retiring from Bremer. It sounds like (Randy Shaver on 93x) that it wasn’t a mutual decision and Bremer was forced aside. Possibly that the Twins won’t be on Bally next year, it’ll be their own service and they wanted a fresh voice.
I agree I thought he did a nice job with Justin Morneau, but Justin was fantastic. Bert got stale quick.. and never recovered, although his pregame expletive filled rant was quite funny with Lapanta.
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I can't say that I'm much of a Bremer fan, but I'd be willing to bet that his replacement will not be an improvement.
I hope Chris Atteberry gets it. When he did the radio broadcast in the interim for a couple weeks (months?) back before they hired Provus I thought Atteberry was excellent.
Atteberry was my first pick for radio, but Provus is excellent... Atteberry should get first dibs on ANY announcing gig in Minnesota.
Regarding Dick Bremer, I for one will not miss him. He just comes off a little self important to me. I met him at an event a long time ago and he came off the same way. I know I've mentioned this in this thread before but I met John Gordon at the same event and he is quite possibly the nicest person I have ever met.
I felt his announcing got better after Blylevn left. But it would not shock me if he was that way. He’s on the 93x morning show every week during the season and it feels like it takes himself too seriously for some of their antics and questions.
I thought the announcement was an actual retiring from Bremer. It sounds like (Randy Shaver on 93x) that it wasn’t a mutual decision and Bremer was forced aside. Possibly that the Twins won’t be on Bally next year, it’ll be their own service and they wanted a fresh voice.
I agree I thought he did a nice job with Justin Morneau, but Justin was fantastic. Bert got stale quick.. and never recovered, although his pregame expletive filled rant was quite funny with Lapanta.
But don’t you just miss the sound of those broken bats?
I can't say that I'm much of a Bremer fan, but I'd be willing to bet that his replacement will not be an improvement.
I hope Chris Atteberry gets it. When he did the radio broadcast in the interim for a couple weeks (months?) back before they hired Provus I thought Atteberry was excellent.
I'm curious if they try to get Provus for TV and promote Atteberry to radio full time. Provus already does TV for Big Ten football and hoops so he's well aware of the ins-and-outs of TV broadcasting.
https://twitter.com/Ourand_SBJ/status/1721633494068019636
The NBA likes this deal because it gives the league more flexibility as Diamond tries to navigate its way through bankruptcy. Regardless of the current length of some of the NBA teams’ Bally Sports deals, all are set to end after this season.
The NHL is believed to be weeks away from cutting a similar deal, according to the court filings. Diamond sources said they also were happy with the deal, which they painted as a necessary step as the company tries to emerge from bankruptcy.
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Pat the Rat was on KFAN this morning saying Brock Faber should be playing on the power play for the Wild
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I just received a message from the Star Tribune I only get weekends next month my monthly bill will be $70.00 a month
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I pay less per month and get digital access to all content...
Any one else find the Bally’s app useless? I created an account and set up through my tv provider last weekend. Tried to log in today, wanted my credentials again. Put in the correct credentials and after one entry was told I’ve exceeded attempts and to try again in 30 minutes. WtF mate?
alrighty. Guess I’ll go watch a different game since you make it so hard to watch my local team.
luckily I’m somehow able to watch games on ESPN+ on my phone without an account. ?♀️
Any one else find the Bally’s app useless? I created an account and set up through my tv provider last weekend. Tried to log in today, wanted my credentials again. Put in the correct credentials and after one entry was told I’ve exceeded attempts and to try again in 30 minutes. WtF mate?
alrighty. Guess I’ll go watch a different game since you make it so hard to watch my local team.
luckily I’m somehow able to watch games on ESPN+ on my phone without an account. ?♀️
I saw this online.
https://twitter.com/ballysportshelp/status/1730400576700129671
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Tried a half hour later…same thing.
I’ve noticed it wants me to reconnect every time as well. So far if I wait anywhere between 30 seconds and a couple minutes it suddenly moves past that screen and shows the game(s) I can select to watch.
Tonight it was telling me there was some issue preventing them from playing it, but after I closed the app completely it did the above wait for it approach and I can watch.
Our app is on an AppleTV. Not sure how you close an app completely on other devices, or if you even need to. Could just be an Apple thing to have things running in the background.
Provus is a pro's pro.
Curious to what TV station it will be... Did they re-sign with Bally Sports?
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Curious to what TV station it will be... Did they re-sign with Bally Sports?
https://theathletic.com/5061464/2023/11/14/twins-broadcast-tv-deal-blackouts/
Despite the end of the previous contract, a short-term deal with Bally isn’t out of the question for next season. The Twins also could find another broadcast partner or the team could handle the product in-house, as the San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks did last season. The goal of any new deal would be to reach new customers via a reliable streaming product while still retaining traditional cable customers, albeit on an alternate channel.
Seems a little late in the game to try and build something from the ground up. I would think they need a stop gap so they can be ready maybe for '25.
I mean Jesus Christ, the MLB is about a decade ahead of literally every other league in the country in terms of a streaming foundation. Just stop blacking out the goddamn games.
https://twitter.com/aarongleeman/status/1730597202416783796?s=46
This is perfect; exactly as it should be... I might start watching/listening more at this point...
I mean Jesus Christ, the MLB is about a decade ahead of literally every other league in the country in terms of a streaming foundation. Just stop blacking out the goddamn games.
B1G refs... corrupt, or just incompetent?
https://twitter.com/aarongleeman/status/1730597202416783796?s=46
this is excellent news for everyone involved on both broadcast teams.
https://twitter.com/aarongleeman/status/1730597202416783796?s=46
this is excellent news for everyone involved on both broadcast teams.
Atteberry has been excellent as far back as when he did the St Paul Saints broadcast well over a decade ago. This is excellent!
Reuse suggested this all happened when Dick had to take some time off due to Covid, and Corey got outstanding reviews.
I remember when Atteberry did some of the games in the interim before they hired Provus. I thought he was excellent too.
At first I was upset when they hired Provus but has been just as good. We are quite lucky to have a pair like this doing the twins.
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/cougar-struck-by-motorist-killed-on-highway-in-golden-valley/
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I am wondering if that was the same cougar that was spotted a couple days ago? I have to imagine it is...
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
I am wondering if that was the same cougar that was spotted a couple days ago? I have to imagine it is...
Not necessarily. I was over at Prohibition the other night and there were cougars everywhere
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how old was Doug?
I have not seen an official obit, so I'm not sure. My guess he was in his mid 70's. Way too young. IIRC, he had health issues for a few years.
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Most times official obits come days or even weeks after a death... The Strib is doing an article on him that will be out this afternoon. Sounds like they may even use my photo of him since Neal Justin reached out to me to use it. Hoping that comes to fruition.
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The story posted on Star Tribune does not show his age when he passed away
https://www.startribune.com/doug-mcleod-minnesota-north-stars-gophers-announcer-obituary/600325777/
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looks like everyone used Jup’s photo!
Looking at his Facebook page... His birthday was Feb. 14. Attended Drake University from 1971 to 1975. So that would put him around 20-22 years older than me? So I am guessing he was 71-73 based on those years in college?
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Does Jess Myers not travel to away games anymore? I haven’t seen any post game interview videos for road trip games on rink live this season.
Does Jess Myers not travel to away games anymore? I haven’t seen any post game interview videos for road trip games on rink live this season.
I was wondering the same thing. Is the Rink Live cutting back on the travel budget for Jess? I can see not going to Penn St, but Columbus is much easier. For me, I think the coverage for the Gophers has slipped this year. But if you want to read about Warroad or complaining about various customer service issues, his X account is the place to go to.
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Looking at his Facebook page... His birthday was Feb. 14. Attended Drake University from 1971 to 1975. So that would put him around 20-22 years older than me? So I am guessing he was 71-73 based on those years in college?
According to this Jess Myers article he was 70.
Looking at his Facebook page... His birthday was Feb. 14. Attended Drake University from 1971 to 1975. So that would put him around 20-22 years older than me? So I am guessing he was 71-73 based on those years in college?
According to this Jess Myers article he was 70.
what, you didn’t believe me when I posted this exact same thing earlier? ?
Looking at his Facebook page... His birthday was Feb. 14. Attended Drake University from 1971 to 1975. So that would put him around 20-22 years older than me? So I am guessing he was 71-73 based on those years in college?
According to this Jess Myers article he was 70.
what, you didn’t believe me when I posted this exact same thing earlier? ?
Only 70 years old was the greatest radio voice of Gopher hockey
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