WTIC

[Ha Who]

Reality check for the dreamers

WTIC Will No Longer Broadcast UConn Athletic Events

 

[ElGuapo]

Awful news.
Typical though of every other bedrock institution failing these days.

 

[huskymedic]

One media conglomerate (Entercom/CBS) to another (I Heart Media) via UConn IMG Contract.

 

[pepband99]

Other than nostalgia, and not knowing the particulars of this contract, why is this "bad?"

I can't reliably listen to UConn in the most populated area of CT at night. Our state is the size of a postage stamp.
A change to the radio network is a good thing, if the $ is where it should be.

 

[huskymedic]

The New Haven Register Blogs: Elm City to Eagleville: 97.9 FM to become new home of UConn football, basketball

 

[huskeynut]

You should also be able to get all games with the iHart app on your phone.

 

[CL82]

I'm out of state so this is good thing for me, though it is surprising how far TIC gets.

 

[CL82]

Comments are entertaining....

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  The UConn Athletic Program has fallen so far since Jeff Hathaway was disrespectfully marched out of his office. It is hard to fathom the continuing incompetence since he has left the program. (MCGA)!

 

[dbmill]

97.9 signal does not carry into southeastern Connecticut. They better get an affiliate station down this way.

 

[Ha Who]

TIC signal was always weird. Sometimes it is hard to get it in state, yet I have picked it up in Lake Placid

 

[billybud]

Ahhh...the idiosyncrasies of AM ground wave propagation....

 

[FDNY99]

Comments are entertaining....

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  The UConn Athletic Program has fallen so far since Jeff Hathaway was disrespectfully marched out of his office. It is hard to fathom the continuing incompetence since he has left the program. (MCGA)!

That just made me spit out my coffee...I’m laughing hysterically!

 

[dbmill]

Comments are entertaining....

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  The UConn Athletic Program has fallen so far since Jeff Hathaway was disrespectfully marched out of his office. It is hard to fathom the continuing incompetence since he has left the program. (MCGA)!

That just made me spit out my coffee...I’m laughing hysterically!

It is hard to comprehend Hathaway's incompetence while he was at UConn. If there had been any movement during his time on the athletic facilities that are now finally looking to come on line (soccer, baseball, softball, ice hockey), UConn athletics could be in a completely different place.

 

[FDNY99]

It is hard to comprehend Hathaway's incompetence while he was at UConn. If there had been any movement during his time on the athletic facilities that are now finally looking to come on line (soccer, baseball, softball, ice hockey), UConn athletics could be in a completely different place.

Agree 150%!!!

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

Awful news.

How so @ElGuapo?

 

[ElGuapo]

How so @ElGuapo?

I'll admit that the shock has worn off a bit from Friday now that details have come out about the 97.9 partnership.

My point was mainly that there are certain things you can count on in life that have always been there for you.
Tuning into WTIC1080 for UConn games I'm not at or listening to the wrap ups from ones I am driving away from.
Familiar friendly voices that you are comfortable with and respect because of their knowledge and history.
The weird AM radio sound that sometimes fades in and out depending on light poles and other weird stuff just adds to the experience.

I'm 42 so its not like I am some old fogey lamenting the death of AM radio.
Just one of those things I could count on for consistency during a good part of my life.

And again, as details came out on where they are now going I think we'll all be better off with hopefully improved coverage.

 

[History Geek]

I'll admit that the shock has worn off a bit from Friday now that details have come out about the 97.9 partnership.

My point was mainly that there are certain things you can count on in life that have always been there for you.
Tuning into WTIC1080 for UConn games I'm not at or listening to the wrap ups from ones I am driving away from.
Familiar friendly voices that you are comfortable with and respect because of their knowledge and history.
The weird AM radio sound that sometimes fades in and out depending on light poles and other weird stuff just adds to the experience.

I'm 42 so its not like I am some old fogey lamenting the death of AM radio.
Just one of those things I could count on for consistency during a good part of my life.

And again, as details came out on where they are now going I think we'll all be better off with hopefully improved coverage.

I’m 54 and a bit more fogey-ish. My attitudes/emotions were similar. In the end I think this is better.

Contrary to many posters on this board, I liked Joe D a lot. Going to miss him if he is not brought back.

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

And again, as details came out on where they are now going I think we'll all be better off with hopefully improved coverage.

Fair enough ElGuapo; some of us never had nearly as much WTIC dependency nor interest, many found Dambrosio less than listenable especially for football or during almost any pre- or post- game commentary, etc. Times and technology change and 1992 let alone the 1950s just aren't walking back in the door. As you appear to acknowledge, most people wishing to listen to audio broadcasts will find a way. Onward and upward, especially if AD David Benedict's created a way to expand coverage nationally and globally while generating more badly needed athletics department revenues ...

 

[The Funster]

Geez, I know it is radio but if UConn wants to engage the Fairfield County fan you would think they would want to have a station that reaches into...Fairfield County.

 

[Ewekon]

WICC bailed on us years ago.