Marty Tirrell Predicts....

[sejkm]

Why would anyone take a chance on hiring Marty again in this market? You will answer, "because people listen". That tells you a lot about the lack of morality of those that hired him, too. Maybe he deserves to make a living, but not around here. Marty, go back to Boston.

[JonDMiller]

Why would anyone take a chance on hiring Marty again in this market? You will answer, "because people listen". That tells you a lot about the lack of morality of those that hired him, too. Maybe he deserves to make a living, but not around here. Marty, go back to Boston.

The Champ did not hiring. A group of people bought the time on the champ and have put Marty on. That group is trying to sell ads to offset their costs. Ratings book should come out soon. If they show up that will be a good start for them. If they get clubbed that is trouble heading into the 4th q. I have not seen them and generally don't look or care so much. I figure if I am o. Trouble someone will call me in.

[AHawk1]

sejkm. I agree go back to Boston.Not only is he a loud mouth on the air he is a loud mouth off it. When he burns his next bridge it will be his last and he should take the first bus east.

[griffan]

So he's saying we have a chance!!

[qwintart]

Where did all those people go that said they we're switching off Matt Perault in favor of Marty because of all the Iowa hate Matt was spewing? Seems Iowa can't get any love at the 4pm-7pm time slot...

Matt slays me....earlier this year Matt and Ken fought over the "Should ISU try to buy out of theUtah and UCONN games next year?" Ken says yes, Matt said no, they should want to play the best teams possible yada yada yada.

NOW, the talk of Iowa playing in the NC has pushed Matt to say that even if Iowa wins out they should not want to play against Florida, Alabama or Texas cuz we would just get rolled. Why shouldnt we want to play the best teams out there, to see where actually stand? I say if we win out BRING EM ON!!! I know,let's win out first.

[dagdaj]

The Champ did not hiring. A group of people bought the time on the champ and have put Marty on. That group is trying to sell ads to offset their costs. Ratings book should come out soon. If they show up that will be a good start for them. If they get clubbed that is trouble heading into the 4th q. I have not seen them and generally don't look or care so much. I figure if I am o. Trouble someone will call me in.

Ratings aren't going to matter much. Especially if they're buying time. Ratings pretty only much matter to big numbers buyers and local agencies. In the case of this show, it's all about Marty's Sandbox. Who can he get to come play in it. We've seen it before. I could name the names of these third tier "players" in Des Moines who think hooking up with some radio guy who will wow them with access to significant sporting events and such will further their presence in Des Moines.

If Tirrell can go out and sell a couple bars, a car dealer or two, and there's enough "expense" opportunities there. And as long as the station ownership is getting paid, they could really care less about numbers.

[dagdaj]

sejkm. I agree go back to Boston.Not only is he a loud mouth on the air he is a loud mouth off it. When he burns his next bridge it will be his last and he should take the first bus east.

It'll never happen. Guys like that, always seam to escape the noose, no matter how short or long the rope you give them. The only way this works is if people stop listening.

[JonDMiller]

Ratings aren't going to matter much. Especially if they're buying time. Ratings pretty only much matter to big numbers buyers and local agencies. In the case of this show, it's all about Marty's Sandbox. Who can he get to come play in it. We've seen it before. I could name the names of these third tier "players" in Des Moines who think hooking up with some radio guy who will wow them with access to significant sporting events and such will further their presence in Des Moines.

If Tirrell can go out and sell a couple bars, a car dealer or two, and there's enough "expense" opportunities there. And as long as the station ownership is getting paid, they could really care less about numbers.

Ratings will matter to someone that wants to buy time. If Marty has good numbers, then that will make that easier. If he doesn't, there are a lot of stations in town that are calling on the same companies, and they will have those numbers.

But you are right, he is more insulated with this arrangement. I don't wish ill on him. I don't always agree with his methods, but he certainly has talent...as to whether or not you are entertained by it is a matter of personal preference.

[twinhawkfans]

Mouth kinda reminds me of Jim Tressell. They both look like accounting class nerds. Dress lika a damn football coach!!! the difference is< Tressell is a good coach. Mouth is a freakin idiot!!!!

[HawkeyeShane]

Not many people were picking Iowa to beat PSU outisde of the most ardent believers. I can't fault Ken for that. Ken knows his college football, and I don't know anyone that watches more college games on a weekly basis than he does. Doesn't mean he will always be right, no one is...but his opinions come from an informed perspective.

I know Jon, my point was "tying one thing to another" like that, when each game is it's own thing...if Iowa had beaten Illinois by 1, he'd think they'd have a shot, but if they had lost by 1, then no shot...that sort of thing.

[okobojihawk]

SO MANY WORDS WASTED in this thread wasted over such a WORTHLESS topic!

[HawkeyeShane]

SO MANY WORDS WASTED in this thread wasted over such a WORTHLESS topic!

Lol...If that's the case, isn't that what you just did as well?

[okobojihawk]

Shane :-) Only 10 words! Now 11 that would be different!

[Butkus051]

Whos Marty Tirrell?

While Marty has many names (not all postable) he is none the less the "father of sports radio in Iowa". He and Miller started out in a barn in Indianola in the early 90's and then went on to the Cubby-Hole-In-The-Wall at KJJC ("The Jock"). After moving back to his native MA and taking a job doing the Celtics post game show, Marty returned to KXNO until certain FCC regs were tarnished. Now he is on 1700AM "The Champ". While the "Mouth of the Midwest" he may well be the most "connected" radio host that central Iowa has. Love him or leave him but he has credentials.

[HawkeyeShane]

Shane :-) Only 10 words! Now 11 that would be different!

Haha...I'm writing that down for future reference boji!