Bucks Media Thread (Discussion of Bucks & Sports Media)

[theFireBlanket]

I didn't realize Gil's Arena host was Marques' son (Josiah).

[paulpressey25]

For those walking the street next to Mecca, you've seen the Wisconsin Sports Hall of Fame plaques. I always enjoy stopping and looking at some of the names from the past.

Two updates (one good and one bad) per the:

https://biztimes.com/wisconsin-athletic-hall-of-fame-walkway-upgrades-could-be-complete-in-time-for-rnc/

The good: They are putting up a giant media board to run clips, highlights, etc.

The bad: They are getting rid of doing the bronze busts because reasons. So when Giannis gets on there, he'll be a video screen. Personally I love those plaques. Gives a sense of permanence and history IMO.

Founded in 1951, the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame stopped adding bronze plaques for inductees a few years ago because space was running low to display them, they are extremely heavy (weighing 250 to 400 pounds each), some have been degraded by years and the elements, and today’s fans prefer to engage with modern forms of media, Lammi said.

“We felt more interactive, interview-focused videos or backlit images on stationary boards would be a better way to celebrate inductees moving forward,” Lammi said. “We just don’t think continuing to place these bronze plaques, which people aren’t necessarily paying a lot of attention to, was the best way to tell the story for these inductees.”

[emunney]

I didn't realize Gil's Arena host was Marques' son (Josiah).

Former SupremeHustle co-worker Josiah Johnson?

[MickeyDavis]

For those walking the street next to Mecca, you've seen the Wisconsin Sports Hall of Fame plaques. I always enjoy stopping and looking at some of the names from the past.

Two updates (one good and one bad) per the:

https://biztimes.com/wisconsin-athletic-hall-of-fame-walkway-upgrades-could-be-complete-in-time-for-rnc/

The good: They are putting up a giant media board to run clips, highlights, etc.

The bad: They are getting rid of doing the bronze busts because reasons. So when Giannis gets on there, he'll be a video screen. Personally I love those plaques. Gives a sense of permanence and history IMO.

Founded in 1951, the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame stopped adding bronze plaques for inductees a few years ago because space was running low to display them, they are extremely heavy (weighing 250 to 400 pounds each), some have been degraded by years and the elements, and today’s fans prefer to engage with modern forms of media, Lammi said.

“We felt more interactive, interview-focused videos or backlit images on stationary boards would be a better way to celebrate inductees moving forward,” Lammi said. “We just don’t think continuing to place these bronze plaques, which people aren’t necessarily paying a lot of attention to, was the best way to tell the story for these inductees.”

Ridiculous. The plaques are cool. If you have to have some video boards so be it but keep the plaques. And there aren't alternatives that look that same that don't weigh 250-400? Come on now.

[paulpressey25]

Ridiculous. The plaques are cool. If you have to have some video boards so be it but keep the plaques. And there aren't alternatives that look that same that don't weigh 250-400? Come on now.

Yep. No reason they can't keep doing the plaques. It must be a cost situation, disguised as "the people wanted just a video screen"

[emunney]

I love that Draymond's schtick is now "the Yoda of Dickheads".

I happen to think way too much is being made of what looked to me like a very mild, not-at-all dangerous cheap shot, and it's funny for Draymond to find a new angle to criticize Carter from: you are not being a bad guy correctly.

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[Thunder Muscle]

For those walking the street next to Mecca, you've seen the Wisconsin Sports Hall of Fame plaques. I always enjoy stopping and looking at some of the names from the past.

Two updates (one good and one bad) per the:

https://biztimes.com/wisconsin-athletic-hall-of-fame-walkway-upgrades-could-be-complete-in-time-for-rnc/

The good: They are putting up a giant media board to run clips, highlights, etc.

The bad: They are getting rid of doing the bronze busts because reasons. So when Giannis gets on there, he'll be a video screen. Personally I love those plaques. Gives a sense of permanence and history IMO.

Founded in 1951, the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame stopped adding bronze plaques for inductees a few years ago because space was running low to display them, they are extremely heavy (weighing 250 to 400 pounds each), some have been degraded by years and the elements, and today’s fans prefer to engage with modern forms of media, Lammi said.

“We felt more interactive, interview-focused videos or backlit images on stationary boards would be a better way to celebrate inductees moving forward,” Lammi said. “We just don’t think continuing to place these bronze plaques, which people aren’t necessarily paying a lot of attention to, was the best way to tell the story for these inductees.”

Ridiculous. The plaques are cool. If you have to have some video boards so be it but keep the plaques. And there aren't alternatives that look that same that don't weigh 250-400? Come on now.

That’s disappointing. It was always fun walking by those before and after games.

[ColeWorld23]

Jennings didn't start coming around until the championship season, he wasn't around before that. But yeah I'd give him a shot over Novak 8 days a week. There has to be other former players who would be interested. Novak filling in for Marques makes sense since it's sporadic and he's already doing the pre/post game shows. But no one at Bally's or the Bucks can think he's any good.

John Henson? On the latest episode of the Hear District, Marques interviewed him and John mentioned he’s been doing broadcasting on the East Coast and really loves doing it.

[chonestown]

Now with John Henson, what you've got is a guy who is not Steve Novak, so you have that, okay.

[Garbs_7]

Doc Rivers on Bill Simmons' new pod today, hopefully has a few interesting nuggets.

[humanrefutation]

Wisconsin's own John Anderson anchored his last SportsCenter tonight. Definitely one of my favorites, and not only because he was a shill for Wisconsin sports. He'll apparently pop up from time to time to do features for ESPN, but his new gig will be as an Endowed Chair in Radio and TV Journalism in the Journalism School at his alma mater, Mizzou.

[ReasonablySober]

Wisconsin's own John Anderson anchored his last SportsCenter tonight. Definitely one of my favorites, and not only because he was a shill for Wisconsin sports. He'll apparently pop up from time to time to do features for ESPN, but his new gig will be as an Endowed Chair in Radio and TV Journalism in the Journalism School at his alma mater, Mizzou.

The first and only time I knew about him was when there was a reality style competition to see who could be the next SC anchor and that had to have been at least 20 years ago. ****.

Good on that dude on being able to retire.

ETA: Apparently I haven't watched SC in 25 years.

[MickeyDavis]

My current deal for the Athletic is $1 a month for a year. It renews at the end of this month for $79.99 a year if not canceled. I canceled this morning and they immediately offered me $9.99 for a year. I know they're now owned by the NY Times but they have to be losing a lot of $$$. I like it, good articles. Both for local teams and nationally.

[Thunder Muscle]

My current deal for the Athletic is $1 a month for a year. It renews at the end of this month for $79.99 a year if not canceled. I canceled this morning and they immediately offered me $9.99 for a year. I know they're now owned by the NY Times but they have to be losing a lot of $$$. I like it, good articles. Both for local teams and nationally.

Good to know. I got it for $1/month too and assume my subscription up soon. I don’t feel I would utilize it enough for $79.99/year but it’s great at those cheap prices.

[MickeyDavis]

My current deal for the Athletic is $1 a month for a year. It renews at the end of this month for $79.99 a year if not canceled. I canceled this morning and they immediately offered me $9.99 for a year. I know they're now owned by the NY Times but they have to be losing a lot of $$$. I like it, good articles. Both for local teams and nationally.

Good to know. I got it for $1/month too and assume my subscription up soon. I don’t feel I would utilize it enough for $79.99/year but it’s great at those cheap prices.

I couldn't easily find the cancellation in their app. It's probably there somewhere but I signed into the website to do it. I agree, I can't justify $79.99 (used to be $59.99). In the past if I canceled u would get a good offer sometime down the road. This is the first time I've received an offer immediately. Just make sure you can before it renews. Once it does you're locked in for the year.

[Reddeye]

My current deal for the Athletic is $1 a month for a year. It renews at the end of this month for $79.99 a year if not canceled. I canceled this morning and they immediately offered me $9.99 for a year. I know they're now owned by the NY Times but they have to be losing a lot of $$$. I like it, good articles. Both for local teams and nationally.

Thanks for letting me know about this. My $1 a month expired a couple of months ago. Was offered the deal right after I selected cancel.

[Thunder Muscle]

My current deal for the Athletic is $1 a month for a year. It renews at the end of this month for $79.99 a year if not canceled. I canceled this morning and they immediately offered me $9.99 for a year. I know they're now owned by the NY Times but they have to be losing a lot of $$$. I like it, good articles. Both for local teams and nationally.

Thanks for letting me know about this. My $1 a month expired a couple of months ago. Was offered the deal right after I selected cancel.

Same, thank you. My 1 year was in a few weeks. Hit cancel and was prompted to renew at 9.99/year. Great deal.

[theFireBlanket]

I miss Zora.

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[MickeyDavis]

I was surprised when Zora got a national gig. I didn't think she was very good.

[MVP2110]

The Bucks appear to be back on Bally's next season

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