G&T Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jan 11, 2017 -> 07:23 PM) Poor Abbatacola. Not really. Goff had to leave and go to Atlanta to get a shot. Even though he failed, the Score was loyal to him when he came back. Abbatacola never took that chance. Edited January 12, 2017 by G&T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 I think the Goff pairing will last another decade. If Matty was given/took the opportunity I wouldnt be so sure. Although I really like Matt and enjoy when he is on I dont get the sense that the majority of listeners do too. It sucks for Matt though, he has paid his dues to at least get a shot even if it fails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 QUOTE (shipps @ Jan 12, 2017 -> 11:03 AM) I think the Goff pairing will last another decade. If Matty was given/took the opportunity I wouldnt be so sure. Although I really like Matt and enjoy when he is on I dont get the sense that the majority of listeners do too. It sucks for Matt though, he has paid his dues to at least get a shot even if it fails. I agree. I enjoy when Matt is covering for someone (although, that may just be because I wasn't a Terry fan). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G&T Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Abbatocola not producing Bernstein and Goff. Interesting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 QUOTE (G&T @ Jan 12, 2017 -> 01:27 PM) Abbatocola not producing Bernstein and Goff. Interesting... Nick Shepkowski is the Executive Producer for Bernstein/Goff. I'm guessing Chris Tannehill as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegionSox Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 I just saw on Twitter that Abbatacola is going to be the full time update anchor for Bernstein and Goff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 I have no idea how radio works. Is that a promotion or demotion from his previous role? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Jan 12, 2017 -> 03:50 PM) I have no idea how radio works. Is that a promotion or demotion from his previous role? Lateral move? I think... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Why do they still have update guys? With twitter you get up to the second sports news and scores. Waste of time now IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panerista Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Jan 12, 2017 -> 03:50 PM) I have no idea how radio works. Is that a promotion or demotion from his previous role? It's a promotion for him. He has Abbatacola's old job. Tannehill is the sound guy, but I believe he is technically a "producer" QUOTE (Brian @ Jan 12, 2017 -> 04:02 PM) Why do they still have update guys? With twitter you get up to the second sports news and scores. Waste of time now IMO Can't go on twitter in your car, i guess. Edited January 12, 2017 by Deadpool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 QUOTE (Deadpool @ Jan 12, 2017 -> 04:05 PM) Can't go on twitter in your car, i guess. True and probably revenue. But how often has an update guy broken a story? Any who. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 QUOTE (RegionSox @ Jan 12, 2017 -> 03:46 PM) I just saw on Twitter that Abbatacola is going to be the full time update anchor for Bernstein and Goff. So he's replacing Rongey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panerista Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) QUOTE (Brian @ Jan 12, 2017 -> 04:06 PM) True and probably revenue. But how often has an update guy broken a story? Any who. At least you get gems like these QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Jan 12, 2017 -> 04:10 PM) So he's replacing Rongey? That sure sounds like a demotion. I suppose it's technically "talent". Edited January 12, 2017 by Deadpool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 QUOTE (Brian @ Jan 12, 2017 -> 04:02 PM) Why do they still have update guys? With twitter you get up to the second sports news and scores. Waste of time now IMO Maybe for you, but I imagine a large portion of their audience doesn't have Twitter and still depends on the updates for current sports news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panerista Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jan 12, 2017 -> 05:23 PM) Maybe for you, but I imagine a large portion of their audience doesn't have Twitter and still depends on the updates for current sports news. And even for those of us that use twitter on occasion, we tend to undervalue the fact that these guys can parse through the news and focus on what is relevant to the fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 QUOTE (Deadpool @ Jan 12, 2017 -> 04:05 PM) It's a promotion for him. He has Abbatacola's old job. Tannehill is the sound guy, but I believe he is technically a "producer" Can't go on twitter in your car, i guess. I meant for abbattacola. Being the update guy sounds like a demotion. Wonder why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donaldo Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jan 9, 2017 -> 12:13 PM) Wait, North isn't doing Webio anymore?? This article only mentions North, but I'm willing to bet McNeil and Teinowitz are being considered as well. Is Another All-Sports Station Coming To The Chicago Market In 2017? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 I don't get access to twitter at work so they have broken news to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 (edited) I approached Bernstein not too long ago about the show, saying Matt would be a nice addition. He went off on me, saying that it's out of his control and he's not one of upper management even though someday he would like to be. Abbatacola's role is definitely a demotion. It makes me wonder if Julie DaCarrio and Chris Rongey are getting the axe. I don't buy the argument of having to move away and take a chance and come back to Chicago to get a talent job. Shepkowski didn't leave even though he has Matt's old job. I stopped myself from majoring in journalism and radio/TV for crap like this. You really have to get lucky to get a paying job and then play the politics to be on air talent. Abbatacola's demotion doesn't make sense, and I hope that he f***s with the Score somehow and goes to AM 1000. Edited January 13, 2017 by New Era on South Side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panerista Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 QUOTE (New Era on South Side @ Jan 12, 2017 -> 10:44 PM) I approached Bernstein not too long ago about the show, saying Matt would be a nice addition. He went off on me, saying that it's out of his control and he's not one of upper management even though someday he would like to be. Abbatacola's role is definitely a demotion. It makes me wonder if Julie DaCarrio and Chris Rongey are getting the axe. I don't buy the argument of having to move away and take a chance and come back to Chicago to get a talent job. Shepkowski didn't leave even though he has Matt's old job. I stopped myself from majoring in journalism and radio/TV for crap like this. You really have to get lucky to get a paying job and then play the politics to be on air talent. Abbatacola's demotion doesn't make sense, and I hope that he f***s with the Score somehow and goes to AM 1000. My impression (never been in radio) is that it is a demotion. I have never felt DiCaro or Rongey were "higher up" than Abbatacola. It is super weird that a guy so active at the company is suddenly "demoted". Maybe there's more we don't know. Nice display name, BTW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donaldo Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 QUOTE (New Era on South Side @ Jan 12, 2017 -> 10:44 PM) I don't buy the argument of having to move away and take a chance and come back to Chicago to get a talent job. Laurence Holmes never moved away, did he? IIRC, he got started as a producer for the old WMAQ Sports Huddle back in the mid 90s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G&T Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 QUOTE (Donaldo @ Jan 13, 2017 -> 08:23 PM) Laurence Holmes never moved away, did he? IIRC, he got started as a producer for the old WMAQ Sports Huddle back in the mid 90s. He was on air daily in a variety of capacities since the early 2000s and did play by play for DePaul. And I never said someone had to move away. It's an experience issue. Abattacola never had a daily talk show for any length of time. That opportunity was never coming at the Score. Goff had to leave to get that experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 QUOTE (Deadpool @ Jan 13, 2017 -> 03:08 PM) My impression (never been in radio) is that it is a demotion. I have never felt DiCaro or Rongey were "higher up" than Abbatacola. It is super weird that a guy so active at the company is suddenly "demoted". Maybe there's more we don't know. Nice display name, BTW. Thanks - it's a New Era after the Northsiders won the WS and the Sox started the rebuild. There is more to all of this, but I bet it is politics. The show enjoyed great ratings and was funny under Abbatacola's watch. I would think maybe they wanted to keep Shepkowski at the Score and told Abbatacola that he's a sub for when hosts are out, just like Rozner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panerista Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 5 minutes in, I don't hate Danny Parkins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Weird hearing Bernstein and Goff together. I think this is actually better than Boers and Bernstein. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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