[Rooster Cogburn]

I'll believe it when I see it. I've heard this song 3,345,567,345,677 times!

[Cider Jim]

We're going to be starting a coaches TV show. This new hire will be hosting that show.

I wonder if Morgan Hout will apply. He's got experience, knows the game, and used to have his own TV show back in the day.

[blwall1416]

I was on the Sam Rutigliano show back in '99. They were showing footage of practice one week & BAM.....

[givemethemic]

You could also put Jerod Brooks in that mix as well, as he and Nick worked together for years, but not so sure he would want to leave his sweet gig in sports radio in the triangle. in the end i feel like LU will hire from the outside, but we do have qualified guys in house.

I've always said timing is really funny sometimes. I really enjoyed my time at Liberty calling games and it is part of the reason that I'm in this market and have been fortunate to do a lot of national freelance work since moving here less than 2 years ago. As you mentioned, I have a great opportunity down here in Raleigh and the future is very bright. We are getting ready to take our show state wide into syndication and I'm fortunate to be with a great company who believes in us and what we can do. I'll say this, its diffently intriguing

[SuperJon]

As of yesterday there were over 100 applicants and the job opening hasn't even been posted officially.

As for the tv show, yes this guy would host it if we ever had one, but that's not on the table for right now.

[Sly Fox]

The responsibilities have now been posted:

Play-by-play for all football and men's basketball home and away games; corresponding travel and research
Sponsorship sales for athletic inventory; sales would include radio, television, internet, video board, signage, game programs and any of the other additional 20+ items already being marketed to Liberty sponsors
Hosting of various sports productions for radio and/or television (ie: coaches show, magazine shows, etc)
Voice support for athletic and University audio needs
Administrative responsibilities related to FSN broadcasting planning

[Schfourteenteen]

Just looking for a guy with a pool AND a hot tub.

[LUconn]

You could also put Jerod Brooks in that mix as well, as he and Nick worked together for years, but not so sure he would want to leave his sweet gig in sports radio in the triangle. in the end i feel like LU will hire from the outside, but we do have qualified guys in house.

I've always said timing is really funny sometimes. I really enjoyed my time at Liberty calling games and it is part of the reason that I'm in this market and have been fortunate to do a lot of national freelance work since moving here less than 2 years ago. As you mentioned, I have a great opportunity down here in Raleigh and the future is very bright. We are getting ready to take our show state wide into syndication and I'm fortunate to be with a great company who believes in us and what we can do. I'll say this, its diffently intriguing

deja vu, eh?

[bigsmooth]

there have been over 120 applicants and probably will be more once the job is posted in the NCAA News on monday. the quality of applicants have ranged from people with experience at ISP and Learfield Sports, to Syracuse University and University of Missouri grads who are known for their communications programs. There is obviously a huge emphasis on a candidate to understand the LU culture and in turn has removed many names from the list. it is the dept's idea to have this wrapped up by july 1.

[Sly Fox]

The have narrowed the field of candidates down to ten and they hope to have someone selected by Early July. I am anxious to hear who those of us who live out-of-town will be depending on to describe the action starting this fall. After listening to Jerry for so long on football games, it will be odd to hear someone else's voice on September 4th.

[LUconn]

it's kinda sad that the retirement wasn't announced prior to the end of basketball season so he could get a proper farewell.

[Cider Jim]

The have narrowed the field of candidates down to ten.

BJ, any word if you're in the pool of the final 10?

[olldflame]

With less than 2 months til the season kicks off, I would think they've got to be pretty close to making a hire. Anyone know anything?

[SuperJon]

It's past July 1 (new business year) so they've likely made the hire but I would guess they're waiting to announce it until he actually starts. If he's coming from another school or something you'd hate to announce it before he finished up where he is now.

[olldflame]

Beginning of the fiscal year makes sense. If he's coming from another school, he'll likely do them the courtesy of giving them notice so they can search for a replacement, in which case there is no reason to delay announcing it here. I think we'll hear something soon.

[Sly Fox]

Right now is prime time for selling the fall so hopefully whoever is hired can arrive quickly. I am selling down here and most fall ad budgets are being depleted quickly.

Last I heard this about the time they were hoping to have everything finished up. So barring any surprises they should have an announcement soon.

[bigsmooth]

should be next week. i have been told the person has been chosen and is from a BCS school. looking forward to the announcement.

[Chris Lang]

Alan York, who was as ISP College sports and worked on the ACC game of the week, will be the new voice, per a university release.

York also worked as the media relations guy/broadcaster for the Winston-Salem Warthogs from 2000-06.

The Dash is the stupidest name in all of minor-league baseball, by the way. Boo Winston-Salem.

[bigsmooth]

welcome to Alan York from ISP. He was the lead commentator for the ACC game of the week. looks like a great addition to the LU family!

http://www.libertyflames.com/index.cfm? ... 99&TeamID=

[bigsmooth]

you beat me to it lang..lol and yes the dash.....what is a dash???

[olldflame]

Since Alan did High Point basketball games for 5 years maybe if PanFan is lurking he can check in and give us the scoop on his play by play skills. His resume is certainly impressive for a 99 grad.

[Sly Fox]

Anxious to hear him on the air this fall for football. I wonder if Red Dog knew him in Hattiesburg during his brief stint there?

This is a huge opportunity for Alan and I am anxious to see him succeed.

[bigsmooth]

he sounded pretty good on the ACC games. it appears to be a good hire.

[LUminary]

Alan is a good guy. Very personable. I expect he will do well.

As for the Dash, it technically should have been a hyphen. But, either way, I agree. It wasn't a great choice. Nice new ballpark though.

[BJWilliams]

I'll have my mini radio tuned into 88.3 at the stadium so I can check this guy out for myself