As for Brian's "analysis".how is the fact that every single verb Jimmy and Jalen used on the topic being in past tense considered "analysis"? Perhaps you were just evening up the ledger since you perceive there to be more defense of Jalen's side. "You really have a great show, and it's an honor to talk to you," Trump told Beckmann at the end of the eight-minute interview.". Beckmann worked at WJR for 48 years until his retirement last March. I tune out on the weekend. Beckmann was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame and Michigan Broadcasting Hall of Fame. Did you not watch the documentary, or have you not been reading Brian's posts on this blog, or are you having the same problem with past tense verb conjugation that anyone else who believes Jalen feels the same way today? Radio Ink is a registered trademark of Streamline Publishing, Inc. Error, please try again. I have to agree with you on this one. The Fab Five were entitled and generally whiny(at the time). He was diagnosed with vascular dementia in June of last year. I'm surprised he didn't mention the word "GRIT!" Dietz also said in the post, "It is important to include the fact that alcohol was provided at this event and, according to management, was a factor in my termination. Six years ago, he was jailed under Michigan's "super drunk" law after being cited for driving with a blood-alcohol level of 0.17% or higher, according to Michigan Secretary of State records. The next month, he started exhibiting behavior unusual for him. A wise man once told me, once the other man begins hurling personal insults in a debate, he's lost the argument. It might be time for you to grow the fuck up, and start looking at the reality of a situation. Manage Settings I agree with Brian's reference to the moron Beck and would be happy to see this guy get canned. If you want to dislike them both I can respect that, too. Along with his diagnosis, Beckmann suffered a stroke in October; hospitalizing him for 35 days. (WXYZ) Metro Detroit broadcasting legend Frank Beckmann has died at the age of 72. Longtime WJR-AM Detroit host Frank Beckmann died Saturday night, according to The Detroit News. ", Beckmann continued: "I even got a text this morning from Jocelyn Benson and that meant a lot to me because sure, I've got my views, and they may be different than somebody else's, but you have to listen to them. He has worked at Sirius XM in Washington D.C., WBEN in Buffalo, NY, and for stations in Baltimore, MD. He died Saturday night at a hospice center in Clarkston, according to reports. Also, I read Brian's posts but although I respect his work with this blog and his enthusiasm as a Michigan fan, I don't blindly believe his analysis like many of the sycophants. The station features a syndicated lineup, including Hugh Hewitt, Brian Kilmeade, Dan Bongino, Mike Gallagher, Joe Pags, and Bill OReilly. I don't follow your logic. WWJR program director Mike Wheeler said that Dietz's role at the station right now is occasional subbing. I know the whole lineup.. According to reports, longtime Detroit radio personality Frank Beckmann has entered hospice care and he is not expected to make it through the weekend. Black Hills forecast Discussion: Clipper system prompts winter weather bulletins, Black Hills Weather: Winter storm bulletins now issued for portions of the Black Hills Region, LIVE: Potential Winter Storm for the Black Hills Region: Forecast Discussion with Chief Meteorologist Brant Beckman, Fireball in the sky: Meteor breaks apart over western South Dakota, UPDATE: Palmer Gulch Fire estimated at 87 acres; 40 percent contained, UPDATE: Palmer Gulch fire estimated at 66 acres. ??. Beckmann, who lives in Rochester Hills, retired from WJR last March, when his contract ended. Audio Ink is a trademark of Streamline Publishing, Inc. Log In (Existing Digital Subscriptions Only), Chicago Bears Broadcasts Moving up the Dial Next Year, Former FEMA Execs Push To Save AM Radio in EVs. "As a youngster growing up on the east side of Detroit, I always imagined sitting behind a microphone, announcing Lions and Tigers game. He was diagnosed with vascular dementia in June of last year. Beckmann's retirement represents more change at the venerable Detroit radio station. In reply to You didn't "say that Beckmann by Voltron Blue. The disease is untreatable. College athletes more or less have a part time job which pays them 15 to 20 thousand dollars a year. He said, with absolutely no basis, that the Fab Five didn't play hard, were selfish (both completely untrue) and had a sense of entitlement. Beckmann began his career at WJR in 1973, starting as a sports talk show host. WJR's longtime voice Frank Beckmann dies at 72 - The Detroit This was made on facebook, and not even to the general public. All rights reserved. The station's offices are located at the top of the Fisher Building in Midtown Detroit. I loved them at the time, but watching that documentary was more like watching Titanic for me. i don't see how comments on the Fab 5 can translate to being 'political.' i suggest that anymore beckmann discussion happen on his talk show's facebook page. Beckmann then transferred to the sports department, eventually serving as Sports Director. The doctors said they dont expect him to last until Monday, his wife said. Furthermore, with the rebrand possibly comes a new addition. Personnel issues such as this are respectfully private and we will have no further comment., In his July 1 comments on Facebook, Dietz apologized for the incident. Stern stated that hes a major fan of Morning Joe and went the extra mile to say that he and co-host Joe Scarborough share the same political idealogy. The radio host thanked MSNBC for providing him with what he loves: 24/7 news. Aber Anne Frank war nicht nur eine hellwache und beraus reife Chronistin ihres Alltags. On Wednesday morning, Dietz subbed for WJR veteran radio anchorPaul W. Smith in the 5-9 a.m. morning drive slot. "I'm not planning on doing anything different. topicthat I also appreciate my relative *advantages* well enough that I respect those that reach maturity and success without them, as well. The Detroit News was the first to report his death, citing his wife, Karen. In reply to (Letterman awkward collar by BRCE. I've always thought of him as a good radio guy, but those comments should not be tolerated for the home team announcer. WebBrants hobbies include hiking, photography, storm chasing, traveling, running and visiting historical sites, of which the Black Hills area has many. However, I'm sure there have been racists who in fact called others racist, so it's not logically impossible. He had been a fixture there since 1972. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Brant believes in order to be a good meteorologist, you have to be able to visualize what youre communicating to people. Theyre fascinating! bbeckman@newscenter1.com 605-355-0024 ext 41 Articles Potential winter storm next week? In my opinion, he definitely comes across as racist, though I am sure that he doesn't believe that he is. Ufer and Beckmann were the only two radio voices for Wolverine Football for 65 years. Former WDIV-TV reporter Kevin Dietz fills in on Detroit's WJR radio Staying current is easy with Crain's news delivered straight to your inbox, free of charge. First of all, I like Jalen Rose, but his comments were stupid. All rights reserved. First, he made a stupid post on Facebook. If he was saying what he felt like as a 18-19 year old kid, fine. In reply to I have to agree with you on by ChrisPerryCarry. 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Frank Beckmann, 72, a fixture at WJR-AM (760) for 48 years, died February 12, 2022, of vascular dementia, according to his wife, Karen. That being said, that Buckeye guy blows him away. Champlin Broadcasting Conservative Talk The Eagle 96.9 KQOB Enid/Oklahoma City and 1640 KZLS Enid will look a little different for its listeners as the station has rebranded. This past Election Day, Nov. 3, Beckmann interviewed Trump, who expressed his confidence in winning re-election and complimented Beckmann's show. Finally, how is your choice of jealous and bitter somehow better than youthful and ignorant? It's worked this long, why change it now?". "That's where we draw our future talents," said Wheeler, noting that former Detroit TV anchor Guy Gordon spent a couple of years subbing for Smith before starting his 3-5 p.m. show on WJR. Beckmann said in the release that he will miss doing his dream job but looks forward to "all the upcoming additional golf time. at a time when the U is making a careful rapprochement with the Fab 5. He is survived by his wife, Karen, and two children, Jon and Tori. Because it couldn't be more clear that this "if" is indeed the case. SiriusXM radio host Howard Stern told Morning Joes Joe Scarborough and Willie Geist in an extensive interview that MSNBC is the network for him regarding cable news consumption. Frank Beckmann, who spent nearly 50 years with Detroits WJR-AM radio station, told listeners Wednesday morning that hes retiring next month. The two then swapped jobs, with Harwell taking over on the radio and Beckmann replacing Harwell on TV. KZLS started simulcasting on KQOB at the beginning of this year after the 96.9 signal was leased to Citadel and Cumulus Media for nineteen years.. Second, he's supposed to be the Michigan broadcast guy. And especially since Jalen has gone on to make it explicit in subsequent forums. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Daily industry headlines plus breaking news bulletins. Beckmann has hosted The Frank Black Hills Blizzard: Additional snow accumulations possible through Friday, Is the storm over? Frank Beckmann, the retired radio host and University of Michigan announcer, has died as a result of vascular dementia. Radio Ink is a radio-industry trade publication that is published 12 times a year for the radio management sector of the radio broadcasting industry. In reply to I think a rich old white by El Jeffe. His play by play is pretty good but his obsequious byplay is obnoxious. I get Symone on the weekend. Not really racist, but just a bit. Chief Meteorologist Brant Beckman answers this and more, LIVE: Chief Meteorologist Brant Beckman and what you need to know, Black Hills Winter Storm: Updated snow total forecast as details become clearer, Kelvin Helmholtz Instability in the Bighorns: Cloud making waves on social media, Black Hills Forecast Discussion: Potential storm next week targets South Dakota. Beckmann has none of this. In reply to The comments are racist like by Wolverine318. The disease is untreatable. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. Beckmann died in the evening on February 12, 2022, in hospice care at Clarkston, Oakland County, Michigan. [1] [8] He was 72, had multiple strokes and suffered from vascular dementia prior to his death. [1] [5] [13] During his career in radio, Beckmann called games for Michigan football, the Detroit Tigers, and the Detroit Lions. He was succeeded by Jim Brandstatter. Beckmann stepped back from the mic calling Michigan games after the 2013 season. WebView latest articles, news and information about what happened to Frank Beckmann, American broadcaster, that died on Sunday February 13th 2022at age 72 Stupid comments built on youth and ignorance. My point still stands. The most memorable moment of that tenure was in 1997 when the Wolverines won the national championship. See the snow from around the Black Hills! Longtime WJR-AM Detroit host Frank Beckmann died Saturday night, according to The Detroit News. The intent of my comment was to openly acknowledge, amongst team members, the challenge its been for our company, and many companies, to achieve diversity goals. It is not yet decided what will replace Beckmann's show, which airs weekdays 9 a.m. to noon. In reply to Where did I say that Beckmann by UMdad. Asked aboutDietz's controversial departure from local TV and whether it affected the decision to put him on the air, Wheeler said, "High-profile, smart, connected to Detroit, those are all the things I'm looking for. Frank has had plenty of time to mature, but it doesn't seem like he's learned all that much. Find a good Michigan "homer" who feels the same way that we do about Michigan football with no political subtext. He would later go on to do play-by-play for the University of Michigan Football, the Detroit Lions, and the Detroit Tigers.. and his masters degree in broadcast meteorology at Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss. And I'm one of the most obnoxious guys I know. . I personally will stand with the latter and tell Beckmann to STFU. What happens if your vehicle falls through the ice? Beckmann began in the station's "News Talk" in 1972 before taking over for Bob Ufer as the University of Michigan football play-by-play announcer in 1981. My question is, why are we all obligated to love the Fab 5? In reply to So calling someone racist by evenyoubrutus. WJR posted a photo of Dietz on its Twitter account that said he was filling in for Smith and "having fun in the @FisherBldgDET." My betyou've not walked an inch in those shoes. I just find it hypocritical. According to Dietz, the black reporter involvedsaid he was not offended andcame to his defense, but that WDIVhas a zero-tolerance policy aboutracially insensitive statements. Anyway, I'm not trying to be a jerk. Wow, fuck you buddy.". You know what they say: when people want to keep a thought to themselves, they put it on Facebook. In-depth strategy and insight into critical interconnection ecosystems, datacenter connectivity, product optimization, fiber route development, and more. Last March, as he closed his final show on Detroit radio station WJR, Frank Beckmann told his His bosses should consider the same. I personally like both guys and would like to give them both the benefit of the doubt. Who lives and dies with this team and puts more out there than anyone on this little anonymous blog. He served as the morning sports anchor on Newstalk 760 WJR before hosting his own talk show on the station for almost 18 years. I just think people that think Jalen was wrong for his point of view as an 18 year old aren't comprehending his circumstances. During his legendary career, Beckmann served as the voice of University of Michigan football and basketball. I might be in the minority, but I've never been a big fan of our play by play tandem (even before his Facebook comments). If this is what gets him fired so they can bring in someone better then it will be worth it. In reply to They are nowhere near being by BRCE, "They are nowhere near being racist? Terms of Use have been amended effective October 6, 2019. Hey Frank, keep private thoughts private, especially when they rip of former Michigan players. So in your view, both of their comments were stupid, and even though Beckmann's came from someone that wasn't a disadvantaged youth, he deserves the long defense of his point of view, but Jalen doesn't? Gee, you don't think these are all cliche talking points among racist sports fans about black athletes vs. white athletes (which UM basketball has more of now than it did then)? He was eventually named as the main substitute for legendary WJR morning host J.P. McCarthy. You didn't "say that Beckmann deserved anything that Jalen didn't", you merely spent a long post defending what he said without similarly backing up Jalen's. They werestupid thoughts then, too, but at least I canunderstanda young man not being very wise. Baseball Broadcasts Do Not Need Rules Analysts, Maggie Gray Is Thrilled to Thrive On A National Stage. Every situation creates opportunity for personal growth, and that is how I view this event in my life.". DETROIT (AP) A heralded broadcaster who served as the voice of Michigan Wolverines football for 33 years and also called games for top professional teams has died. I thought Beckmann's call of the bball game was awful. Crain's wins Loeb award for business journalism, Crain Communications acquires Grand Rapids Business Journal, Roberta Jasina, longtime WWJ radio host, out: 'My heart was broken', Bedrock ready to demolish existing Wayne County jail site, In Sherwood Forest, freshened-up former 'heroin house' is ready for entertaining, Michigan's marijuana industry nearly shut down over new tracking system service provider fees, MSU to limit access to East Lansing campus buildings in wake of shooting, DTE seeks double-digit rate hike after setback in last case. In fact, after living with many blacks and interacting with them on a daily basis, it's quite the opposite(in many cases). Beckmann's show shared air time with syndicated shows by other conservative personalities, including Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Adam Bold and Mark Levin. Click below to see everything we have to offer. However, old white men judging young black men, and praising our current white dominated basketball team while hoping that we never have an all black basketball team again seems very racistso do comments by other old white men saying "I'm so glad that you said this" and "finally someone said it," and other things like that. If you're a fat old rich white dude from the suburbs, you probably do find poor black kids from Detroit abhorrent. and that people who do so aren't really black. He knew how to press the professionals, so they didnt disassemble or reflect, WJR host Guy Gordon told the paper. If you listen carefully, he is usually a good three seconds behind the roar of the crowd or stammering to figure out the best way to describe what just happened. Finateri lauded Beckmann's accomplishments in the release. Ive been given an opportunity to forecast some of the most diverse and wide-ranging weather on the planet, in one of the most beautiful places in the country. Having Beckmann compared to Keels, almost makes us look amateurish. On 27 January 1945 Otto Frank was liberated from Auschwitz by Russian soldiers. By DETROIT Detroit sports broadcasting legend Frank Beckmann has announced his plans to retire after 48 years with WJR. If you choose to make a purchase after clicking a link, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Brant came to Rapid City as soon as he got an offer to work for NewsCenter1. The answer is because he used a word that went beyond "not liking" the Fab Five. Curtis Sliwa, Anthony Weiner Hosting a Weekend Show on WABC, Dagen McDowell Is Ready For A New Adventure With Fox Business. Beckmann announced UM football games for 33 seasons Retirement represents latest change for Detroit station Frank Beckmann started at WJR in 1972. He spent 48 years on "The Great Voice of The Great Lakes", 33 years calling U of M football games, and the last 17 years of his career hosting "The Frank Beckmann Show". Whoa! In reply to I thinkall of this is by UMdad. You know it's the offseason when people begin calling the Michigan play-by-play guy a racist for comments that are nowhere near being racist. Longtime news director Dick Haefner retired last month after 51 years at the station. Seems a tad fascist to me. Honeyour Tahoe is at the bottom of Sheridan Lake! Click link below to read more Karen Beckmann, his wife, told The Detroit News thatdoctors give him days to live. Play by the rules or go pro. Have you ever actually stopped to read historical markers along the road? He suffered four more strokes since then. I think a rich old white suburban dude like Beckmann calling a poor young black kid from Detroit "racist" doesn't make him (Beckmann) racist. WebFrank Beckmann Death - Obituary - Dead - Passed Away : . Controversial celebrities such as Michigan rocker Ted Nugent also frequented Beckmann's show, but his highest-profile interview recently was with outgoing President Donald Trump. It seems like he'd be better suited for a school like, ummm, well Duke. WJR talk radio host Frank Beckmann was diagnosed with an illness called Vascular Dementia. Where is the praise for a guy (Jalen) who corrected beliefs he held ages ago? Additionally, Stern offered a shoutout to network host Symone Sanders and stated hes no fan ofDatelinerepeats. Have you ever actually stopped to read historical markers along the road? Before joining Crains Detroit Business, he reported in Iraq and China and for various publications in Michigan. He can be found on Twitter @eddierazo_ or you can reach him by email at eddie1991razo@gmail.com. WebLeggi After the Annex Anne Frank, Auschwitz and Beyond di Bas von Benda-Beckmann disponibile su Rakuten Kobo. The 72-year-old longtime media personality has been suffering from vascular dementia, a I respect our justice system and respect law enforcement, specifically the Warwick PD,DePetro said on Twitter. The sooner he leaves his post at the microphone, the better. Just an awful radio play-by-play guy. Caring about the weather is caring about people., Brant is a huge sports fan among other things, claiming that the Cubs winning the World Series was one of the best moments of [his]life.The Chicago Bears football team and the New York Islanders Hockey team are next on his list of championships hes waiting to witness. The 72-year old had vascular dementia and, late last week, doctors had given him only days to live. Thanks, your message has been sent successfully. Ufer would die of cancer on October 26, 1981, before the season ended. RR guys andCarr guys, too. Rather than calling itself The Eagle 96.9, the radio station will now be known as Freedom 96.9 (h/tRadio Insight). ", "I will be forever grateful to WJR for helping all of my boyhood dreams to come true," he said. This is a serious subject that I approached through humor," Dietz wrote. I don't know about that aOSU announcer and don't really care because I've heard a lot of radio play-by-play voices and Beckmann's has to be up there as one of the bestas far as excitement goes. During his time as the voice of Michigan, he also provided play-by-play for the basketball team, before stepping away from that sport when his duties at WJR expanded. Weve had a long relationship with Kevin and we wish him well. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Find out more about him in the article below. Personally, I would MUCH rather see Brando retire. What, you've never said anything stupid? Ryan Hedrick serves as the Assistant Program Director and Co-Host of the Morning News Express at WFMD. Wow, fuck you buddy. UDPATE: I-90 reopened in Spearfish after semi removal. Frank Beckmann, the play-by-play announcer for Michigan football for 33 years and long time announcer for the Detroit Lions and Detroit Tigers died in hospice care at the age of 72. WJR has described Beckmann as a "sports The snow has stopped, why cant I travel? Thank you for your support! Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. It makes him a fucking idiot who doesn't know how to deploy the English language properly. Over the illustrious history of 760 WJR, Frank Beckmann was second only to J.P. McCarthy in his legedary status at the 50,000-watt blowtorch. If I tell someone to expect 60 mph winds, I better darn well know what that looks like and what its capable of. Oddly, I agree politically with almost everything Joe says. Why can't this guy just notlike the fab five and leave it at that? Sad to report that the longtime voice of Cumulus Media's WJR-AM/Detroit, the legendary Detroit sports broadcaster Frank Beckmann, died Saturday night at the age of 72. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Ignore this thread if you think its overkill. I didn't learn about this until reading Brian's Beckmann-referencing post, but for those still not in the loop, Beckmann said this on his Facebook page Sunday: "I got called off vacation to broadcast the Michigan hoops games in CharlotteM/Duke should be greatThis M team is the antithesis of the Fab 5, unselfish, always plays hard, no sense The on-air This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Will Canyon Lake Elementary be permanently closed. He succeeded Bob Ufer as the voice of Michigan football in 1981 when Ufer became too ill to continue broadcasting the games. The guy should be fired because he sucks. I don't think I'm on her good list.". To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. Thank God you dont play the oldDatelinesanymore on the weekends. He wasessentially saying that the more affluentplayerslike Grant Hill were somehow less black than he was. Pity the fool didn't watch the documentary because if he spouts such drivel after seeing how much hate those kids had to play through at the time then if he still comes out with this. Supercharge your procurement process, with industry leading expertise in sourcing of network backbone, colocation, and packet/optical network infrastructure. Sorrydon't agree. Prior to WFMD, he hosted an afternoon program at News Talk 103.7 FM in Chambersburg, PA. If you can stomach the images, here's a bite of how good he is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Y1dFu6zV8M. For him to publicly say this pathetic, obviously race-fueled drivel is enough to make me write a letter to the University about him. The final day for "The Frank Beckmann Show" is scheduled for March 26, WJR owner Cumulus Media announced Wednesday. Symone coming on strong. Longtime WJR-AM radio host and University of Michigan football play-by-play man Frank Beckmann is in critical condition at an Oakland County hospice facility, his family said Friday. Karen Beckmann, his wife, told The Detroit News that doctors give him days to live. Karen Beckmann, his wife, told The Detroit News that doctors give him days to live. The 72-year-old longtime media personality has been suffering from vascular dementia, a rare and untreatable brain disease. Basically,many people are slamming a guy they don't like for slamming something he doesn't like. Cold Air Funnels spotted Thursday near Hermosa: What are they? Weather ambassador from Canada: What is a clipper system? Bball just has a higher baseline announcing intensity than fball does. For the program to be in business with an obviously slanted politcal pundit never made me feel easy. I watch you guys every morning, Stern said (h/tMediaite). During Wednesday morning's broadcast,Dietz interviewed Macomb County public works commissioner Candice Miller, Oakland Country treasurerAndy Meisner, former WJR reporter Tom Corbett (who now resides in Hong Kong and talked about the massive protests underway there) and a former hit man again in trouble with the law. Enjoy! This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. According to reports, longtime Detroit radio personality Frank Beckmann has entered hospice care and he is not expected to make it through the weekend. 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