Tom Tolbert tweeted the news that both Larry Krueger and Rod Brooks are no longer working for KNBR. Four times is hardly giving them a chanceyou know the saying, "five strikes and you're out.". I brought this up on the air: Even when people are welcomed back to the ballpark, theres gonna be a 20% holdout of scared people who just dont want to return, Bruce said. Details of Krugers role at the station remain unknown at this time. In the latest episode of Rods Riffs, Rod checks out what might be one of the nastiest crossovers of the year, looks at an interesting way to play the cornerback position, and discusses whether this woman needs new friends. Im having a hard time with the way some of this stuff is framed, admitted Holmes. Before joining The Athletic he founded Bay Area Sports Guy, which became the top independent site in the region, and covered local sports for Bay Area News Group and NBC Sports Bay Area. "I wanted to honor that agreement. 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Copeland will have a very busy Monday. The veteran Brooks had been with KNBR for almost 20 years, while Larry Kruger. Its different, for sure, sitting there by yourself and you dont quite know when someone is going to speak up, said Tom Tolbert, who works KNBRs 2-6 p.m. show with Larry Krueger and Rod Brooks. For Brooks, who had a longtime KNBR partnership with Bob Fitzgerald before last years revised alignment, a common on-air theme has been perspective. Its just a new reality for all of us. The Tolbert led program delivered a 3.6, 9th place finish. More updates coming" Hes a multimedia journalist and communicator who works at the Virginia State Corporation Commission in Richmond. 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Longtime followers of the Bay Area sports media scene will recall that, in 1997, Fitzgerald replaced Papa on the Warriors telecasts. Radnich and Fitzgerald depart KNBR as Greg Papa apparently gets set to arrive. Larry Krueger is a staple of sports talk in San Francisco. League vice president of officiating and rules innovations and NFL on FOX rules analyst Dean Blandino told Nick Wilson and Dustin Fox on 92.3 The Fan in Cleveland on Tuesday that the XFL knew that some of the new rules would be received well. 49ers talk has been a staple of the station long before the deal was made. As experts in quality, entertaining, and informative sports coverage, SacTown Sports and Bonneville International will be the perfect partners to help us connect with existing and new 49ers fans in the area.. Quick, can you tell me who the most recent President's Trophy winners have been? The San Francisco 49ers have a new home on the radio in Californias state capital. Generally I wake up, lock in on sports and get totally prepared. Larry Krueger is a staple of sports talk in San Francisco. For a Packers fan, there is little room in our hearts to love any team other than the only non-profit professional sports team in the world, and the only team owned by the community. Yet, we shouldnt ignore the other one in this time of enormous change for The Sports Leader. As The Athletic heard from a source early Friday, Bob Fitzgerald was let go as well. Even if I were to follow a team in those sports, it would be the Milwaukee Bucks and Brewers I grew up watching as a Cheesehead. That narrative is just as reckless and irresponsible as it gets, he said on Tuesdays broadcast. Giants farm system takes a hit in 2023 rankings 3 takeaways as Warriors blow lead to undermanned Timberwolves in OT loss. Steve Berman is a staff editor and writer for The Athletic. If youre not reacting to the news of the day, then youre not really doing your job., Ratto also noted that fortunately, the total non-news day hasnt happened yet. We could sit there and talk COVID-19 all day, but the reality is, were the toy department of life. BSM Staff Adam Copeland gets to sleep in! Blandino said when it comes to NFL officiating, more real-time explanation of what replay officials are actually looking at and how a call is made would go a long way in helping the league gain more credibility. Former Tolbert co-hosts Larry Krueger and Rod Brooks are no longer with KNBR and the station thanks both for their years of excellent work. pic.twitter.com/bnJcpU5qbi, Gary Radnich (@GaryRadnich) June 23, 2019. The actual San Francisco studios are manned by just two people: a producer, orchestrating the rhythm of phone calls, commercial breaks and guest appearances, and someone working the board, or audio console. The XFL has returned, and with it rules innovations have followed, much to the delight of many viewers. According to a post in The Athletic today, Fitzgerald appeared on the air with his longtime partner Rod Brooks for the last time on Friday. Copyright 2023 Cumulus Media / Cumulus Media is an equal opportunity employer / AA. police arrest 2 teens suspected in brutal attack near Dolores Park, People arent getting the COVID booster. Pete Franklin had a retirement show when he left KNBR at the end of his long sports talk career, but radio personalities getting an opportunity to say goodbye is exceedingly rare. Didnt want to go on. My kids their kids are gonna know about this time. I think sometimes people just tune you out when you do that.. He did not appear on Fridays show and the next morning announced his retirement on Twitter?!?! He is the first Bay Area broadcaster to call games for the 49ers, Raiders, Athletics, Giants and Warriors. Baseball Broadcasts Do Not Need Rules Analysts, Maggie Gray Is Thrilled to Thrive On A National Stage, Warner Bros. Theres not a lot of explanation there, and it seems like a lot more copy-and-paste type stuff, he said. SacTown Sports 1140 is now the Sacramento radio home of the team. The XFL has returned, and with it rules innovations have followed, much to the delight of many viewers. Santangelo The Leadoff Spot with Markus Boucher Talkin Baseball with Marty Lurie Extra Innings with Bill Laskey Copeland, 32, had previously hosted "The Leadoff Spot" from 5 a.m. - 6 a.m. on Monday through Friday while also serving as one of the producers for the "Murph & Mac" morning show . The two sides announced a multiyear agreement on Wednesday. I will officially make my debut Thursday morning w/@Mark_T_Willard, filling in for @dandibley. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . Privacy Policy. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. He began a multiyear absence from the station after resigning in 2001. Now hes gone, which causes another interesting wrinkle as far as The Game is concerned. Im really, really proud of what our guys have done on the air, said 95.7 program director Matt Nahigian. But it won't last long. Our dogs need walks, just like yours do. Gary Radnich (@GaryRadnich) June 22, 2019, Well hear more from Radnich over the coming months, Im sure. While Fitzgerald wasnt a ratings driver for KNBR, would the Warriors be more inclined to re-up with 95.7 for the next few seasons if Fitzgerald was on the station presenting an eternally rosy picture of the teams roster during what could be a troublesome 2019-20 season? Judging by on-air response, listeners are as actively engaged as ever. Just to go back and be around each other man, were gonna enjoy each other like nothing weve seen in a long time.. Whatever took sports away from us in the past World War II, 9/11, seasons shut down by labor disputes sports always came back, always brought people together to heal, Papa said. Our commitment to sports in Northern California has never been bigger and we are thrilled to be partners with one of the NFLs premiere franchises to continue the growth of SacTown Sports.. Check out the previous episode of Rods Riffs here. More, Copyright 2023 Cumulus Media / Cumulus Media is an equal opportunity employer / AA, Rods Riffs: A kid fights a kangaroo and a guy needs some new friends, Rods Riffs: The dunk challenge gone wrong, Rods Riffs: Steph and Kyrie laugh at LeBrons expense, Rods Riffs: Dunker takes hoop down with him, Rods Riffs: Steph Curry hits 5 logo shots in a row, Rods Riffs: Public pool surfing is never worth it, Rods Riffs: Cardinals player hit in both elbows, head during trip around bases. Email: bjenkins@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @Bruce_Jenkins1. Jordan Bondurant is a features reporter for Barrett Sports Media. Plan was to retire at the end of the year but with my 70th birthday ahead it makes sense now. But you dont truly appreciate something until its gone, he said in a telephone interview. A lot of people are hurting right now, Krueger said. But we will, and its going to be absolutely glorious. First to last. Gary Radnich (@GaryRadnich) June 22, 2019. Just the other day I was really down. Fellow Murph & Mac producer Markus Bourcher will succeed him on The Leadoff Spot. That is why I could not take their stupidity anymore and turned off the radio. Born in San Francisco and raised in Millbrae, Steve went to Capuchino High and then to Cal, from which he graduated in 1981 with degrees in journalism and political science. For instance, the four-year union . Radnich joined the platform later than just about every sports media personality in the country, and often derided those who spent too much time tweeting. Fitzgerald joined KNBR in 1991, rising to prominence in the 7-10 p.m. slot. Dear Abby: Why do they imply my husband is a freak? We are always happy to welcome Sacramento-based fans who travel to Levis Stadium for home games, but for those who cant normally make the trip, we are excited to bring gamedays to them with new radio broadcasts on SacTown Sports, team president Al Guido said. Youre representing people, you fool. Our kids are going to school at home just like yours. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . Sources: The Bears already have been approached by multiple teams about trading the drafts No. KNBR is replacing Krueger and Brooks in the 2-6 p.m. time slot with Adam Copeland, who already has a podcast with The Athletic in addition to hosting the 5 a.m. slot ("The Leadoff Spot") on. I look forward to doing it again at some point in the future.". Harriette Cole: I don't want the neighbor's kids at my house, Dear Abby: My wife said she doesn't like it, but it's part of my life, Ask Amy: I feel guilty for not speaking up about my co-worker's activities, Ask Amy: I'm your cabin housekeeper, and you apparently have no idea what I do. League vice president of officiating and rules innovations and NFL on FOX rules analyst Dean Blandino told Nick Wilson and Dustin Fox on 92.3 The Fan in Cleveland on Tuesday that the XFL knew that some of the new rules would be received well. About Us; Staff; Camps; Scuba. Even more than that, it is that they measure the Sharks by the pitiful competition in the Bay Area. KNBR soon followed suit. Papa has a weekday sports talk show on KNBR, and on Sunday calls the 49ers games. The truth is that stick to sports has never been more of an anachronism than it is right now. He also shows us two deer throwing fists along with an epic dunk fail which includes a car and a broken basketball hoop. Tom Tolbert joined KNBR in 1996 after a seven-year NBA career that included a three-year stop with the Golden State Warriors (1989-1992). 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Fitzgerald began his stint at KNBR on "Sportsphone" in November of 1991. Following the exit of Rod Brooks and Larry Krueger, Copeland has been promoted to join Tom Tolbert. How do you remain in office with commentary like that? Given his long tenure, presumably KNBR gave Radnich the right to announce and explain his departure himself, though obviously it was done hastily. Today we take a look at Odell Beckham Jr.s amazing catch, a kid eating a punch from a kangaroo and a guy who desperately needs some new friends. More, On the latest installment of Rods Riffs we take a look at a failed dunk challenge, a girl getting tackled by her dog, a high school experiment that goes wrong and a man getting chased by a giant robot. 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