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Corby Davidson to Follow Through On Face Tattoo Bet

“Davidson argued that since Walker never replied to the initial Tweet he sent in which he bet he would get a new Star Wars tattoo on his forehead if Coach Riley moved schools, the bet had never been agreed to.”
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Shockwaves were sent through the world of college football earlier this week, as Oklahoma Sooners Head Coach Lincoln Riley took the head coaching job at the University of Southern California. After leading the Sooners for the last five seasons, in which he worked with Heisman Trophy winning quarterbacks Baker Mayfield and Kyler Murray, and won four straight Big 12 championship games, Riley will serve as the 30th head coach in the history of the USC Trojans.

Yesterday in a galaxy not so far away, The Hardline on Sportsradio 1310 The Ticket in Dallas reflected on a recent Twitter exchange between co-host Corby Davidson and on-air talent Ty Walker involving Lincoln Riley, and a prominent, out-of-this-world film series. The connection between the two topics by means of integrating social media into the show resulted in a compelling, entertaining exchange on the air.

“Barstool says, ‘LSU players and recruits are now following Lincoln Riley on Twitter,’ read Bob Sturm, co-host of the afternoon drive program, “and this was something Ty thought Corby needed to know about.

“I figured he would want any kind of Lincoln Riley breaking news,” Walker said, knowing Corby Davidson is a fan of the Oklahoma Sooners.

“Sent back to Mr. Ty from Mr. Corby — this is Friday afternoon at 4:55,” said Sturm. “‘Ty, you just lost to Texas. And I will bet you a new Star Wars tattoo on the forehead Lincoln [Riley] doesn’t move.’”

Following the confirmation from Davidson that he had indeed sent that Tweet, Sturm finished giving the context of the exchange to the listeners.

“One hour later with, I don’t think any further exchange, but I assume Corby put down his flask for long enough to be alone with his thoughts,” said Sturm. ‘Bets off the table.’ Multiple bets, or did you just forget the punctuation there?”

“I missed the little [apostrophe] mark there,” remarked Davidson.

Davidson argued that since Walker never replied to the initial Tweet he sent in which he bet he would get a new Star Wars tattoo on his forehead if Coach Riley moved schools, the bet had never been agreed to. He offered a hypothetical to get his point across to Sturm, Walker and those listening to the show.

“Right now, if I said I’ll bet you $100,000 that I do not get in a car crash on the way home, would you take that bet?,” said Corby Davidson. “If you don’t accept it, I’m going to assume you’re going to pay me $100,000 when I get home safely.”

“We have to spit and then shake on it,” replied Sturm.

“Right!,” said Davidson. “Ty never said ‘I’ll accept it,’ and then I was like, ‘Well, he’s out, so I’m out too. Bet’s off the table. Sorry.’”

Walker said the bet was made “with such conviction” that he did not feel the need to respond to Davidson to confirm he had accepted it, ostensibly missing out on an opportunity. Nonetheless, the guys made a compromise since Riley indeed left his job with the Oklahoma Sooners, something that will surely be talked about as the show continues this week.

“Could we settle on one of these Henna tattoos?” asked Sturm. “Get a little Ewok on your forehead for two weeks… Maybe Grogu, maybe Admiral Ackbar?”

“Well, I’m going to do it,” responded Corby Davidson after mulling the proposal over. “I think even though I feel like I still won the bet, I’m still going to do it for you guys. Would you take an earlobe tattoo of Grogu?”

“No doubt — that’s fair,” said Sturm.

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Dan Patrick: NBC Created ‘Something That Was Brilliant’ With Flex Scheduling

“Networks were so upset that NBC would go ‘Hey, you know what? We’re gonna take that game and we’re gonna have it on Sunday night.’ Then FOX and CBS would be scrambling there.”
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Roger Goodell wants flex scheduling to come to Prime Video’s Thursday Night Football package. It could happen this season, but we won’t know for sure until May after league owners decided to table a vote on the proposal. On Wednesday, FOX Sports Radio’s Dan Patrick joined the chorus of critics calling it a bad idea.

Patrick said that the league always prioritizes revenue. If it were thinking about the fans, this isn’t something that would even be discussed.

The idea of flex scheduling was first introduced for NBC’s Sunday Night Football package in 2006. The goal was to make sure the prime time TV package could deliver high quality games every week.

“NBC did something that was brilliant where they were able to flex Sunday night games,” Patrick said. “Everyone wanted it.”

While the fate of flex scheduling for Thursdays remains up in the air, we do know that flex scheduling is coming to Monday Night Football on ESPN this season. Patrick, who worked for NBC when the practice was introduced, said that it always took care of one broadcast partner by screwing others.

“Networks were so upset that NBC would go ‘Hey, you know what? We’re gonna take that game and we’re gonna have it on Sunday night.’ Then FOX and CBS would be scrambling there.”

Dan Patrick suggested that perhaps Amazon’s Prime Video doesn’t deserve the same treatment as NBC or ESPN. Far fewer people watch the Thursday night game than any other primetime NFL contest.

Whether or not flex scheduling comes to Thursday Night Football, Patrick says it does not guarantee to change the package’s reputation for delivering largely unappealing games.

“I’ve long said it’s crazy to say you have to play Sunday and then turn around and play Thursday and we’d always go ‘Man, these Thursday games aren’t good,’” he concluded. “Well, was it the matchup or just the quality of play?”

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106.7 The Fan Extends Deal to Remain Washington Nationals Flagship

“We’re looking forward to continuing to serve as the home for everything Nats for the foreseeable future…”
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106.7 The Fan has announced it has reached a multi-year extension with the Washington Nationals to remain as the MLB club’s radio flagship.

Nationals fans will continue to hear game broadcasts on the station, and those living inside the club’s broadcast territory will be able to stream the radio broadcasts on the Audacy app.

“Opening Day is finally here and we’re thrilled to celebrate the return of baseball season by extending our partnership with the Washington Nationals,” said Audacy Washington D.C. Senior Vice President and Market Manager Ivy Savoy-Smith. “We’re looking forward to continuing to serve as the home for everything Nats for the foreseeable future and give the team’s fans a front row seat to the action on the field and top storylines throughout the year.”

The Nationals have called 106.7 The Fan home since the 2011 season. Beyond game broadcasts, the station will welcome Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo to The Sports Junkies every Wednesday at 9:00 AM throughout the season. The station will also air segments titled “Nats Insider”, hosted by broadcaster Dan Kolko that feature player interviews and features. Those segments will air all along the Nationals Radio Network.

“We couldn’t be happier to partner with Audacy in bringing Nationals fans even more of the interviews and exclusive access they love,” said Lerner Sports Group COO Alan H. Gottlieb. “From in-depth interviews with execs and top players, to off-the-field profiles and more Spanish and English bilingual content than ever before, Audacy offers a comprehensive look at our ball club from all angles.”

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Todd Markiewicz Departing 97.1 The Fan

“He has left an indelible mark in the Columbus market and within the sports/talk radio world by building The Fan with excellent programming, dominant ratings, and overall market share.”
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Longtime 97.1 The Fan Vice President and Market Manager Todd Markiewicz has announced he is leaving the sports radio station.

Markiewicz has been named the President of the 1870 Society, a Name, Image, and Likeness collective working with Ohio State athletics and Learfield to devise NIL strategy, fundraising, and logistics.

In an internal memo, Tegna Columbus President and General Manager John Cardenas credited Markiewicz for helping to establish the brand as “the powerhouse sports station in the country. He has left an indelible mark in the Columbus market and within the sports/talk radio world by building The Fan with excellent programming, dominant ratings, and overall market share.”

Markiewicz joined the station in 2010. Under his leadership, 97.1 The Fan has routinely ranked as the highest-rated station in the Columbus market.

His final day with the station will be Friday, May 26th.

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