BU staying on WMBD

[Big Mike]

http://www.pjstar.com/stories/072107/BRA_BDRE4C1P.W02.php

[ser_solace]

When they say Bradley and Rivermen games conflicting, do they mean like the other non-basketball sports?

'Cause I didn't get why the basketball and hockey games would conflict considering they're played in the same arena.

[Da Coach]

When they say Bradley and Rivermen games conflicting, do they mean like the other non-basketball sports?

'Cause I didn't get why the basketball and hockey games would conflict considering they're played in the same arena.

The conflict they are referring to is with the broadcasts- There would be several nights during the season where Bradley and the Rivermen would be playing at the same time (with 1 or both on the road). If one station broadcast both teams' games, it would have to preempt one, or tape delay one.

[casey]

I like Dave Snell

[MacabreMob]

Thanks Dave for another great article.

Might be interesting to know the numbers of those listening on the nights there would have been a conflict (Bradley listeners vs Rivermen listeners).

Also...

Never knew this:

"It is believed to be the longest continuous partnership in the United States between a radio station and a Division I basketball team."

[Beninator]

We may never know for certain, but this sounds as if BU listened to the offer from WZTN and kindly said thanks but no thanks. imo

[Sir Dunk A Lot]

Bradley and Rivermen games conflict only a handful of times per season. Rivermen could handle a few preemptions in an 80+ game schedule.