RR guys andCarr guys, too. All rights reserved. Oddly, I agree politically with almost everything Joe says. Prior to WFMD, he hosted an afternoon program at News Talk 103.7 FM in Chambersburg, PA. I don't see how this should affect his standing as a play-by-play man. . He suffered four more strokes since then. While I don't think he "needs" to be fired for his comments, I think they should give Frank a reason to consider if he's still up for the job. WebBrants hobbies include hiking, photography, storm chasing, traveling, running and visiting historical sites, of which the Black Hills area has many. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. I thought Beckmann's call of the bball game was awful. Make sure you are aware of the new rules! In reply to I think a rich old white by El Jeffe. Because it couldn't be more clear that this "if" is indeed the case. Legendary Detroit broadcaster Frank Beckmann died Saturday in a hospice following a battle with vascular dementia, he was 72. 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. First, his comments were ignorant and if not racist, then damn close. Just an awful radio play-by-play guy. Regardless, it sucks and there should at least be a good semi-sincere apology issued. His comments were stupid. I would say the difference is that I ascribe justification to Jalen's point of viewI understand where he's coming from and so I put them into a context and "forgive" him (for lack of a better wordit implies a right to pass judgment from me on to Jalen that I don't intend). Frank Beckmann retires after nearly 50 years - Michigan Radio & TV Buzzboard Acceptable registrations in the queue through December 31, 2022 at 9:30a ET have now been activated. 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. Where did I say that Beckmann deserved anything that Jalen didn't? Frank has had plenty of time to mature, but it doesn't seem like he's learned all that much. 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. I have to agree with you on this one. "As a play-by-play announcer, Frank electrified audiences with his memorable style of calling all the action. The next month, he started exhibiting behavior unusual for him. Ufer and Beckmann were the only two radio voices for Wolverine Football for 65 years. He began his career as a one-man news staff in Alpena before moving to WPON in Pontiac. Ufer would die of cancer on October 26, 1981, before the season ended. Seems a tad fascist to me. 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. 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. he's apathetic, narrow-minded moron who's incapable of understanding what the Fab Five represented. College athletes more or less have a part time job which pays them 15 to 20 thousand dollars a year. Basically,many people are slamming a guy they don't like for slamming something he doesn't like. 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"? Words cannot express how happy I am to be here as a historian, as a scientist, and as a lover of nature. As for jealous and bitter vs. youthful and arrogantI'll concede the point that I was putting meaning on to your words that perhaps you didn't mean. Along with his diagnosis, Beckmann suffered a stroke in October; hospitalizing him for 35 days. Streamline Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. In reply to "IF he was saying what he felt like as a 18-19 year old kid" by Voltron Blue. And as for "Why can't this guy just notlike the fab five and leave it at that?" Will Canyon Lake Elementary be permanently closed. Kevin Dietz, the veteran investigativereporter whose26-year career withWDIV-TV (Channel 4) ended this summer in controversy, is returningto the airwaves this time as afill-in host for WJR-AM (760). We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. His comments about not liking the fab five, though, could be based on their arrogance andfeelingthat they were more important than the university they represented. I didn't have huge problems with his comments until he got to the part about racism. 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? So calling someone racist makes you racist? In reply to Where did I say that Beckmann by UMdad. I was in the band in 2004 when Bo came and talked to us. I don't think calling someone a racist necessarily makes you a racist. Your message has not been sent. Don't expect any special changes to the show as it winds down. Dietz also sat in for Smitha couple weeks ago, and there are plans for him to cover a few shifts next week for Frank Beckmann's 9 a.m.-noon shift. On the other hand, I really really like Matt Sheppard for bball and think he's far superior. his comments make me suspect he is well aware of the hate thrown at those kids when they were there. Among his accomplishments at the station was starting the Sportswrap talk show in 1981. WebLeggi After the Annex Anne Frank, Auschwitz and Beyond di Bas von Benda-Beckmann disponibile su Rakuten Kobo. Beckmann stepped back from the mic calling Michigan games after the 2013 season. Beckmann had vascular dementia and recently suffered several strokes. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. However, I'm sure there have been racists who in fact called others racist, so it's not logically impossible. i don't see how comments on the Fab 5 can translate to being 'political.' History and meteorology, according to Brant, areintertwined and critically important in understanding the why and how of our modern word. Not too bad. Sorrydon't agree. If you can stomach the images, here's a bite of how good he is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Y1dFu6zV8M. What, you've never said anything stupid? These hills are a billion years old, and I get to live in their presence.. Curtis Sliwa, Anthony Weiner Hosting a Weekend Show on WABC, Dagen McDowell Is Ready For A New Adventure With Fox Business. 0:40 Frank Beckmann, the play-by-play voice of Michigan football for 33 years who also had long stints calling games for the Detroit Lions and Detroit Tigers, has died at Whoa! Plus who exactly is a fan of the Frank Beckmann show Facebook page? According to reports, longtime Detroit radio personality Frank Beckmann has entered hospice care and he is not expected to make it through the weekend. 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, the retired radio host and University of Michigan announcer, has died as a result of vascular dementia. He would call Wolverines games for 33 seasons. Morning radio host Beckmann, an opinionated and conservative voice on WJR, is retiring after 48 years with the station. 2023 FOX Television Stations, Taylor woman and special needs daughter struggle without power for 7 days, Would it be possible to have another electricity company choice in Metro Detroit, Emotional testimony heard as Michigan House committee holds hearing on gun reform bills, 2 suspects linked to around 900 car thefts busted by Detroit police, DTE and Consumers Energy offers credit for extreme outages - here's how to apply, General Motors laying off 500 white collar positions, Corktown Music Festival, Astronomicon, and more things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit, No suspects in custody a month after rappers found murdered in abandoned Highland Park apartment. by chitownblue2. Apparently someone has struck a nerve with you! "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. - Anne Frank 2016-02-03 Das Tagebuch der Anne Frank ist weltberhmt als Dokumentation des unmenschlichen Alltags unter der Nazi-Herrschaft in den Niederlanden. "I'm more conservative, but I've always welcomed all those views," he said. He was also inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame and the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame. By With fball, you can be a bit slower and have a big verbal burst in conjunction with the occassional big play. I've always thought he was overrated. He had been a fixture there since 1972. 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. . He does a great job describing the games. To me -- and I don't give a shit if anyone calls me out for being political -- it is just Beckmann revealing his true colors if you've ever listened to his radio show. Honeyour Tahoe is at the bottom of Sheridan Lake! I'm not expecting to hear from the attorney general. On Wednesday morning, Dietz subbed for WJR veteran radio anchorPaul W. Smith in the 5-9 a.m. morning drive slot. In reply to So calling someone racist by evenyoubrutus. Shep just seems to understand bball better and give a better picture of what's going on. Advertisement Image Credit:freep.com Who Is Frank Beckmanns Wife Karen? I agree with Brian's reference to the moron Beck and would be happy to see this guy get canned. 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. He has worked at Sirius XM in Washington D.C., WBEN in Buffalo, NY, and for stations in Baltimore, MD. 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