Larry Michael To Join Redskins Organization

FRPLG · 03-23-2005, 12:07 PM

A DCRTV exclusive. Larry Michael (left), the radio voice of the Redskins on WJFK-FM, will quit his Westwood One sports radio job. As of Friday. And become an employee of the Redskins. Our source tells us: "Talk about being bought and paid for. There goes any sense of objectivity." DCRTV hears that Michael is getting "big bucks" from Skins owner Dan Snyder. Michael took over doing Redskins radio play-by-play last season, replacing veteran booth man Frank Herzog. Infinity's WJFK-FM and Westwood One are owned by Viacom. A big question remains - will Michael continue to be paired with Sonny Jurgenson and Sam Huff, who are contract players with the Redskins? Stay tuned.....

What do you all think?

Redskins_P · 03-23-2005, 12:25 PM

What's he going to do for the Redskins?

I hope this will help bring back Frank Herzog.

cpayne5 · 03-23-2005, 01:43 PM

I boycotted the "Redskins Radio Network" this past season because they fired Herzog. I hope they re-hire him.

Monksdown · 03-23-2005, 01:47 PM

I like both honestly. this may draw some heat. But I hate sonny and sam. I like when sam says, "he just dropped the ball" and repeats himself 4 times. SHUTUP!

BossHog · 03-23-2005, 01:57 PM

Is he going to be an emcee at the home games?

cpayne5 · 03-23-2005, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Monksdown

I like both honestly. this may draw some heat. But I hate sonny and sam. I like when sam says, "he just dropped the ball" and repeats himself 4 times. SHUTUP!

I've never really been much on Sonny J, but Sam Huff I like.

CRT3 · 03-23-2005, 02:55 PM

He is leaving his job as VP of Infinity. I believe he will continue as the play by play of the Redskins.

SkinsRock · 03-23-2005, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monksdown

I like both honestly. this may draw some heat. But I hate sonny and sam. I like when sam says, "he just dropped the ball" and repeats himself 4 times. SHUTUP!

I like both Herzog and Michaels too....and have always liked Sonny and Sam, but I think they are starting to show their age. I think since they have replaced Herzog, they should just revamp the whole team and get a couple newer ex-Skins in there.....something like Mann and Riggo....or whoever (with at least one of them from the first Gibbs era).

BDBohnzie · 03-23-2005, 03:52 PM

as much as i love to listen to Sonny and Sam, they have been showing their age for at least 5 seasons...Herzog started to as well, and since they felt awkward in getting rid of 2 legends, they got rid of the dispensable one.

I would see it as a conflict of interest if Michaels takes a job with the Skins, and continues to do Play by Play...Infinity makes the decisions about who does the radio work, not the Redskins. I would love to hear Earl Forcey (The Rocketman, guy who does the updatee) do play by play...

I do agree with the concept of slowing bringing in ex-Skins to replace Huff and Jurgenson...Bostic will probably be on that short list, as would Riggo and Mann.

Monksdown · 03-23-2005, 04:01 PM

It would provide great commentary. A former Gibb's era Super Bowl champ talking about how Gibb's would handle being down going into half time. What he might say. Insight like that would be invaluable.

MTK · 03-23-2005, 04:02 PM

I'm not a big fan of hometown radio announcers period. I know they're paid by the team so naturally they're huge homers, it just gets really old hearing the announcers going nuts for the home teams.

SkinsRock · 03-23-2005, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I'm not a big fan of hometown radio announcers period. I know they're paid by the team so naturally they're huge homers, it just gets really old hearing the announcers going nuts for the home teams.

But would you rather hear TV announcers like Bill Maas and Brian Baldinger???

I usually deal with the TV guys anyway, but when I can't, it's nice listening to "homers" that actually have a relationship with the team and don't just seem to go by the last game's stats.

MTK · 03-23-2005, 04:22 PM

I'll take the TV guys anyday over the homers who drool over everything the home team does.

celts32 · 03-23-2005, 04:36 PM

Larry Michael...great! One more yes man on the payroll to tell Danny his crap don't stink.

Bring back Frank!

BrudLee · 03-23-2005, 05:26 PM

Radio play-by-play and color guys are frequently employed by the team. Remember, this broadcast is the exclusive property of the Washington Redskins and the NFL and may not be rebroadcast without their express written consent. If I own the broadcast and they are talking about my product, journalistic objectivity can sit in the back. Hometown lovin' is driving the bus.

03-23-2005, 12:07 PM	#1
FRPLG MVP Join Date: May 2004 Age: 46 Posts: 10,164	Larry Michael To Join Redskins Organization A DCRTV exclusive. Larry Michael (left), the radio voice of the Redskins on WJFK-FM, will quit his Westwood One sports radio job. As of Friday. And become an employee of the Redskins. Our source tells us: "Talk about being bought and paid for. There goes any sense of objectivity." DCRTV hears that Michael is getting "big bucks" from Skins owner Dan Snyder. Michael took over doing Redskins radio play-by-play last season, replacing veteran booth man Frank Herzog. Infinity's WJFK-FM and Westwood One are owned by Viacom. A big question remains - will Michael continue to be paired with Sonny Jurgenson and Sam Huff, who are contract players with the Redskins? Stay tuned..... What do you all think?

03-23-2005, 12:25 PM	#2
Redskins_P Fight for old DC! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Aldie, VA Age: 46 Posts: 4,101	Re: Larry Michael To Join Redskins Organization What's he going to do for the Redskins? I hope this will help bring back Frank Herzog.

03-23-2005, 01:43 PM	#3
cpayne5 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,807	Re: Larry Michael To Join Redskins Organization I boycotted the "Redskins Radio Network" this past season because they fired Herzog. I hope they re-hire him. __________________ "It's not about what you've done, but what's been done for you."

03-23-2005, 01:47 PM	#4
Monksdown The Starter Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Warrenton, Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 1,515	Re: Larry Michael To Join Redskins Organization I like both honestly. this may draw some heat. But I hate sonny and sam. I like when sam says, "he just dropped the ball" and repeats himself 4 times. SHUTUP!

03-23-2005, 01:57 PM	#5
BossHog Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Norfolk, Va Posts: 665	Re: Larry Michael To Join Redskins Organization Is he going to be an emcee at the home games?

03-23-2005, 02:55 PM	#7
CRT3 Impact Rookie Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Rockville Age: 61 Posts: 795	Re: Larry Michael To Join Redskins Organization He is leaving his job as VP of Infinity. I believe he will continue as the play by play of the Redskins. __________________ 16-0 for 2007

03-23-2005, 03:52 PM	#9
BDBohnzie Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Frederick, MD Age: 45 Posts: 4,628	Re: Larry Michael To Join Redskins Organization as much as i love to listen to Sonny and Sam, they have been showing their age for at least 5 seasons...Herzog started to as well, and since they felt awkward in getting rid of 2 legends, they got rid of the dispensable one. I would see it as a conflict of interest if Michaels takes a job with the Skins, and continues to do Play by Play...Infinity makes the decisions about who does the radio work, not the Redskins. I would love to hear Earl Forcey (The Rocketman, guy who does the updatee) do play by play... I do agree with the concept of slowing bringing in ex-Skins to replace Huff and Jurgenson...Bostic will probably be on that short list, as would Riggo and Mann. __________________ Bad Things man, I mean bad things... “WE TOOK HIM IN THE SIXTH ROUND SO WE'RE NOT SMART EITHER.” - Shanny on what the Skins saw in Alfred Morris

03-23-2005, 04:01 PM	#10
Monksdown The Starter Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Warrenton, Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 1,515	Re: Larry Michael To Join Redskins Organization It would provide great commentary. A former Gibb's era Super Bowl champ talking about how Gibb's would handle being down going into half time. What he might say. Insight like that would be invaluable.

03-23-2005, 04:02 PM	#11
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,462	Re: Larry Michael To Join Redskins Organization I'm not a big fan of hometown radio announcers period. I know they're paid by the team so naturally they're huge homers, it just gets really old hearing the announcers going nuts for the home teams. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

03-23-2005, 04:22 PM	#13
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,462	Re: Larry Michael To Join Redskins Organization I'll take the TV guys anyday over the homers who drool over everything the home team does. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

03-23-2005, 04:36 PM	#14
celts32 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hackettstown NJ Age: 53 Posts: 2,665	Re: Larry Michael To Join Redskins Organization Larry Michael...great! One more yes man on the payroll to tell Danny his crap don't stink. Bring back Frank!

03-23-2005, 05:26 PM	#15
BrudLee Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Rehoboth Beach, DE Posts: 3,494	Re: Larry Michael To Join Redskins Organization Radio play-by-play and color guys are frequently employed by the team. Remember, this broadcast is the exclusive property of the Washington Redskins and the NFL and may not be rebroadcast without their express written consent. If I own the broadcast and they are talking about my product, journalistic objectivity can sit in the back. Hometown lovin' is driving the bus. __________________ There's nowhere to go but up. Or down. I guess we could stay where we are, too.

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