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Post by jamesg on Aug 30, 2011 22:47:27 GMT -5
Hi everybody! I've been lurking for a while, and as an Iona fan, am glad this place exists. Good job everyone.
Anyway, can we get Iona games back on WVOX or WFAS or some local station? I know Iona has broadcasted the games online for the past few years. I just miss being able to stay updated in the car. I know everything is being marketed towards people who could just listen online with their phone, and I guess they must make their money with their online subscriptions. I just miss being able to get their games on the radio when I'm not home.
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Post by GuyF on Aug 31, 2011 6:01:37 GMT -5
Fair points, but my understanding is that the cost of broadcasting on the radio is going through the roof.
Further, soon we'll all be at a point where we CAN just go online in the car and listen to the game.
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Post by Cjb on Aug 31, 2011 6:24:11 GMT -5
jamesq, I too miss the radio for the exact same reason you mentioned (car travel). WVOX/WRTN worked really well IMO - probably why it's cost was higher. WFAS had a terribly weak signal that you could only get if you found just the right position (even in Westchester).  |
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Post by ichoops on Aug 31, 2011 8:36:58 GMT -5
Since more and more people have smart phones I'd be more interested in streaming radio over an android or iphone for games.
People should get their asses to home games.
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Post by ghostofwillard on Aug 31, 2011 8:49:37 GMT -5
Considering the possibility that the Gaels may have a memorable season, and there may be no NBA; you would think these stations would want to carry these games. In the past, I can't tell you how many times I got in my car in the morning and still had either VOX or FAS tuned in and gave them a listen. Since Iona is gone I haven't had the desire to tune to either of those stations once!
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Post by ic59 on Aug 31, 2011 11:38:59 GMT -5
Especially this year, when (reportedly) there will be no post game reception, it would be nice to be able to listen to the radio guys on the way home.
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Post by nick on Aug 31, 2011 12:13:29 GMT -5
Especially this year, when (reportedly) there will be no post game reception. That stinks. Its the benefit of goal club membership that I enjoy the most. |
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Post by Mr Doom on Aug 31, 2011 12:33:57 GMT -5
IC59, I had not heard about the cancellation of postgame receptions. Do you know the rationale behind this?
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Post by Cjb on Aug 31, 2011 19:48:03 GMT -5
Especially this year, when (reportedly) there will be no post game reception. That stinks. Its the benefit of goal club membership that I enjoy the most. Agree. If true, that would be a giant step backwards. |
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Post by Joebird on Aug 31, 2011 19:59:45 GMT -5
I would imagine in 5 years all new cars will have internet radio but until then I also miss listening to Iona in the car.
Ghost of Willard raises a very interesting point, if Iona is having a big season and there is no NBA, is it at all possible a New York station may cover some of Iona's games?
I hadn't really thought of the overall impact not having an NBA season may have on Iona basketball. With a big year you will see bigger crowds and more media coverage, there couldn't be a better year for Iona to be good. You may even get a journal news reporter to cover a game!
Like I have said it all starts with a good showing in Puerto rico to get the Iona bandwagon snowball effect.
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Post by GuyF on Sept 1, 2011 11:25:38 GMT -5
Hadn't heard that re post-game reception either. Is it moving pre-game, or being scrapped?
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Post by gregcrow on Sept 1, 2011 14:42:36 GMT -5
They're moving it to the 10:20 mark of the first half.
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