One of our account executives, Terry Tacker, called me on Wednesday morning to inform me of a rumor circling around Waco this week.
Terry had a client tell him they wanted to commit to "You Make The Call," but they heard I was leaving.
Huh?
Would someone mind telling me when?
Wow...
I'm locked-and-loaded with ESPN Radio-Waco and I have no plans on leaving anytime soon.
I've said this before, and I'll say it again, I have fallen in love with Waco and Central Texas.
In fact, I'm so busy (in a good way) right now I don't have time to think about tomorrow much less next week, next month or six-months from now.
So, let me make this very clear, "I'm not going anywhere."
We have so much on the table right now and I want to be right smack in the middle of all of it...and a lot of people at the radio station have upped the ante to support what we're trying to do with the changes and revisions, and in some cases, status-quo.
Seriously, I need to mention everyone who first listened to my goals here and I'm sure some of them rolled their eyes, "whatever." Kind of like our daughter whenever I told her something silly.
Oh well, some of those goals are done, some are starting now and some into the future.
Management:
Gary Moss
Bill LeGrand
Assistants:
Mary Montanez
Phyllis Curry
Sales:
Terry Tacker
Rich Richardson
Becky LeGrand
Linda Hill
Kisha Davis
Leslie J.
Production:
Zach Burke
Sports:
Butch Henry
Paul Catalina
Jason Barringer
Zach Burke
Others who have helped who are involved 1660ESPN and/or Mix92.9 and/or 104.9TheBeat:
Dustin Drew
Beth Richards
Jessica Goodlett
Tony Loomer
Graham-Man
C.K.
Batman
Marcel
Zach Burke
And, to those helping during H.S. Football season, Lark, Tom, Derek, and Coach Tusa.
Oh, better not forget the two best Interns in the country, Jordan and Regan.
Scoreboard show crew, Zach Burke, Jason Barringer and Tony Loomer.
They sure have made our remote appearances better looking.
And, I'll give a "shout-out" to former Interns, Corbin and Blake...
And, there are many others throughout Waco and Central Texas, people, friends, sponsors, just so many people who have given me advice, suggestions and support.
I can't thank everyone enough for making this such a smooth transition.
I stay up late with this blog or preparing for a game broadcast or the show, or our websites, and I don't even think about how late.
And, I can't wait to get back up the next morning and start towards the next goals and responsibilities.
I put this up on Twitter two weeks ago, "A great job is when you don't count the hours you work, and you don't know how many vacation or sick days you have left."
Believe me, when that time comes (spring, summer), I'll get my down-time, I'll hit the little white ball around here or somewhere and do everything possible to get up to Hot Springs Village---my favorite golf destination (where I haven't been in two years).
Okay, enough emotional slobber, I have work to do.
Smoaky
Thursday, September 2, 2010
And the sponsors keep coming...
We had a very successful week in sales on 1660ESPN Radio.
I know we added several thousand dollars in new revenue with commitments from Waco Hyundai, Coca-Cola of Waco, Grande Communications and a couple of others businesses.
Waco Hyundai will be our on-site location starting on Labor Day Monday, Coca-Cola is now our "Game-Day" sponsor for "You Make The Call."
And, Grande Communications is now our studio sponsor.
We're not done...we're down to 2-3 sponsorships that aren't sold for football season.
When two of them go, we'll be rolling a HUGE wave of momentum.
Smoaky
I know we added several thousand dollars in new revenue with commitments from Waco Hyundai, Coca-Cola of Waco, Grande Communications and a couple of others businesses.
Waco Hyundai will be our on-site location starting on Labor Day Monday, Coca-Cola is now our "Game-Day" sponsor for "You Make The Call."
And, Grande Communications is now our studio sponsor.
We're not done...we're down to 2-3 sponsorships that aren't sold for football season.
When two of them go, we'll be rolling a HUGE wave of momentum.
Smoaky
A relaxing night...
Still not getting enough sleep working late into the night, but it's a great time and fun work.
Some of the spotter board work can be tedious but it's part of preparing for a game.
We're set for Glen Rose @ China Spring on Mix92.9.
I accumulated some good nuggets from Coach Tommy Dunn at Glen Rose the past two days, and had a good meeting with China Spring head coach Mark Bell on Wednesday.
Smoaky
Some of the spotter board work can be tedious but it's part of preparing for a game.
We're set for Glen Rose @ China Spring on Mix92.9.
I accumulated some good nuggets from Coach Tommy Dunn at Glen Rose the past two days, and had a good meeting with China Spring head coach Mark Bell on Wednesday.
Smoaky
"Bob, Bob, Bob...."
Well, spoke with my father earlier tonight and mom was actually sitting up and although her voice is raspy from the tubes, she's doing much better. Still monitoring a few things, but she was smiling a little bit today.
Only inner-circle family members will know what I mean when I say the next sentence.
When she sits up and starts barking out, "Bob, Bob," that means she's back.
My three brothers and I have heard that for more years than you can imagine.
It's almost an automatic deal with my mom because if she ever needed something she'd yell, "Bob," and damned if my dad wouldn't come immediately asking what she needed.
Our father's first name is "Robert," but we think "Robert" was too long for her to bark it out, so she cut it to "Bob."
I promise you this---she says, "Bob," in her sleep...I know she does.
It's great to be able to joke about it now, because 2-3 days ago it was touch-and-go.
Smoaky
Only inner-circle family members will know what I mean when I say the next sentence.
When she sits up and starts barking out, "Bob, Bob," that means she's back.
My three brothers and I have heard that for more years than you can imagine.
It's almost an automatic deal with my mom because if she ever needed something she'd yell, "Bob," and damned if my dad wouldn't come immediately asking what she needed.
Our father's first name is "Robert," but we think "Robert" was too long for her to bark it out, so she cut it to "Bob."
I promise you this---she says, "Bob," in her sleep...I know she does.
It's great to be able to joke about it now, because 2-3 days ago it was touch-and-go.
Smoaky
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Here's a link to our Glen Rose vs. China Spring Radio Broadcast on Friday...
Here's a link to our Glen Rose @ China Spring game broadcast on Friday. Special thanks to SuperCentex.com for their support.
7:15pm-China Spring vs Glen Rose (David Smoak and Paul Catalina)
7:15pm-China Spring vs Glen Rose (David Smoak and Paul Catalina)
7:00pm-#2 Mart Panthers vs. Italy Gladiators (Brian Smith and Dustin Hicks)http://kmacsports.ezstream.com/play/index.cfm?fuseaction=embstay&id=1924A35032
7:00pm-Cameron Yoe vs LaVega Pirates
http://www.supercentex.com 7:00pm-McGregor Bulldogs vs Crawford Pirates(Remo Williams and Itsy Cartwright)
http://kmacsports.ezstream.com/play/index.cfm?fuseaction=embstay&id=19257F503FDon't forget to join Zach Burke and Jason Berringer for our Friday night high school football scoreboard show on AM1660ESPN Radio.
David Smoak
Starting to work on Friday's spotter boards...
About to start working on the Glen Rose vs. China Spring spotter boards for Friday's game broadcast.
I have a few changes to make for China Spring, but it won't take but 30-45 minutes after having their information for last week.
It usually takes between 2-4 hours for each new opponent, so with just the one game this week, not nearly as tedious.
I spoke with Glen Rose head coach Tommy Dunn this evening and expecting that information by the morning.
I know of some radio broadcasts that rely on the simplest of information, just a roster---but I have always produced a spotter-board since broadcasting high school football from 1990 until now.
Smoaky
I have a few changes to make for China Spring, but it won't take but 30-45 minutes after having their information for last week.
It usually takes between 2-4 hours for each new opponent, so with just the one game this week, not nearly as tedious.
I spoke with Glen Rose head coach Tommy Dunn this evening and expecting that information by the morning.
I know of some radio broadcasts that rely on the simplest of information, just a roster---but I have always produced a spotter-board since broadcasting high school football from 1990 until now.
Smoaky
A very good day...
I spoke with my brother Mike earlier today, and my mother remains in ICU, but stabilizing.
Biggest concern now is monitoring the pneumonia and any preventing infection.
She is still weak, but communicating better.
I remain on alert if things change, but it appears she's feeling better which is a huge relief.
I also just spoke with my father, and he sounds like a new man knowing everything is a little better.
Again, I appreciate those of you who have contacted me by text, phone call or email...means a great deal.
Smoaky
Biggest concern now is monitoring the pneumonia and any preventing infection.
She is still weak, but communicating better.
I remain on alert if things change, but it appears she's feeling better which is a huge relief.
I also just spoke with my father, and he sounds like a new man knowing everything is a little better.
Again, I appreciate those of you who have contacted me by text, phone call or email...means a great deal.
Smoaky
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