The Pat Jones Show 11am 2pm (M-F) WFAN afternoon host Evan Roberts thought he was reading a story from sports satire site Ballsack Sports while perusing the report. He served as a television color analyst for Fox Sports' regional coverage of the Arizona Diamondbacks during the team's World Series victory season of 2001, for which he was awarded a World Series ring. The Evangelical school board member has yet to attend a board meeting. It means Jim Trabor one of OU's biggest detractors on the air does not always tell it like it is! Then YES get out of the area. so when I heard him on Jim Traber's show this afternoon it kinda caught me by surprise a bit. I am somebody that should be in that room, Eisen answered. Jim would later be inducted into the Oklahoma State Baseball Hall Of Fame. pic.twitter.com/ddUoO45HFN. According to one Mole, Dusty "had OK ratings every now and then. . "I have a 20-year relationship with this guy. 6am 9am (M-F) Is it true ? Dominant Duo - With Jim Traber & Al Eschbach: 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Total Dominance Hour: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. What NBA Finals runs from LeBron, Giannis can teach Jayson Tatum, NBA Power Rankings: Kevin Durant's return could rock the West, Transfer Talk: Newcastle star Bruno Guimaraes on Real Madrid's radar, How to watch PGA Tour's Arnold Palmer Invitational on ESPN+, A battle for No. [2] While attending Wilde Lake High School in Columbia, he was an All-American playing football, baseball, and other sports. [11] Traber credits his wife Julie with making him realize he needed to be a Christian. Jim was recruited to play football under Jimmy Johnson and . And I was basically talking about things you just cant say and should be thrown out like this guy was. He was not even remotely cogent, unfortunately, so Jim - try as he did - couldn't really get . All rights reserved. Former OU defensive coordinator Mike Stoops, who was dismissed Sunday, called into Sports Animal radio host Jim Traber's show to defend himself against reports Traber has made this week.. He attended Oklahoma State University in the early 1980s, where he played both . Fifty people in a bar can tell the tuck rule? Eric Gee co-hosts. "I am very sorry. Naturally, word of the mishap started to spread on Twitter. The report from the gossip site also claims Bradys push into standup comedy is a ploy to get his family back. Everything Else, ICYMI. I will tell you how, the kid probably made the mistake of showing he had a mind of his own and with the personality Jim has that just won't cut it in the Trabor regime and he could not have his way or say and simply hang the phone up like so many callers that does not agree with him. How can one kid tear a family apart especially if he or she is living right? Patrick is the founder, editor and publisher of The Lost Ogle. Hosts Pat Jones Oklahoma, Arkansas and Gator Bowl halls-of-fames, former Oklahoma State university head football coach (2-time Big 8 Coach of the Year) and 11 year NFL coach with Miami and Oakland. Dusty apparently spent the next few days on the radio . Football games will continue to air exclusively on KFAN. There isn't really a third . Dan Mahoney, the Thunder's vice president of communications/community relations, agreed the team's relationship with the Sports Animal is strong, but he also defended his broadcasters. Produced by NBC Sports in the AM and Kevin Ward in the PM. Plenty of listeners voiced their outrage. Instead, the former OSU quarterback said he has shocked that Gundy has stopped returning his emails and phone calls. Men: Who will win each conference tournament? I guess it's time we dust off our perch as Oklahoma City's go-to source for local sports radio news a beat we used to cover with the vigor and gusto of Al Eschbach enjoying beer and radishes at a Thai brothel, but now mail-in like Regular Jim Traber waiting for a fresh pepperoni pizza at the Mazzio's buffet. We hear you. Still don't see the relevance to OU football. I am somebody that should be in that room.. After charging the pitcher a second time, he was knocked off balance by the catcher while running and was kicked in the face on the way down by the Orions' manager, Masaichi Kaneda. Somebody should represent the fan. I think everyone that listens to me knows where my heart is and I just feel terrible if I offended anybody.. Exciting news everyone! Jim began working for the Sports Animal in 1998. He even has taken a few shots at radio voice Matt Pinto. Sports Animal talk show host Jim Traber apologized Wednesday for making fun of colleague Bob Barry Jr., whom Traber said fell off his scooter Friday and broke his collarbone. Theses storms were formed in 15 min. [3] His time in Japan is perhaps most memorable for an incident in which Traber rushed the mound subsequent to being hit by a pitch, chasing the retreating Lotte Orions pitcher Kazumi Sonokawa into the outfield at the Akita Yabase Baseball Stadium. Following his radio career in Arizona, Jim returned to Oklahoma and rejoined the Sports Animal. I guess Jim, an insightful genius who once proclaimed Russell Westbrook isn't a point guard, Tiger Woods wouldn't win another major, and Baylor the defending Big 12 football champs and NCAA Men's Basketball National Champions should be booted out of the Big 12 because they're not competitive, was discussing the recent controversy regarding a Philly fan who called Carmello Anthony "boy" during The Afternoon Sports Beat. What are the Effects of Student Athletics on Academic Performance? We really need Mel Bracht to return to the OKC media sports media beat to do all the dirty work for us. Rich Eisen is widely regarded as the face of NFL Network, but he wants his involvement with the league to run deeper. Other features on The Sports Animal; The Final Lap with Kerry Murphy airs each weekday at 5pm. Traber's involvement with sports talk radio began after his retirement from professional sports. Women: Lady Vols inch closer to hosting as top 16 takes shape, Top draft prospect Carter charged in fatal crash, More PGA Tour changes: No cuts, smaller fields, Spring batting averages, runs up amid shift limits, LaMelo has surgery on right ankle, out for season, Colts GM pins moving up to 'guy worthy of it', 'Unbelievable night': ND wins Brey's home finale, Trade Lamar? While he leads the field with 11 percent of the total bets and has been backed by 10 percent of the handle at DraftKings with the same odds, Rahm has drawn just 3.9 percent of the handle . A few hours after the incident happened, a humbled and tail-tucked Jim left the following explanation and "I'm Sorry If You Were Offended" apology on social media. Jim was recruited to play football under Jimmy Johnson and baseball under Gary Ward at Oklahoma State University in 1979. tips@mediaite.com. Tom Brady trying to be funny and not be funny is gonna be the most hilarious thing in the world., Gopher Sports Properties and iHeartMedia have agreed to a new contract that will keep the Golden Gophers on KFAN, KFAN+ and KTLK through the end of the 2026-2027 academic year.. Traber was 22 years old when he broke into the big leagues on September 21, 1984, with the Baltimore Orioles. For the Sports Animal network of stations, Traber has a statewide audience. Plus, the station can tie the near N-word screw up to a new Oklahoma Men's Clinic Ad: "Hey boys, this is Greg with The Oklahoma Men's Clinic. His major league career would span five seasons, including two years playing in Japan. Which weather guy on May 31st told people to head south in their cars to get away from the tornado? Everybody knows how I feel about Brian Davis and Grant Long, Traber said. I fact-checked this nine times, because I said This can not be real.. Duh F5. Jim Traber from the Sports Animal joined the guys on Ep. That new guy on KOCO 5 ( Rick Mitchell replacement ) looks lost. They are experts in the game. Women's Champ Week predictions: Which teams will win the auto bids? I think Traber would be that kind of guy. After college, Jim made his way to the majors. Further more: D) Who would buy his records? sounds to me like you have crossed the line on this one. This may be the right one. He enjoys spending time with his wife Julie and his five children. Patrick is the founder, editor and publisher of The Lost Ogle. Hours later, Traber went to the station and cleaned out his desk. The Golden Gophers have a new deal with iHeartMedia. Kenneth Rumsey is behind the controls of the show. I can only imagine hearing him yelling "hey big man" when he is out having a good time - too funny. Its not a fictious site. Traber is willing to piss on relationships, both personal and professional, to die on this hill. He made it very easy and affordable, and we saved $12000 in the process. He's overworked. Traber doesn't just hold grudges; he . Jim Traber was born on Tuesday, December 26, 1961, in Columbus, Ohio. 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