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Catman
08-19-2006, 12:42 AM
I'm really going to miss Bill Caples in the booth this year. Bill IS the voice of the tigers!!! Bill is definitely a class act!

I don't know if anyone else listened to 990 the other day that coach Stacy and the AZ coach were on but the shows host, which will remain nameless, had no idea that Quinten Nicholson (excuse the spelling) was no longer with the team. I don't know the host other then listening to the station on my way to work every morning, but I think that it's pretty sad that he is going to be a part of the broadcast team and he had no idea that Nicholson was no longer with tthe eam.

Don't get me wrong, he does a good job on his show but he isn't from Massillon, it's not in his blood like it is in Bill's. Bill is going to be sorely missed! Bill has probably forgotten more then all of us put together can remember.

I'm glad that the press box was named after Bill, long overdue if you ask me. Bill will ALWAYS be the voice of the Tigers to me! I'm sorry that he will no longer be in HIS press box. :tig:
crackerman
08-19-2006, 12:49 AM
is the new host who is nameless, also the owner of the station?
Obie Wan
08-19-2006, 01:06 AM
I don't know if anyone else listened to 990 the other day that coach Stacy and the AZ coach were on but the shows host, which will remain nameless, had no idea that Quinten Nicholson (excuse the spelling) was no longer with the team. I don't know the host other then listening to the station on my way to work every morning, but I think that it's pretty sad that he is going to be a part of the broadcast team and he had no idea that Nicholson was no longer with tthe eam.
In defense of the nameless host, the BC's online roster (http://www.massillontigers.com/teamroster.htm) still lists Nicholson as a team member.
DAWGH8R
08-19-2006, 02:00 AM
A lot of people took "shots" at Bill, but he IS the "voice of the TIGERS" !!

:tig:
:gotigers:
Al.
08-19-2006, 02:12 AM
is the new host who is nameless, also the owner of the station?

Yes. ... and a Lakewood St Ed alum too:scratchchin:
DAWGH8R
08-19-2006, 02:14 AM
Have I ever told you, that I hate ST ED's !! And their JACKASS public address goofball !!!
GrowlingTiger87
08-19-2006, 08:36 AM
A lot of people took "shots" at Bill, but he IS the "voice of the TIGERS" !!

:tig:
:gotigers:

Indeed he is. Bill bleeds orange and black and always has.
longtimefirsttime
08-19-2006, 09:14 AM
Yes. ... and a Lakewood St Ed alum too:scratchchin:
....who lives in Akron and moved the station out of it's (visible) downtown location. That's just the tip of the iceberg.
longtimefirsttime
08-19-2006, 09:17 AM
I will say listening to Bill on the radio does drive me nuts. Trying to find out downs, yardage and even the score is sometimes an adventure. But he is a true Tiger fan and has dedicated countless hours to the program. I'm not saying to get rid of him altogether. Perhaps a support role would be best.
The Butler
08-19-2006, 09:55 AM
So have they said who IS going to announce the games?
MUCSteelers5xSuperChamp
08-19-2006, 09:57 AM
Sadly, I only heard Bill Caples call one game...back in 2000 when Massillon locked horns with a peak Cleveland St. Ignatius team, which ended in a Wildcats 36-21 win.

Who is going to be or currently, who is the lead announcer for the Tigers for radio broadcasts?
The Voice
08-19-2006, 10:58 AM
Don't know who wll be doing their games, but we sure hope that all of you
will tune in for our broadcast .. I did leave the mic open for Bill if he wanted to join us for some color work.. haven't heard back though..our play by play
will be done by Todd Bentzel and your's truly.. once in awhile, we will have
guest color commentators.. goooooooooo TIGERS..

tv
DAWGH8R
08-19-2006, 11:06 AM
Todd Bentzel the attorney??? You know, he used to be a comedian , while attending college. He's funny !!!:tig:
Catman
08-19-2006, 01:53 PM
I will say listening to Bill on the radio does drive me nuts. Trying to find out downs, yardage and even the score is sometimes an adventure. But he is a true Tiger fan and has dedicated countless hours to the program. I'm not saying to get rid of him altogether. Perhaps a support role would be best.

I understand what you are saying about Bill but he isn't a young chicken anymore and some of his broadcasts do remind me of Herb Score trying to call an Indians game in his later years.....anyone who remembers that knows what I mean.

I don't like the idea that he is being pretty much pushed out and the "shall remain nameless" is part of the broadcast team. The funny thing is they are running radio spots now talking about doing the games and the guy doing it even say's in first person english that the nameless one will be doing broadcast but he can't even do the commercial himself even though the announcer says it it him, that is pathetic.

I personally don't have anything against him but there are times that I have to just shake my head at some of the things that he says and the QUESTIONS that he asks online. Personally, think he needs to step up his act and at least attend all of the football and basketball games and do his homework.

990 isn't to bad of a station as long as your on this side of Whipple....they always call themselves the "Stark County Leader in Sports" but in reality only about a third if that, of the county can pick them up.
Catman
08-19-2006, 01:56 PM
Don't know who wll be doing their games, but we sure hope that all of you
will tune in for our broadcast .. I did leave the mic open for Bill if he wanted to join us for some color work.. haven't heard back though..our play by play
will be done by Todd Bentzel and your's truly.. once in awhile, we will have
guest color commentators.. goooooooooo TIGERS..

tv

I hope Bill accepts as well as other guest commentators...one you might consider if he is available and willing is Joe Demery he used to do a great job when he was working for WHBC.
Mover
08-19-2006, 04:16 PM
I will surely miss Bill! He is a true Tiger! Besides bleeding Orange & Black, he would do anything to help a friend! Sadly, we accept the inevitable - however - with change comes opportunity. Go Tigers!:thanx: Bill we Love you bunches!
The Butler
08-19-2006, 07:16 PM
990 isn't to bad of a station as long as your on this side of Whipple....they always call themselves the "Stark County Leader in Sports" but in reality only about a third if that, of the county can pick them up.

They aren't the lowest rated station in Stark County for nothing.
longtimefirsttime
08-19-2006, 07:54 PM
They aren't the lowest rated station in Stark County for nothing.

C'mon Butler, let's be fair. Sometimes they're in a tie for the bottom. :wink:
DAWGH8R
08-19-2006, 08:15 PM
They aren't the lowest rated station in Stark County for nothing.


Now that's funny chit !!

http://www.tuberadios.com/rcasw.jpg
luvthosetigers
08-21-2006, 10:38 PM
Bill Caples is one of the nicest men i have ever met, and he will be missed on game nights. Win, lose, or draw Bill is always a Tiger. I don't think i've ever met a truer fan, not to mention all he did for that radio station. We love ya Bill, and will miss your broadcasts!!!:thanx:
DAWGH8R
08-22-2006, 04:35 PM
Bill Caples is one of the nicest men i have ever met, and he will be missed on game nights. Win, lose, or draw Bill is always a Tiger. I don't think i've ever met a truer fan, not to mention all he did for that radio station. We love ya Bill, and will miss your broadcasts!!!:thanx:

I agree !! Used to sit at the Tiger Baseball games and tune into Bill on WTIG to hear his take on the action !!

Also liked to listen to football postgame on WTIG, loved to hear the stats !!:gogogo: