Not all snow is made the same: Snow ratios, Thanksgiving travel: Quiet weather making for less stressful Thanksgiving plans. During his time on the air, he also broadcast Detroit Lions from 1979 to 1988 and the Detroit Tigers from 1995 to 2003. His politics is not of my concern unless he runs for office which is not going to happen. The original accusation made was of both, so I was defending each one individually. Isn't use of the phrase "Uncle Tom" inherently racist towards white people? "I love Detroit and everyone who calls it 'home.' Frank Beckmann, who spent nearly 50 years with Detroits WJR-AM radio station, told listeners Wednesday morning that hes retiring next month. I'll defend to the death the right to be an asshole. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. He would go on to be the only broadcaster to call games for all four of Detroit's professional sports, according to a news release. According to Wheeler, WJR looks for high-profile, thoughtful figures who know the city to serve as on-air fill-in hosts. I just find it hard to swallow picking and choosing. I didn't learn about this until reading Brian's Beckmann-referencing post, but for those still not in the loop, Beckmann said this on his Facebook page Sunday: "I got called off vacation to broadcast the Michigan hoops games in CharlotteM/Duke should be greatThis M team is the antithesis of the Fab 5, unselfish, always plays hard, no sense of entitlement, respects opponents, and no racistsWe should thank Jalen Rose for reminding everyone why we never want another group like the Fab 5 at Michigan, or any other school!!!". Did you not watch the documentary, or have you not been reading Brian's posts on this blog, or are you having the same problem with past tense verb conjugation that anyone else who believes Jalen feels the same way today? I don't follow your logic. Beckmann announced his retirement in January, 2021, after a 48-year radio career with the News/Talk outlet. I would say the difference is that I ascribe justification to Jalen's point of viewI understand where he's coming from and so I put them into a context and "forgive" him (for lack of a better wordit implies a right to pass judgment from me on to Jalen that I don't intend). Kevin Dietz, the veteran investigativereporter whose26-year career withWDIV-TV (Channel 4) ended this summer in controversy, is returningto the airwaves this time as afill-in host for WJR-AM (760). Ive been given an opportunity to forecast some of the most diverse and wide-ranging weather on the planet, in one of the most beautiful places in the country. I thought I was dreaming, he said. My point still stands. If I tell someone to expect 60 mph winds, I better darn well know what that looks like and what its capable of. He said, with absolutely no basis, that the Fab Five didn't play hard, were selfish (both completely untrue) and had a sense of entitlement. It is the same old "you don't think like me, ahhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!" Regardless, it sucks and there should at least be a good semi-sincere apology issued. Second, he's supposed to be the Michigan broadcast guy. He wasessentially saying that the more affluentplayerslike Grant Hill were somehow less black than he was. I thinkall of this is hypocritical BS. Thank you for your support! Weve had a long relationship with Kevin and we wish him well. Beckmann worked at WJR for 48 years until his retirement last March. I personally like both guys and would like to give them both the benefit of the doubt. Every situation creates opportunity for personal growth, and that is how I view this event in my life.". What is the general feeling on Beckmann as Michigan's play-by-play man after this? ", "I will be forever grateful to WJR for helping all of my boyhood dreams to come true," he said. Beckman also wrote columns for the Detroit News for ten years. I don't concern myself with the other stuff.". First, he made a stupid post on Facebook. I don't agree with Beckmann's politics AT ALL, and his columns in the DetNews are really poorly written and reasoned. Beckmann is survived by Karen, son Jonathan of Rochester Hills, daughter Tori (Andrew) Kughn of Clarkston, and grandchildren Pierson, Brooks, and Sawyer Kughn. Longtime Michigan radio broadcaster Frank Beckmann has died. I have always liked Frank as an announcer, but he has made the decision to be a Political pundit, and in my mind, that disqualifies him as a UM announcer. The final day for "The Frank Beckmann Show" is scheduled for March 26, WJR owner Cumulus Media announced Wednesday. I don't think I'm on her good list.". He would nurse the novices through their nervousness.. If I have to work on a saturday and miss the game, his voice is what I want to hear. ( Neal Rubin The Detroit After 48 years on air, Frank Beckmann leaving WJR on Friday Living in OH I often catch bites of tOSU's call man Paul Keels. I also do not see how this is political. Stern stated that hes a major fan of Morning Joe and went the extra mile to say that he and co-host Joe Scarborough share the same political idealogy. DETROIT Detroit sports broadcasting legend Frank Beckmann has announced his plans to retire after 48 years with WJR. Thanks, your message has been sent successfully. Former WDIV-TV reporter Kevin Dietz fills in on Detroit's WJR radio Keels used to do U-M games in the 80's, if I'm not mistaken. My company makes a lot more off of my work than they pay me. I know the whole lineup.. EDIT: btw Bo was outspokenly political, and I doubt his opinions were similar to yours. Doesn't Frank want people to learn and grow as they mature? Have I? i doubt your grandmother has a 50,000 watt radio station or a facebook page, nor does she represent a university with a $5 billion endowment that has recently been through some issues with affirmative action. attitude that is too prevelant today - from liberals and conservatives, btw. I just find it hypocritical. In reply to Where did I say that Beckmann by UMdad. Where is the praise for a guy (Jalen) who corrected beliefs he held ages ago? The conversations are available as podcasts on Paul W. Smith's WJR web page. He would later go on to do play-by-play for the University of Michigan Football, the Detroit Lions, and the Detroit Tigers.. Pity the fool didn't watch the documentary because if he spouts such drivel after seeing how much hate those kids had to play through at the time then if he still comes out with this. I like when you guys are onI like news 24/7, and now I find Im getting it. Aber Anne Frank war nicht nur eine hellwache und beraus reife Chronistin ihres Alltags. Words cannot express how happy I am to be here as a historian, as a scientist, and as a lover of nature. This is a serious subject that I approached through humor," Dietz wrote. It is not any different than what we all slam the OSU kids for. If you listen carefully, he is usually a good three seconds behind the roar of the crowd or stammering to figure out the best way to describe what just happened. 2023 FOX Television Stations, Taylor woman and special needs daughter struggle without power for 7 days, Would it be possible to have another electricity company choice in Metro Detroit, Emotional testimony heard as Michigan House committee holds hearing on gun reform bills, 2 suspects linked to around 900 car thefts busted by Detroit police, DTE and Consumers Energy offers credit for extreme outages - here's how to apply, General Motors laying off 500 white collar positions, Corktown Music Festival, Astronomicon, and more things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit, No suspects in custody a month after rappers found murdered in abandoned Highland Park apartment. DePetro have been dismissed as he faced a trespassing charge related to an incident over the summer during a Monday court hearing. Baseball Broadcasts Do Not Need Rules Analysts, Maggie Gray Is Thrilled to Thrive On A National Stage. Along with his diagnosis, Beckmann suffered a stroke in October; hospitalizing CLARKSTON, FOX 2 - Longtime WJR host and University of Michigan football announcer Frank Beckmann passed away Saturday night at a hospice center in Clarkston. Anyone who works is exploited by their company. Also, I read Brian's posts but although I respect his work with this blog and his enthusiasm as a Michigan fan, I don't blindly believe his analysis like many of the sycophants. According to reports, longtime Detroit radio personality Frank Beckmann has entered hospice care and he is not expected to make it through the weekend. Eduardo Razo is the Assistant Content Editor for BNM, which includes writing daily news stories on the news media industry. I watch this channel exclusively for news. He was eventually named as the main substitute for legendary WJR morning host J.P. McCarthy. "As a play-by-play announcer, Frank electrified audiences with his memorable style of calling all the action. I've always thought of him as a good radio guy, but those comments should not be tolerated for the home team announcer. In reply to I like Beckmanns voice for by dothepose. He said he was glad to see "no racists" on this current team unlike the Fab Five -- I don't need to even go into that one. A wise man once told me, once the other man begins hurling personal insults in a debate, he's lost the argument. KZLS started simulcasting on KQOB at the beginning of this year after the 96.9 signal was leased to Citadel and Cumulus Media for nineteen years.. Also he's done this for almost thirty years, In reply to I don't normally like to slam by evenyoubrutus. "As a youngster growing up on the east side of Detroit, I always imagined sitting behind a microphone, announcing Lions and Tigers game. ??. I didn't learn about this until reading Brian's Beckmann-referencing post, but for those still not in the loop, Beckmann said this on his Facebook page Sunday: "I got called off vacation to broadcast the Michigan hoops games in CharlotteM/Duke should be greatThis M team is the antithesis of the Fab 5, unselfish, always plays hard, no sense The comments are racist like my Grandma's subtle racism when she refers to those of African-american decent as colored people. His comments were stupid. The Pistons' fourth quarter rally almost was enough to take down the Bulls. He succeeded Bob Ufer as the voice of Michigan football in 1981 when Ufer became too ill to continue broadcasting the games. Regardless, his comments were no more racist than Rose's were, and the quick jump to him being an old white racist by many of those here is ridiculous. I grew up listening to him calling Michigan games. However, with bball, you've got to be quicker and more on your toes. I thought Beckmann's call of the bball game was awful. I-90 Eastbound blocked from accident: Exit 51 to Rapid City, 4.1 magnitude earthquake rattles portions of Montana, Big warmup: A 50 swing in temperatures expected this week, Watch Brants 10 PM forecast here: Winter Storm Bulletins issued, LIVE: Winter Storm bulletins issued for Thursday, Once in a 50,000 year comet greets the human race later this month, Winter Storm Bulletins Issued for late Sunday through Tuesday, Whats the best weather model? UDPATE: I-90 reopened in Spearfish after semi removal. DePetro wasarrested in mid-Augustoutside a home on Staples Avenue in Warwick. I absolutely love Frank Beckmann as he is part of the Michigan tradition for me. That's pretty cut and dry, to me. Not too bad. So calling someone racist makes you racist? WebLeggi After the Annex Anne Frank, Auschwitz and Beyond di Bas von Benda-Beckmann disponibile su Rakuten Kobo. Beckmann, who lives in Rochester Hills, retired from WJR last March, when his contract ended. Make sure you are aware of the new rules! He would later evolve into a conservative talk show host. In reply to They are nowhere near being by BRCE, "They are nowhere near being racist? Everything is too black and white. WJR talk radio host Frank Beckmann was diagnosed with an illness called Vascular Dementia. Frank Beckmann was 72. I don't think calling someone a racist necessarily makes you a racist. The sooner he leaves his post at the microphone, the better. : Ensemble versus regular, Perkins County Sheriffs Office with a strong warning: We are not a towing service. I remember 760 as this bastion of informative interesting radio that actually provided a service to the entire state of Michigan as well as most of the country on good nights. However, I'm sure there have been racists who in fact called others racist, so it's not logically impossible. In my opinion, he definitely comes across as racist, though I am sure that he doesn't believe that he is. However, Beckmanns career stretched beyond sports. Born in Germany, he grew up on the east side of Detroit, before moving to Warren where he attended Cousino High School because it had a radio station. Beckmann stepped back from the mic calling Michigan games after the 2013 season. Charges against John DePetro have been dismissed as the radio host faced a trespassing charge related to an incident over the summer during a Monday court hearing. Brant believes in order to be a good meteorologist, you have to be able to visualize what youre communicating to people. It's sad to know that it is simply cheap political hackery anymore. The Detroit News was the first to report his death, citing his wife, Karen. The answer is because he used a word that went beyond "not liking" the Fab Five. I think the more subtly bigoted thing about Beckmann's comments was the whole "antithesis" argument. 1:34. He is survived by his wife, two children and three grandchildren. In-depth strategy and insight into critical interconnection ecosystems, datacenter connectivity, product optimization, fiber route development, and more. Black Hills Blizzard: Additional snow accumulations possible through Friday, Is the storm over? The radio host thanked MSNBC for providing him with what he loves: 24/7 news. And I'm one of the most obnoxious guys I know. but only without a hint of sarcasm. Both guys said stupid things, but one guy is lauded and protected and the other is hammered. Its like all news stuff. His death comes just a year after he retired. Ryan Hedrick serves as the Assistant Program Director and Co-Host of the Morning News Express at WFMD. So in your view, both of their comments were stupid, and even though Beckmann's came from someone that wasn't a disadvantaged youth, he deserves the long defense of his point of view, but Jalen doesn't? It would run for 20 years. In reply to You didn't "say that Beckmann by Voltron Blue. Having Beckmann compared to Keels, almost makes us look amateurish. Supercharge your procurement process, with industry leading expertise in sourcing of network backbone, colocation, and packet/optical network infrastructure. According to Dietz, the black reporter involvedsaid he was not offended andcame to his defense, but that WDIVhas a zero-tolerance policy aboutracially insensitive statements. Thank God you dont play the oldDatelinesanymore on the weekends. BREAKING: Frank Beckmann, longtime Detroit radio personality who called UM football, #Tigers and #Lions games, is in hospice care, his wife has told The News. He spent 48 years on "The Great Voice of The Great Lakes", 33 years calling U of M football games, and the last 17 years of his career hosting "The Frank Beckmann Show". They werestupid thoughts then, too, but at least I canunderstanda young man not being very wise. Beckmann just wasn't quick enough, imo. ", Beckmann continued: "I even got a text this morning from Jocelyn Benson and that meant a lot to me because sure, I've got my views, and they may be different than somebody else's, but you have to listen to them. Who lives and dies with this team and puts more out there than anyone on this little anonymous blog. Weather ambassador from Canada: What is a clipper system? Deploy network infrastructure faster and easier than ever before, with pre-packaged yet massively scalable infrastructure components for top packet and optical systems. I might be in the minority, but I've never been a big fan of our play by play tandem (even before his Facebook comments). Not sure if you realize this but there is a difference between bad and amateur. I didn't have huge problems with his comments until he got to the part about racism. Frank Beckmann retires after nearly 50 years - Michigan Radio & TV Buzzboard Acceptable registrations in the queue through December 31, 2022 at 9:30a ET have now been activated. According to theDetroit Free Press, the former WJR Radio host had been sick for nearly a year since his retirement from the station. The guy should be fired because he sucks. Basically,many people are slamming a guy they don't like for slamming something he doesn't like. Ignore this thread if you think its overkill. First of all, I like Jalen Rose, but his comments were stupid. Personally, I would MUCH rather see Brando retire. What, you've never said anything stupid? Beckmanns time in the booth included the Wolverines' last national championship in 1997. His play by play is pretty good but his obsequious byplay is obnoxious. 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Just because "entitlement" happens to be "racially charged buzz-word" for the whiny liberal sect of our population, doesn't mean that there are no entitlement minded black people anymore. Expert architecture and design solutions for private carriers, next-generation metro and long-haul optical networks, ultra low-latency networks, and Internet backbones. His comments about not liking the fab five, though, could be based on their arrogance andfeelingthat they were more important than the university they represented. He was also inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame and the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame. Whoa! Unsettled weather next week: How do we know anything this far out? I'm not expecting to hear from the attorney general. I watch you guys every morning, Stern said (h/tMediaite). Enjoy! Brant earned his bachelors degree in history from Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Mo. Curtis Sliwa, Anthony Weiner Hosting a Weekend Show on WABC, Dagen McDowell Is Ready For A New Adventure With Fox Business. Longtime WJR-AM radio host and University of Michigan football play-by-play man Frank Beckmann is in critical condition at an Oakland County hospice facility, his family said Friday. Karen Beckmann, his wife, told The Detroit News that doctors give him days to live. Those who play the "racist" card first are fair game. Hey Frank, keep private thoughts private, especially when they rip of former Michigan players. Karen Beckmann, his wife, told The Detroit News that doctors give him days to live. The 72-year-old longtime media personality has been suffering from vascular dementia, a rare and untreatable brain disease. . Along with his diagnosis, Beckmann suffered a stroke in October; hospitalizing him for 35 days. Manage Settings Beckmann enjoyed an extensive career behind the microphone lasting 48 years. Stupid comments built on youth and ignorance. Although Dietz is a TV veteran, Wheeler said that he shows "a lot of potential" on radio. Will Canyon Lake Elementary be permanently closed. Frank Beckmann, Veteran WJR Radio Host, Dies Aged 72 Frank Beckmann, the retired radio host and University of Michigan announcer, has died as a result of vascular dementia. His wife, Karen Beckmann, has revealed that the 72-year-old died as a result of the untreatable condition on Saturday. I like news. The snow has stopped, why cant I travel? Dietz also sat in for Smitha couple weeks ago, and there are plans for him to cover a few shifts next week for Frank Beckmann's 9 a.m.-noon shift. The station features a syndicated lineup, including Hugh Hewitt, Brian Kilmeade, Dan Bongino, Mike Gallagher, Joe Pags, and Bill OReilly. If you can stomach the images, here's a bite of how good he is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Y1dFu6zV8M. Plus who exactly is a fan of the Frank Beckmann show Facebook page? Play by the rules or go pro. His bosses should consider the same. On the other hand, I really really like Matt Sheppard for bball and think he's far superior. 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"I think the key to doing a good radio show is listening to all sides. Which, to me, fine. My betyou've not walked an inch in those shoes. KZLS started simulcasting on KQOB at the beginning of this year after the 96.9 signal was leased to Citadel and Cumulus Media for nineteen years. I think a rich old white suburban dude like Beckmann calling a poor young black kid from Detroit "racist" doesn't make him (Beckmann) racist. Were they racist? In reply to (Letterman awkward collar by BRCE. I tune out on the weekend. "That's where we draw our future talents," said Wheeler, noting that former Detroit TV anchor Guy Gordon spent a couple of years subbing for Smith before starting his 3-5 p.m. show on WJR. Beckmann calling him racist for it was likewise stupid. That was followed by stints at WKNR-AM in Dearborn and WDRQ-FM in Detroit, before joining the WJR news staff in Detroit, where he covered the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa, among other stories in his three years as a reporter. Your message has not been sent. But the man is entilted to his views. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. My question is, why are we all obligated to love the Fab 5? I don't see how this should affect his standing as a play-by-play man. Have you ever actually stopped to read historical markers along the road? Audio Ink is a trademark of Streamline Publishing, Inc. Log In (Existing Digital Subscriptions Only), Chicago Bears Broadcasts Moving up the Dial Next Year, Former FEMA Execs Push To Save AM Radio in EVs. WJR has described Beckmann as a "sports I really enjoy the show. Beckmann began his career at WJR in 1973, starting as a sports talk show host. If you choose to make a purchase after clicking a link, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. It is not yet decided what will replace Beckmann's show, which airs weekdays 9 a.m. to noon. The disease is untreatable. I personally will stand with the latter and tell Beckmann to STFU. WWJR program director Mike Wheeler said that Dietz's role at the station right now is occasional subbing. Saw this was basically covered in an earlier front-page post today. Beckmann began in the station's "News Talk" in 1972 before taking over for Bob Ufer as the University of Michigan football play-by-play announcer in 1981. If you're a fat old rich white dude from the suburbs, you probably do find poor black kids from Detroit abhorrent. Honeyour Tahoe is at the bottom of Sheridan Lake! . Beckmann has hosted The Frank He does a great job describing the games. by chitownblue2. 0:40 Frank Beckmann, the play-by-play voice of Michigan football for 33 years who also had long stints calling games for the Detroit Lions and Detroit Tigers, has died at I think the "OUTRAGE!!!!!11!!!!!" Beckmann Ufer would die of cancer on October 26, 1981, before the season ended. DETROIT (AP) A heralded broadcaster who served as the voice of Michigan Wolverines football for 33 years and also called games for top professional teams has died. During his career in radio, Beckmann called games for Michigan football, the Detroit Tigers, and the Detroit Lions. As for jealous and bitter vs. youthful and arrogantI'll concede the point that I was putting meaning on to your words that perhaps you didn't mean. You're kind of creating a straw man by defining Jalen quite so narrowly (Detroit, national fame, basketball ability), but I can say that I grew up with enough adversity and relative disadvantage that I absolutely carried a chip on my shoulder that motivated me and continues to motivate me to achieve success in my chosen field. Frank Beckmann, the play-by-play announcer for Michigan football for 33 years and long time announcer for the Detroit Lions and Detroit Tigers died in hospice care at the age of 72. 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