By Jay Jones, June 26, 2008
On Wednesday, The Sports Idol, Justin Myers, caught up with former University of Oregon basketball player Byrce Taylor and talked to him about today’s NBA draft.
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By Jay Jones, June 24, 2008
On Monday, The Sports Idol, Justin Myers, caught up with the University of Oregon’s Joe Giansante and talked College World Series and Oregon Baseball.
Here’s what they talked about.
- Giansante’s experience in Omaha at the College World Series
- The possibility of a Pac-10 baseball tournament
- Oregon starting the baseball season with Fresno State (currently playing Georgia in the Championship Series)
- Oregon’s interest in helping the NCAA form baseball policy, and make selections
- The importance of exposure in selecting the next Pac-10 commissioner
[Joe makes an important point here regarding the primary responsibility of the next Pac-10 commissioner: national exposure. And I'll take Joe's point a step further: the Pac-10 should name someone from the entertainment world to lead the conference into the future.]
- The lackluster Pac-10 broadcast partners
Joe, you’re the best when it comes to talking everything Oregon.
And that leads me to this…
In Justin’s conversation with Giansante, Joe mentions that the players are treated like “kings” in Omaha. Well, there are “No More Kings”. And they’ve written a little song called “Sweep the Leg” (featuring a recreation of the All-Valley Tournament). It’s a must-see YouTube video for all you “Karate Kid” fans out there.
Here you go.
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By Jay Jones, June 10, 2008
Yesterday, the Pac-10 announced that Pac-10 Commissioner Tom Hansen will retire on June 30, 2009.
And the Sports Idol, Justin Myers, rejoiced.
And it got me to thinking about a Sports Idol monologue from last year’s football season.
It only seems like yesterday…(Twinkling sound effect & rippling video effect)
Duck fans, here is an unbelievable story about Pac-10 Commissioner Tom Hansen featured on the “Sports Idol with Justin Meyers” from Monday, November 5, 2007.
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March 11, 2008
Snip City.
It’s the audio cut heard around the world.From Dan Patrick to Colin Cowherd. From Scotland to China. From Wall Street to Main Street. Snip City is everywhere.
So, how did this creative little radio campaign advertising March Madness vasectomies turn into an international phenomenon?
Well, Justin Myers, the new national voice of vasectomies, talked to the Oregon Urology Institute’s Terry FitzPatrick to get some answers on Eugene’s ESPN 1320 AM “The Score”’s “The Sports Idol” today.
Jay
Duck Sports News
In case you missed it, former Duck and current Tampa Bay punter Josh Bidwell was on the 1320 “The Score”’s Sport Idol with Justin Myers today and talked about his fight against cancer, his football career at Oregon and in the NFL, and Brett Favre.
[audio:http://www.ducksportsnews.com/media/idol_josh_01.mp3]
Jay, here.
You won’t find this city on any map. But it’s somewhere between Sin City and Rip City.
Only half of you can be residents. But it’s population is growing.
And once you find your way there, it’s really tough to leave.
What city am I talking about?
I’m talking about Snip City, baby.
Over the last couple of weeks, you might have heard the Snip City Chamber of Commerce (Oregon Urology Institute) ads running on Eugene’s ESPN Radio 1320 “The Score”. If you’ve heard the audio cut, all of this makes sense. If you haven’t heard it, you can listen to it here.
OK. So, do we all know what we’re talking about now? Yes, that’s right. As Bob Welch called it in this morning’s Register-Guard, we’re talking about the “Big V”: a vasectomy.
Produced by Prevedello & Associates, Inc., a local advertising agency, “Snip City” is voiced by 1320 “The Score”’s Sports Idol, Justin Myers, and is in heavy rotation on the station. If you like Jim Rome, Dan Patrick, and local sports talk radio, you’ve heard it countless times. Even though Justin has received some ribbing on his show for voicing the spot, I have no doubts that he conducted himself in a slightly more professional manner than Orson Welles did in another famous “frozen peas” spot.
Duck fans, “Snip City” isn’t going anywhere. So, anticipate hearing this campaign again next year, probably around the same time. But unlike Governor Tom McCall’s warning, the Snip City Chamber of Commerce invites you to visit…and then stay in the same spot for a couple of days.
Now it’s time for a shameless plug!
Are you an NCAA Tournament fan thinking of getting fixed? Been fixed? Don’t want to ever get fixed? Well, we’ve got a painless way for you to get your NCAA Tournament fix…Hoop Fix ‘08. Make sure and check it out. It’s free… and pain-free!
Regardless of whether or not you’ve “lowered your seed for the tournament”, this year there’s no excuse to leave your brackets blank.
UPDATE: Some visitors are wondering what is the point of “The Return of Sea Bass”. I might be a little late with an explanation, but I think I have one. And it’s not that bad. Take a look at the comments below for more. But the bottom line is that this event could become a fundraise for a charitable or non-profit organization. And Josh just might do it. But there would be a lot of work to do. And it’s going to take some time, support, and help. Show your support and sign the online petition.
Jay, here.
Last Friday, I got a call from Justin Myers, the Sports Idol on Eugene’s ESPN Radio 1320 “The Score”. I thought, “This is great! Justin wants me to come on his show next week.” Immediately, I tried to anticipate what Justin would want to talk about with me. Ducks’ basketball? Spring football? The Oscars? Whatever he wanted to talk about, I knew I needed to be prepared.
Well, I wasn’t prepared for the real reason he was calling: he wanted to talk Sea Bass.
I’ll let Justin show and tell.
The Sports Idol Justin Myers at the 1997 Sea Bass appearance in Roseburg.
Hello Duck Fans!
I am writing this letter to officially throw my support behind Joe Giansante and his campaign to bring “Sea Bass” back to the squared circle for one night only. As you can see, I was a fan of Sea Bass from day one. This picture is from the Douglas County Fairgrounds (I am the one in the blue hat) in 1997 (Oh, the good ol’ days!) when Sea Bass made his Northwest tour. I don’t know if I would be the man I am today if not for the lessons of Sea Bass.
Josh, your fans need you for one night only!
Please join the campaign. We must have Sea Bass back, if only for one night.
Justin Myers
1320 The Score
590 KUGN
Justin, it looks like it’s a campaign now. Head on over to ‘Sea Bass Should Return For One Night Only’ and sign the online petition calling for the return of Sea Bass.
[Click here for Round 1 results.]
If you were to reboot college football’s post-season, what would it look like? BCS? Bowls? Playoffs? “The Sports Idol” Justin Myers outlines his “Perfect Playoff System” in this week’s Duck Sports News feature, “Idol Time with Justin Myers”.
Join the “Virtual Playoff” - Vote on each game - see who the virtual national champion would be!
You can catch “The Sports Idol” with Justin Myers on ESPN Radio 1320 “The Score” Monday through Friday between 3:00pm and 6:00pm.
Should Oregon accept or decline their bowl invitation? “The Sports Idol” Justin Myers talks about this issue in a new Duck Sports News feature, “Idol Time with Justin Myers”.
You can catch “The Sports Idol” with Justin Myers on ESPN Radio 1320 “The Score” Monday through Friday between 3:00pm and 6:00pm.
Duck fans, this is an unbelievable story about Pac-10 Commissioner Tom Hansen featured on the “Sports Idol with Justin Meyers” from Mondays program (November 5, 2007). Take a listen.