Dusty apparently spent the next few days on the radio vaguely talking about his decision with his listeners. 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. [10] Traber is estranged from both his biological children. 08-29-2011, 12:16 PM #11 ou48A Participating Member Join Date Apr 2007 Posts 6,079 Re: Jim Traber is a moron! He was not even remotely cogent, unfortunately, so Jim - try as he did - couldn't really get . T hey're the self-described Odd Couple of sports and the epitome of a love-hate relationship - as much with each other as with their listeners every weekday afternoon and game days on WWLS Radio, The Sports Animal.. On the air, sports talk veterans Al Eschbach and Jim Traber routinely deflect sometimes-crazy, always-opinionated callers with the same insults they hurl at each other. pic.twitter.com/ddUoO45HFN, The Sports Animal (@sportsanimal) January 29, 2022, While I was doing it with the passion that I normally have, one of the words almost came out of my mouth. iHeart Minneapolis has been an outstanding partner, and were pleased to secure a multi-year extension with Greg and his team, knowing theyll continue to provide best-in-class opportunities for fans to follow the Gophers, Gopher Sports Properties VP/GM Greg Gerlach added. Julie and I recently sold our home with the help of Randy Hayes. 12k Followers, 370 Following, 299 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Jim Traber (@jimtraber) 6am 9am (M-F) "The Ultimate" Jim Traber Otherwise known as "The Ultimate", Jim has been doing sports talk radio in Oklahoma City for 18 years and has developed into one of the best in the business. I am somebody that should be in that room.. Traber was also part-time color analyst for the 2001 World Series radio broadcast. Listen to Mike Steely on 97.1 The Sports Animal weekdays 9-11am or anytime on demand. Powered by: Song previews provided courtesy of iTunes; MusicToGo 2021 All Rights Reserved They are experts in the game. Following his radio career in Arizona, Jim returned to Oklahoma and rejoined the Sports Animal. That relationship also has produced strong ratings for the Sports Animal on talk shows, pregame and postgame shows and game broadcasts. We hear you. When I first heard the reports, I wasn't very surprised. The Sports Animal (@sportsanimal) January 29, 2022 "If you were listening, I was talking about Carmelo Anthony and what happened in Philadelphia and how they were making offensive words towards him," Traber said. 1.7K views, 47 likes, 3 loves, 77 comments, 5 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from WWLS The Sports Animal: We're broadcasting live from Reservoir at Toyota Music Factory with 'The Ultimate' Jim Traber. Traber Loses Nearly Decade Long Tiger Bet | Barrett Media "In 2011, Traber bet morning show host, Craig Humphreys $200 that Tiger would never win another major, doubling down on the wager with Sports Animal midday host Mark Rodgers." Five things to know as Antoine Davis is set to pass 'Pistol' Pete's scoring record, Men: Where fortunes are made and lost on 60-foot buzzer-beaters. He's known as "The Ultimate" on WWLS, The Sports Animal. The Afternoon Sports Beat with Jim Traber on 98.1 WWLS The Sports Animal Follow podcast. I am very sorry. The Morning Animals Are PSG better off without Neymar in big games. But just hours. Mens basketball games will be split between KFAN and KTLK. If you accessed the player from a desktop computer (PC or Mac) For the best experience, we recommend upgrading to the latest version of your . You know, Jim Traber - YARDBIRD THAT HE IS WHO ALWAYS BRAGS ABOUT WHAT A GOOD FAMILY MAN AND CHRISTIAN HE IS - my wife, a volunteer at Norman North when Beau was a student there, knows the real truth about Jim being so upset with his son, who was a good student, well-respected by peers and adults, and when he tried to kick Beau off the football team by telling anyone he encountered that Beau was a terrible kid who was "tearing the family apart" - Beau then moved in with his guidance counselor and her family. The University of Oklahoma Sooners are one of the most storied programs in college football . He attended Oklahoma State University in the early 1980s, where he played both . Hmmm.sounds like he must've caught Beau watching women's basketball. [3], Traber was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 21st round (544th overall) of the 1982 Major League Baseball draft. The Afternoon Sports Beat with Jim Traber. Jim began working for the Sports Animal in 1998. Apple Podcasts; Google Podcasts; Spotify; Stitcher; RSS feed; Recent clips. He has a heart for it. After listeners pointed out the shocking mistake on Twitter, Traber posted a video to say sorry if I offended anybody., If you were listening, I was talking about what happened with Carmelo Anthony in Philadelphia about how they were making offensive words towards him, Traber said. 06 Jan 2023 20:16:49 Last week, Dusty Dvoracek - an articulate, sweaty and incredibly sensitive former resident of the Phoenix area - announced on Twitter that he's leaving WWLS The Sports Animal. All you have to do is listen to their broadcasts. Likes 14. . He even has taken a few shots at radio voice Matt Pinto. The Golden Gophers have a new deal with iHeartMedia. A few hours later, Stoops was back on WWLS to take aim at host Jim Traber, who had reported Monday that a physical confrontation between the coach and OU linebacker Curtis Bolton led to Bolton . Men: Who will win each conference tournament? Carey Murdoch called Traber Alex Jones and a 'carnival barker'. That WAS a stunt deserving of a pink slip. April 15, 2019. Last week, Dusty Dvoracek an articulate, sweaty and incredibly sensitive former resident of the Phoenix area announced on Twitter that he's leaving WWLS The Sports Animal. We have estimated Jim Traber's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets. Erik is a long-time sports-talk host from New Mexico and Oklahoma City. he does a great impersonation of Rob Gronkowski, and hes got a really over-the-top Boston accent that he can also do. Exciting news everyone! Jim would later be inducted into the Oklahoma State Baseball Hall Of Fame. Anyway, we wish Dusty the best of luck in his future endeavors, and can't wait to have him on The Lost Ogle Show to talk more about this news and the best chicken sandwiches available to eat in the Phoenix area. I think Traber would be that kind of guy. 1, a loaded LPGA field and more to watch in golf this week, Shevchenko by the numbers: It all adds up to domination, Oral history: When Barcelona, Real Madrid played four Clasicos in 18 days back in 2011, A new home for Michael Thomas? Oklahoma City sports radio host and former Major League Baseball player Jim Traber issued an apology for nearly blurting out the N-word on-air. He made it very easy and affordable, and we saved $12000 in the process. Known as "The Ultimate" by so many, Jim has been on the airwaves of the Sports Animal with his epic rants since the 90's. Jim was born in Columbus Ohio and spent most of his childhood in Columbia, Maryland. This is Jim Traber, afternoon drive-time host on WWLS The Sports Animal 98.1 FM, where he lords over the airways with an authority unequaled in local radio. They take their football seriously in Norman, Oklahoma. He's wants to transition to podcasts. Further more: D) Who would buy his records? You know, lets change the catch rule! Lets change the ruck rule, he said. Here are some examples: According to Twitter folks, Regular Jim Traber apparently said everything but the N-word today on the radio. Enough said! * "This is Jim Traber. While incidents such as Westbrook's tantrum and Kevin Durant's technicals get much attention on the national networks, they are noticeably downplayed on FSOK. Brian Davis is a first-rate, experienced professional. Other features on The Sports Animal; The Final Lap with Kerry Murphy airs each weekday at 5pm. Everything Else, ICYMI. Following Traber's near-gaffe gaffe, some folks on social started calling for his head, claiming he should be fired like other local sports radio hosts who were caught making racist jokes during commercial breaks. They take their football seriously in Norman, Oklahoma. The Minneapolis radio stations that have been the home to the University of Minnesota football and basketball teams will keep them for the foreseeable future. After retiring from baseball, he pursued a career in broadcast media. 1:00. He's overworked. pic.twitter.com/ddUoO45HFN. Plenty of listeners voiced their outrage. Apple Podcasts; Google Podcasts; Spotify; Stitcher; RSS feed; Recent clips. Net Worth in 2021. . The debate continued in the comments. Let's hope he's able to pull a Gabe Ikard and get one of his rich in-law's companies to sponsor it! Im reading this again, and its on Radar Online! All of this was a large factor in the lack of fatalities. That's what a big-league market is.. Which weather guy on May 31st told people to head south in their cars to get away from the tornado? Rich Eisen is widely regarded as the face of NFL Network, but he wants his involvement with the league to run deeper. Based on some comments he's made on-air and at the end of a recent podcast, it looks/sounds like Dusty Dvoracek is leaving WWLS sometime around the end of the year. Al wouldn't even argue with Jim and said he was wrong and Dusty called Jim's claims 'fake news' and 'garbage'. 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 . [9] He sometimes refers to callers as Yardbirds. As a former Arizona Diamondbacks TV analyst, Traber knows what it's like to be a broadcaster paid by the team. so when I heard him on Jim Traber's show this afternoon it kinda caught me by surprise a bit. Traber issued a video on the Sports Animals Twitter account apologizing to those he offended. I fact-checked this nine times, because I said This can not be real, Roberts said. Jim can also be seen on Fox 25 Sunday nights with Curtis Fitzpatrick. Even I, a once-proud Tiger Hater, couldn't help but cheer for the guy. Dominant Duo - With Jim Traber & Al Eschbach: 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Total Dominance Hour: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. I don't believe a word Brian Davis says. Afternoon Sportsbeat 2pm 4pm (M-F) Host; Jim Traber (right), former Oklahoma State quarterback and baseball player and former member of the Baltimore Orioles. Thursday night, Anthony confronted Philly fans who were taunting him with the racially charged word boy., Friday afternoon on 98.1 The Sports Animal, Traber went on a rant to defend Anthony and condemn the Philly fans, but as he discussed things people shouldnt say, the radio host allegedly almost let the N-word slip. Jim Traber on his Sports Animal Radio Network show Monday afternoon. However, it all almost came to an abrupt end for. Still don't see the relevance to OU football. There might have been a couple of times where I might have said something on the air that they weren't happy with and I was told about it, he said. We're very proud of what we do, that's bring the excitement of Thunder basketball to our fans.. Mens hockey games will be heard on KTLK. We sympathize and apologize. A report from Radar Online claims the reason Tom Brady wont begin his television duties with FOX Sports until 2024 is due to his desire to launch a career in standup comedy. pic.twitter.com/ddUoO45HFN. Patrick is the founder, editor and publisher of The Lost Ogle. Many of the arguments centered on the idea that too much of the word came out on air for Cumulus management to simply ignore. Traber is willing to piss on relationships, both personal and professional, to die on this hill. Naturally, word of the mishap started to spread on Twitter. Jim began working for the Sports Animal in 1998. Just like with any job move, it had to do with a mix of money, ego and hating your co-workers. Can the Lions fix their defense? 32 NFL players who could change teams, Man United's FA Cup win proves Garnacho is a key player and Maguire must leave, Why Premier League clubs are no longer hiring as many top ex-players as managers, 329M goal: Felix the only men's contender for Chelsea's Goal of the Month, The triumph of Michael B. Jordan and Jonathan Majors in Creed III, Everything you need to know about the 2023 season. Brady and supermodel Gisele Bundchen ended their marriage in 2022 after 13 years. The Afternoon Sports Beat with Jim Traber, Jim is the guy you either love or hate when it comes to The Sports Animal. The Sports Animal's Regular Jim Traber not to be confused with Cardboard Jim Traber apologized Friday afternoon after nearly saying the N-word live on the radio. Stay with The Lost Ogle. Traber doesn't just hold grudges; he . I receive calls through my MAC . Ravens GM says he covets QBs, KD stars with Booker in long-awaited Suns debut. I think everyone that listens to me knows where my heart is and I just feel terrible if I offended anybody.. Traber has 2 sons, Trabes and Beau, with his ex-wife, and three daughters, Chelsea, Courtney and Katelyn, with his second wife Julie, who were her children from a prior marriage and whom Traber ended up adopting. It's highly unusual for a sports talk show host on a major league team's flagship radio station to so blatantly rip the team's TV play-by-play announcer. Football games will continue to air exclusively on KFAN. The Sports Animal 98.1FM. But such was the case Monday when Traber dug into Davis, who had discussed the Thunder's loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers that morning on WWLS-FM 98.1/The Sports Animal. To me he is real! According to one Mole, Dusty "had OK ratings every now and then. 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