Time for new Panther station in DM

[ClivePurple]

KXNO, "Your central Iowa home for the UNI Panthers" is a joke. At least the contract they have with UNI sports is a joke.

Iowa State women BB has pre-empted the Panthers for every conf. game so far. I haven't been able to listen for a month now. Same thing tonight.

Let's get back on one of those bible beater stations. Or maybe the super low power 1700 The Champ. At least we would be able to hear something. It is truly amazing.

[9YRPLAN]

Re: Time for new Panther station in DM

whats sad that the kxno decision was likely driven by ratings.

[TommyT]

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It's sad that the ratings are not as good because UNI does not get consistent play on the radio around here so it can gain more of a following.

[ClivePurple]

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Actually, the way I understand it is: Iowa State's or Learfield's contract with Clear Channel/KXNO stipulates that Iowa State gets the broadcast time if its event conflicts with another sports event (e.g. Panther Men's BB or even football).

We need a new contract or a new station.

[jnutt]

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Or they had a contract with the ISU women's before they started with UNI

[Newsbreaker]

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Actually, the way I understand it is: Iowa State's or Learfield's contract with Clear Channel/KXNO stipulates that Iowa State gets the broadcast time if its event conflicts with another sports event (e.g. Panther Men's BB or even football).

We need a new contract or a new station.

This is correct. There is nothing anyone in Des Moines can do about it.

1700 is probably looking for content now that they've given up ESPN, but it is a crap signal at night. There is no guarantee anyone wants us.

[UNIdad]

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The rabid fan base for Iowa State WBB is amazing. And probably with some mighty big donors having influence on things like the radio contract.

[dan_beeding]

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http://www.thefirstrow.eu/watch/163591/1/watch-northern-iowa-vs-creighton.html

[Newt99]

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Agreed 100%, we've been saying the same thing. Even a low-power signal would be better than never being on the air. The current contract is a waste of time.