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July 10, 2003
OXFORD, Ohio - With the addition of WVKO (1580-AM), Columbus, to the Miami Sports Network, fans of Miami University football will now be able to tune into the RedHawks in all four of the state's major media markets and roughly half the state as a whole. WVKO is the third station to sign on with MSN this year, joining WATJ (1560-AM), Cleveland/Chardon, and WBVI (96.7-FM), Findlay), who became part of the network this past May.
"This is another great addition for the Miami Sports Network," Director of Athletics Brad Bates explained. "By expanding into the Columbus market, our department has taken another stride toward our two major goals: expanding our reach to enhance recruiting and continuing to bring Miami football to our family of alumni across the state and the region."
In addition to the flagship station WMOH (1450-AM), Hamilton, Ohio, MSN boasts three other affiliates - 1360 HOMER (1360-AM) in Cincinnati, G-101.3 (101.3-FM) in Richmond, Ind. and WMUB (88.5-FM) in Oxford. With the addition of three new stations this year, MSN, which is entering its seventh season, now reaches all four major media markets in the state and has reached a new high for affiliates.
MSN is anchored by Director of Broadcasting Steve Baker who returned to the microphone three years ago as the "Voice of Miami Athletics," following a four-year absence. In his 17th year as station manager of Oxford's WOXY (97.7 FM), Baker served as Miami's play-by-play announcer for a decade from the mid-1980's to 1997.
Assisting in the booth and providing color commentary is former WKRC-TV sports anchor Tim Bray, who now serves as the director of media relations for the Kentucky Speedway. A 1978 graduate of Bowling Green State University, Bray has been associated with MAC football since 1975, working on the MAC's Television and Radio Games of the Week. In addition to covering the Cincinnati sports scene, Bray has handled radio play-by-play duties for Ohio State, Cincinnati, Xavier and Bowling Green.
Covering the sidelines for MSN is former Miami and Moeller High School quarterback Neil Dougherty. A 1995 graduate, Dougherty posted some of the most prolific passing totals in school history. He is third in all-time passing yardage (4,074) and third in completions (365).
MSN broadcasts are also available on the RedHawks' official web site at www.MURedHawks.com or by accessing TEAMLINE. Official College Sports Network and Real Networks will once again partner to provide the audio streaming for MSN on the internet.
Miami opens its 2003 slate on Saturday, Aug. 30 when it travels to the University of Iowa for the second time in three years. Season tickets to all Miami home games are on sale now and can be purchased by calling the Miami athletic ticket office at (513) 529-HAWK.
Miami Sports Network Flagship Station WMOH 1450-AM Hamilton, OH
Miami Sports Network Affiliates 1360 HOMER 1360-AM Cincinnati, OH WATJ 1560-AM Cleveland, OH WVKO 1580-AM Columbus, OH WBVI 96.7-FM Findlay, OH G-101.3 101.3-FM Richmond, IN WMUB 88.5-FM Oxford, OH (HawkTawk Only)