With Friends Like This Who Needs Enemies

[hankla]

This morning Paul Vandenberg and his newsman Marist booster Mike Carey spent a full ten minutes disparaging Siena's CBI win and Coach Patsos . Paul falsely stated that fans were calling it the national championship. Stating that the reptile exhibition at the TUC drew many more people. Stated that Fresno State had to cross the country and spend four days here ( not mentioning that the Saints had to cross the country twice). Further Vandenberg repeated his ongoing theme that he's not sure that Jimmy Patsos is the right coach( only one NCAA trip in his years at Loyola) and that all he is a self promoter.
Siena should move the game broadcasts back to 590 or even to weak signal Sporty 1240.

[indian82]

I listen occasionally. I didn't hear him this Am, but I don't get him. He always plays the angry 'muckraker' so I shouldn't be surprised. And there may be something going on behind the scenes, either with the T-U Center (that's where he broadcasts from and he's always complaining about it - saying he should leave), Siena and/or Jimmy.

You're right - let's go somewhere else. Maybe even get better promotion for the team.

[CellarRat]

Is he watching the games? I think for JP to win at Loyola is impressive. But he may have a point with the ncaa and Maac tourny wins. JP is a self promoter, most good coaches at this level try to be. But he also promotes the program and does a great job. He wasn't my first or second pick, but I have to admit I was wrong.

[Deleted]

Let's face it, we are the Yankees of Upstate New York. People love us or hate us. Wyland's quick take today was about the Yankee's win on Friday night. Had UAlbany lost the CBI title he'd have been praising them to high heaven. Vandenberg is a prime example of right wing venom.

[mjs72]

I have stopped listening to the station other than for our games. Vanderburgh likes to be snarky but this is surprising as two of his partners are Siena grads who are strong supporters of the school

[th24]

Apr 7, 2014 6:44:10 GMT -5 @misspractice said:

Let's face it, we are the Yankees of Upstate New York. People love us or hate us. Wyland's quick take today was about the Yankee's win on Friday night. Had UAlbany lost the CBI title he'd have been praising them to high heaven. Vandenberg is a prime example of right wing venom.

Right wing venom?! This has nothing to do with politics. Vandenberg is an angry old fat guy- looking for ratings ! And it shows he is no friend of the program!

The best thing fans can do is ignore his radio program! And if I was Siena .. I would not allow anyone on that program next year !

[OneIndian]

The morning farm report .. Paul is an ass. If you listen to his show the guy is so misinformed. He contradicts himself constantly and is always devoid of facts.

[DelmartianEd]

Isn't he a Siena grad himself? In any case, if you were to listen to Chuck and Kelly instead, she's a Siena alum too.

[greenblood]

Yes he is and I too have stopped listening to the station. I'm with Chuck and Kelly all the way in the AM on the road every day possible.

[th24]

Again- people should just ignore his radio show! Let his ratings plummet!

[billmurray]

Vandenburg, like all talk radio hosts, plays to his base, which for him is old angry white guys, as a result much of what he says is meant to stir them up and to get a response from those who disagree with his perspective. He will say anything to get a response, because that is what prompts people to listen and to call in. Without controversy he has not show, so he attempts to create it. I'm sure he believes much of what he says, but the more over the top his statement the "better" the response. It is all an attempt to get ratings from his base.

[hoopjunkie]

"Shock Jock" mentality. Here you guys are talkin about his show, and claiming you hate him, but you continue to listen and give him ratings. Reminds me of the old SNL skit with Dan Aykroyd when he couldn't get any callers and his next topic was, "I'm all for killing puppies!" "Anyone disagree with me?" ANYTHING just to stir it up, and get conversation, good or bad, going.

Does anyone really care what he or Wyland think? Roger gets paid to hate Siena, and we spanked his precious Sanduskys, so I understand his venom. Paul just desperately needs listeners. Crapping on the areas biggest sports team will definitely get people talking.

[baggs6]

To quote Nacho Libre:

Nacho Libre: "I used to really like Ramses. I wanted to become him. But it turns out he's a real douche."

Modified for vandendork: "I used to really like Paul. I wanted to listen to him. But it turns out he's a real douche."

Maybe Siena should move to a real station. One that has some signal strength. Maybe we could hear games outside of Albany.

What's the color of the sky in vandendork's world? The opposite of what it really is.

[MTS]

This guy is a clown. Don't listen to him and never will! Trying to get ratings is one thing being a giant douche is another. If I'm Siena I'm looking for a new radio home. You don't bite the hand that feeds you!

Has anyone seen Vandenburg and Papi in the same room at the same time?

[mc27]

Apr 7, 2014 8:13:17 GMT -5 baggs6 said:

To quote Nacho Libre:

Maybe Siena should move to a real station. One that has some signal strength. Maybe we could hear games outside of Albany.

Agree with all of you about PV, but we got the game on that station way far down the thruway, lost it right before Poughkeepsie. Then, we were able to download their app on a very shaky data connection and listen to the last 12 minutes. So, I'm fine with them continuing to broadcast the game.