Breaking News: Williams Dismissed From OU Basketball Program

Just breaking this afternoon.."ROCHESTER, Mich. - The Oakland University Department of Athletics announced the dismissal of Tim Williams from the OU men's basketball team for a violation of team and department policy. Williams' dismissal is effective immediately." -from ougrizzlies.com

I'm off on vacation this weekend so just posting this..not sure of exact details.

Where Is Our OU Hockey Color Analyst?????

Press Release from EMU Hockey about..Good Luck to Kyle Horner @ EMU

" August 27, 2008

Devin Keast and Kyle Horner will make EMU hockey history as they sign on the web and air for EMU Hockey's first ever broadcast on September 19th.



Play by Play will be announced by Devin Keast, a Lapeer, Michigan native, who has recently re-located to the area after living in Chicago and working in the theater business the last seven years. In Chicago he trained at Second City Conservatory, famous for launching comedians to Saturday Night Live fame. Keast also graduated from Comedy Sportz University and worked in the Chicago theater business. While in the "windy city" he was host of "The Rocket Boy Radio Hour", host/actor on Sudbury (Hockey on the radio), and co-host of both "Matt Lash: Signed, Sealed, Delivered" and "The Brothers Martin Night Cap". He was also a writer for all those programs. Several years of training in improvisational theatre, as well as professional performances and years of public speaking (including the ability to speak in different dialects and voices) made him a perfect choice for the play by play position at EMU Hockey. He is a lifelong hockey player/enthusiast, enjoys tennis and other organized sports.



Color Commentor, Kyle Horner comes to the EMU broadcast team from Blackburn radio in Leamington, Ontario, where he served as a reporter. He was also co-host for Oakland University hockey's weekly sport radio show and color commentator for the Grizzlies ACHA division one team. Recently he covered the OHL finals in Plymouth and the NHL draft in Columbus, Ohio. He is a graduate of St. Clair college in Windsor, Ontario and Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts. His personal interests other than hockey are sports radio, journalism, news and golf.



General Manager Robert Stumpmier said the two announcers are a perfect fit for the new broadcast and will help it grow and expand quickly into one of the league's premier programs. They will be guided by radio broadcast manager Ron Wittebols, a veteran of Detroit radio and advisor for WBFH radio in the Bloomfield Hills School district. Some games will also be broadcast in the Oakland county area over that station. "

Men's Lacrosse Interview with Captain Scott Glowacz

Had a chance to talk to my good friend and captain of the Oakland University Men's Lacrosse team Scott Glowacz today on the show. Here is the interview they are looking for OU students to join the team. Listen Here

Huth To Throw Ceremonial First Pitch

Huth Photo- ougrizzlies.com

"Oakland University Director of Athletics Tracy Huth will toss out the ceremonial first pitch before the Detroit Tigers’ home game against the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday, Aug. 27" Read More and Info on the event

Grizz Gang- Coach Beam of Volleyball

Rob Beam Photo ougrizzlies.com

I'm working on a TV Feature on Comcast Channels (OUTV) 11/74 Depending on where you are out about the Grizz Gang and Women's Volleyball team. Those should hit the air in the next week or so. About the volleyball feature I spent a good amount of time in the O'Rena in the past week or two previewing the Volleyball season, including an interivew with Head Coach Rob Beam and I got to sit in on a practice, Coach Beam was very helpful in me getting all the information I needed for the feature and its good to see him building something with the ladies.

As for the Grizz Gang:

"The 2008-09 Grizz Gang student organization (student fan zone) is gearing up for another exciting year of athletic contests. The Grizz Gang, a recognized campus student organization, currently comprised of over 500 members, encourages all students to become a member of the Oakland Athletics tradition." Read More

One thing in my talks in getting info on the Grizz Gang with various people is

"Students registered for the 2008-09 Grizz Gang are invited to attend the Grizz Gang Jumpin’ Jamboree on Thursday, September 4 from 5:00pm-9:00pm at Hamlin Circle. The Jumpin’ Jamboree will allow students the opportunity to meet and greet with OU coaches and athletes, received signed team posters, take photos with the Grizz, participate in a variety of outdoor games, and enjoy free food and beverages."

Golden Grizzlies Release 2008-09 Men’s Hoops Schedule

Head Coach Greg Kampe on Schedule:

“We are excited about the schedule,” said Kampe who enters his 25th season on the bench. “We think it gives us an opportunity for national prominence. We play on the East Coast, and the West Coast. We play some of the top traditional teams in the country. It gives our new young players an opportunity to see what the best in college basketball is about. It fits in with the tradition of the way we’ve scheduled since we’ve been Division I. We’ve tried to schedule all the great teams any time, any place, and this fits that.

“To be able to host Michigan and Michigan State is a real feather in our cap. We really need the fans to come out and support us those two games by filling the Palace.”

Men's Basketball Schedule-www.ougrizzlies.com


NOV. 15 SATURDAY ROCHESTER COLLEGE ROCHESTER TBA
Nov. 17 Monday at Oregon Eugene, Ore. TBA
Nov. 21 Friday at Syracuse Syracuse, N.Y. 7 p.m. ET
Nov. 23 Sunday at Iowa Des Moines, Iowa TBA
Nov. 25 Tuesday at Kansas State Manhattan, Kan. TBA
Nov. 28 Friday vs. Delaware State# Las Vegas, Nev. 6:30 p.m. ET
Nov. 29 Saturday vs. Longwood/Southeast Missouri# Las Vegas, Nev. 2:30 p.m. ET (lose)
5 p.m. ET (win)
Dec. 2 Tuesday at Southern Utah* Cedar City, Utah 9 p.m. ET
Dec. 4 Thursday at UMKC* Kansas City, Mo. 8 p.m. ET
DEC. 7 SUNDAY TOLEDO ROCHESTER TBA
Dec. 16 Tuesday at Cleveland State Cleveland, Ohio 7 p.m. ET
Dec. 18 Thursday at Green Bay Green Bay, Wis. 8 p.m. ET
DEC. 20 SATURDAY vs. MICHIGAN
(The Palace of Auburn Hills) Fox Sports Detroit AUBURN HILLS 4 P.M. ET
Dec. 22 Monday at Eastern Michigan Ypsilanti, Mich. TBA
DEC. 27 SATURDAY vs. MICHIGAN STATE
(The Palace of Auburn Hills) Fox Sports Detroit AUBURN HILLS 5 P.M. ET
DEC. 31 WEDNESDAY SOUTH DAKOTA STATE* ROCHESTER TBA
JAN. 2 FRIDAY NORTH DAKOTA STATE* ROCHESTER TBA
Jan. 8 Thursday at Centenary* Shreveport, La. 9 p.m. ET
Jan. 10 Saturday at Oral Roberts* Tulsa, Okla. TBA
Jan. 17 Saturday at IPFW* Fort Wayne, Ind. 7 p.m. ET
JAN. 22 THURSDAY IUPUI* ROCHESTER 7 P.M. ET
JAN. 24 SATURDAY WESTERN ILLINOIS* ROCHESTER 6 P.M. ET
Jan. 29 Thursday at North Dakota State* Fargo, N.D. 8:30 p.m. ET
Jan. 31 Saturday at South Dakota State* Brookings, S.D. 8:30 p.m. ET
FEB. 5 THURSDAY ORAL ROBERTS* ROCHESTER TBA
FEB. 7 SATURDAY CENTENARY* ROCHESTER 6 P.M. ET
FEB. 14 SATURDAY IPFW* ROCHESTER 7 P.M. ET
Feb. 19 Thursday at Western Illinois* Macomb, Ill. TBA
Feb. 21 Saturday at IUPUI* Indianapolis, Ind. TBA
FEB. 26 THURSDAY SOUTHERN UTAH* ROCHESTER 7 P.M. ET
FEB. 28 SATURDAY UMKC* ROCHESTER 6 P.M. ET
March 7-10 Sat.-Tue. at Summit League Tournament Brookings, S.D. TBA

WUG's and 5pm Wednesday Show

We are having a Wednesday Show 5-6pm listen on wxou.org or 88.3FM. We will talk World University Games....I got a good recap from someone who tried out and discussed it on the phone with him today. We will discuss the new things collegehockey.info is doing as well that is ACHA related and more!

PLYMOUTH WHALERS TRADE TAYLOR CARNEVALE TO OSHAWA

"PLYMOUTH – Plymouth Whalers President and General Manager Mike Vellucci announced the trade of 17-year-old center Taylor Carnevale to Oshawa in exchange for the Generals’ second round draft choice in 2011. The Whalers also sent a fourth round pick in 2011 to Oshawa and received the Generals’ fifth round pick in 2011.

Carnevale – selected by the Whalers in the second round (30th overall) of the 2007 Ontario Hockey League Draft – scored six goals with seven assists for 13 points in 57 games last year as a rookie for Plymouth. With veteran centers Chris Terry, AJ Jenks, Vern Cooper, Joe Gaynor and Tyler G. Brown all returning and 2008 first round pick Tyler Seguin also a center, Carnevale faced a numbers game in Plymouth.

“We have a lot of strength up the middle,” Vellucci said. “The trade allows Taylor to play at his natural position.” Read more

Also the Whalers are about to start the season again the summer has went by quickly. We may try and touch base with Coach Sommariva and see if we can get a little preview in the next few weeks as the OHL is almost back underway.

Oakland University Hockey Broadcast Changes

As we are close to the season starting things are falling into place for the broadcast team. First off we would like to wish the best to Oakland Hockey's main color-analyst Kyle Horner who has accepted a similar position for EMU Hockey.

That means that former OU Hockey Star Forward Will McMahon will join the broadcast team as a color-analyst on select OU Hockey DI games.

We will also be debuting "The Colin Ronayne Show" in early September. Colin will discuss current events, life and OU Hockey.

Wednesday Show 5-6pm

On Wednesday we will be joined by Jarrett Samp OU Hockey Defenseman who will discuss this weekends World University Game tryout camp for Team USA in Plymouth (The games will be in China)

Chris Joswiak from the DU Panthers will join us as well to discuss the World University Games, rivalries and more

What should we expect from Team USA at the tryout camp?

Brett Haugh will join us as well as Chris Pustelak.

We may also discuss what current D1 guys may not make the roster next season and why.

And we will tell you what former Grizzly Hockey Player will be joining us as a new color analyst for select games and we discuss the fantasy draft..OU Hockey Style

Listen live on www.wxou.org or message us on aim at wxoudj call us at 248-370-4274

Chris Joswiak Joins us Wednesday

Chris Joswiak from the Davenport Panthers will join us Wednesday at 5pm to discuss the World University Game tryouts, rivalry's and much more. Listen Live on 88.3FM or on wxou.org

Photo: Du Panthers Hockey

Jarrett Samp join us Wednesday

Grizzlies Defenseman Jarrett Samp will join us Wednesday at 5pm to discuss the upcoming World University Games tryout camp in Plymouth.

Long Time OU Hockey GM Steps Down

Officially posted up now: "Rochester, MI Long time OU Hockey player, coach and most recently General Manager Shaun Zeldes announced his resignation as GM of OU hockey to pursue his career in consulting.

"I will always have fond memories of OU Hockey as a player, coach and GM. I will miss all the friends I made within the organization and wish the team the best in the years to come," stated Zeldes. He continued, "With my hectic travel schedule with my employer I would be doing a disservice to the OU Hockey organization by not being more available to the day to day needs of the team." Read More

Jesse Worrell Will join us Wednesday

Grizzly Forward Jesse Worrell will join us Wednesday at 5:15

Special Edition OU Hockey Show Wednesday

Wednesday from 5-6pm we will review Prospect Camp.

What does this camp change in terms of our thoughts on how the season will go? It did in a dramatic way.

The Great, The Good and the ok.

What will the Grizzlies offense do this season, we explain the big picture we got this weekend.

Where do the returning players Rank on the All-Time Scoring list we have em all counted in Total Points, Goals and assists of every OU Hockey player ever in Order! and we will discuss. (Thanks to stat Boy Carl and Hogan)

We will also try to catch up with a few players possibly.

Also Camp interviews are posted http://wxousports.blogspot.com/

5-6pm 88.3FM WXOU or online at www.wxou.org call us at 248-370-4274 or message us on aim at wxoudj

Colin Ronayne Interview from today

Andrew Stewart Prospect Camp Interview

John Parrish Interview from Today

Chris Pustelak Interview from Today

Kevin Kranker Interview from Today