Quote:It's true about Frangie. He is co-owner of the radio station 1010xl so he has authority over who calls play-by-play and analyst. At one time he was a paid employee, then he branched off onto his own and contracted his show, then he bought into the business as an owner. It's no wonder he has Ballou on the sideline too. I like Ballou, but can do without Frank.

 

I think he is trying to get his foot in the door to bigger opportunities on network broadcast. IMO, he has a long way to go. But I can't fault the man for trying.

 

I will say though, when I'm at the game and listening, he does a decent job; I suppose it's because I can see the action on the field and not relying upon him to relay the action into my headset.

 

Regards.................the Chiefjag

I don't think he was ever considered a paid employee at 10101XL.  I'm pretty sure he's the guy who beat the bushes to secure the partners to finance the deal to get the station up and running.  Can't fault him for building this brand, and I don't even fault him for basically fulfilling his dream to be an NFL play by play guy by buying his way into that role.  When 1010XL secured the broadcast rights, I figured they'd eventually put their own guy in the booth.  When the Jags offered Sexton a job with the team in their digital department, he jumped ship in a heartbeat to go back to work for the team as opposed to doing the independent contractor thing he'd been doing for several years.  I spoke to him after they announced Frangie would be his replacement.  He was polite about it, but I got the sense he didn't have high expectations.  Because the team is generally happy with the expanded, dedicated coverage they're getting for the team from the station, I don't see them making any changes.  But, if there was one area where Khan could use his influence with a paid provider, this is one I wish he'd flex for and demand a legitimate broadcaster.  Go hire a guy doing college ball currently similar to what Tampa has been doing for decades. 

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