Trophies

I'm just tryna stay alive and talk about sports. And they don't have no award for that.

No wait, apparently they do.

As you probably know, I do a radio show twice a week in addition to writing for the Vista/UCentral. I joined the radio show last semester, partnering with two of my good friends and fraternity brothers, Jacob Beeman and Matt Wallen.

Back then, it was called "The Chute" and I could only attend on Fridays. Ever since then I've had a blast doing it, talking about sports with the guys on the radio waves just like we normally would at a restaurant or in the living room.

At the end of the semester we had our final radio show, and we were all happy and loose to be pretty much done with all of our school work and get to Christmas break. Because of this we had a great time and probably had the best radio show we've had to date--it was funny but also some good analysis.

So we entered one of the segments from that show in the OBEA awards and won first and second place for best sports commentary in the state (collegiately).

I never imagined when I started doing radio that it would actually get that kind of recognition. As I said in my social media posts about it, I'm incredibly honored.

It's pretty cool to be able to talk sports with your brothers on the radio. It's even cooler to have people recognize the work you've put in to make it worthwhile.

So shout out to OBEA for giving us this honor. I speak for myself as well as Jacob and Matt when I say that we really, really appreciate it. And shout out to my radiomates Jacob and Matt.

I also have to shout out Ike Wilcots, another friend and fraternity brother who has taken over for Jacob this semester and has done an amazing job. "What's Goin' On?"

Lastly, shout out to our listeners, of course. And if you aren't listening: congratulations, you've played yourself.

Nah but really though, tune into 99.3 FM Mondays and Wednesdays from noon to 1 o'clock to listen to the Matt Wallen Show, our new radio show title (Matt is a narcissist but it's fine). And don't worry--if you hear music at first, you're in the right place. Just wait a few minutes and enjoy the song before we come in and kick some serious sports knowledge.

Sincerely,

Brad Jayroe (The Real)