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Matt Sacia to Ricky Grimes puts North Scott’s first-round playoff game away

North Scott

North Scott’s Matt Sacia connects with Ricky Grimes for an 82 yard touchdown pass to put the Lancers’ first round playoff game against Dubuque Hempstead away late in the third quarter. WRMJ-FM’s Jim Taylor called the action on AM 1170 KBOB on October 29, 2014.

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Thursday Night Football – North Scott at Davenport North (October 23, 2014)

Prairie 2014-09-19

North Scott looks to close out its regular season on a high note as it travels to Brady Street Stadium on Thursday, October 23rd for a district game against Davenport North. The Lancers have secured a first-round home playoff game, while the Wildcats look to end their season on a high note. Jim Taylor will have the coverage from Brady Street Stadium starting at 7:10 PM on ESPN Radio 93.5, www.espn935.com, or via Network 1 Sports at qcsn.co/espn935.

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Jim Taylor on big-time small-town sports and his latest honor

2014-09-04 20.30.06

Jim Taylor (l) and Dallon Christensen calling the Davenport Assumption-Cedar Rapids Xavier game at Brady Street Stadium on September 4, 2014

I had the opportunity to interview one of my best friends in the media business for ESPN Radio/QCSportsNet’s Friday Night Football coverage. Jim Taylor is the news and sports director at WRMJ-FM in Aledo, IL. Jim is the long-time voice of WRMJ’s high school football and basketball coverage, and he has also covered numerous IHSA state championship events for the IHSA’s state championship network. A media lifer, Jim is a regular presence at Sherrard, Rockridge, Mercer County, and Orion events.

Jim and I cover the following items in this interview, which will also air during our football games this Friday night.

  • WRMJ’s “Classic Game of the Week” airing each Thursday night
  • His recent commendation as an IHSA Distinguished Media Service Award winner
  • The power of high school sports to bring communities together, particularly during tragic events like last weekend’s car accident claiming the lives of two former Orion High School basketball players
  • What it’s like to broadcast his son’s high school football games.

 

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