Politically I've been annoyed with KSL, but sports-wise they've been pretty fair, Actually a very good move. All rights reserved. Bonneville International, the company that manages KSL's TV and Newsradio efforts, announced a contractual agreement with the Smith Entertainment Group to run the programming and day-to-day operations of The Zone Sports Network on Thursday.The deal means that Jazz games will be simulcast on 1280 AM/97.5 FM (The Zone), while some regular-season games (when BYU games don't conflict) and all . Millers group then sold the operation to Smith Entertainment Group in May 2021. With current events being what they are, especially with the Jazz and their players at the center of so much attention, bits of politics did, as well. Tough. Probably true. Below are a few of the "interesting" ideas from his article. It was intriguing, seeing that huge human, his arms spilling out of his shirt like branches out of the trunk of a tree, a man built to play football, in front of his students, scratching out numbers and equations on the board like any other Ms. Fuddpucker or Mr. Offerblach, asking Billy and Suzy questions about some basic formula. 9/30/21 2:09pm. Its who these guys are. or superseded by additional information. or not, if it simply keeps food on the table and the mortgage paid, what is an employee supposed to do? Now that Bonneville International (owned by the church) now owns the radio station, Gordon Monson was let go. When The Zone was formed in 2001, it was done with one central governing principle preserving freedom to voice opinions, popular or unpopular, reverent or irreverent, about sports, about sports teams in this market, about coaches and players, about institutions of all kinds, and about other things, without boundaries. If you have thoughts of your own, send them along. For. Honestly, it's really creepy when this has happened to me over the last 20+ yrs. While one family might avoid watching television, another might see gathering around the TV for a movie or a sporting event or any other kind of entertainment as a fine family activity. Gordon Monson: Utah fans are everywhere, worshiping at college footballs cathedralTheres something about the Rose Bowl and its mystique, its history, its draw that brings people in. Listeners phoning in on sports-talk radio shows were fired up. Next thing, the Los Angeles Times and Boston Globe, among others, were contacting him to get his story. In one church manual, targeted toward young people, which appeared to be official, it read as follows: Sunday is not a day for shopping, recreation or athletic events. These guys did. People For those who dont know, Gordon Monson was a long-time Utah sports radio host for 97.5 1280 The Zone. But this discussion isn't about what could have happened on the court. Yeah so what if you reject your priesthood duties. Two hosts got flashed in the studio by a couple of female listeners in hopes of winning Jazz tickets smack dab in the middle of a show. They will be able to progress forever, with greater understanding, and know dividers between the three degrees of glory in the afterlife are more way stations than they are inescapable brick walls. This is how an F1 race car's suspension worksNew video lets you learn the ins and outs of F1 suspension technology. Sometimes, that judgment is not withheld. Its challenging mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. I know, I know, many are called, but few are chosen. Yea, and there shall be many which shall teach after this manner, false and vain and foolish doctrines (2 Nephi 28:8-9), "I beseech of you that ye do not procrastinate the day of your repentance until the end; for after this day of life, which is given us to prepare for eternity, behold, if we do not improve our time while in this life, then cometh the night of darkness wherein there can be no labor performed. KIRO Radio 97.3 FM and 710 ESPN Seattle are the . His students seemed happy. If a man is married to two women and the women are bisexual, they may choose to be sealed to each other and have a romantic and sexual relationship with each other as well as with their common husband." The Minneapolis radio stations that have been the home to the University of Minnesota football and basketball teams will keep them for the foreseeable future. In his article he explicitly wants to change the definition of family in the proclamation. Content Creator. How dare they? On the other hand, some readers and responders applauded his commitment to his beliefs, considering that commitment nothing short of inspiring. For too long, women have been honored in the church as Gods heavenly creatures while at the same time being expected to be sweet subordinate followers of men. His primary focus is Sports. 2:472-Minute Listen. As a part of my work for the station, there was an arrangement not to censor or pressure me in any way, to not attempt to change or steer my opinions, or hinder or punish me on any issue, whether that commentary was in print or on the air. In what is commonplace in the business, one day Monson was doing his daily afternoon show with Jake Scott on The Zone Sports Network and then, to much surprise, he was gone from the airwaves. But all that is technical minutiae and doesn't begin to explain much about Monson besides the tenacious desire to accomplish his objectives. Father. And it was OK. All good. KSL, after two decades of The Zones existence, was taking over operation of the stations, and they were moving all the on-air talent with them including all the guys who I helped hire, some of the guys whose jobs I had saved in the past when one manager or another got upset about one thing or another everyone except for me. "- Doctrine and Covenants 52. Six Sigma Black Belt. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Roberts then argued that Bradys history of appearing in movies is much different from doing standup comedy, but added hed still like to see the seven-time Super Bowl winner make the attempt, but for the wrong reasons. He also works in gameday communications for FC Cincinnati and additionally contributes to the AllBengals blog for Sports Illustrated. Family is the type of love that will never leave. sltrib.com 1996-2023 The Salt Lake Tribune. Don't cry for Monson, he is quite well off and still writes for that garbage rag, Whatever happened to the former Ute player Kyle Gunther? It's about what could and maybe should have happened off it. Went to a church service the other day where a young man was speaking at the pulpit who had started out on a mission, but months in had guilty feelings about certain things he had done before leaving, was sent home for six months to repent and was now about to head back out to finish his service. Monson, who had been co-hosting the afternoon show on The Zone alongside Jake Scott, co-founded the independent station with Utah Jazz TV voice Craig Bolerjack. You werent in the position or frame of mind at a certain time in your life to do the mission thing? But KSL, in this specific case, absorbed my brothers and sisters, my longtime partners, my friends. GordonMonson The fact that this needs such an overhaul to me is an indication that it is not the word of a God. (Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Gordon Monson. The article was published for subscribers only so there's a paywall. You know, lets change the catch rule! Was it because I had recently written a column criticizing church leader Jeffrey Holland for a speech he gave at BYU and someone somewhere wanted to avoid a difficult explanation for having a host on the air who would do such a thing? Lets change the ruck rule, he said. He can move in with Tanner in PDX. Sports is usually a good. In a deal made with the Jazz, there was an interloper on the scene. Maybe I wouldn't have officially and so bombastically left the church if you were in charge. Not the you who was ducking out down a back alley, looking for the easier route. Make it fun, make it entertaining, make it informative, make it daring, make it bold, make it honest, make it fearless, fill it with strong opinion, with the opinion of listeners and with our own opinions, the opinions of pirates. GordonMonson They wasted 2 pages in the paper for this. KSL had long been rumored to covet what we built at 97.5 and 1280, wanting to solidify its connection to the Jazz and to build its own sports media empire. He is still with the Salt Lake Tribune, where he will continue to have a sports voice in the market. They will be able to progress forever, with greater understanding, and know dividers between the three degrees of glory in the afterlife are more way stations than they are inescapable brick walls. "He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. All others make their own choices, according to their personal inspiration. I do hope you have a large readership to support you. We walked in, introduced ourselves, made our pitch and they told us, in so many words, to shut the hell up and listen good. I am somebody that should be in that room.. But if you read his article he is quite serious even if he makes a few funny one liners. Some people say they want nothing but sports. Right there in Exodus 20:8 Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy., Study and stare as he might, he could not rearrange the scripture, not in his mind, to a more suitable, bendable Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy unless you can pile up enough stacks of cash in pro football to buy a mansion with a pool surrounded by a mote and five acres of manicured lawn, and a garage filled with a fleet of Ferraris., [Get more content like this in the Mormon Land newsletter, a weekly highlight reel of developments in and about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Puritanism or Victorian, or both? Miller Co. signed a contract. 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The two men sold the independent station Larry H. Miller Sports and Entertainment in 2012. It may be a wine bar, but a bar nonetheless!. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. Maybe doctrine will change, maybe it will never change. They are men and women, hopefully smart and inspired men and women, but not already-translated folks who are angels in human form. Thats an unfortunate emphasis on the wrong things. Check out our facebook forum where we discuss ideas that shape ourworld. Thats what we saw ourselves as freaking pirates in the studio, at the ballpark, at the stadium, at the arena, toting and talking into our microphones, taking notes, taking calls and taking no prisoners. There was a complication in that mixing. Jenkintown School District Will Allow Students To Learn Virtually Or In-Person This Week Due To COVID Surge, Superintendent Says. Honestly, about time. Still owned by the Jazz, I believe. When the Cougars won, he did not follow through, thankfully. One bit of advice: Let faith bridge your own gaps. Ill never forget the reaction to that news when my column was published in The Salt Lake Tribune back in the mid-1990s. I dont celebrate anyone losing their job even if that person may deserve it. by J. Gordon Monson $3.99 This is a collection of three separate short stories. The upside to this specific story was the manner in which the player went about his business. That'd be fun. Another host did have to apologize for taking his play-role too far into the realm of the inappropriate. Family is a circle of strength and love the safest place for our hearts to rest. GordonMonson This lifelong member should just leave the Mormon church until they can prove, using non-Mormon sources, that Reformed Egyptian was ever a real language GordonMonson Liked the article. Was it because I occasionally ripped BYUs football team (I praised it, too), and KSL is the home of the Cougars? 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Under the Queer Polygamy model, plural marriage may include multi-gendered partnerships, such as sealings among sister-wives that may or may not allow sexual relations between them. Monson, who had been co-hosting the afternoon show on The Zone alongside Jake Scott, co-founded the independent station with Utah Jazz TV voice Craig Bolerjack. Can someone summarize in comments please. In pink tops and white pants, women celebrate free period products becoming available in Utahs state buildings, Proposal to boost Utah bar licenses gets smaller with another round of cuts by lawmakers, Moab, Park City cry foul as Utah lawmakers target rules for vacation homes. 29K subscribers in the mormon community. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) In typical cases such as these in radio, most do but rarely get it. As a former member, I realize that backlash can come quickly. Its unquestionably showing up through the calmness and the chaos. Other Latter-day Saint athletes had prospered in their sports and been praised far and wide for playing on Sundays. As for those who feel left out or shamed when the question is asked at a church meeting How many of you served a full-time mission? Yo-ho, me hearties, we were unafraid to tell the truth, or at least our version of it. He died at age 90 from causes incident to age. They are loved, not condescendingly, not like pets in a cage, but like authentic equals. GordonMonson Add in allowing for the punching of deznat members, and you got my vote. The recently renovated Oakland Temple. Get ready for more Ute coverage. We might be wrong sometimes, and we knew that up front. His cohost tried to tell him time after time don't do the "Not Sporting News of the Day" but Gordon would never listen and neither did I. Its relentless support through the highs and the lows. Press J to jump to the feed. Reading or replaying the story in its - Jesus (the real one). "And, he's a deep thinker, pushing the envelope with commentary that allows the reader or listener to think outside the box. Ive actually heard church leaders blame girls in the congregation for wearing short skirts and tight shirts, thereby causing impure thoughts to creep into the tender minds of the boys. He also made a lot of money in the sale to the. His opinion piece on Elder Holland's BYU talk? GordonMonson Look at all these triggered cult members in the comments . Maybe an occasional palm to the forehead. Some may just laugh thinking this is just a little light eccentricity. Thank you for supporting local journalism. Is a walk around the neighborhood OK, but a hike in the mountains not OK? Adventure Lover. Ignore it? There's not a lot of on air talent in this market. Records transfer requests should be done at the permission of the person. Below are a few of the "interesting" ideas from his article. Gordon Monson is a Mormon sports writer for the Salt Lake Tribune (a publication started by the Godbeites to attack church leaders and policies-. No pity needed for me. 9/30/21 2:09pm. In full disclosure, the Zone's long-running morning DJ and PK is expected to air each weekday on the same two stations as usual. (Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) A Relief Society choir from stakes in Summit and Wasatch counties performs at the General Women's Session of the 187th Semiannual General Conference of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in Salt Lake City, Saturday Sept. 23, 2017. Not a fan, but sad for anyone losing their job. deductible, Report a missed paper by emailingsubscribe@sltrib.comor calling801-237-2900, For e-edition questions or comments, contact customer support801-237-2900or emailsubscribe@sltrib.com. Im rooting for them. ), Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune. RE: As of immediately? You are somehow less? A few high-profile ones had whispered that they had received approval by top church leaders to do so. We were all pirates on an unpredictable ship, part of a general pattern of controlled chaos, with all the attendant foibles and shenanigans and fun, but also responsible reporting and sometimes brilliant, sometimes idiotic discussion and commentary. Gopher Sports Properties and iHeartMedia have agreed to a new contract that will keep the Golden Gophers on KFAN, KFAN+, and KTLK through the end of the 2026-2027 academic year. But in a complex world, doing so is impossible, and its also irresponsible. For all the bravado and strong opinions, as Bolerjack states, above all Monson is a husband, father, grandfather and friend. Maybe some of this is already being addressed. The divide was an indicator of other varying positions at the time and diverging positions that would come in later years among faithful Latter-day Saints. Gordon Monson laid off from 1280. Removing the idea that turning down a calling in the church is a sin would be a priority. GordonMonson Even with those changes its still coo-coo land crazy. Not completely sure where or how this tradition started, every general authority needing an initial somewhere in his name, but, please, let it stop. Do not just pat them on the head and sweetly smile at them. Brady and supermodel Gisele Bundchen ended their marriage in 2022 after 13 years. GordonMonson Looks like father & son GordonMonson Miss Gordon GordonMonson I miss you on the radio. GORDON MONSON hosts "The Gordon Monson Show" weekdays from 2-6 p.m. on 104.7 FM/1280 AM . The only problem with that arrangement was that while the Jazz owner was on our air, he was directly competing against his teams station. Radio is a fickle business. Im here because they asked and I have something to say.. The three daughters and wife of Dori Monson are still living. Gordon Monson: The real story of the real hope for 97.5 and 1280 The Zone. Enlarge your audience. His humor may catch you off guard, but he loves to see and hear people laugh. And if thats the case, the name game probably is too far gone. deductible, Report a missed paper by emailingsubscribe@sltrib.comor calling801-237-2900, For e-edition questions or comments, contact customer support801-237-2900or emailsubscribe@sltrib.com. Because of the "QB's go to Utah to die" article? The mission experience can be a heavenly thing for some people, and for others it can be hellish especially when they are pushed and pulled into it. (Its something I read on a wall somewhere written by someone at some time for families everywhere): Family is love without motive. All posts are copyrighted by their author. The Golden Gophers have a new deal with iHeartMedia. When there are a hundred billion or hundreds of billions of dollars in that portfolio, doesnt requiring for good standing a 10% contribution seem a bit heavy, asking people to pull that out of their relatively sparse pay? Trapper. Do not lord over them with direct orders or by implication. Maybe Gordo can comment on that? Sounds like a cull is happening. Im reading this again, and its on Radar Online! He'll go back to 1320 and bring them all with him. Bonneville is proud to partner with the Utah Jazz, and we are grateful for the trust the Jazz have placed in us with their radio assets, Darrell Brown, president of Bonneville, said in a statement. (Lynne Sladky | AP) Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper during a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Miami. The Jazz showed organizational self-confidence and security in agreeing to allow me and others to express whatever we saw fit to express. Business Owner. Not infrequently, with BYU such a big deal in this market, religion crossed over into sports. Information in the story may be outdated GordonMonson Im so glad I got out of the LDS church. The only allowable exception here would be if thats the way said leaders spouse addresses him or her around the house. Hopefully people here do not kick a guy when he is already down, Even if financially ok, gotta be a big blow to your ego/confidence to know that, Poor guy on the air sounds like he's forcing back tears talking about it. So what. But I always came back to the feeling that I shouldnt. I didn't realize the Tribune had a satire column! That speaks for itself, or would, if it were done my way. Time. Something mostly outside my normal sphere of writing. He called back within 15 minutes and said the radio company wanted to meet with us at 10 a.m. the next day. Oh, well. You werent in the position or frame of mind at a certain time in your life to do the mission thing? Too many women of all ages within the confines of the idea that the body is a temple are made to feel shameful for those temples, which, ironically enough, brings additional emphasis on and attention to the bodies that church teachings are attempting to cloak. An attempt by the powers-that-be to sanitize that or slant it or bottle it up would run counter to everything The Zone was meant to be, everything it should be, everything it was envisioned to be. In each role, he makes the recipient feel like the most important person in the moment to him. The two men sold the independent station Larry H. Miller Sports and Entertainment in 2012. New Jazz owner Ryan Smith bought the station last spring. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Please dont try to change them. Not sure. More troubling, is the fact that Gordon is a household name to people who closely follow sports in Utah. The answer is BYU. Mental health should and would be hugely considered here, as would earnest desire. This is a Institutional post. All rights reserved. . The show made money. Not a prophet here, not officially, anyway. The Savior taught the Nephites that they should continue to minister to a person who has sinned. Even if Monson has broadcast his last show, his sports radio legacy will live on for several years. Not on the show today? Let women wear what they want to wear, including pants to church meetings, if it makes them feel better about themselves, and urge the men to keep their thoughts in the right place. The action behind the scenes was every bit as crazy and entertaining as you might think it to be. It has gotten to the point where it sounds too highfalutin, too pretentious, too beyond the average churchgoing Jane or Joe. This archived news story is available Removing the idea that turning down a calling in the church is a sin would be a priority. Not only did it go viral, it also was the subject of many commentaries online and on. For a minute, forget about the bombastic statements and sentences, think about what really matters. Politicians and policymakers in Utah, and elsewhere, sometimes get confused about this. That goes for everybody, not just exempted celebrity members who can make millions of dollars in the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, EIEIO, and coaches and athletes at BYU who may not actually presently play games on Sunday in front of the public but who plan and prepare and watch film for the coming weeks opponent in private. Since I was also a columnist for The Tribune, with strict journalistic rules to follow, working simultaneously now for a station owned by the Jazz, a team I covered and opined about for the paper, there had to be hands-off orders to follow. On Friday, he used his column in the Salt Lake Tribune to say goodbye to the station he helped launch and give the new bosses a message. And, yes, he is LDS. In some cases, including my 20-year radio duration, he is directly responsible for breaking many into the business. GordonMonson Narrator: The members of the cult had different feelings about some of the membership requirements. The Salt Lake Tribune, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity and contributions are tax And then the steady climb. Bonneville International is taking over 1280 AM and 97.5 FM The Zone in Salt Lake City, UT, and making some programming changes. Should I go with Gordon or the scriptures? The father of five daughters, he served a mission in Germany and today, in fact, is a member of his stake high council. Patrick is a radio host for 97.5/1280 The Zone and the Zone Sports Network. I actually liked Austin and thought he was funny. Somebody should represent the fan. (Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Gordon Monson. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Perhaps youve noticed. GORDON MONSON hosts The Big Show with Jake Scott weekdays from 2 to 7 p.m. on 97.5 FM and 1280 AM The Zone. Surfer. And they didn't. Over the past seven seasons, we saw the ups and downs. Advance warning: We're going to talk religion here, so if you have an aversion to that, stop reading here and now. You can find a list of our flairs and their definitions in section 0.6 of our rules. On occasion, we needed correcting. For a faith that wants to be seen, in a very literal sense, as the true Church of Christ, the question must be asked: What is it actually known as?

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