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TCU/ISP Sports Network

In April of 2006, TCU and ISP Sports reached an agreement that provides ISP, the national leader in collegiate sports marketing, with primary multi-media rights to TCU Athletics for the next seven years.

With the partnership, which went into effect on July 1, TCU is guaranteed an annual rights fee and will share in additional revenues as well. In consideration, ISP Sports receives the rights to all sales and marketing opportunities associated with Horned Frog sports, including the TCU radio network for all sports, print advertising in various athletic department publications, promotions, and all signage in TCU athletic facilities.

"ISP is nationally recognized for its excellence in multi-media sports marketing, and we are excited to begin a relationship with such an outstanding company," says TCU Director of Athletics Danny Morrison. "We have been most impressed with the ISP team, and we look forward to a productive seven years."

TCU is the 32nd major NCAA athletic program to align itself with ISP Sports and the second from the Mountain West Conference to do so in recent months. Brigham Young and ISP announced a similar partnership in January.

The list of ISP clients also includes prominent NCAA Division I institutions such as Baylor, Georgia, Pittsburgh, Syracuse, UCLA, Vanderbilt and Wake Forest.

"We are delighted to be associated with a university like TCU that has such a strong athletic tradition and ranks among the finest in America academically," ISP Sports president and CEO Ben Sutton says. "The TCU athletics program has great momentum, and ISP is excited to be a part of the Horned Frogs' family."

The TCU football and men's basketball game broadcasts will continue to be carried by ESPN Radio 103.3 FM.

Audio Highlights

RADIO
The unique TCU/ISP Sports partnership provides comprehensive play-by-play coverage of TCU Athletics. Thanks in part to a multiyear agreement between TCU and Metroplex-based 100,000-watt 103.3 ESPN, the Horned Frog faithful and nearly six million people throughout the region will have access to every Horned Frog football and basketball game. The ESPN Radio broadcasts can also be heard around the world via the Internet on Yahoosports.com.

Live Audio

• Football Game Broadcasts
• Weekly Football Coaches Press Conference
• Gary Patterson Show Broadcasts
• Men's Basketball Game Broadcasts
• Women's Basketball Game Broadcasts
• Baseball Game Broadcasts

Meet the TCU Radio Team


(From Left to Right): Jeff Williams, Brian Estridge, John Denton

Brian Estridge
Brian Estridge begins his 11th season as the "Voice of the Horned Frogs" and TCU's Director of Broadcasting. In addition to his insightful and entertaining play-by-play radio duties for TCU - Estridge has also provided play-by-play for numerous ESPNU and CBS/Westwood One radio productions and is the co-host of the popular "Galloway and Company" heard afternoons on TCU/ISP Sports Network's flagship station - 103.3 FM ESPN.

A native of Kershaw, S.C. - Estridge began his radio career at the age of 14 where he made stops in South Carolina, North Carolina and Ohio providing play-by-play coverage for Miami (OH) University as well as Appalachian State University. The Voice of the Frogs has been honored by both the Texas Associated Press Broadcasters and the Press Club of Dallas as the best collegiate play-by-play announcer in the state. He was one of three nominees in 1996 for the North Carolina Sportscaster of the Year.

A graduate of Appalachian State - Estriduge and his wife - Rebecca - reside in Colleyville with their two children - Gaines and Ellie.

John Denton
John Denton begins his second decade as the color analyst for the TCU/ISP Sports Network. A former standout for the Horned Frog football team - Denton went from walk-on to a four-year lettermen as a kicker and punter for the Purple and White from 1981-84 where he completed his career at the 1984 Bluebonnet Bowl.

Denton has drawn myriad broadcast assignments during his radio career with Westwood One and CBS Sports Radio in their coverage of the NCAA Basketball Tournament, NFL Monday Night Football, NFL Playoffs as well as Major League Baseball's Game of the Week. In May of 2007 - Denton was recognized by the All-American Football Foundation with its prestigious Lindsey Nelson Outstanding Broadcaster Award for excellence in broadcasting and dedication to the college football. A true believer in the greatness of Horned Frog Athletics - Denton graduated from TCU in 1985 and currently serves as the Director of the TCU Frog Club.

Denton and his wife - Linda - live in Southlake with their two daughters - Erin and Meredith.

Jeff Williams
Jeff Williams begins his 10th season with the TCU/ISP Sports Network where he has served as the play-by-play announcer for the TCU women's basketball program as well as the sideline analyst for TCU radio and television broadcasts in football. In addition to his duties with the Lady Frogs - Williams has also provided play-by-play accounts for selected TCU men's basketball contests.

A current staff member at WBAP Radio - Williams provided radio play-by-play duties for the Penn State women's basketball program from 1993-95 and also served as the Sports Director for WMAJ in State College, Pa.

Williams and his wife - Kathy - live in Weatherford with their three children - Dustin, Abby and Jake.

Brian Sperry
Brian Sperry begins his 13th season as the game statistician for TCU men's basketball as well as Horned Frog football. In addition to his work with TCU - Sperry has also been the chief statistician for the Dallas Cowboys Radio Network while working with the Dallas Mavericks, CBS Radio, Texas Longhorns and a host of other sports teams and media outlets. Sperry and his wife - Tina - have three daughters - Audrey, Lauren and Ella - and reside in McKinney.

Chuck Atkin
Chuck Akin is in his first season as the network engineer for the TCU ISP Sports Network. Currently a remote coordinator for Cumulus Media - Akin previously worked four years with ISP Sports on the SMU men's basketball broadcasts. He has also assisted with the Dallas Desperados of the Arena Football League in addition to the football broadcasts for the University of Hawaii and Aledo High School. Akin and his wife - Jana - have two sons - Jacob and Jaxson.

Taylor Durham
Taylor Durham is in his third year as studio host. The 1996 Elon graduate has worked with ISP Sports as director of affiliate relations since March 2000.

Meet the TCU/ISP Team

Name: Rudy Klancnik
Title: Assistant Vice President and General Manager for TCU

Rudy Klancik joined the ISP Sports team as the General Manager for the TCU property in May 2006. In this role, Klancik is responsible for all aspects of property management and corporate sponsorship sales for the Horned Frogs. He previously served as the Director of Sales and Marketing for Apprise Media in Dallas. Klancik comes with a wealth of experience prior to his work at Apprise Media. He has worked as the Director of New Business Development for American Airlines Publishing, a Senior Manager for the Pepsi Sports Division of Genesco Sports Enterprises, a Senior Manager for DirecTV and an Editorial Director for Beckett Publications. Klancik received his B.S. in Journalism from the University of North Texas.