As of 6 am this morning, 102.5 The Game launched itself into the ether of radio permanence with the debut of The First Quarter with Darren McFarland and Brad Hopkins. While perhaps not quite The Beatles or Elvis on Ed Sullivan, it signals that Cromwell Radio is very serious about its relationship with not only the Nashville Predators but also the city’s sports fans as well.

I’m a firm believer that competition breeds quality and drives people to achieve more. When faced with knowing you have to succeed in a situation (especially head-to-head) I think it brings out the best in almost everyone. So to that end I’m really looking forward to seeing what The Game brings to the table. They’ve been able to have a look at what the competition has been doing, and now are able to move forward with Nashville’s newest platform for sports nuts.

Of course, the Predators are excited to be a part of things as well, since hockey promises to be a majorpiece of the puzzle for The Game. I am glad to know that our fans will have an outlet and plenty of team-related programming as things move along, including Barry Trotz’s segment on Wednesday mornings that will last approximately a half hour. The commitment to the Preds from The Game is exciting and something that from our point of view we really hope continues to develop for the good of all hockey fans in Middle Tennessee!

So if you have a moment or two, stop on by and support 102.5 The Game. Give it a listen and see if it just might be a station for you.

Until next time, keep your stick on the ice.