DETROIT -- Wayne State University Director of Athletics
Rob Fournier has announced an extension of a radio broadcast agreement with WDTK Radio (1400 AM) for football and men's basketball through the 2014-2015 school year.
"This agreement continues a great relationship that has connected with over 200,000 WSU alumni in the immediate area,” said Fournier. “Chris MacCourtney (WDTK General Manager) has embraced the University's mission in our community and the association with the professionals of WDTK has made this an appropriate extension. I look forward to the years ahead of successful WSU athletic teams being aired on a premier radio station. Our radio home is synonymous with WDTK for the present … and into our future.”
"NewsTalk 1400 WDTK looks forward to continuing this important relationship with Wayne State University, the premier public university in southeastern Michigan," stated WDTK General Manager Chris MacCourtney. "Together, we'll continue to build the profile of WSU athletics and the profile of this great university."
WSU football and basketball games recently concluded their eighth season on 1400 AM. Both football and basketball contests are also available through the Internet at www.wdtkam.com.
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