Access Atlanta > Entertainment > Radio Talk > Archives > 2006 > November > 02 > Entry
11/2: Stunt of the week
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
790/The Zone is always big on amusing stunts and this one is pretty good. And the prize — two free lower-level seats for a year at Hawks games — is pretty impressive, too.
OR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 2, 2006
FANS MUST DRIBBLE BASKETBALL 7.5 MILES TO WIN HAWKS TICKETS 790 The Zone hosts contest to give away season tickets to the Atlanta Hawks
ATLANTA, GA – Sports Radio 790 The Zone will give away one (1) pair of lower level season tickets tomorrow, Friday, November 3, to the fan who dribbles a basketball the fastest from 790 The Zone’s Buckhead Studios, down Peachtree Road, to Philips Arena. The contest, appropriately titled “Dribble Down Peachtree”, calls for fans to register on-line and be willing to take the Friday afternoon off in order to participate in the contest. The station received hundreds of entries to be one of the 10 randomly chosen contestants to participate.
Matt Edgar, Program Director, says “We wanted to do something a little outrageous to kick off the Hawks’ season while rewarding our listeners and Hawks’ fans with some great tickets. What better way to show your dedication to the team than to dribble a basketball 7.5 miles down Peachtree Road to Philips Arena?”
Contestants will begin the trek at approximately 12:15 pm from the 790 The Zone studio located at 3350 Peachtree Road, NE., Atlanta, GA 30326.
The basic rules are as follows: 1. You must dribble the basketball the entire time while moving forward unless you are resting in a stationary position. 2. You may not interfere with a passing contestant 3. You must abide by all traffic laws in the city of Atlanta 4. You must check in at the two (2) check points located on the course 5. You are not allowed to use a bike, roller blades, skateboard, MARTA, or any other mode of transportation outside of your persons’ two feet.
All contestants will receive a pair of tickets to the opening game against the Knicks and the Grand Prize Winner will receive a pair of lower level season tickets to the Atlanta Hawks’ NBA team. Sports Radio 790 The Zone is a Big League Broadcasting Company. 790 The Zone celebrates its 9th year of operation in Atlanta. In addition to providing entertaining, compelling and informative sports talk, 790 The Zone is the flagship station of Georgia Tech football and men’s basketball, the Atlanta Hawks, the Georgia Force, the Chick-fil-A Bowl, the Bellsouth Classic, the exclusive Sports Radio Station for the Atlanta Falcons, the Tour Championship and The Masters.
Comments
Commenting is now closed for this entry.
By Mike K.
November 2, 2006 12:59 PM | Link to this
How about this: Harry the Hawk picks 5-10 fans out of the stands prior to a game. The fan who can make the most of a variety of shots is awarded a 10 day contract by the Hawks.
By Tom
November 2, 2006 1:12 PM | Link to this
Pick 5 to 10 fans outta the stands? You’d have better luck finding 5 to 10 listerners to the Denny, ya know, uh, radio show. Unless his family is in town.
By bud
November 2, 2006 3:23 PM | Link to this
What kind of slogan can we use to encourage folks to come down to Philips Arena to watch NBA basketball…”Come down and see the other guys play!!!”
By Bells
November 2, 2006 4:43 PM | Link to this
Pathetic x 3
By wallace
November 2, 2006 4:50 PM | Link to this
Tom: Though they probably wouldn’t admit being related,Dummie’s kin would be apt to watching the Cartoon Network,YaKnow?
By Zone Cheerleader
November 3, 2006 9:58 AM | Link to this
790 Rocks!!!
By Dan Patrick
November 3, 2006 10:46 AM | Link to this
Hmmm…let me think. Play lame contest put on by middle-aged frat rejects for a chance to watch the Hawks get shredded in person. I think I’ll just tune in to the radio broadcast. Oops, I forgot. You can’t pick up 790 after 7 pm.
Go Thrash!!!!!!!!
By Keith Lynch
November 3, 2006 10:51 AM | Link to this
Ladies and Gentlemen, my name is Keith Lynch and I’m the author of “Dirty Justice-Who Killed Mommy.” It took me three years and many bouts fighting depression, along with suicidal thoughts to complete my story. My family needs every ones support in exposing the tragedy and injustice, which has befallen us at the hands of law enforcement and public officials of Dekalb County, Decatur, Georgia. Please visit my website @ www.kllundypublishingllc.com. I’m continuing to insist that the Dekalb County Law Enforcement Officials conduct a proper investigation into the death of my wife! These officials when asked have no commit to what had occurred and I will not allow them to sweep the crimes they had committed under the rug as they do so many citizens. I’m relying on the father to give my family and me justice as he had done in bring me from the darkness into the light. Please pass my site onto others so they my know of the travesty that had befallen my family. e-mail Editor, Mr. Larry Conley of the AJC and ask that he conduct an investigtion on what has happened to this family in Dekalb County. lconley@ajc.com.
Thank You
Keith Lynch durdyjustice_durdyd@yahoo.com
By crazy4GT
November 3, 2006 12:02 PM | Link to this
I hate when Kincade blogs as someone else. Kincade just because you are so bitter that 790 wouldn’t hire you full time, doesn’t mean you have to constantly bash them. Grow up John… or is it Dan Patrick in your world?
By Mark
November 3, 2006 12:26 PM | Link to this
I can’t hear 790 at night and I live 20 miles outside of Atlanta. Not that I’m missing much anyway. I guess my name must be Buck Belue because I don’t listen to the zone either. Get a life Zone employees.
By evenly
November 3, 2006 2:25 PM | Link to this
looks like Hodney Ro got some more free passes to the Hawks game, as well as golf tix and a meal at the Palms again.
more fluff praise for 790, but when the Stews sink the afternoon ratings for 2 books, all you hear is crickets:-)
By Dawg
November 14, 2006 2:42 PM | Link to this
crazy4GT,
I agree with you about Kincade. Kincade is paranoid.