(June 8, 2011) Nine years after leaving the town where he went to college, John Gaskins is returning. An STAA client, Gaskins is joining Lincoln, Nebraska’s new sports station, 93.7 The Ticket.
The station, locally owned by Home Field Communications, launches August first. Gaskins will be hosting middays, 11 to 3, with Tom Stevens. Gaskins will also serve as Assistant Program Director and will broadcast high school play-by-play.
“I wasn’t sure if I would ever say this but its kind of a dream come true, or at least a desire come true, to work in the general Omaha/Lincoln market,” Gaskins says. “I grew up there, I went to college there [at the University of Nebraska]. I love that town and I have always loved going back there.
“I grew up in Omaha, I had Nebraska season tickets and my uncle played for the Huskers on two national title teams. My parents met at the University of Nebraska.”
In addition to his personal roots, Gaskins also has professional experience in Lincoln, having worked at two different stations in the market between 2000 and 2002, and a third station in 2005. Gaskins also spent two years in television and radio in Medford, OR, followed by three years in radio in Worthington, MN. For the past three years, Gaskins has been a host, producer and play-by-play broadcaster at Sports Radio 1230 KWSN in Sioux Falls, SD.
“Both jobs, plus my most recent, were instrumental in improving my broadcasting skills and my exposure to other sports cultures, particularly college,” Gaskins says. “I experienced covering the Pac-10 in Oregon and the Big 10 in Minnesota. That, plus evolving from student fan to professional reporter, has given me a perspective to where, on my show, I can relate to the die-hard fans, but be objective and tough when I have to about the hometown team.”
Rumors of a new sports station in Lincoln began circulating earlier this year. In early April, STAA CEO Jon Chelesnik called Jim Keck, who Chelesnik heard was part of the venture. After Keck confirmed the rumors, Chelesnik emailed to Keck the link to Gaskins’ STAA Talent Page. At the same time, two of Gaskins former co-workers who are close to Keck were lobbying Keck on Gaskins’ behalf.
“I’m VERY excited to be back in a major college sports market, especially the one I grew up in,” Gaskins grins. “Everything feels like it has come full circle and it’s the right time to go back there.”
(Visit John’s STAA Talent Page. John has also had his demo & resume constructed by STAA).
6 Comments.
Thanks for posting this about John though now old, 1 1/2 months in the realm of news stories.
It will maybe help me Craig a Florida born,Paternal 2 ND cousin of his, get in touch.
His Dads my 1St cousin his dads Mom is my Aunt, my Moms older sister.
As I haven’t been to Lincoln, Nebraska since 1967 wedding of his dads sister, nor seen his dad & mom since Christmas 1973 in North Florida. His paternal grandparents yes and his cousins but never John,
I think,and just thumbnail mini pic of John in greeting cards never in person.
John and I will be caual sports rivals as I’m a U. F. Gators and SEC Fan, Auburn next my parents alma maters.
Thanks for posting this about John though now old, 1 1/2 months in the realm of news stories.
It will maybe help me Craig a Florida born,Paternal 2 ND cousin of his, get in touch.
His Dads my 1St cousin his dads Mom is my Aunt, my Moms older sister.
As I haven’t been to Lincoln, Nebraska since 1967 wedding of his dads sister, nor seen his dad & mom since Christmas 1973 in North Florida. His paternal grandparents yes and his cousins but never John,
I think,and just thumbnail mini pic of John in greeting cards never in person.
John and I will be caual sports rivals as I’m a U. F. Gators and SEC Fan, Auburn next my parents alma maters.
Thanks for posting this about John though now old, 1 1/2 months in the realm of news stories.
It will maybe help me Craig a Florida born,Paternal 2 ND cousin of his, get in touch.
His Dads my 1St cousin his dads Mom is my Aunt, my Moms older sister.
As I haven’t been to Lincoln, Nebraska since 1967 wedding of his dads sister, nor seen his dad & mom since Christmas 1973 in North Florida. His paternal grandparents yes and his cousins but never John,
I think,and just thumbnail mini pic of John in greeting cards never in person.
John and I will be caual sports rivals as I’m a U. F. Gators and SEC Fan, Auburn next my parents alma maters.
Hi John, My name is Mike Kaus from Rancho Manana in Cave Creek. Your father’s mentor in fantasy football.
I’m playing in a golf member / guest at Tatum Ranch in Cave Creek ( so is your dad). My partner is Tom Baack, a Nebraska ledgen.
I’m trying to find his Nebraska Basketball scoreing records, but can’t find anything. Can you help.
Mike Kaus
PS: Tom is being inducked into the Indiana Hall Of Fame in March.
Hi John, My name is Mike Kaus from Rancho Manana in Cave Creek. Your father’s mentor in fantasy football.
I’m playing in a golf member / guest at Tatum Ranch in Cave Creek ( so is your dad). My partner is Tom Baack, a Nebraska ledgen.
I’m trying to find his Nebraska Basketball scoreing records, but can’t find anything. Can you help.
Mike Kaus
PS: Tom is being inducked into the Indiana Hall Of Fame in March.
Hi John, My name is Mike Kaus from Rancho Manana in Cave Creek. Your father’s mentor in fantasy football.
I’m playing in a golf member / guest at Tatum Ranch in Cave Creek ( so is your dad). My partner is Tom Baack, a Nebraska ledgen.
I’m trying to find his Nebraska Basketball scoreing records, but can’t find anything. Can you help.
Mike Kaus
PS: Tom is being inducked into the Indiana Hall Of Fame in March.