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Monday, September 18, 1995
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
KU alumnus calls games for Jaguars
By Dan Gelston Kansan sportswriter
Brian Sexton remembers the days when fulfilling his dream of being a sports broadcaster were about as far out of reach as the possibility that the Jacksonville Jaguars would win the Super Bowl this year.
After graduating from Kansas, he was selling advertising for a Wichita radio station in the morning and then went to work eight hours a day at Stroubs, a restaurant. He said that he hated both but never thought of giving up. But he said it was frustrating to be turned away from what he loved.
"Right now, I'm so lucky and so excited to be where I am," Sexton said. "I realize I'm in a very prestigious and enviable situation, and I'm just working as hard as I can and taking it all in."
For the 26-year-old St. Louis native, the road to Jacksonville began at Kansas, where he developed his broadcasting skills in a unique way.
"I remember I'd go to Memorial Stadium with my tape recorder, and I'd sit and do play-by-play," Sexton said. "I'd do the whole game and then review my performance afterward."
His solo performances soon developed into much more. In spring of 1888, he joined the school's radio station, JKHK, and stayed with it until his 1991 graduation.
In 1991, he became the sports director of the station and started Sportstalk, the station's daily sports talk show.
"I really learned the fundamentals of the job at my time at KJ," Sexton said. "It taught me a lot about broadcasting and also the behind-the-
scenes work."
After graduation, he worked successively at two Wichita stations. Then, he was transferred to WOKV in Jacksonville.
He begged the station's general manager for a chance to do a sports show. He was given a chance to prove himself by doing a morning show that could be about anything but sports. After proving himself, he got to do a sports show.
His show evolved into much more. WOVK acquired the rights to Jaguar telecasts and were looking for a coaches show host. In August 1994, the Jagurs approached Saxon about working with Jacksonville coach Tom Coughlin, even though training camp was 10 months away.
"Coach Coughlin was the perfect teacher, and I was the perfect student," Saxon said. "He is very willing to share his football knowledge with me, and I am very willing to learn."
Sexton was named the play-by-play announcer by Jacksonville and was teamed with former NFL players Deron Cherry and Matt Robinson. Working with football veterans has forced Sexton to do his homework.
"Brian has great radio skills and great enthusiasm for the game," Robinson said. "He's made believers out of anyone who may have doubted that a young guy can do the job."
When Saxon arrived on the Jaguar scene, some media critics came down hard on Saxon. "But I did pay my dues," Saxon said. "I've been fired. I've done some stuff I didn't want to do. I realize I'm ahead of most people my age who are trying to get in the business, but I've put my time in."
Robinson said Saxon could have a future in announcing.
"If he keeps the pace and the hard work he's putting in now, he's going to be in this game a long time," Robinson said.
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Through October, get organized.
By November, be down to the basics. Late December and January could be very busy. Don't spend too much on the holidays; save for a major purchase with your sweetie. Form a partnership in March and/or start legal proceedings. A decision made in May will stick. That's a good time to get married or renew your vows. July should be lots of fun; spend it with all your favorite people.
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Aries (March 21-April 19): Stock up on groceries and send any money that's left to your savings account. Also, wash up those dirty dishes; you could get unexpected company. Avoid an argument with a roommate by doing everything you promised.
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You may not care much about planning for your future, but it might help. Even if you've managed fine on luck and imagination, either could run out! Love should be plentiful, though.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Today, a call to a friend who's not feeling well would make a big impact! Make sure your loved ones know how much you care, even if it takes a little extra effort. This is a good time to go shopping for food.
Cancer (June 22-July 22):
You're good at making sure your family is well fed, well loved and secure. Today, those jobs will be even more fun! You and a partner could devise a new scheme for saving money later this evening. If so, put it into effect right away.
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Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): You could feel like getting started but not be sure which way to go. The problem is that you're not quite ready yet. Hold off for another day. Catch up on your homework first. Tonight, you may learn from somebody with whom you don't agree!
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Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21):
Take care of others today and they will return the favor. Also figure out what you need, then where you're going to get it. A visit to a distant friend would be good for both of you. If you can't make it there and back, call.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec.
21): Today, review your stored
provisions. If you don't have any,
get busy! The dried peanut butter
sandwich under your bed doesn't
count, by the way. You may have
to postpone a sporting event until
tomorrow. Today's better for paying
a debt.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):
Get together with your family, or the one you'd like to adopt, for some home cooking! In other words, seriously consider throwing a party tonight! A conference with your mate or best friend is also in order. Plan your next move together.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):
You have a tendency to get very involved in global issues. Today, make sure the folks close to home are OK, too. If you're looking for a close friend to share a secret with, just the opposite may be appropriate. Consult an objective person who's far away.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20):
This is a good day for home, mother and apple pie. A phone call to a dear relative should tune up both of you. Your extrasensory perception should be exceptionally keen today. Listen to a practical person's advice, then follow your own hunch!
Note: Horoscopes have no basis in scientific fact and should be read for entertainment only.
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