Weekly Q&A with New Mets Manager

Ducis Rodgers announced in his sportscast tonight that Jerry Manuel, interim manager of the Mets since last week, will join CBS 2 in a weekly question-and-answer session. It will take place on Fridays and will incorporate viewer questions submitted via wcbstv.com.

Rodgers Joins Blogosphere

CBS 2 sports director Ducis Rodgers wrote his first blog post today. In it, he talks about his birthday last Saturday and how he tried to get his wife to watch sports with him by talking up the Kentucky Derby and Eight Belles. Rodgers joins Lou Young in CBS 2's blogosphere.

Speaking of Rodgers, he and Sam Ryan have apparently readjusted their schedules. Rodgers, who had done sports Sunday through Thursday, is now back on Friday nights, and Ryan now does Saturday and Sunday. While their bios have yet to be updated, this is apparently in response to "Sports Sunday" being dropped.

"Date With Destiny"

Less than 24 hours before the kickoff of the Super Bowl, Ducis Rodgers will host an hour-long special focusing on the Giants. "Date With Destiny" airs live from Arizona tonight at 7:00 on CBS 2 and will include "expert analysis" from Chris "Mad Dog" Russo and Craig Carton of WFAN Sports Radio 66.

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February Sweeps Begins

Nielsen's four-week February Sweeps ratings period begins today. CBS 2 News at 11:00 will feature an exclusive interview Pablo Guzman got with convicted murderer Danny Pelosi in a report titled "Murder in the Hamptons: The Next Chapter."

Two big news events happen to fall within the next few days. Sunday is the Giants' first appearance in the Super Bowl since 2001 and, while the game won't air on CBS 2 this year, CBS 2 News has been covering the Giants extensively. Ducis Rodgers' sportscasts have been originating from outside the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, AZ, where John Discepolo has also been reporting. Hazel Sanchez has provided reports from around the region as well.

And Tuesday is the largest Super Tuesday primary election in U.S. history with more than 20 states, including New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, holding presidential primaries and caucuses. Political reporters Marcia Kramer and Andrew Kirtzman have been reporting on the latest campaign news and the station will undoubtedly provide extensive coverage on Tuesday. As for network coverage, CBS News will break in with updates during the 8:00 p.m. hour and air a two-hour special report beginning at 9:00 p.m.

CBS 2 News Covers Giants Win

The New York Giants upset the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship Game Sunday night, advancing to the Super Bowl in two weeks. CBS 2 News at 11:00, anchored by Mary Calvi (Don Dahler was off), had team coverage: Sports director Ducis Rodgers was in the studio with highlights; Jackie Hyland was live at a sports bar in Park Slope, Brooklyn with fan reaction; and sports anchor Sam Ryan was live at Lambeau Field in Green Bay with player interviews. Rodgers had another 30 minutes of Giants coverage on Sports Sunday beginning at 11:35 and Sam Ryan provided more reports from Green Bay.






CBS 2 News announced yesterday that Ducis Rodgers, John Discepolo and Hazel Sanchez will file reports from Phoenix, site of this year's Super Bowl, beginning Monday.

"Sunday Blitz" Returns Today

CBS 2's football pre-game show, "Sunday Blitz," returns this morning for a second season at 11:00. Chris Wragge hostedthe show for its first few months last fall until he was named as a news anchor. Ducis Rodgers and Sam Ryan then shared the responsibilities. It is not yet clear who will host the show this time. The show's graphics this year appear to be based on the CBS Sports package.

"Sunday Blitz" is followed by "Jets 24/7" at 11:30, "The NFL Today" at noon and Jets vs. Patriots at 1:00.

Quinn to 5:00, 6:00, and 11:00

WCBSTV.com updated Lonnie Quinn's bio this evening. It states that he "serves as the weathercaster for CBS 2’s 5PM, 6PM, and 11PM weekday newscasts." Since April, his bio listed no specific time slots. We reported earlier that TVSPY.com's ShopTalk reported today that Quinn was promoted to the 11PM newscast while remaining on the 5PM newscast, but it did not mention anything about Quinn joining the 6PM newscast. The biography of former 6PM and 11PM meteorologist John Bolaris was also updated today, and it now does not state a specific time slot.

Additionally, the bios of sports anchors Ducis Rodgers and Sam Ryan have been updated today. Rodgers is now referred to as "Sports Director / Anchor" and his bio states that he is CBS 2's sports anchor Sundays-Thursdays. Ryan's bio now says that she is the sports anchor for Fridays and Saturdays, as well as a sports reporter during the week.

Previously, Rodgers was referred to as "alternating sports anchor for the 6 and 11PM weekday newscasts" while Ryan's bio said that she was "alternating sports anchor for CBS 2’s weekday newscasts, as well as the weekend sports anchor/reporter."

Lead Sports Anchor: Ryan or Rodgers

CBS 2 News has decided against hiring an outsider to become the station's lead sports anchor, the New York Post reports this morning. Instead, the station will opt for one of its own: either Sam Ryan, who joined last June, or Ducis Rodgers, who's been there since 2003. CBS 2 had been looking toward ESPN to fill the gap.

The station also uses WCBS NewsRadio 880's Kevin Connors for weekend morning sports, though his bio has yet to be listed on wcbstv.com.