CBS Sports, cbssports.com and ncaa.com will draw millions of viewers and visitors during the NCAA Tournament, but they're not the only exclusive media outlets for games.People without access to a TV, computer or mobile device (and that's an admittedly dwindling group these days) truly get a feel for the games and the tournament itself on Westwood One Radio, which holds exclusive radio rights to the event.
Host John Tautges capably directs listens between games when they're switched form one matchup to another -- and Westwood One seems to do that with a regularity TV viewers would enjoy -- while their group of on-air talent at the game sites does their jobs well.
For the opening weekend of action, that contingent includes play-by-play talent such as Gary Cohen, Bob Papa, Wayne Larrivee, Ted Robinson and Dave Sims. The network's group of color comentators includes former coaches such as P.J. Carlesimo, Bill Frieder, Pete Gillen and John Thompson.
It's just a good group, and a good network that does its job well.