Anyone who thinks that WCCO is still not a jewel in CBS's crown just has to look at who the network has tapped to take over the station. Brien Kennedy, was named vp and general manager a few minutes ago and while I don't know him personally his resume is impressive.
He's previously overseen stations in Miami, West Palm Beach, Phoenix and Atlanta, which makes me wonder just how the heck he's going to deal with Minnesota weather. "I see it as an opportunity to invest in a down parka," Kennedy said. "You don't really consider the weather when you have an opportunity like this. It's a great company, a great station in a really good competitive TV market."
Kennedy, who grew up in Washington DC, does have one connection to the Midwest: His oldest son, Keegan Kennedy, was a starting left guard for Northwestern when it went to the 2008 Alamo Bowl. He's been to the Twin Cities to see his son play, although we suspect he wasn't rooting for the Gophers.
Kennedy replaces Susan Adams Loyd who announced last month that she's stepping aside.
