My wild week is finally complete. A series of events that began over 10 days ago where I worked Pacers games, the 2011 Women’s Final Four, more Pacers and a quick trip to our nation’s capitol.
After working the Pacers-Wizards game Wednesday evening, I flew into Baltimore Thursday morning with a long day ahead. I was with eight others all a part of the Indiana …
The streak ends here. My streak. Seven straight days at Conseco Fieldhouse and eight of the last nine.
It all started last nine days ago when the Indiana Pacers hosted the Boston Celtics to the Fieldhouse. Working the 2011 Women’s Final Four plus three more Pacers games including tonight, I should have just slept at Conseco well week long.
Seriously, it has been another memorable …
Today is a landmark occasion for one Indiana broadcaster. The voice all Pacers fans are all too familiar with, Mark Boyle, will call his 2,000th Pacers game tonight at Conseco Fieldhouse.
Prior to Indianapolis, Boyle spent time elsewhere calling games wherever he could and was one of the original on-air voices at WFAN, the first all sports radio station in the country.
Boyle has also …
One of the toughest things for anyone to do is balance their time. There is so much going on these days that it’s important for me to balance my time appropriately.
When to study, work, volunteer, hang out, and when to go out. As my grandpa always use to say, “You always have the time to do the things you want in life.” Very fitting.…
Sometimes, you have to be willing to take a risk. Sometimes, you have to be willing to ask for something. And that’s exactly what I did last week and my perseverance was rewarded.
Sports Illustrated’s senior NFL writer, Peter King announced a couple weeks ago that he was going to have a “stweetup” Friday at Scotty’s Brewhouse in Indianapolis while in town for the NFL …
Everything is bigger in Texas. And the University of Texas is about get even bigger after agreeing with ESPN for a 24-hour television networking showcasing UT sports, academics and the culture in Austin.
The University of Texas signed the deal with ESPN Wednesday for 20-years, $300 million or $15 million a year. The rich continue to get richer.
The UT athletic department generated the most …
I am a go-getter. I will do whatever possible to gain valuable experience in the sports broadcasting industry. At 21, I already extensive background in sports and broadcasting but I will do just about anything to meet more people and gain even more experience. After all, one can never stop learning.
This long weekend will be a long adventure for me if you will. Four …
Tonight I have another Big Ten Network broadcast calling the Indiana women’s basketball matchup against Illinois.
Another game and another opportunity for me to do what I love. I strive to make each broadcast better than the last and giving the viewer the best possible production.
This experience is invaluable.
Here are a few things I am focused to improve upon this year.
Sending it…