College Sports Announcer

Were you ever encouraged by coaches or administrators to really talk up certain players, perhaps because pro scouts were in attendance?

Asked by bluezone about 12 years ago

On the PA system there wasn't a tremendous opportunity for that, thought the sports information department would prepare information packets and the like upon request to help promote players for the next level (at D-III it is largely overseas).

Did you ever have to pee in the middle of a game? Did you have to just deal with it nascar style?

Asked by Satchtastic about 12 years ago

I could usually run out while a song was playing at halftime if needed, or quickly in between games when teams were warming up. Or astronaut diaper style.

Did they make you take broadcasting classes in order to be the public address guy?

Asked by oldskool about 12 years ago

Nope, but I worked in the Sports Information Department and had a trial period before I was hired full time.

Were you ever the beneficiary of jock groupie 'spillover'?

Asked by imriiiiich about 12 years ago

Well, given that my highest profile sport was D-III basketball, the cup wasn't exactly overflowing. The dance team and cheerleaders knew who I was since I introduced them and played their routine music at halftime, so that was a plus I guess. I was supposed to announce the Division I slam dunk contest my senior year, which we hosted for some unknown reason, but it was during spring break so I gave up the gig. Maybe that would have had a bit more groupie action?

How Much does a College sports Play by Play announcer make?

Asked by Adam Lockley over 11 years ago

I have been announcing high school sports paying between 25-45 bucs per game. How do I increase my pay or take it to the college level?

Asked by JK about 10 years ago

how hard is it to be an announcer?

Asked by charles almost 11 years ago