CurtisJ
Baltimore, MD
Male, 29
I was the public address announcer at Washington University in St. Louis from 1999 until 2003, primarily for basketball and soccer games. While not quite Michael Buffer, I was left to my own devices to give player introductions, hit in-game highlights, coordinate halftime music, read promotional materials, and everything in between.
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.
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).
Nope, but I worked in the Sports Information Department and had a trial period before I was hired full time.
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?
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