Fantasy RevelationsBucs rookie Josh Freeman stole the spotlight from Kurt Warner in Week 9, writes Jay Clemons. Nov 9, 2009
But that's not to say all clothes from the 'Me' decade were without redeeming value: Take the Buccaneers' retro-chic creamsicle uniforms, which were on full display Sunday at The New Sombrero (thanks, Chris Berman). After seeing the Errol Flynn-like helmet decals and the very-basic "T A M P A B A Y" lettering in both end zones, you had the strange feeling the 0-7 Bucs would actually rise up and party like it was 1979 (when Tampa Bay won its first division title). (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
A dream come true for Polcovich Nov 6, 2009
I got the biggest kick when I was watching a play I made being replayed over and over on ESPN and then to top it off and prove that I had finally made it in the big leagues, I got a nickname from Chris Berman, Roll-Out-The-Barrels Polcovich, he said. That was the best moment as a baseball player. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
NormanChadCouch Slouch I love the NFL, but why is it that I hate so many things about it? Oct 26, 2009
How much longer can I listen to Daryl Johnston overanalyzing and Shannon Sharpe salivating and Chris Berman boomerizing and Gus Johnson yowling and Brian Billick bloviating. I have half-a-mind to say, "Bring back Joe Theismann," but I fear he'd come back. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Future sports broadcasters sign on to be schooled here as young as 10 Oct 3, 2009
Veteran Boston sportscaster Jimmy Young, who launched Young Sportscasters of America last spring, claims he s no longer surprised when a fifth-grader starts reeling off names from the NFL s weekly injury list, or smoothly narrates every scoring drive from a Boston College football game as if channeling his inner Chris Berman. Young has recruited 42 apprentice sportscasters, all boys aged 10-18, to his program so far. (Boston Globe)
Dialed in elsewhere Sep 18, 2009
(Irresistible aside: Someone might want to inform Chris Berman, assuming anyone can get a word in edgewise, that if ESPNBoston s mission is to cover everything from Cambridge to the Common, as he blurted during a promo Monday, they re going to miss a lot of relevant events. Someone get that rumblin , stumblin man a map. (Boston Globe)
A view from the couch Sep 14, 2009
The Brett Favre comeback story simply must go away, much like the ancient cultural references from ESPN's Chris Berman (he used "Walk Away Renee" during the Favre bit. anybody under 60 remember that one. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Dushku in fine shape; Brady confirms Bundchen is pregnant Sep 12, 2009
In an interview with ESPN s Chris Berman, Brady says the baby is due in December. I told her. (Boston Globe)
THE HUDDLE: Additional coverage of Brady's announcement Sep 12, 2009
He revealed the baby news to ESPN's Chris Berman in an interview that will air this weekend. "I told her ... no Sundays," Brady told Berman. (USA Today -- Life)
Richard DeitschMEDIA CIRCUS Sep 9, 2009
" -- Simms ESPN Sunday Pregame Sunday NFL Countdown -- Chris Berman (co-host), Cris Carter (co-host), Mike Ditka (co-host) Tom Jackson (co-host), Keyshawn Johnson (co-host), Chris Mortensen (information/reporter), Adam Schefter (information/reporter), Bob Holtzman (reporter), Rachel Nichols (reporter), Wendi Nix (reporter), Sal Paolantonio (reporter), Michael Smith (reporter) and Ed Werder (reporter). Monday Pregame Monday Night Countdown -- Berman, Carter, Trent Dilfer, Ditka, Jackson, Johnson,... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
'SportsCenter' Veterans Team For 30th Annivesary Special Sep 7, 2009
Bob Ley, Chris Berman and John Saunders will work together on a 90-minute show bowing Sunday Sept. 6 at 11:30 a.m. (ET). It will encore five times on Labor Day Monday Sept. 7, starting at 4:30 a.m. Live updates will be inserted over the course of the program's run through noon. (Multichannel News)
Patriots’ Brady gives positive feedback Sep 3, 2009
Brady, who was seen tossing passes at practice Tuesday, told Chris Berman in video ESPN released yesterday that the last couple of days he has gotten back to feeling normal. Berman asked Brady, All systems go on the shoulder, Tom. (Boston Globe)
Analysts' take: It's not in the Cards Sep 3, 2009
Chris Berman, host of ESPN's "Sunday NFL Countdown," was the most encouraging of all. "When you can score 30 points a game against most teams, that's a nice thing to have in your hip pocket," he said. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Brady back at it, throws in Patriots practice Sep 2, 2009
Tom Brady talks to Chris Berman about the status of his shoulderTags. FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (ESPN -- Football)
Countdown: Psycho coaches, OSU arrest, ESPN The Porno Sep 1, 2009
Think, Salvador Dali meets Chris Berman. On a related note, I can t wait for parent company Disney to make a statement on the soft-porn product. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Cable a smash-mouth coach? Aug 18, 2009
ESPN's Chris Berman reported that colleague Mark Schlereth said Cable told him, "Nothing happened.". "Something happened, yes, but it's being blown out of proportion," one of the people within the organization said. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Bills take center stage at Hall of Fame ceremony Aug 9, 2009
The getup was in honor of ESPN broadcaster Chris Berman, who introduced Wilson, and is known for his catch phrase of, No one circles the wagons better than the Buffalo Bills. . (MSNBC -- Sports)
Smith, Wilson, fans give '09 HOF lot Buffalo feel Aug 8, 2009
Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson, Bruce Smith give 2009 NFL Hall of Fame class Buffalo feel - ESPN. Updated: August 8, 2009, 12:58 AM ET. (ESPN -- Football News)
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Quizz has made a name of himself as Chris Berman and Kurt Warner knew who he was. - As previously reported, will not be playing football anymore due to spinal cord issues. (Oregon State Sports -- Rivals.com)
TCA: ESPN Sets 30th Anniversary 'SportsCenter' Special Jul 30, 2009
-- On the eve of ESPN's 30th anniversary on Sept. 7, network veteran sportscasters Chris Berman, Bob Ley and John Saunders will host a special edition of SportsCenter. The 90-minute show, announced during the network's Television Critics Association press tour presentation Wednesday, will premiere Sept. 6 at 11:30 p.m., and will primarily focus on the sports news of the day but will also include retrospective segments on three decades of ESPN. Ley and Berman joined the network in its first year,... (Multichannel News)
Multichannel Newswire Jul 30, 2009
On the eve of ESPN's 30th anniversary on Sept. 7, network veteransportscasters Chris Berman, Bob Ley and John Saunders will host a specialedition of SportsCenter. MTV will continue its move toward more inspirational and aspirational content with the launch of two new reality series. (Multichannel News)
Alvord: Now you know what I did last summer Jul 24, 2009
Is it me, or is Chris Berman s "back-back-back" home-run call getting a bit worn and tattered. The event made me reminisce about the only big-league Home Run Derby that I ve ever covered, held in 2001 at Safeco Field in Seattle. (Longview Daily News, WA)
ESPN/ABC in the rough at British Open Jul 20, 2009
He'll replace Chris Berman as the host of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's induction ceremony on Aug. 9, which will air both on ESPN and NFLN. Longtime ceremony host Berman will have a new role as a presenter for inductee Ralph Wilson, owner of the Buffalo Bills. Eisen, who says he has "no idea" who'll host next year, says it was "an absolute thrill" to get the assignment. (USA Today -- Sports)
Show Me State Showings Jul 16, 2009
The Triple Crown threat managed just five long balls and was forced into a swing-off (yes, Chris Berman and Joe Morgan, your ;bat-off; sounds better, but not when the on-screen graphics reads swing-off) with Carlos Pena and Joe Mauer. The St. Louis slugger managed to advance into the semis, but lacked the juice to make a serious run. (Multichannel News)
Going All-in: Hollywood cant top this Jul 12, 2009
And now, a few more thoughts hopefully worth a second cup of coffee on a Sunday morning as we look forward to the Home Run Derby tomorrow (but not Chris Berman), and, of course, the All-Star Game itself. So, you may be wondering, do I have favorite sports movies. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
BFA Golf Classic - August 3, 2009 Jul 7, 2009
Let s make this year s BFA Golf Classic and Kick-Off dinner an unqualified success and join us in honoring Chris Berman and Ross Greenburg as they receive the Joslin Award for service to Brown Football. Brown University Athletics | 235 Hope St. Box 1932 | Providence, RI 02912. (Brownbears.com)
Glover making the rounds Jun 25, 2009
cheers when ESPN announcer Chris Berman skipped his shot up the 18th fairway during yesterday s Travelers Championship Celebrity Pro-Am. Berman, playing with Doug Flutie, Dwight Evans, and J.J. Henry, led the cheers when Henry chipped in for birdie on the 18th. (Boston Globe)
E-MAILING IT IN: Talkin' NBA draft, celebrity team owners Jun 24, 2009
Rubenstein: First of all, how many seconds into his first Dolphins highlight does Chris Berman make a Miami Sound Machine joke. I'll take the under at 10. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Full-court press on U.S. Open coverage Jun 18, 2009
Its NBC-produced TV coverage of the first two rounds will be simulcast on its ESPN360 broadband service, giving you an option in how to hear ESPN's Chris Berman offer up new player nicknames. And if you're still stuck, the U.S. Open iPhone application users can watch the 17th hole on Saturday and Sunday will put you in the middle of the action. (USA Today -- Sports)
ESPN Back In Black At Bethpage Jun 18, 2009
Chris Berman, who has covered the U.S. Open on ESPN since 1986, and Mike Tirico will host ESPN's live coverage Thursday and Friday. The rest of the telecast team comprises Curtis Strange and Andy North, both two-time U.S. Open Champions, who will serve as analysts alongside Roger Maltbie and Gary Koch; hole announcers Terry Gannon, Gary Koch, Bob Murphy, Karl Ravech, Mark Rolfing and Scott Van Pelt; and on-course reporters Bill Kratzert, Dottie Pepper and Judy Rankin. (Multichannel News)
ESPN's Berman will present Ralph Wilson at HoF Jun 5, 2009
ESPN's Chris Berman will present Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson at NFL Hall of Fame - ESPN ... NEW YORK -- founder Ralph Wilson Jr. has chosen ESPN personality Chris Berman as his presenter when he goes into the Pro Football Hall of Fame later this summer. (ESPN -- Football News)
Cardinals sign Wilson to five-year extension Jun 5, 2009
Bills owner taps Berman: Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson has picked ESPN football broadcaster Chris Berman to introduce him at the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony in August. Wilson is one of six to be inducted Aug. 8 in Canton, Ohio. (News & Observer -- Sports)
ESPN's Berman to intro Wilson at HOF induction Jun 5, 2009
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -- owner Ralph Wilson has picked ESPN football broadcaster Chris Berman to introduce him at the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony in August. In announcing his decision Thursday, Wilson said he and Berman have been friends for many years and noted that, "Chris really embodies the Bills fans.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
New book on A-Rod? 'Opinions' vary May 7, 2009
"In 'A-Rod,' Selena Roberts takes readers into previously unexplored parts of Alex Rodriguez's life -- all the way back, back, back, back, back to his high school days." -- Chris Berman, ESPN. "As someone who knows a little bit about asterisks, I think the overdependence on anonymous sources in this book is just cause for a big asterisk on the book cover. This book should be called 'A-Rod(ASTERISK)'." -- Barry Bonds, MLB all-time home run king. (News & Observer -- Sports)
No limits to weekend's draft coverage Apr 28, 2009
Said ESPN's Chris Berman, after a shot of Alabama's Andre Smith showed he already knew Cincinnati would make him its first-round pick: "These guys can't keep a secret. And why should they?" (Assume by next year, Twittering will make Goodell's proclamations even more ceremonial. . (USA Today -- Sports)
Bradley’s Buzz: Post-draft grades show B’s for TD the GM Apr 28, 2009
They re as much a part of the NFL draft as Chris Berman s forced jocularity and Mel Kiper s gelled follicles the post-draft grades, I mean. And here, without further ado, we go. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
NFL Draft Live Blog Apr 28, 2009
As I was typing, Chris Berman just screamed "ARE YOU READY FOR SOME NFL DRAFT?!" That was terrifying. Someone get that man some decaf. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Harvin taken by Vikings in first round Apr 28, 2009
"Fellow analyst Mel Kiper, Jr. said wide receiver was Minnesota's No. 1 priority especially after a failed attempt by the Vikings to sign T.J. Houshmandzadeh in free agency. Kiper last week compared Harvin to Reggie Bush of the New Orleans Saints and reiterated that sentiment during ESPN's draft broadcast.Kiper said Harvin's versatility as a receiver, running back and return specialist warrants the comparison to Bush and added he believed Harvin was going to get drafted before the 22nd pick.... (Florida Sports -- Rivals.com)
Bill GriffithMEDIA WATCH Apr 28, 2009
ESPN, as is its wont, cut away fairly quickly to "Baseball Tonight'' right after the draft's 256th and final (Mr. Irrelevant) pick Sunday night ... The NFL Network presentation was hardly second-rate. The network is availing itself of many eager and capable on-air personalities. It had combine and NFL Films video, along with the unflappable and seemingly indefatigable Rich Eisen hosting. The NFL Network clearly is a draw for players and coaches. The Hosts ESPN's Chris Berman. The network's... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Tiger, Colts' Manning to play together in pro-am Apr 28, 2009
Three-time defending Nextel Cup champion , driver , former NBA great Julius Erving and ESPN's Chris Berman are also scheduled to play in the Wednesday pro-am, which features a pro and two amateurs in every group. Bob Harig covers golf for ESPN.com. (ESPN -- Golf)
Going All-in: Voices and the games Apr 19, 2009
I can't speak for his baseball work, having never been in broadcast range of the Phillies' radio network, but Kalas had that booming voice that commanded attention without having to go over the top, like, say, a Chris Berman. And on many a long drive on Sunday afternoons while fleeing the sun and fun capital of Arizona, Lake Havasu City, finding a station that was carrying an NFL game he was calling on Westwood One meant a few hours of good company. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Sports & Media Symposium - Photo Gallery Apr 18, 2009
Before a packed audience at the Salomon Center for Teaching, ESPN's Chris Berman '77, HBO's Ross Greenburg, and the Providence Journal's Bill Reynolds '68 joined Russell and faculty moderator Luther Spoehr for a lively discussion about the role of the media in constructing the public perception of sport. . (Brownbears.com)
G-Day: Not much of a game, but there’s still a good team here Apr 13, 2009
UF looks to repeat, but as Chris Berman says, that s why they play the games. gp295. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
AWFUL ANNOUNCING: 1-on-1 with one of the best bloggers Apr 4, 2009
Sports fans have very strong feelings about Chris Berman ... I think the one that will always be at the top of the list is Chris Berman ... As far as the negative ones, or rather not so funny, Suzyn Waldman , Dana Jacobson and the Chris Berman. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Brown Sports & Media Symposium Features Bill Russell, Chris Berman '77, Ross Greenburg '77 and Bill Reynolds'68 Apr 4, 2009
Brown Sports Symposium Features Bill Russell, Chris Berman '77, Ross Greenburg '77 and Bill Reynolds'68 - BROWN OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE. Brown Sports Symposium Features Bill Russell, Chris Berman '77, Ross Greenburg '77 and Bill Reynolds'68 ... He will headline an April 14th Sports and Media Symposium along with Chris Berman '77, Ross Greenburg '77 and Bill Reynolds '68. (Brownbears.com)
Holding pattern: Hennessey waits for the NFL Draft after finishing up successful college career at Colgate as a lineman Mar 20, 2009
Graduating seniors like Hennessey will be glued to their TV sets watching ESPN s Chris Berman and colleagues talk about tomorrow s NFL stars, and they hope it s them ... And then, it s in Chris Berman s hands, as he announces the draft picks to the masses of football fanatics tuning in to ESPN to satisfy their thirst for the sport. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Go-to guy takes over in golf's Cactus League Feb 27, 2009
If Haney can mold Barkley into a competent golfer, give Haney two weeks with ESPN's Chris Berman and Boomer will contend at the Masters. Haney, of course, is also Woods' coach. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Celebrities Hit The Greens For Charity Feb 12, 2009
While the rains held off, celebrity teams battled it out, including defending champions Chris Berman and Kenny G.. We had an interesting strategy, I purposely shanked a few shots to lay up for Kenny, and then he ski jumped one over the trench to give me a putt to win, Berman said. (KSBW 8, CA)
General Releases Feb 8, 2009
Athletics News - Official Athletic Site of Brown University. 2009 CBS Interactive. (Brownbears.com)
