Andy Masur

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Andy Masur is a columnist for BSM and works for WGN Radio as an anchor and play-by-play announcer. He also teaches broadcasting at the Illinois Media School. During his career he has called games for the Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres and Chicago White Sox. He can be found on Twitter @Andy_Masur1 or you can reach him by email at Andy@Andy-Masur.com.

Spotlighting Five Voices in Sports Broadcasting

It is criminally difficult to narrow down a list of important voices in sports to just five, but Andy Masur gives a strong effort at spotlighting a handful of his favorites.

Why Charles Barkley Is Sports Television’s Most Valuable Personality

Barkley is a larger-than-life personality. His analysis is sometimes way out there, but it either makes you think, scratch your head or laugh.

Anatomy Of A Broadcaster: Jason Benetti

"Benetti is entertaining to watch. Whether you’re an old school follower of baseball and feel that batting average is still important, or a newer, metrics fan, he can appeal to you."

Mark Jackson Already Has One Of The NBA’s Best Jobs

"He’s guaranteed a trip to the NBA Finals every season. Isn’t that more appealing than coaching a team in need of a reboot?"

No One Can Justify Remote Broadcasts In 2022

"The number of networks behaving this way is dropping, but the fact that there is still a list is absolutely maddening."

Breaking

Buzz Knight’s Podcast Interviews Join Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Collection

"To have them preserved permanently at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, alongside the history of the music itself, is something I don’t take for granted. This one means as much to me as the first donation did."

ESPN Posts Second-Best College Football Viewership Start Since 2011

"The network posted their second-best start since 2011, and College GameDay is on pace for its most-watched season for the third straight year."

The Barrett Media Summit Returns to New York City in 2027

"For the first time ever, the Summit is expanding to four days."

ESPN’s Troy Aikman Dilemma: Three Options Before the Super Bowl

"At some point, ESPN has to decide whether it wants the conversation surrounding its first Super Bowl to be about the broadcast it has assembled or the one it might be losing."