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.

Who Is The Best Analyst In Each Sport?

"Not everyone is capable of leaving the field of play and entering the broadcast booth. It takes a special former athlete to make the conversion."

Building A Fantasy Monday Night Football Booth

"The glory days of ABC’s early telecasts are gone. The uniqueness of those booths can’t be replicated and the times have just changed frankly and maybe nobody should try to duplicate what worked then."

Will You Be Ready When The Opportunities Come Back?

"You’ve heard of March Madness? This situation could cause a January Jam or a February Frenzy unless these folks can think of a way to be in two places at one time."

Jarrett Payton Is Learning To Work From Home

"This whole situation has really put life in perspective for me. You take for granted sometimes how lucky we are to live the lives we do and all of the great things that come with it like sports."

The Broadcast World Remembers 3/12/2020

"On an off day in Arizona the news came down: no baseball for a while. Wow, this is really happening! A virus that seemed so far away several weeks ago came close to home."

Breaking

TNT Sports Luis Silberwasser Reportedly Not Part of Combined Sports Group With Skydance Merger

"With the merger, Skydance now will have access touchpoints in nearly every major pro and college sports entity in the U.S., with the notable exception of the NBA."

Thursday Night Football Posts Fourth Straight Viewership Record on Prime Video

"Thursday Night Football on Prime Video is averaging 17.44 million viewers through three games, its best start ever."

David Samson: Dave Portnoy On Big Noon Kickoff “Doomed From The Start”

"It didn't mix well with the other hosts. It didn't mix well with the audience. It didn't set the tone that [Dave] Portnoy wants to set with his shows. Bringing that tone to the pregame show is not at all interesting for those watching."

Newsmax Inks Rob Schmitt to Multi-Year Contract Extension

"We are most looking forward to continuing to bring his real and honest take on national news to our audience over the next several years.”