Andy Masur

206 POSTS
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.

Anatomy of a Broadcaster: Rece Davis

"There’s a likeability factor, his words, his information and his general comfort on the air lends itself to being a fan of Davis’"

The NFL Doesn’t Care if You Can’t Watch Games on Peacock, Just as Long As It Makes Money

It’s kind of like the old, if a tree falls in the forest and there’s nobody there to hear it does it really make a sound?

FOX Changed the NFL, and Sports TV as a Whole, 30 Years Ago

FOX immediately had an impact on the game of football.

Al Michaels Deserved Better From NBC

Michaels is a legend. Imagining an NFL postseason without him is hard to do. It’s also difficult to believe that NBC would do him like this as well.

Jim Boeheim Made a Career Out of Treating Media Poorly, But Now Wants In on the Action

You have now become what you once despised and loathed. Maybe you didn’t understand the impact or importance of the relationship when you played or coached, but now you’re one of us. It borders on hypocrisy.

Breaking

WJR 760 Launches ‘Founding Fathers Friday’ Ahead of America 250 Celebration

"As we approach the 250, we thought it'd be a good idea to go back and revisit and learn about the people that set this whole thing up."

NASCAR Broadcaster, Hall of Fame Driver Ned Jarrett Dies at Age 93

"While we mourn his passing, we celebrate the remarkable life of an amazing man and truly the best father anyone could have wished for. Rest in Peace, Dad."

Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker, Jon Wertheim to Remain on 60 Minutes

"Audiences trust them because they have proved it, story by story, for decades. Working with them is a privilege and every journalist's dream."

Approaching the Summit: Cameron Hendrix, Magellan AI

"We prioritize events where we can connect directly with people who are facing challenges we can help solve or learn from ourselves."