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.

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.

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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.”

Mark Thompson Strikes Deal to Remain at CNN Under New Title

"I have real confidence that they both understand and will fully support the principle and practice of the kind of independent news that CNN has always stood for."