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.

Which Network Has the Best NFL Pregame Show?

I watched for chemistry on the panel, the personality of the group as a whole and the value of the information the show provided to get me ready for the game.

The Court of Public Opinion Favors Jason Benetti Over The Chicago White Sox

I always have gotten the feeling that organizations do not understand that pressure, or respect that big assignment. They tend to look at the broadcasters as if they are a dime a dozen.

Joe Buck and Troy Aikman Are Team Players for Pitching Manningcast

We are always territorial when it comes to projects, broadcasts, and telecasts we work on. It’s only natural.

Anatomy of an Analyst: Kirk Herbstreit

Kirk Herbstreit is one of the most recognizable college football analysts in the game. Herbstreit is the game analyst for ABC Saturday Night Football, he’s been...

Al Michaels Deserves the Benefit of the Doubt

These announcing jobs may look easy, but that’s only because of the extremely talented men and women who hold these positions.

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.”