Derek Futterman

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Derek Futterman is a former associate editor and sports media reporter for Barrett Media. He previously interned for Paramount within Showtime Networks, wrote for the Long Island Herald and served as lead sports producer at NY2C. Find him on X @derekfutterman.

Football Night in America Ready to Flourish After Several Changes

While there are plenty of familiar faces returning, the on-air personalities will bring a new mix of unique experience and perspective to each broadcast, leading up to Sunday Night Football with Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth and Melissa Stark.

Ian Eagle Is Still a Student At Heart

“I try to be a student of this so whatever my assignment is I immersed myself in it."

Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth ‘Already Comfortable’ Together

“I understand there’s going to be a transition period of time, but we’ve already spent a lot of time together, obviously, getting ready for this season,” Collinsworth said.

ESPN: Troy Aikman and Joe Buck Were ‘At The Top Of Our List’

“For me, they are simply the best team out there. Their chemistry, their love of the game and the high standard they set for themselves [is what] I think… makes them an incredible team.”

Michael Grady Has Proved The Doubters Wrong

“I’m excited about it because this whole situation and this team and their makeup reminds me of the teams that I grew up rooting for in Indiana where it felt like it’s us against the world,” Grady said.

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ESPN’s Direction Could Influence Their Decision On Troy Aikman

"ESPN is changing, and so is the audience it is trying to reach. The network is investing in younger voices, creators and personalities who can live beyond the traditional broadcast window. Aikman represents a different era of sports media."

The Industry According To: Jason Garte/The Mix Group

"It’s time to crank those headphones up again to deafening levels and MANUFACTURE downright EPIC product again"

Jason Goff Isn’t Recreating the Past by Going ‘Unscripted’ With 312 Sports

"I’m now to a point in my life where I realize how okay it is for me to be exactly who the f**k I am."

How Streaming Platforms Became Radio Without Knowing It

I used to make the annual pilgrimage to South...