Garrett Searight

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Garrett Searight is Barrett Media's News Editor, which includes writing daily news stories, features, and opinion columns. He joined Barrett Media in 2022 after a decade leading several radio brands in several formats, as well as a 5-year stint working in local television. In addition to his work with Barrett Media, he is a radio and TV play-by-play broadcaster. Reach out to him at Garrett@BarrettMedia.com.

Is Jeff Saturday The First or The Last?

I wonder if it changes the way analysts will discuss the game on TV. It would only make sense. The average NFL head coach salary is $6.6 million.

Gregg Giannotti Took On Kyrie Irving And Restored My Faith In Sports Radio

To hear a host shout "It's obvious what you do. You do the right thing!" about a player in his own market shouldn't be the outlier. It should be the rule.

5 Questions After ESPN, FOX Agree To Big 12 Extension

The agreement, while expected -- perhaps not this early, but expected -- did still leave several questions that I'm not sure can be answered immediately.

4 Takeaways From NAB Show New York

There's almost an expected doom-and-gloom anytime news or forecasts are released about the radio industry.

Colin Cowherd Did Exactly What I Thought He Would

It is in Cowherd's best interest for Green to remain polarizing. And polarizing is the correct word. Not loved. Not looked at favorably. But polarizing.

Breaking

Assault Charges Against Mike Missanelli Dropped By Pennsylvania DA

“After reviewing additional information, the office made the determination that it would withdraw the charges. In every case, we are always continuing to investigate after charges are filed.”

99.1 The Sports Animal Adds Eric Cain with Tyler Ivens in Afternoon Drive

Eric Cain is headed to afternoon drive on 99.1...

ESPN SVP John Lasker to Retire After 27 Years

"John has been at the forefront of nearly every major iteration and evolution of our streaming business, shaping how fans access and experience ESPN content in the digital age."

Devan Kaney Joins FOX 32 in Chicago Following Philadelphia Eagles Radio Exit

Kaney quickly found a prominent television opportunity after an unexpected exit from Philadelphia.