"According to Forbes, four broadcasters are gone: TV analyst Michael Holton, statistician Tom Haberstroh, host Neil Everett, and host Jamie Hudson. Also, TV play by play voice Kevin Calabro tells The Oregonian that he's decided to step away from his role."
"The FCC probably can't do much. Its jurisdiction over streaming is murky. Netflix and Amazon don't answer to it the way broadcast stations do. The agency's sharpest weapon is noise — enough of it that Congress eventually acts."
"The networks confirmed that the team of Ian Eagle, Bill Raftery, Grant Hill and reporter Tracy Wolfson will handle the call of the national semifinals and championship game."
"The industry spends so much time chasing what’s next — new platforms, new angles, new metrics — that it sometimes forgets what worked. A well-timed throwback isn’t regression. It’s perspective."
"The studio stuff can be a little bit boring, and especially if you don’t like traveling to New York or L.A. for it, or going to the games with the way that NBC does it. I think Matt Ryan found that out.
"This is such an incredible honor, and to know that my father’s name and legacy will be remembered forever in the most prestigious place among the legends of the game would have meant the world to him, as it does our family."
"There were no specifics given. My program director had just held a meeting with us on Friday to talk about being number one in all the weeklies for February."
"Coverage begins with the prelims at 7 p.m. ET on the platform, while CBS will simulcast the final hour of the prelims from 8–9 p.m. ET. The main card follows at 9 p.m. ET, with CBS carrying the opening hour from 9–10 p.m. ET."
“Aligning with three nationally recognized broadcast media partners and marquee streaming platforms powered by Kiswe’s expertise ensures that our student-athletes showcase their athletic excellence, academic achievements, personal stories, and the pride they bring to their universities.”
"According to Forbes, four broadcasters are gone: TV analyst Michael Holton, statistician Tom Haberstroh, host Neil Everett, and host Jamie Hudson. Also, TV play by play voice Kevin Calabro tells The Oregonian that he's decided to step away from his role."
Ward chose a shorter commitment because she's reportedly concerned about the network's editorial future if Paramount Skydance completes its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.