Andy Masur

3 weeks ago | barrettmedia.com | Andy Masur

- Advertisement -I started writing these “Anatomy of a Broadcaster” pieces back in 2020, to put a spotlight on some of the best in our business. Until now, we’ve never had a repeat customer. That is until today.  Jim Nantz was first featured back in July of 2020, when COVID-19 was wreaking havoc with the nation and the sports schedule. Nantz was handling golf, basketball and football for CBS. That year the Masters was postponed until November, right in the midst of the NFL season.

1 month ago | barrettmedia.com | Andy Masur

- Advertisement -“With the 8th pick in the 1982 NBA Draft, the Indiana Pacers select, Clark Kellogg, forward from Ohio State.” That announcement got the ball rolling for Kellogg and his professional basketball career.   He had a standout first season. Selected as a member of the NBA All-Rookie Team, one of only a few rookies to average 20 points and 10 rebounds a game. He was the runner up to Terry Cummings as the NBA Rookie of the year. Kellogg was thought to be the next breakout NBA superstar.

2 months ago | barrettmedia.com | Andy Masur |San Diego Padres

Sometimes numbers don’t lie. In the case of Tom Brady, that’s the case for his on-field performance during his Hall of Fame to be career. 7-time Super Bowl Champion, 15-time Pro Bowler, 3-time MVP, member of the Patriots Hall of Fame and his number 12 is retired by the organization. Brady’s 286 combined regular season and playoff wins are the most all-time by an NFL player, and he surpassed Peyton Manning (200) in 2016 to become the NFL’s all-time winningest quarterback.

Jan 9, 2025 | barrettmedia.com | Andy Masur |San Diego Padres

Before Noah Eagle began to show an interest in following in his father’s footsteps, he had something else in mind. Something that showed a bit of imagination. “When people asked what I wanted to do, the answer was very simple: I wanted to be a TV dentist, which is not a real thing,” Noah told GQ last summer. With the great example right in front of him, the career goals became a little more real as a teenager.

Dec 5, 2024 | barrettmedia.com | Andy Masur |San Diego Padres

When you think about either incarnation of the NHL on ESPN, it’s hard not to imagine the face of John Buccigross. He has been a featured broadcaster both times and his love of the sport always comes out. Buccigross is one of the more popular hosts of the NHL on the network, thanks to his relatable style and fun-loving personality. The return of the sport to ESPN has given Buccigross a second life in the hockey world.