Recently, U of Washington football sideline reporter Elise Woodward broadcast a few games as play-by-play announcer. I really enjoyed her work, far more energetic than their usual play-by-play roles. What other women are doing play-by-play for men's sports?
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Women doing play-by-play of men's sports
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Back in March the Golden State Warriors had an all female crew broadcast a game on KNBR in celebration of Women's History Month. It was just a one time thing though.
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Lisa Byington was hired this year as the Bucks play-by-play announcer for Bally Sports North. She had previously done football, basketball, and soccer (and maybe additional sports) for Big Ten Network.
As the father of two daughters, women have to outwork men twice as much to get half the credit. If they know their sport, are well-prepared and bring the requisite amount of energy and passion to their presentation, why not?
She was excellent as a play-caller on BTN, and is missed on that network. Another one who's good at calling plays is Beth Mowins on ESPN, but her voice drives me nuts. One who should call NFL games is Suzy Kolber. There are very few people, man or woman, that know the NFL better than her.
One who was not very good was Pam Ward, also at ESPN. She even made Awful Announcing's Mount Rushmore of bad broadcasters, along with Dick Vitale, Tim McCarver, and Joe Morgan (IIRC), about a decade ago. She may have been the first woman to call a college football game on national TV, but those who came after her were far better.
ESPN tv has had female college pbp for years. Never heard any thought it reduced ratings.
There were a couple of University of Memphis football games this year on ESPNU and ESPN+ that had a woman doing play by play. I think one might have been Beth Mowins, but I'm not sure about who the other was.
Yeah, Beth Mowins, a trailblazer for sure.
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