What
@TexasTechMBB
has created at home is special. Glad that Bryndon Manzer and I could experience it in person. Tech pulled away from Oklahoma in the 2nd half for a 66-42 win. Make it 20 in a row at USA for the Red Raiders.
Breaking News:
Nimari Burnett tells ESPN he has committed to Texas Tech.
Burnett is no.19 on the ESPN 100 big board. He is also the highest rated recruit for Texas Tech in the Espn recruiting era.
@NimariBurnett
Can’t wait to celebrate Dad’s life at 10am this Saturday at Family Cathedral of Praise.
(790 Windbell Cir
Mesquite, TX 75149)
But, really, judging by the tidal wave of memories, love, and support here and beyond, the celebration has already begun.
First time to Tudor Fieldhouse. Where else can you find championship banners, retired jersey numbers, AND Pulitzer Prize winners/Rhodes Scholars in the rafters?
Trying to process that Friedo is gone. You can't write the story of DFW sports radio w/o
@friedo1033
. From KLIF to The Ticket to ESPN Dallas, he enhanced everything he touched. His health battles the last few years have been harrowing, but inspirational. Just a special person.
Happy Birthday, Dad. Know you're celebrating with Mom. We could use a random story about "Greek mayonnaise" on Crete or seeing Thin Lizzy in Montreal to distract us right about now. Love you forever.
I am so honored.
@Boys_Vox
is an icon, and I’m thankful that for one night I can put on his headset and work with
@BabeLaufenberg
,
@KristiCowboy
, and the best crew in the league.
Bill Mercer is a treasure. So grateful to be able to catch up with my mentor from
@UNTsocial
. We talked about The Iron Claw, his appearance in JFK: One Day in America, the Rangers winning the World Series, and more. Bill turns 98 next week and could still call an inning tomorrow!
So grateful for Harp, Skin, and the rest of the phenomenal Mavs TV crew
@BallySportsSW
. I’m certainly not
@MFollowill
- he’s the standard. He’s also a good friend and a mentor. Hope he feels better soon.
I’ll remember this wild day and night forever.
Yes, today is bittersweet in a way. I’m not home with my wonderful family, and I don’t get to pick up the phone to say hi to Dad. But I am so fortunate. Excited for one more day with
@westwood1sports
at the
#USOpen
. And I know Dad is smiling.
#FathersDay
“Dear Diary, feeling pretty good today actually. I’m calling it now - in 30 years, I’ll become an institution in this market. I’ll also outlast that guy named Dale.”
I know he’s not going to brag on himself so I will. Everyone take a moment to wish our
@MikeDoocyFox4
a very happy 30th anniversary at
@FOX4
!
We’re lucky to have you Mike and I’m honored that I get to work alongside you every night. Enjoy your day! 😀
Not to get all morose or sappy, but the Saturday before Easter last year was the last time I saw and talked with my dad before he died. Had a wonderful time at the toddler’s egg hunt, where, of course, he named every song on the PA. Just thankful to be with family this weekend.
Spent several nights here as a spotter for
@westwood1sports
. So, yes, pretty fired up to be here tonight with the great Mike Mayock for my first NFL game on Westwood One.
Baylor is getting someone special in
@vj_edgecombe
, and in more ways than one. He’s using the NIL money he receives already to set up scholarships in his hometown of Bimini, Bahamas. You can see how special he is on the court today at 3pm ET on ESPNU.
@PaulBiancardi
#SicEm
Ted Nichols-Payne was world class - as an engineer and a human. Worked with him on everything from high school football to college football to one night in the Cowboys radio booth. Quick wit, gentle soul, and he made everyone sound their best. Not believing this. RIP TNP.
Long before the Minnesota Miracle,
@casekeenum7
brought home a state championship to Abilene Wylie. Then he had to put up with a postgame interview from another HS kid on the Texas State Network.
#TBT
#txhsfb
A legend, mentor, and friend. It’s been 50 years since Bill Mercer created the broadcasting program at North Texas. Honored to celebrate with many others who learned so much from him.
#MercerMafia
Young broadcasters/college students: I certainly don’t have all the answers, but I’d be glad to watch/listen to your work and offer thoughts based on feedback I’ve received.
Feel free to DM.
Just spoke with the great Kevin Harlan before Bradley-Drake in the Missouri Valley tournament championship. Told him I loved his visit with
@dfwticket
on Radio Row at the Super Bowl.
“Yeah those guys were fun. But who’s the guy with the long hair? He was kind of comatose.”
(1/2) My wife’s grandfather used to say, “If I’m not fishing, I’m mending my nets.”
If you’re like me, you suddenly have a lot more free time. So let’s mend our nets.
I invite any young broadcaster (especially PBP announcers) to drop a link to your reel below or shoot me a DM.
For some reason,
@thehangzone
invited me to hang out for the whole show today on
@dfwticket
. As fun as the PGA was, hope this isn’t 3 hours of golf talk.
Walked the first nine with Will Zalatoris, Viktor Hovland, Sahith Theegala...and
@SportsSturm
. Watching Bob take in his first Masters with
@grantboone
was a next-level experience.
(Promise we took a picture, but it's on Bob's camera.)
Still can’t believe that actually happened.
I’m thinking of the first voice of the
@Rangers
, Bill Mercer, who could still do an inning tomorrow at 97 years old. From Bill to Mark Holtz to the HOFer
@nadeler
,
@radiohicksie
, and
@JaredSandler
, we have been so blessed.
What a cool touch by the
@dallasmavs
to honor all 337 players who have appeared in at least one game in the team’s history.
Honored to step in for the great
@MFollowill
tonight. Harp, Skin, and I bring you Mavs-Clippers (preseason edition) at 7:30 on
@BallySportsSW
.
If you don’t mind, indulge me for just a second. It’s a dream come true to be a part of ESPN’s college football coverage, especially on a weekend like this. Pumped to be with
@SRoutt26
on the Hilltop for
@SMU_Football
’s opener against
@ACUFootball
. 6pm CT on
@ESPNPlus
.
Wishing the great Bill Mercer a Happy 94th Birthday. 94! And he could call 9 innings tonight if it was needed. Mentor, yes, but most important, friend.
Will always treasure this picture of the “Mercer Mafia” reunion from two years ago.
Would like to thank everyone who turned out for the celebration of Dad’s life. His final gift was bringing all of us together to catch up, swap stories, and share laughs.
Could say this every night, but we are so fortunate to have
@MFollowill
and
@coopmavs
providing the soundtrack to Luka’s career just like we had them for the Dirk era.
Here's the clip of Kevin Brown's pregame comments on the Orioles' recent record against the Rays ahead of a series finale on July 23. Sources tell AA these comments led to Brown's current indefinite suspension from Orioles' broadcasts.
As a kid, the idea of a radio station being inside the Ballpark blew my mind. The KRLD studios in left center seemed like a spaceship, and what about the phone booth for postgame/Sports Central at the Rawlings Grill?
Back then, I was in the studio for Longhorn pre/post. So, yes, we got married during a bye week. Fall wedding at the Arboretum...still 95 degrees. Happy Anniversary, Kate!
Can’t wait for this place to fill up. We might see the national high school football attendance record fall today. 60K?
South Oak Cliff goes for the three-peat. Duncanville and DeSoto chase back-to-back titles. Join us for the final day of
#UILState
at 11am on
@BallySportsSW
.
Gearing up for Kansas State-Kansas at 7pm CT on Big 12 Now on ESPN+. We all have pretty cool backgrounds calling games from home. I’m proud to have this guy over my left shoulder. Always.
The Cooper-Rush-to-Amari-Cooper TD is the 1st in NFL history where the passer's first name & receiver's last name are an exact match
Cowboys also have the only pass TD where passer's LAST and receiver's FIRST were an exact match: Andy Dalton-Dalton Schultz in Wk 11, 2020 at MIN
Two years has felt like 20 at times. Others, it's felt like two days. We miss you, Dad, but we celebrate you all over again. Mom always said you had the biggest heart of anyone she knew.