I’m used to Friday Night Lights. I’m used to Coastal Carolina’s surf turf. This week I combined both, setting up in the booth again for Coastal vs App State on ESPN2.
It was great to be back in Conway, sorry the City of Halloween, and finally work directly with Ross Productions.
Eight years ago I was on the sidelines in Columbia as my employer, the Charleston Southern Buccaneers, took on the South Carolina Gamecocks. This weekend I was back on the sidelines for sideline audio as those Gamecocks took on the #24 Kentucky Wildcats.
Only my second time on the field for football, it was yet another wonderful week of growth and awesome experience, combining the knowledge of my last time on the field at Coastal Carolina, my ability to handle RF signal with Banana Ball, and what I already know of Williams Brice.
I’m no stranger to Credit One Stadium. I’m there every year for world class tennis and the wonderful people at the Tennis Channel. But this weekend? A much different court, a much different ball.
Serving as A2 gave me unique opportunities beyond sitting courtside and taking in the special spectacle. Meeting Hall of Fame coach Roy Williams and securing him as a halftime interview, meeting Dawn Staley as well as comedian Nate Bargatze emphasized how special the event was.
This summer gave me the chance to became a part of the wonderful Banana Ball crew. Here in Charleston, in Montana as well as South Dakota I was fortunate to be a part of the fun and folly of the Banana Ball Championship League.
The ability to go across the street to the office, meet my coworkers and see the control rooms really added to the whole experience. Putting faces to names and voices from remi productions was a way make new friends. Plus I always forget how wonderful Savannah is.
Last weekend marked Week One of the college football season and I was able to kick it off in Columbia, SC as the Kent State Golden Flashes took on the home town South Carolina Gamecocks!
In record heat (hottest game ever played in Williams-Brice Stadium), our incredible crew put on one hell of a show. While I had it easier in booth and out of the sun, where I served as Booth A2, it was still a spicy one.
Another week on the road. Another week with Banana Ball. Another week of growth. This time in the wonderful and gorgeous city of Sioux Falls, SD.
It was once again a pleasure to be a part of the traveling joy of Banana Ball. The professional growth that’s coming, getting more comfortable with new aspects of the job, is a bonus.
















































