Case and Point Production

Now time to spend two weeks at home. A nice break from the road is due, and there’s still some good stuff lined up.

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.

Football season is far from over. I’m looking forward to what the next month plus holds, whether it’s field or booth.

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.

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.

By all accounts there’s a reason they’re calling this the first annual. It was great to work at home, in my back yard. And I can’t wait for the sequel next year.

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.

The first annual LinkU Invitational had beautiful skies and perfect temps as college basketball exhibitions tipped off. Vanderbilt, Virginia, The Citadel, College of Charleston men’s and women’s and the South Carolina women found the hardwood on the clay court for three games.

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.

The season is winding down for Banana Ball. Thankfully I have at least one more stop to go with them. Truly a wonderful, unique company to work with and I consider myself very lucky.

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.

There was something unique and magical about being in the home base of the Savannah Bananas. The atmosphere was different, the show was spectacular and the fans were all in from all over.

Then I was asked to make my way to Savannah and Historic Grayson Stadium for a series with the Bananas and Tailgaters, the last two teams I hadn’t worked with.

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.

It was one amazing way to kick off what’s already been a season to write about. I can’t wait to see where the rest of the season goes.

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.

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!

Thanks to Sioux Falls for being a delightful host. As far as Banana Ball? I’ve got one more go for the season. I’ll see you in a few weeks in Savannah.

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.

The Indianapolis Clowns hosted the Firefighters and I was back on the field as A2, micing up players, coaches (sometimes both at once) and two sideline reporters. Of course, setting up the booth as well.