With Chris Fowler taking on larger duties this season, ESPN plans to reconsider his role on College Gameday at the end of the season. In other news, actor Charlie Sheen will make a guest appearance on ESPN’s Baseball Tonight, and CBS has officially named Tracy Wolfson to its lead NFL team.
ESPN Will Reconsider Fowler on Gameday at Season’s End
- ESPN will “reevaluate” Chris Fowler‘s role as host of College Gameday at the end of the season, network president John Skipper told SI.com. Fowler was named the lead play-by-play voice for college football on ESPN/ABC in March, and he is expected to work both Gameday and ABC’s Saturday Night Football throughout the season. Skipper: “Chris may decide it is more wear and tear than he wants to do … We will do it this year and reevaluate it at the end of the year.” Fowler has hosted Gameday since 1990. (SI.com)
Sheen to Make Appearance on Baseball Tonight
- Actor Charlie Sheen will make a guest appearance on ESPN’s Baseball Tonight prior to Sunday’s Reds/Cardinals game, joining regulars Karl Ravech and Barry Larkin. Sheen is the second actor in three weeks to make an appearance on ESPN’s MLB coverage; Jon Hamm was a guest on Baseball Tonight May 6 and May 11. (Hollywood Reporter)
Wolfson Officially Joins NFL on CBS
- CBS Sports has officially named Tracy Wolfson the lead sideline reporter for the NFL on CBS and Thursday Night Football. Wolfson, who previously served as the lead reporter for the SEC on CBS, will work alongside the top CBS team of Jim Nantz and Phil Simms. SI.com first reported the move in April. (CBS Press Express)
