ESPN’s SEC Network has reportedly hired former CBS voice Tim Brando. In other news, former Texas football coach Mack Brown is reportedly headed to ESPN, as is former Duke basketball player Shane Battier.
Tim Brando Reportedly Joining ESPN’s SEC Network
- Former CBS Sports anchor Tim Brando has joined ESPN’s SEC Network as a basketball play-by-play voice, an ESPN spokesperson confirmed to the Montgomery Advertiser. Brando was the studio host for SEC football coverage on CBS before leaving the network in January and also called NCAA Tournament basketball games for CBS/Turner Sports. (Montgomery Advertiser)
Mack Brown Reportedly Joining ESPN
- ESPN has reportedly agreed to hire former University of Texas head football coach Mack Brown as a studio analyst for its college football coverage, according to multiple reports. There has been no announcement yet, but one is expected soon. (Dallas Morning News)
Shane Battier Reportedly Joining ESPN
- Former Duke basketball player Shane Battier will join ESPN as a college basketball analyst starting next season, The Big Lead reported this week. Battier has previously made guest appearances on ESPN. (The Big Lead)
