University of Connecticut Athletics
iHeartMedia Hartford’s 97.9 ESPN Announces UConn IMG Radio Network Broadcast Team
7/18/2018 2:47:00 PM | Football, Men's Basketball, Men's Ice Hockey, Women's Basketball
The Network Will Be Comprised Of Eight Affiliate Stations
Hartford, CT. – iHeartMedia Hartford's 97.9 ESPN, Hartford's Sports station, announced today the UConn IMG Radio Network Broadcast Team, effective August 1. iHeartMedia Hartford has a strong cross-platform presence and includes a number of iconic brands and franchises — both broadcast and digital — encompassing five stations comprised of music, talk, and news formats.
The UConn IMG Radio Network Broadcast Team will include Bob Joyce, Executive Producer and voice of UConn Women's Basketball, and Mike Crispino, five-time Emmy Winning Broadcaster, as the play by play voice of UConn Football and Men's Basketball. Crispino is previously known for his work on the MSG Network as the radio voice for the NBA's New York Knicks and covering the NHL Rangers, NFL New York Giants, and college football broadcasts.
Wayne Norman will return for his 37th season as the color analyst for UConn Football and Men's Basketball along with Debbie Fiske, a former UConn Women's Basketball player, who will return for her 7th season as the color analyst for UConn Women's Basketball. Adam Giardino, UConn alumni, will join the team as the sideline reporter for UConn Football and color analyst for UConn Hockey. Former Husky athlete Randy LaVigne will round out the UConn IMG Radio Network Broadcast Team.
"We are pleased to have our broadcast teams in place as we move closer to our 2018-19 seasons and begin our exciting new relationship with iHeartRadio and ESPN," said UConn Director of Athletics David Benedict. "Bob Joyce, Debbie Fiske and Wayne Norman will return, with the addition of Randy LaVigne and Adam Giardino , to continue to provide the outstanding game coverage we have come to expect. And we are very happy to welcome Mike Crispino to the UConn IMG Radio Network. Mike is a consummate broadcasting professional who excels in a variety of sports at both the collegiate and professional levels. The fact that he has a Connecticut background and is very familiar with UConn and our teams make him an ideal fit."
UConn Athletics is a part of the UConn IMG Radio Network which consists of eight stations that provide statewide coverage, anchored by iHeartMedia Hartford's 97.9 ESPN (WUCS-FM) as the flagship station for UConn Athletics games.
iHeartMedia is a leading media outlet in the Hartford Region with multiple platforms, including its broadcast stations; live events; data; and its digital businesses and platforms, including mobile, social and its own iHeartRadio, iHeartMedia's free all-in-one digital music, podcasting and live streaming radio service – with more than 1.7 billion app downloads and 110 million registered users.
About iHeartMedia Hartford
iHeartMedia Hartford owns and operates WWYZ-FM, WKSS-FM, WUCS-FM, WHCN-FM, WPOP-AM and is part of iHeartMedia. With over a quarter of a billion monthly listeners in the U.S. and over 131 million social followers, iHeartMedia has the largest national reach of any radio or television outlet in America. As the leading media company in the U.S., iHeartMedia serves over 150 local markets through 849 owned radio stations, and the company's radio stations and content can be heard on AM/FM, on satellite, at iHeartRadio.com, on the company's station websites and on iHeartRadio, iHeartMedia's digital music, podcast, on demand and live streaming radio service, available on over 250 platforms and 2,000 devices, including on digital auto dashes, tablets, wearables and smartphones, on virtual assistants, smart speakers, TVs and gaming consoles.
iHeartRadio offers users the country's top live radio stations, personalized custom artist stations created by just one song or seed artist, on demand features and the top podcasts and personalities. The all-in-one digital service has more than 1.7 billion downloads, 110 million registered users and is the No. 1 commercial radio podcaster in the U.S.
iHeartMedia's platforms include radio broadcasting, online, mobile, digital, social, podcasts, personalities and influencers, live concerts and events, syndication, music research services and independent media representation. iHeartMedia is a division of iHeartMedia, Inc. (PINK: IHRTQ). Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company information.
About The University of Connecticut
The University of Connecticut is one of the top public research universities in the nation, with more than 30,000 students pursuing answers to critical questions in labs, lecture halls, and the community. Knowledge exploration throughout the University's network of campuses is united by a culture of innovation. An unprecedented commitment from the state of Connecticut ensures UConn attracts internationally renowned faculty and the world's brightest students. A tradition of coaching winning athletes makes UConn a standout in Division l sports and fuels our academic spirit. As a vibrant, progressive leader, UConn fosters a diverse and dynamic culture that meets the challenges of a changing global society.
The UConn IMG Radio Network Broadcast Team will include Bob Joyce, Executive Producer and voice of UConn Women's Basketball, and Mike Crispino, five-time Emmy Winning Broadcaster, as the play by play voice of UConn Football and Men's Basketball. Crispino is previously known for his work on the MSG Network as the radio voice for the NBA's New York Knicks and covering the NHL Rangers, NFL New York Giants, and college football broadcasts.
Wayne Norman will return for his 37th season as the color analyst for UConn Football and Men's Basketball along with Debbie Fiske, a former UConn Women's Basketball player, who will return for her 7th season as the color analyst for UConn Women's Basketball. Adam Giardino, UConn alumni, will join the team as the sideline reporter for UConn Football and color analyst for UConn Hockey. Former Husky athlete Randy LaVigne will round out the UConn IMG Radio Network Broadcast Team.
"I couldn't be more excited for this new era at 97.9 ESPN," said Steve Honeycomb, President of iHeartMedia's Hartford Region. "We just got bigger and stronger today, adding an all-star broadcast team of UConn IMG Radio Network vets with impressive new talent. The countdown is on to the first game of the season and we're excited for the fans in UConn Nation to hear their team on 97.9 ESPN and across the state on the UConn IMG Radio Network starting this August!".@iHeartRadio and @979ESPN announce the @UConn IMG Radio Network broadcast team for 2018-19. Learn more at the link below!#UConnNation
— UConn Huskies (@UConnHuskies) July 18, 2018
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"We are pleased to have our broadcast teams in place as we move closer to our 2018-19 seasons and begin our exciting new relationship with iHeartRadio and ESPN," said UConn Director of Athletics David Benedict. "Bob Joyce, Debbie Fiske and Wayne Norman will return, with the addition of Randy LaVigne and Adam Giardino , to continue to provide the outstanding game coverage we have come to expect. And we are very happy to welcome Mike Crispino to the UConn IMG Radio Network. Mike is a consummate broadcasting professional who excels in a variety of sports at both the collegiate and professional levels. The fact that he has a Connecticut background and is very familiar with UConn and our teams make him an ideal fit."
UConn Athletics is a part of the UConn IMG Radio Network which consists of eight stations that provide statewide coverage, anchored by iHeartMedia Hartford's 97.9 ESPN (WUCS-FM) as the flagship station for UConn Athletics games.
iHeartMedia is a leading media outlet in the Hartford Region with multiple platforms, including its broadcast stations; live events; data; and its digital businesses and platforms, including mobile, social and its own iHeartRadio, iHeartMedia's free all-in-one digital music, podcasting and live streaming radio service – with more than 1.7 billion app downloads and 110 million registered users.
About iHeartMedia Hartford
iHeartMedia Hartford owns and operates WWYZ-FM, WKSS-FM, WUCS-FM, WHCN-FM, WPOP-AM and is part of iHeartMedia. With over a quarter of a billion monthly listeners in the U.S. and over 131 million social followers, iHeartMedia has the largest national reach of any radio or television outlet in America. As the leading media company in the U.S., iHeartMedia serves over 150 local markets through 849 owned radio stations, and the company's radio stations and content can be heard on AM/FM, on satellite, at iHeartRadio.com, on the company's station websites and on iHeartRadio, iHeartMedia's digital music, podcast, on demand and live streaming radio service, available on over 250 platforms and 2,000 devices, including on digital auto dashes, tablets, wearables and smartphones, on virtual assistants, smart speakers, TVs and gaming consoles.
iHeartRadio offers users the country's top live radio stations, personalized custom artist stations created by just one song or seed artist, on demand features and the top podcasts and personalities. The all-in-one digital service has more than 1.7 billion downloads, 110 million registered users and is the No. 1 commercial radio podcaster in the U.S.
iHeartMedia's platforms include radio broadcasting, online, mobile, digital, social, podcasts, personalities and influencers, live concerts and events, syndication, music research services and independent media representation. iHeartMedia is a division of iHeartMedia, Inc. (PINK: IHRTQ). Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company information.
About The University of Connecticut
The University of Connecticut is one of the top public research universities in the nation, with more than 30,000 students pursuing answers to critical questions in labs, lecture halls, and the community. Knowledge exploration throughout the University's network of campuses is united by a culture of innovation. An unprecedented commitment from the state of Connecticut ensures UConn attracts internationally renowned faculty and the world's brightest students. A tradition of coaching winning athletes makes UConn a standout in Division l sports and fuels our academic spirit. As a vibrant, progressive leader, UConn fosters a diverse and dynamic culture that meets the challenges of a changing global society.
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