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I've always known that play-by-play was what I wanted to do. I have a tremendous passion for the craft that drives every fiber of me to be devoted to succeeding in this industry. Being hired by the Biscuits is one of my proudest accomplishments, and I like to think that it's a product of that passion and devotion. I really hope that both of those qualities shine through in my work.
I grew up admiring the poetics in big moments from Jim Nantz, Gary Thorne's baritone, the wearability and professionalism of Len Kasper and Pat Hughes, Gus Johnson's passion and excitement, Keith Jackson's warm style, and Joe Buck's smooth delivery. Really, I've been calling games since I was old enough to talk. Whether it was on the baseball field in my neighbor's yard marked by my plastic bases set, the football redzone my dad striped in the backyard, or the spray-painted basketball court on the concrete floor with Little Tikes hoops in my basement, I wore several hats. I was every player on both teams. I was both coaches. And I was the broadcaster.
Raised in mid-Michigan, I played four years of high school baseball, and four magical years of high school football under a head coach who happened to be my father. From there, I knew that I wanted to play college football, but I also knew what I wanted to do for a living. I chose Beloit College after the coach that was recruiting me promised I could be the lead basketball voice as a freshman. I took full advantage of my time there, and became a much more complete person because of it. In addition to my four years on the football team (serving as team captain as a senior), I called the school's basketball and baseball games while branching out to nab numerous freelance opportunities. I also joined and took leadership roles in a fraternity, started a business, and graduated summa cum laude in three and a half years.
I always do my best to be a student of the craft through learning about the industry and studying the successes of those before me while absorbing as much advice as I can. Mike Tirico said the goal of the perfect game keeps him a hard grader. I admire that, and try to look at each game as a golden opportunity to improve; I'm sure fifty years from now I'll be saying the same thing.
Thanks for visiting my site. I'd love to hear your thoughts, so feel free to shoot me an email anytime. Have a great day!
Joe D..
I grew up admiring the poetics in big moments from Jim Nantz, Gary Thorne's baritone, the wearability and professionalism of Len Kasper and Pat Hughes, Gus Johnson's passion and excitement, Keith Jackson's warm style, and Joe Buck's smooth delivery. Really, I've been calling games since I was old enough to talk. Whether it was on the baseball field in my neighbor's yard marked by my plastic bases set, the football redzone my dad striped in the backyard, or the spray-painted basketball court on the concrete floor with Little Tikes hoops in my basement, I wore several hats. I was every player on both teams. I was both coaches. And I was the broadcaster.
Raised in mid-Michigan, I played four years of high school baseball, and four magical years of high school football under a head coach who happened to be my father. From there, I knew that I wanted to play college football, but I also knew what I wanted to do for a living. I chose Beloit College after the coach that was recruiting me promised I could be the lead basketball voice as a freshman. I took full advantage of my time there, and became a much more complete person because of it. In addition to my four years on the football team (serving as team captain as a senior), I called the school's basketball and baseball games while branching out to nab numerous freelance opportunities. I also joined and took leadership roles in a fraternity, started a business, and graduated summa cum laude in three and a half years.
I always do my best to be a student of the craft through learning about the industry and studying the successes of those before me while absorbing as much advice as I can. Mike Tirico said the goal of the perfect game keeps him a hard grader. I admire that, and try to look at each game as a golden opportunity to improve; I'm sure fifty years from now I'll be saying the same thing.
Thanks for visiting my site. I'd love to hear your thoughts, so feel free to shoot me an email anytime. Have a great day!
Joe D..
