MEDIA
Scott Jackson was named the host for the weekday afternoon show on WVSP-94.1FM, starting July 31. He replaces Tim Donnelly, who took a similar job with a station in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Jackson, an Old Dominion alum with more than 30 years of experience in broadcasting, is a frequent play-by-play commentator on ODU basketball on ESPN+. He has worked on broadcasts with the Washington Commanders and Wizards, D.C.-area radio stations, St. John’s basketball and VCU basketball, among many other things.
“I am so excited to come back to where it all started,” Jackson said in a release Monday by Max Media Hampton Roads, which owns several stations, including 94.1. “The 757 area has always meant a lot to me. I look forward to the opportunity of informing and entertaining the passionate sports fans in Hampton Roads once again.”
Mike “Moose” Smith, the operations manager for Max Media Hampton Roads, said in the release, “We were fortunate to find Scott. He has major-market experience, already has roles with sports franchises we are associated with, works with the NFL team that many of our listeners support, and has local ties within the community. He truly is a perfect fit for us.”
Tiki Barber to call NFL games on CBS
Former Virginia and New York Giants star running back Tiki Barber will broadcast NFL games for CBS Sports this season as part of a three-man booth with play-by-play announcer Andrew Catalon and longtime NFL quarterback Matt Ryan.
Barber, 48, called two games with Tom McCarthy and one with Catalon for CBS last season. Barber is a host on WFAN radio in New York. With 10,449 yards in 10 seasons, he is the Giants’ all-time leading rusher.
PRO BASKETBALL
HBCU United to compete Wednesday in Texas
HBCUnited, guided by Norfolk State’s Robert Jones, will open play at 4 p.m. Wednesday in the second game of The Basketball Tournament, which annually offers $1 million to the winning team in a 64-team bracket.
ESPN+ will carry HBCUnited’s game from Lubbock, Texas, against a team called In the Lab. HBCUnited, which won two games in last year’s tournament, is seeded third and TBT newcomer In the Lab sixth among the eight teams competing in Texas Tech’s arena.
Wednesday’s winner will advance to the second round against the victor of the 2 p.m. game between second-seeded Bleed Green, a North Texas alumni team, and seventh-seeded Rise & Grind.
Thetournament.com, TBT’s website, says the bracket has 34 college alumni teams and 75 players with NBA experience, which are both records. Current NBA players are ineligible.
One of those ex-NBA players is NSU legend Kyle O’Quinn of HBCUnited. Other former Spartans on the roster are two-time MEAC MVP Joe Bryant Jr., Dana Tate, Devante Carter and Steven Whitley, as well as former Norcom High and Hampton University player Malique Trent.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
UVA, Virginia Tech reveal Kickoff participants
Virginia and Virginia Tech announced their representatives to speak at next week’s ACC Football Kickoff (media days) from July 25-27 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The Cavaliers and Hokies both will be among the teams featured July 26. UVA will send coach Tony Elliott, quarterback Tony Muskett, defensive lineman Chico Bennett and running back Perris Jones. Tech will send coach Brent Pry, wide receiver Ali Jennings, who transferred from Old Dominion after last season, tight end Nick Gallo and defensive lineman Josh Fuga.
On July 27, former UVA quarterback Brennan Armstrong will be among North Carolina State’s representatives.
CAA lines up virtual media day
The Colonial Athletic Association’s virtual media day is set for July 25, and the three schools from Virginia will appear consecutively.
At 11:30 a.m., Hampton will have coach Robert Prunty, wide receiver Romon Copeland and linebacker Qwahsin Townsel available.
At 11:45 a.m., Richmond coach Russ Huesman will be joined by Spiders offensive lineman Ryan Coll and linebacker Tristan Wheeler.
At noon, William & Mary coach Mike London will be accompanied by defensive lineman Nate Lynn and running back Bronson Yoder.
