Legacy of Billy Packer From Final Four To Massive Popularity Of Game On TV | Sports Media Watch Podcast

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It's a special edition of the show with the news of the death at age 82 of one of the most famous sports/basketball analysts ever on TV in Billy Packer. And, host T.J. Rives is here with special guests to go over Packer's astounding run at the highest level of broadcasting the Final Four and his legacy. First, T.J. welcomes Phil de Montmollin of Announcer Schedules Podcast on this podcast feed to give his insight and historical perspective on Packer's broadcasting career. T.J. and Phil go over incredible moments with the NCAA hoops title that Packer had been a part of for over 4 decades. They also talk about impact of Packer on the scheduling of games at the highest level for CBS, etc. and about the NCAA men's tourney becoming what it has in terms of massive interest over the past 30+ years. Next, T.J. talks with former CBS, now Fox Sports broadcaster Tim Brando, about his remembrances and having worked with Packer in the late 1990s and 2000s at both CBS and the ACC coverage on Raycom and Jefferson Pilot regional sports. Tim, also relates an amazing story of his first game with Packer being on the day after Packer's controversial comments about Georgetown star Allen Iverson the day before and how it was all handled by all. Tim also speaks more from his viewpoint to the legacy of Packer and his impact on the game of college hoops on TV and the tournament. It's all on this special "SportsMediaWatch.com" Podcast and make sure to follow and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc. for coverage like this!! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy