SPORTSDESK
The piece of paper which holds information talent uses to perform highlights is called what?
Shot sheet
Is the play-by-play announcer the 'what happened' announcer or the 'why it happened' announcer?
What happened announcer
What should you do during a pre-interview?
*Small talk with the athlete
*Show them where the cameras are and tell them where to look
*Check on the correct pronunciation of the athlete's name
Which guest speaker became the first play-by-play announcer in NBA history to call 100 NBA Finals games?
Mike Breen
Which instructor is a former Division 1 basketball and baseball player?
Tim Capstraw
The display device that allows talent to read their script while maintaining eye contact with the camera is called what?
Teleprompter
Name three resources a play-by-play announcer can use to research information to help their prep work for their broadcast?
Possible examples:
*Team websites
*Game Notes
*Media Guides
*Coach or player interviews
Asking a question based on the information in the answer that the interview subject just gave is called what type of question?
A follow up question
Which guest is a graduate of Saint Ignatius High School in Cleveland, Ohio?
John Fanta
Which instructor sings and plays in a band called the Porch Rockers?
Dave Popkin
On Camera
What are three things that you might find on a broadcaster's chart?
Possible answers:
*Player names
*Numbers
*Height/weight
*Hometowns
*Season/career stats
Which hand should be holding the microphone, the inside hand or the outside hand?
Inside hand
Which guest once co-hosted television hockey intermission reports alongside Stan Fischler in a popular segment called "Matt and the Maven?"
Matt Loughlin
Which instructor hosts a weekly podcast called "On The Run" for the NEC?
Craig D'Amico
Why should you not staple your script pages together?
Because you want to slide the pages to the side, not flip over the top while you are on camera.
If a batter grounds out (third baseman to the first baseman), how would that be written on a scorecard?
5-3
Name two of the Questioning Sins.
Possible Answers:
*No statements
*No double questions
*No overloading
*No personal remarks
*No trigger words
*No Hyperbole or Exaggeration
*No close ended questions
*No "Tell me about" questions
Which guest worked for the Baltimore Skipjacks from 1990 to 1992?
Kenny Albert
Bryan DeNovellis graduated in 1992 from what college/university?
Seton Hall
What three items must you bring with you to the set for your sportscast?
The Rundown, Script, and a Pen or Pencil
Describe the main difference between play-by-play on the radio and on television?
Possible answer:
*Radio needs to be more descriptive
Give an example of a proper question you would ask to Jordan Walker right after winning 2026 Home Run Derby? The question must follow the Questioning Sin rules.
Check to see if the question breaks any of the Sins
Which guest became a prominent national staff writer for Sports Illustrated covering the NFL, before switching to hockey?
Emily Kaplan
Before hosting nationally syndicated radio programs, Pat Boyle began his broadcasting journey behind the microphone for which Minor League Baseball team?
Somerset Patriots