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
Ed Cohen mentioned he visited one school on Monday and Ithaca on Tuesday before deciding on Ithaca because it felt like home. Which school did he visit on Monday?
Syracuse
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 called college football games at the University of Miami involving Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson?
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 will be throwing out the first pitch at the Cubs/Orioles game this weekend?
Katie Schumacher-Cawley
Which instructor performed the song "Born to Read?"
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 (shortstop to the first baseman), how would that be written on a scorecard?
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
Which instructor covered the 2024 Penn State vs. Washington "White Out" college football game on radio?
Michael Siroty
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 Jalen Hurts right after winning Super Bowl 59? The question must follow the Questioning Sin rules.
Check to see if the question breaks any of the Sins
Which guest got slimed during a nationally televised NFL Wild Card Playoff broadcast?
Noah Eagle
Which instructor was a college baseball coach at age 22?
Tim Capstraw