Brock Huard guested on the Ultimate Seattle Sports Show from the VMAC on Draft Day and mentioned how being the first co-host of NWCN's old Fone Zone show got him where he is today! Chris Egan, who worked for me then, recommended his buddy Brock to be his partner on the show back in 2005 and 2006. That work got Brock a video reel, an agent and subsequent jobs at ESPN, KIRO radio and Fox.
As he put it today, "Without the Fone Zone I wouldn't be here today. I want to make that abundantly clear. The Fone Zone made me."
For those who never saw it or even heard of it, the show started right after the Sunday games on NWCN. No video because we couldn't afford licensing any, so just commentary, fun and taking phone (FONE) calls from fans around the PNW. After Brock left, it was co-hosted by Mike Salk, Dave Wyman, Bob Stelton and Jessamyn McIntyre. We had good relationships with the folks at KIRO radio back then and we also had sponsors like Northern Quest Resort and Papa Murphy's. It had a 10-year run.
Anyway, it was a nice shout out from Mr. Huard. Thanks a million.
Brock is one professional athlete who has made a smooth transition into the broadcast world.
ReplyDeleteAgree. Brock Huard is as solid an analyst as they come. Hopefully when his schedule is a little more free again in the fall he'll be back handling those duties with college football broadcasting
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