 photo by steed media service
|
College: University of Colorado
Major: Broadcast Journalism
Dream Job:
After working as a production assistant for KCNC-TV in Denver, Fowler
was hired by ESPN in 1986 to host “Scholastic Sports America.”
Every Saturday in the fall, Chris Fowler and his “College GameDay” crew
travel across the nation to host one of the most watched pre-game
football shows.
Televised live from different college campuses each weekend on
ESPN, the Emmy Award-winning show captures the excitement, culture, and
pride of America’s top educational institutions. Fowler, who serves as
the lead host, shares some big ideas about the significance of the
pre-game show.
Discuss the dynamics of ‘College GameDay.’
We’ve been on the road for about 15 years. What we do is showcase the
game day environment. The students and faculty members don’t come just
to see three guys talking football. It’s about expressing to people
what the spirit is like on different campuses.
You visited Florida A&M University this past weekend. It was the
first time the show visited an HBCU. How was the experience?
It was a fantastic experience. It was great to walk out and see the
students and cheerleaders. A few Florida State University fans came
out. I hope this has a far-ranging effect of raising the profile. The
program has over 100 years of history and tradition.
What’s the best part about working on ‘College GameDay?’
What’s so fun about ‘College GameDay’ is the variety. We’ve been to
Division III campuses, service campuses, mid-American conferences, and
powerhouses. We’ve been on the road for a while, but the energy remains
fresh.
How do you decide which campus to report from?
It depends on the landscape of the games. The fact that FAMU and FSU
play in the same city is neat. We felt like [reporting from FAMU] made
a lot of sense. The object of ‘College GameDay’ is to show the
diversity and show the dynamics of a rivalry. College football isn’t
just about covering the top 10 teams in the BCS. –amir shaw
