🏈 Rick Neuheisel joining CBS's pre-game football team as studio analyst

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RICK NEUHEISEL JOINS CBS SPORTS AS COLLEGE FOOTBALL STUDIO ANALYST

Neuheisel Joins Studio Shows “College Football Today” on CBS Sports and “Inside College Football” on CBS Sports Network

Former head coach Rick Neuheisel has joined CBS Sports as a college football studio analyst. He will be an analyst on the CBS Television Network’s college football pre-game studio show, COLLEGE FOOTBALL TODAY, and will contribute to CBS Sports Network’s college football coverage, including as a regular member of the weekly roundtable show INSIDE COLLEGE FOOTBALL. The announcement was made today by Sean McManus, Chairman, CBS Sports.

“Rick’s enthusiasm, football acumen and experience on the field and the sidelines make him a natural on television,” said McManus. “His addition strengthens our college football announce team, and we look forward to showcasing his sharp insight and analysis across CBS Sports and CBS Sports Network.”

Rick will join COLLEGE FOOTBALL TODAY beginning this September.

Rick was a former head coach at Colorado (1995-1998), Washington (1999-2002) and UCLA (2008-2011), where he posted an 87-59 record. He led Washington to a Rose Bowl title in 2001 and brought his teams to seven bowl games during his head coaching tenure. Rick attended college at UCLA (1980-1984), where he played quarterback for the Bruins and led them to victory in the 1984 Rose Bowl, in which he was named MVP. He graduated from UCLA in 1984 with a degree in Political Science. Rick worked as an analyst for Pac-12 Networks since May 2012.


CBS Press Release

 

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[rammerjammer]

I hate that Spence is leaving. Really like him. I was not heart broke when Brando left. I was afraid there for a little while that he might who up on the SEC network. Thank God that Fox hired him. I wold say I'm disappointed with the fact that CBS didn't hire an SEC associated individual, but I have a feeling after this contract is up with CBS that the SEC will not renew with them. SEC network and ESPN will handle it all exclusively.

 

[TerryP]

but I have a feeling after this contract is up with CBS that the SEC will not renew with them

After the hit that CBS took when they lost the NFL back in the high point of the Stallings era I have to think the powers that be won't allow them to do so again.

I was at UA at the time and remember reading over the reports in classes of the impact it had on CBS: not only their sports programming but the network as a whole. One of the markets they took a big hit in was the ATL market. Stations were literally dropping CBS and moving to FOX due to the coverage of the league.

Now, fast forward to today...

Does CBS risk losing the biggest market of college football viewers in the states? (Birmingham, by the way, fills that role almost weekly.) Then add Atlanta or a city like Gainesville.

There are eight years remaining on the current CBS contract. Ask yourself this. Do you see NBC dropping Notre Dame? FOX dropping the PAC? The only player coming in might be ABC...but why shell out that kind of money when you're already being fed by the ESPN contracts in place?

I do see what you are saying. I can't see it coming down to that. Far too many households at stake...but good god, as dramatically as things change who knows what eight years from now holds?

 

[252BAMA]

I do not see the CBS contract running it's course. I see Fox buying them out, and as much as I hate to say it, I think Brandeaux saw that handwriting on the wall which is why he wound up at Fox.

Because of the time difference, Fox would have no problem handling both the SEC and PAC. Fox would then be a CFB monster, rivaling ESPN.

I also think CBS doesn't even wants to be in the CFB arena. By not upping the ante on the last contract renewal, they were saying as much to the SEC.

 

[TerryP]

I do not see the CBS contract running it's course. I see Fox buying them out, and as much as I hate to say it, I think Brandeaux saw that handwriting on the wall which is why he wound up at Fox.

Considering the comments I've read by Brando, the writing he saw on the wall was nothing more than, "you are out."

 

[252BAMA]

Considering the comments I've read by Brando, the writing he saw on the wall was nothing more than, "you are out."

Still makes my point. Why would they want or need him?

 

[TerryP]

Why would they want

Based on what I've seen/heard/etc. he worked himself out of the CBS position largely due to his comments on his radio show.

"Worn out his welcome" is the best way I know how to describe his role covering the SEC.

You may be right on FOX. That said, a move from CBS to FOX by the SEC wouldn't be welcomed by SEC fans. They are in the same situation as Brando in a sense. He was bashing fans of schools within the SEC WHILE working for the SEC...they don't have any "relationship" right now...but are bashing fans.

It's a match made in hell, IMO.

 

[planomateo]

Speaking of the PAC-12, there was an article a few days ago suggesting they'd be looking to sell the rights to broadcasting the network because in a few years they'd be behind the SEC & Big Ten by $10m + per school. Some interesting numbers in the link, they only have 11 million subscribers for their network currently, let that sink in for a second. The PAC-12 is distributing $1m a year to their members.

Also, have to wonder how the cord cutters will impact the future of TV contracts, especially when options like Sling TV are available to get ESPN & SEC Network for ~$25 a month (I'm guessing the SECN will run $5 a month).

http://blogs.mercurynews.com/colleg...-future-to-sell-the-pac12nets-or-not-to-sell/

 

[BigCrimson]

Based on what I've seen/heard/etc. he worked himself out of the CBS position largely due to his comments on his radio show.

"Worn out his welcome" is the best way I know how to describe his role covering the SEC.

You may be right on FOX. That said, a move from CBS to FOX by the SEC wouldn't be welcomed by SEC fans. They are in the same situation as Brando in a sense. He was bashing fans of schools within the SEC WHILE working for the SEC...they don't have any "relationship" right now...but are bashing fans.

It's a match made in hell, IMO.

Yeah, Brando allowed his personal disdain for certain programs within the SEC ultimately cost him his job and also is what got his radio show taken off of a lot of radio stations.

 

[Bamabww]

NEUHEISEL

Will be interesting to listen to his analysis next November when "the SEC don't play nobody." Paraphrasing his comments from last pre-season. He's another Brando in my book although a lot easier to listen too.

 

[TerryP]

THE TIM BRANDO SHOW IS ENDING ON APRIL 30TH
Posted by Joe Lucia on Mar 10, 2015 12:45

After 14 years, the Tim Brando Show is coming to an end. Brando posted an announcement on the show’s Facebook page confirming the end of the show effective on April 30th, citing the increased time needed for his Fox broadcasting commitments.

Here’s the key part of Brando’s lengthy statement, in which he outlines the early days and formation of the show and last summer’s changes when he left CBS.

This past June, I joined Fox Sports as a play-by-play commentator for College Football and College Basketball. Since joining the Fox Family, I have also been utilized in their NFL package and recently learned I will be involved in their digital coverage of the US Open in June. During my days at CBS, I was primarily working on weekends, mostly in the studio rather than out in the field. Balancing the world of live sports television with a daily national radio show is at best, taxing. Without the great support of my family and my extremely talented group of guys, none of this would be possible.

You’ve probably noticed I haven’t been able to devote as much time as usual to the radio show. Due to the travel and preparation required to call live games, I’ve not been at the Chateau as much. I love every second of my work, but I have found that the daily demands of a radio broadcast do not coincide well with the traveling broadcaster’s lifestyle.

With that said, I have been put in a position to make some tough, short and long term decisions about my future. It has always been my goal to provide the best commentary, analysis and opinions from some of the most respected experts in our field. While it has been my honor to come to you live each morning, all good things must come to an end, and a new chapter must begin. Therefore, The Tim Brando Show will be ending, for now. SiriusXM will air our final show Thursday, April 30th, 2015.​

Brando’s inclusion in Fox’s US Open coverage this June is an interesting tidbit we learned from his statement. Hopefully his inclusion will slightly help ease the fears of the US Open on Fox becoming an event dominated by Joe Buck and a couple others.

I wonder if Fox would have been better off doing a TV simulcast of Brando’s show on Fox Sports 1 instead of Mike Francesa’s. Yeah, the shows occupy different timeslots and Brando didn’t join Fox until after Francesa’s show had debuted, but at least Brando does other work for Fox. However, he also probably wouldn’t end up providing the endless quantity of ridiculous videos that Francesa has over the last year, and given how viral some of Francesa’s videos have turned this year, Fox is probably confident with their decision.

It’s sad to see such a long-running show come to a close, and in this day and age, 14 years on air is one hell of a long time. At least the show is ending by Brando’s choice, and at least he’ll still be working on-air with Fox.

 

[Bamabww]

It's by far the worse sports radio show on Sirius XM. Good riddance.

 

[riz]

This seems very odd, to say the least..

 

[riz]

It's by far the worse sports radio show on Sirius XM. Good riddance.

I'd be happy to never see or hear from him ever again.