Stan Verrett
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Stan Verrett | |
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 Verrett in 2010 | |
| Born | 1966 or 1967 (age 57–58) |
| Education | Howard University |
| Occupation | ESPN anchor |
| Years active | 1989−present |
Stan Verrett (born 1966 or 1967)[1] is an American sportscaster on the ESPN and ESPNEWS networks. Most of his appearances are on SportsCenter at 11 p.m or 1 a.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday. He has also hosted studio segments on ESPN's college basketball and college football telecasts, and has appeared as a sideline reporter, working ArenaBowl XXII.
Life and career
[edit]Verrett attended St. Augustine High School in New Orleans and Howard University in Washington, D.C. Verrett is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity.
He was a radio DJ on WOWI 103 Jamz in the Hampton Roads, VA area. While in the area, Verrett was a sports anchor on ABC affiliate WVEC-TV 13 and also had a stint on local NBC affiliate WAVY-TV 10.
In April 2009, Verrett began working from ESPN's then-new L.A. Live studios, anchoring the 10:00 p.m. PST SportsCenter along with Neil Everett.[2] In August 2016, he was named studio host for ESPN's college football coverage airing on sister network ABC, replacing John Saunders, who died earlier that month.[3]
He is the cousin of Jason Verrett.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Pucin, Diane (April 7, 2009). "ESPN Begins Its Era in L.A.". The Los Angeles Times. p. C7.
The regular anchors are Everett, 46, and Verrett, 42.
- ^ "ESPN Announces los Angeles-Based Anchor Team". Archived from the original on May 3, 2009. Retrieved February 19, 2009.
- ^ "Stan Verrett to Host College Football Saturdays on ABC". August 25, 2016.
- ^ "One CMS".
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