![]() The network is slated to televise several more Super Bowls as part of the new TV deal that goes into effect next year and lasts until 2033. “The LED stuff just takes it to another level.”įOX will incorporate that technology in a year in which it is broadcasting the Super Bowl. “Nobody’s really doing it in live TV,” said Bill Richards, executive producer of FOX NFL Sunday. So Michael Strahan can remain in Los Angeles but look like he’s on the 50-yard-line of snowy Lambeau Field. The new screens have augmented reality capabilities. It will provide a larger and more realistic feel than the miniature football field FOX previously used. Stockmal has thrived on the road, helping spearhead the challenging World Cup shows from distant locations.īack in the Los Angeles headquarters, FOX NFL Sunday will feature a brand-new, two-story set for its 29th year that has 5,130 square feet of LED wall and floor panels. “It’s just kind of a different camaraderie when it’s female,” Medina said, “because in that particular environment there’s not a lot of us.” Stockmal praised Medina’s knowledge and leadership, and the two formed a bond during road trips as part of the broadcast. Stockmal and Medina actually worked together in 2014 when Stockmal was one of Medina’s associate directors on FOX NFL Sunday. “I want to help everyone that I can,” Stockmal said. ![]() 1 rated NFL pregame show for a whopping 28 years.Īnd FOX NFL Kickoff averaged more than a million viewers in 2021.īecause of Medina and Stockmal’s unique perch on those shows, they are frequently approached for mentorship by aspiring women - and also men. Former Cowboys coach Jason Garrett is reportedly a top candidate to replace Drew Brees on NBC’s “Sunday Night Football” pregame show, too.In part due to that talent’s rapport with each other, FOX NFL Sunday has been the No. Tom Brady has reached a massive 10-year deal to join Fox as a broadcaster whenever he retires. Both Troy Aikman and Joe Buck are set to run “Monday Night Football” at ESPN this fall, and Greg Olsen and Kevin Burkhardt are going to replace them at Fox and call Super Bowl LVII in February. ![]() ![]() The news is the latest in a busy offseason for the NFL broadcasting world. Former players Richard Sherman, Marshawn Lynch and Ryan Fitzpatrick have all been linked to potential pregame coverage roles with Amazon, and both ABC’s Kaylee Hartung and Bleacher Report’s Taylor Rooks are reportedly being considered for a sideline reporting role. NBC’s Al Michaels and ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit are going to lead its broadcast team in the booth while they continue in their respective roles, and former Chiefs tight end Tony Gonzalez is expected to join Thompson on the pregame show.Īmazon is still finalizing its broadcast team for the season. Thompson is the latest media member to join Amazon’s NFL coverage for this season, which marks the start of its exclusive deal for “Thursday Night Football” games. The longtime Fox Sports host will continue in that role this season alongside her new gig at Amazon.Īmazon, according to Marchand, failed to reach an agreement with Kay Adams, the former “Good Morning Football” host on the NFL Network, about hosting the pregame show. Thompson is the current host of “Fox NFL Kickoff” on Sunday mornings during the NFL season. ![]()
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