Alex Flanagan Biography

Fast Facts

• Graduated from the University of Arizona with a broadcast journalism degree
• Married a former University of Arizona basketball player
• Her parents own two Steak Out Restaurants in Arizona
• Began her broadcasting career as a reporter and weekend anchor for KCCO-TV in Alexandria, Minn
• Quote: "My job presents me with a unique opportunity․ From September to January, I am intensely involved in my work․ After that, I get to focus on being a mom․"
• Worked as a national sportscaster with Fox Sports Networks before transitioning to ESPN, where she would work from 2000 to 2006
• Best known as a sideline reporter for NBC's coverage of Notre Dame football
• In 2009, she was on hand when Michael Phelps broke the 100 m butterfly record at the U․S․ Swimming National Championships
• Has served as the co-host of the "Home Depot College Football Awards․"
• Did voice-over work for the video games "Madden 09" and "Madden 10" as the host of an in-game recape with Fran Charles