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Tim Brando Biography

Birth Name:Tim Brando

Birth Place:Shreveport, Louisiana, United States

Fast Facts

  • Won the 2009 Jake Wade Award from the College Sports Information Directors of America for his contributions to intercollegiate athletics
  • Graduated from Northeast Louisiana University with a degree in Radio/Television Management in 1978
  • Started out as the sports director for WAFB-TV in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and was the announcer for Louisiana State University basketball games from 1981 to 1986
  • Best known as a CBS sports analyst, play-by-play announcer, and host of "The Tim Brando Show․"
  • Joined CBS Sports as the host of "College Football Today" in 1995
  • Was a studio host for "SportsCenter" and ESPN's college football halftime show and the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship from 1987 to 1990
  • Has called play-by-plays for more than 25 different sports over the course of his career