Baylor Launches Tailgate Show on KCEN 6 News
8/31/2023 6:14:00 AM | Football, Fan Experience
WACO, Texas -- Baylor Athletics and KCEN 6 News, along with their parent company TEGNA, have announced the return of the Baylor Athletics Tailgate Show as it begins its fourth season on Saturday live from Touchdown Alley at McLane Stadium.
The Baylor Athletics Tailgate Show will take place before every home game during the 2023 season, highlighted by a nation-leading and school-record eight games. New to the set this year is KCEN 6 News sports anchor Nicole Shearin, who will be joined by the Voice of the Bears, John Morris, and fellow co-host Derek Smith, with Morris and Smith each returning for their fourth season.
Seth Russell, a two-time Big 12 Champion and All-Big 12 Conference quarterback, will return for a fourth season as an offensive analyst on the show. Elliot Coffey, an All-Big 12 Conference linebacker, will also return as a defensive analyst for his fourth season on the show. The Tailgate Show will feature special guests, including other Baylor legends throughout the fall.
"We are excited for the return of the Baylor Alumni Tailgate Show and pleased to continue our relationship with KCEN 6 News," said Jovan Overshown, Baylor Athletics Deputy AD for External Affairs & Chief Revenue Officer. "We are thrilled to present an all-star cast of talent that provides insightful analysis, historical knowledge and a hometown flair to each broadcast."
The broadcast partnership between Baylor and KCEN 6 News also extends to the weekly Coach's Show hosted at Rudy's Wednesdays during the fall with regular appearances by Baylor Football Head Coach Dave Aranda.
"Baylor Sports Properties and Playfly Sports are thrilled to partner with KCEN 6 News and TEGNA for the Baylor Coaches Show Live from Rudy's and the Baylor Alumni Tailgate Show," said Baylor Sports Properties General Manager Luke Holcomb "We are excited to continue the relationship with KCEN and TEGNA and appreciate their partnership in bringing these shows to Baylor fans across Central Texas. We also extend a warm welcome to KCEN's Nicole Shearin and look forward to her contributions to the Tailgate Show this fall."
"KCEN 6 News is excited for another season of the Baylor Coach's Show and Tailgate Show," said Robert Dwyer, President & General Manager KCEN / KAGS. "We look forward to continued growth in our relationship with Baylor University and Playfly Sports, collaborating to give our community a unique look inside Baylor Athletics."
The Baylor Alumni Tailgate Show will begin two hours before kickoff and run for one hour. Saturday's show starts at 4 p.m., ahead of the Baylor vs. Texas State season opener at 6 p.m. at McLane Stadium.
The show will air live on KCEN-TV 6.2, KCEN 6+, and the Baylor Athletics Facebook page. All shows will also air live on the flagship station of Baylor Athletics, ESPN Central Texas, KRZI 1660 AM/92.3 FM and online at www.listentexas.com or www.centexsportsfan.com.
The Baylor Athletics Tailgate Show will take place before every home game during the 2023 season, highlighted by a nation-leading and school-record eight games. New to the set this year is KCEN 6 News sports anchor Nicole Shearin, who will be joined by the Voice of the Bears, John Morris, and fellow co-host Derek Smith, with Morris and Smith each returning for their fourth season.
Seth Russell, a two-time Big 12 Champion and All-Big 12 Conference quarterback, will return for a fourth season as an offensive analyst on the show. Elliot Coffey, an All-Big 12 Conference linebacker, will also return as a defensive analyst for his fourth season on the show. The Tailgate Show will feature special guests, including other Baylor legends throughout the fall.
"We are excited for the return of the Baylor Alumni Tailgate Show and pleased to continue our relationship with KCEN 6 News," said Jovan Overshown, Baylor Athletics Deputy AD for External Affairs & Chief Revenue Officer. "We are thrilled to present an all-star cast of talent that provides insightful analysis, historical knowledge and a hometown flair to each broadcast."
The broadcast partnership between Baylor and KCEN 6 News also extends to the weekly Coach's Show hosted at Rudy's Wednesdays during the fall with regular appearances by Baylor Football Head Coach Dave Aranda.
"Baylor Sports Properties and Playfly Sports are thrilled to partner with KCEN 6 News and TEGNA for the Baylor Coaches Show Live from Rudy's and the Baylor Alumni Tailgate Show," said Baylor Sports Properties General Manager Luke Holcomb "We are excited to continue the relationship with KCEN and TEGNA and appreciate their partnership in bringing these shows to Baylor fans across Central Texas. We also extend a warm welcome to KCEN's Nicole Shearin and look forward to her contributions to the Tailgate Show this fall."
"KCEN 6 News is excited for another season of the Baylor Coach's Show and Tailgate Show," said Robert Dwyer, President & General Manager KCEN / KAGS. "We look forward to continued growth in our relationship with Baylor University and Playfly Sports, collaborating to give our community a unique look inside Baylor Athletics."
The Baylor Alumni Tailgate Show will begin two hours before kickoff and run for one hour. Saturday's show starts at 4 p.m., ahead of the Baylor vs. Texas State season opener at 6 p.m. at McLane Stadium.
The show will air live on KCEN-TV 6.2, KCEN 6+, and the Baylor Athletics Facebook page. All shows will also air live on the flagship station of Baylor Athletics, ESPN Central Texas, KRZI 1660 AM/92.3 FM and online at www.listentexas.com or www.centexsportsfan.com.
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