Sports analysts and television presenters in the NFL community share a special bond with the players and the lifelong faithfuls of particular franchises. The likes of Shannon Sharpe and Stephen A. Smith have built relationships with particular players and their fans that have stood the test of time.
On that list of notable television personalities in the NFL, Erin Andrews is a name that pops up on numerous occasions. The Fox Sports presenter has made a name for herself due to her graceful appearance and sublime presenting skills. However, as it turns out, her interactions with the players in the league might not have been as pleasant as previously thought.
Erin Andrews: Who is she?
Erin Andrews is a celebrated figure known for her enthralling appeal and perceptive journalism. She was born in Lewiston, Maine, on May 4, 1978. Her passion for athletics began at a young age and has only grown stronger over time. She majored in telecommunications at the University of Florida.
Andrew’s professional journey commenced when she became part of ESPN as a reporter in 2004, where she immediately singled herself out as an all-purpose journalist who is knowledgeable. It was her work on ESPN’s “College GameDay” and her role as a college football and NCAA basketball sideline reporter that made her famous.
She joined Fox Sports Networks in 2012, where she made further strides by becoming one of the main sideline reporters for NFL games. Her charming personality and ability to adapt came to the fore on numerous occasions during her stint.
Erin Andrews reveals Bucs player once made her cry being “nasty” to her
According to The Sun, in a recent interview with her colleague Charissa Thompson on their “Calm Down” podcast, Erin Andrews talked about how daunting it was during her formative years as a television presenter and how a particular player from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers made her feel especially bad.
In that podcast, she said, “I was working kind of freelance for an Orlando Radio Station, and they wanted sound from the Bucs’ locker room. And a particular player was so nasty to me. He physically turned his back away from me in the middle of a scrum. He also told me to go back, rehearse my question, and come back when I was ready.”
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“I was mortified, I was maybe 19, 20 years old, ” she continued, “I had practiced. I did slip up a little bit. He knew it, he knew that I was young. I instantly started to get tears streaming down my face. And two players pulled me aside and asked, “What do you need?”
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