ABOUT THIS EPISODE
He knew he wanted to be a sports broadcaster when he was 11 years old. He began the career climb with various assignments and numerous industry awards. Then came a setback in 2009 that reshaped his career and purpose.
Scott Garner is a two-time Emmy Award winning broadcaster and Division I football/basketball analyst for ESPN+/ACCNX. He has experience in play-by-play, color commentary, public address announcing, voice-over, event emceeing, and live sports hosting. More than 20 years of experience covering collegiate and professional sports, including ESPN+, Learfield, Minor League Baseball, and Texas Rangers broadcasts.
Garner also served as the voice of the Frisco Roughriders baseball team. Garner made his major league debut in the spring of 2008 when he provided play-by-play for select Texas Rangers games. He also provided play-by-play for the Texas Rangers Radio Network during the Rangers vs. Angels series in June of 2009 while Eric Nadel was out for a short time.
In addition to his two Emmy Awards, Scott also won two Katie awards given by the Dallas Press Club for best radio sports play-by-play in the Southwest. Garner has been chosen as the Lone Star Conference's Broadcaster of the Year and has also been awarded the Associated Press' coveted Edward R. Murrow award.
Garner is a graduate of the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and lettered in baseball. Garner transferred to UMHB in 1994 after playing one season at Tarleton State University.
