Jack Armstrong
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Jack Armstrong is a sportscaster
, working primarily for the Toronto Raptors
on TSN
and Raptors NBA TV
. Jack is also the college basketball analyst for Rogers Sportsnet
. Armstrong graduated from Fordham University with a Masters in Communication.
Armstrong is a former coach for Niagara University
. In the 1992/93 season, he led the Niagara Purple Eagles to a 23-7 record and was named the New York State Division I Coach of the Year. Armstrong's knowledge of the game has made him one of the most respected basketball analysts in Canada
. He is known for his trademark raspy voice and using his hands while talking. He and his wife have adopted three children. He lives with his family in Lewiston, NY.
On Thursday, July 31, 2008 it was announced that Jack Armstrong would take over the Chuck Swirsky show effective August 18, 2008 alongside Doug MacLean
on the Toronto
, Ontario
AM sports talk radio station The Fan 590 . The show's name was announced to be The Game Plan. In 2009 Doug MacLean left "The Gameplan", and was replaced by Eric Smith
.
Sportscaster
In sports broadcasting, a commentator gives a running commentary of a game or event in real time, usually during a live broadcast. The comments are normally a voiceover, with the sounds of the action and spectators also heard in the background. In the case of television commentary, the commentator...
, working primarily for the Toronto Raptors
Toronto Raptors
The Toronto Raptors are a professional basketball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was established in 1995, along with the Vancouver Grizzlies, as part of the NBA's re-expansion...
on TSN
The Sports Network
The Sports Network, commonly abbreviated as TSN, is a Canadian English language Category C specialty channel and is Canada's leading English language sports TV channel. TSN premiered in 1984, in the first group of Canadian specialty cable channels...
and Raptors NBA TV
Raptors NBA TV
NBA TV Canada is a Canadian English language Category B specialty channel owned by Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Ltd. .-History:In December 2000, MLSE was granted approval by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission for a category 2 digital specialty channel license...
. Jack is also the college basketball analyst for Rogers Sportsnet
Rogers Sportsnet
Sportsnet was launched on October 9, 1998 as CTV Sportsnet. The name was chosen to match the regional "Fox Sports Net" operations across the United States...
. Armstrong graduated from Fordham University with a Masters in Communication.
Armstrong is a former coach for Niagara University
Niagara Purple Eagles men's basketball
The Niagara Purple Eagles men's basketball team is the college basketball team that represent Niagara University in Lewiston, New York, United States. The school's team currently competes in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference...
. In the 1992/93 season, he led the Niagara Purple Eagles to a 23-7 record and was named the New York State Division I Coach of the Year. Armstrong's knowledge of the game has made him one of the most respected basketball analysts in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. He is known for his trademark raspy voice and using his hands while talking. He and his wife have adopted three children. He lives with his family in Lewiston, NY.
On Thursday, July 31, 2008 it was announced that Jack Armstrong would take over the Chuck Swirsky show effective August 18, 2008 alongside Doug MacLean
Doug MacLean
Douglas MacLean, is a Canadian sportscaster and former ice hockey coach and general manager...
on the Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
AM sports talk radio station The Fan 590 . The show's name was announced to be The Game Plan. In 2009 Doug MacLean left "The Gameplan", and was replaced by Eric Smith
Eric Smith (sportscaster)
Eric Smith is a Canadian sportscaster on Fan 590 in Toronto. He is the colour analyst for Toronto Raptors radio broadcasts as well as a full time sports talk radio host of his own show....
.