Steve Berthiaume
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Steve Berthiaume is an anchor on ESPN
and a former sportscaster
for SportsNet New York
(SNY). He is married to current SportsCenter
anchor Cindy Brunson
. He grew up in Medfield, MA where he ran cross country track and was the announcer for the basketball team.
, Berthiaume's broadcasting career began at WTIC-TV
in Hartford, Connecticut
, where he covered University of Connecticut
men's and women's basketball
and their involvement in the NCAA
tournament. He then went on to the now-defunct CNNSI network and eventually to ESPN
in February 2000, starting at ESPNEWS
and later, anchoring for SportsCenter.
Berthiaume also spent time as an anchor at the ABC
affiliate in Pensacola, Florida
(WEAR
, as well as the NBC
affiliates in Providence, Rhode Island
; Columbia, South Carolina
; and Charlottesville, Virginia
(WJAR-TV, WCBD-TV
, and WVIR-TV
, respectively).
; however, in late January 2007, SNY let him out of his contract to Berthiaume to rejoin ESPN
's SportsCenter
on March 28, 2007, in order to work closer to his wife. He also anchors many (usually weekend) editions of Baseball Tonight
.
From SportsCenter
ESPN
Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, commonly known as ESPN, is an American global cable television network focusing on sports-related programming including live and pre-taped event telecasts, sports talk shows, and other original programming....
and a former sportscaster
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...
for SportsNet New York
SportsNet New York
SportsNet New York is a New York City-based regional sports cable network which airs in the New York metro area and all of New York state, and nationwide via satellite. It is owned jointly by the New York Mets, Time Warner Cable, and NBCUniversal...
(SNY). He is married to current SportsCenter
SportsCenter
SportsCenter is a daily sports news television show, and the flagship program of American cable network ESPN since the network launched on September 7, 1979. Originally broadcast only daily, SportsCenter is now shown up to twelve times a day, replaying the day's scores and highlights from major...
anchor Cindy Brunson
Cindy Brunson
-Biography:Brunson graduated from Washington State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in broadcast communications.-Broadcasting career:Cindy Brunson joined ESPN as an ESPNEWS anchor in September 1999. Until recently, Brunson served as co-host alongside David Lloyd on the network's weekend...
. He grew up in Medfield, MA where he ran cross country track and was the announcer for the basketball team.
Broadcasting career
A graduate of Emerson CollegeEmerson College
Emerson College is a private coeducational university located in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 1880 by Charles Wesley Emerson as a "school of oratory," Emerson is "the only comprehensive college or university in America dedicated exclusively to communication and the arts in a liberal arts...
, Berthiaume's broadcasting career began at WTIC-TV
WTIC-TV
WTIC-TV, channel 61, is a television station in Hartford, Connecticut. Owned by the Tribune Company, WTIC-TV is a charter affiliate of the Fox Broadcasting Company...
in Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford is the capital of the U.S. state of Connecticut. The seat of Hartford County until Connecticut disbanded county government in 1960, it is the second most populous city on New England's largest river, the Connecticut River. As of the 2010 Census, Hartford's population was 124,775, making...
, where he covered University of Connecticut
University of Connecticut
The admission rate to the University of Connecticut is about 50% and has been steadily decreasing, with about 28,000 prospective students applying for admission to the freshman class in recent years. Approximately 40,000 prospective students tour the main campus in Storrs annually...
men's and women's basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
and their involvement in the NCAA
National Collegiate Athletic Association
The National Collegiate Athletic Association is a semi-voluntary association of 1,281 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals that organizes the athletic programs of many colleges and universities in the United States...
tournament. He then went on to the now-defunct CNNSI network and eventually to ESPN
ESPN
Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, commonly known as ESPN, is an American global cable television network focusing on sports-related programming including live and pre-taped event telecasts, sports talk shows, and other original programming....
in February 2000, starting at ESPNEWS
ESPNEWS
ESPNEWS , launched on November 1, 1996, is a 24-hour-a-day sports news television channel...
and later, anchoring for SportsCenter.
Berthiaume also spent time as an anchor at the ABC
American Broadcasting Company
The American Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network. Created in 1943 from the former NBC Blue radio network, ABC is owned by The Walt Disney Company and is part of Disney-ABC Television Group. Its first broadcast on television was in 1948...
affiliate in Pensacola, Florida
Pensacola, Florida
Pensacola is the westernmost city in the Florida Panhandle and the county seat of Escambia County, Florida, United States of America. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 56,255 and as of 2009, the estimated population was 53,752...
(WEAR
Wear
In materials science, wear is erosion or sideways displacement of material from its "derivative" and original position on a solid surface performed by the action of another surface....
, as well as the NBC
NBC
The National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago...
affiliates in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, Rhode Island
Providence is the capital and most populous city of Rhode Island and was one of the first cities established in the United States. Located in Providence County, it is the third largest city in the New England region...
; Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia is the state capital and largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The population was 129,272 according to the 2010 census. Columbia is the county seat of Richland County, but a portion of the city extends into neighboring Lexington County. The city is the center of a metropolitan...
; and Charlottesville, Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia
Charlottesville is an independent city geographically surrounded by but separate from Albemarle County in the Commonwealth of Virginia, United States, and named after Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, the queen consort of King George III of the United Kingdom.The official population estimate for...
(WJAR-TV, WCBD-TV
WCBD-TV
WCBD-TV is the NBC-affiliated television station for the Lowcountry area of South Carolina licensed to Charleston. It broadcasts a high definition digital signal on UHF channel 50 from a transmitter in Awendaw. The station can also be seen on Time Warner channel 2 as well as Knology and Comcast...
, and WVIR-TV
WVIR-TV
WVIR-TV is the NBC-affiliated television station for Charlottesville and Harrisonburg, Virginia. It broadcasts a high definition digital signal on UHF channel 32 from a transmitter on Carters Mountain south of Charlottesville. The station can also be seen on Comcast channel 4 and in high definition...
, respectively).
SNY and back to ESPN
In 2006, Berthiaume left ESPN to become chief sportscaster for the new SNY network started by the New York MetsNew York Mets
The New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. They belong to Major League Baseball's National League East Division. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed National League...
; however, in late January 2007, SNY let him out of his contract to Berthiaume to rejoin ESPN
ESPN
Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, commonly known as ESPN, is an American global cable television network focusing on sports-related programming including live and pre-taped event telecasts, sports talk shows, and other original programming....
's SportsCenter
SportsCenter
SportsCenter is a daily sports news television show, and the flagship program of American cable network ESPN since the network launched on September 7, 1979. Originally broadcast only daily, SportsCenter is now shown up to twelve times a day, replaying the day's scores and highlights from major...
on March 28, 2007, in order to work closer to his wife. He also anchors many (usually weekend) editions of Baseball Tonight
Baseball Tonight
Baseball Tonight is a program that airs on ESPN. The show, which recapitulates the day's Major League Baseball action, has been on the air since 1990.-Air times:...
.
Catch phrases
From Baseball Tonight- "The Baseball Tonight Cavalcade of Stars"
- "Antonio, you magnificent Bastardo, I read your BOOK!"
- "A play at the plate...SAFE!"
- "Remember, kids. That's not filthy, THAT'S NASTY!" (Said before a segment titled "That's Nasty" showcasing the best pitches from the day.)
- "Noonan!" (sometimes said when there's an error; taken from CaddyshackCaddyshackCaddyshack is a 1980 American comedy film directed by Harold Ramis and written by Brian Doyle-Murray, Ramis, and Douglas Kenney. It stars Chevy Chase, Rodney Dangerfield, Ted Knight, Michael O'Keefe, Cindy Morgan, and Bill Murray...
) - "HEL-LO!" (said when something unexpected happens like a wild pitch, a ball thrown into the stands, a bat breaking in pieces, etc.)
- "DOWN THE LEFT/RIGHT FIELD LINE!" (yelled following a well-hit ball down the line)
- "Former [insert baseball team here] great, [insert baseball player here]" (Meant to be sarcastic; for example, "Former Red Sox great, Eric Gagne")
- "[Name here], your thoughts?" (directed figuratively at a manager after his player is seen failing in the clutch; for example, say a Cleveland Indians pitcher balks, Bert. will say "Manny Acta, your thoughts?")
- "He's gonna take a trip to Souvenir City" (mimicking Eric Young (EY) who says 'souvenir city' every time someone hits a home run)
- "Souvenir City Chamber of Commerce President, Eric Young"
- "He hit that one wicked fah!" (said when someone hits a long home run at Fenway Park)
- "Ah all eh eep oo... (That ball is deep to...)" (in reference to Michael Kay's call on a potential home run)
- "Fundamentally sound..." (For example, "The White Sox are playing fundamentally sound baseball.")
- "Cancel the Yankeeography!" (Making fun of the popular YES NetworkYES NetworkThe Yankees Entertainment and Sports Network is a New York City-based, regional cable television channel; it broadcasts a variety of sports events, with an emphasis on New York Yankees baseball games, and New Jersey Nets basketball games. YES made its debut on March 19, 2002...
biography show on New York YankeesNew York YankeesThe New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
legends). - "The Twitter is blowing up!" (For example, "The Twitter is blowing up with 'Free Jed LowrieJed LowrieJed Carlson Lowrie is an American professional baseball infielder with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball.-Baseball career:Lowrie was born on April 17, 1984 and later attended North Salem High School....
' T-shirts") - "Why isn't Nomah on the Twittah?!" (in reference to why fellow BBTN analyst Nomar GarciaparraNomar GarciaparraAnthony Nomar Garciaparra is a former Major League Baseball player. After playing parts of 9 seasons as an All-Star shortstop for the Boston Red Sox, he played third base, first base, and designated hitter for the Oakland Athletics, first base and third base for the Los Angeles Dodgers, and...
isn't on Twitter more often) - "I love Ben RevereBen RevereBen Daniel Revere is an outfielder for the Minnesota Twins.-Minors:Before the Twins made Revere their first-round pick in the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft, he went to Lexington Catholic High School in Lexington, KY where he led them to the state title and was named MVP his junior year .He...
. I love watching him play." (One of Bertiaume's favorite players) - "It's time to play America's favorite game, 'Name that Molina'..." /// Baseball Tonight Analyst: 'Yadier!' /// Berthiaume: "Correct! Thanks for playing!" (said when one of baseball's Molina brothers is involved in a play)
- Clap, clap /// clap, clap, clap /// clap, clap, clap, clap /// "TU-LO!" (The chant Steve and the rest of the BBTN crew use when Troy TulowitzkiTroy TulowitzkiTroy Trevor Tulowitzki , nicknamed Tulo, is a Major League Baseball shortstop for the Colorado Rockies.Tulowitzki's arm, range and instincts at shortstop are highly regarded...
hits a home run; the official chant is used at Coors Fields in Colorado) - "Jose Reyes...every body clap your hands"...*clap, clap, clap, clap, clap, clap, clap, clap, clap, clap*
- "Phill thine horn with oil...AND GO!" (said after Ryan HowardRyan HowardRyan James Howard is a Major League Baseball first baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies. Nicknamed "The Big Piece", Howard stands and weighs . He bats and throws left-handed....
hits a home run; taken from 1 Samuel 16:1) - "Hey, Joey Bats." (said when Jose BautistaJosé BautistaJosé Antonio Bautista is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball. Though now primarily a right fielder, having been a utility player in the past, he has major league experience at six different positions...
hits a home run; in reference to Bautista's Twitter handle) - "Hunter PenceHunter PenceHunter Andrew Pence is a Major League Baseball outfielder with the Philadelphia Phillies. Pence stands tall and weighs . He bats and throws right-handed.-Early life:...
, let's go eat." (said when Pence hits a homer; in reference to what was going through his head as he was about to score the game-winning run vs the Pittsburgh Pirates - 'Good game, let's go eat.') - "It's Country Breakfast, Billy ButlerBilly Butler (baseball)Billy Ray Butler is a Major League Baseball Designated Hitter for the Kansas City Royals. He has also played first base, left field and right field...
!" (said when Butler hits a home run; in reference to Butler's recent Twitter-originated nickname) - "His name is still Dan UgglaDan UgglaDaniel Cooley Uggla is an American professional baseball second baseman with the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball....
" (in reference to Florida Marlins TV announcers Rich Waltz & Tommy Hutton who would yell after a Uggla home run, 'And his name...is DAN UGGLA!!' when he played for the Marlins) - "The Gi-am-bino!" (imitating Yankees radio play-by-play announcer John SterlingJohn Sterling (sportscaster)John Sterling is an American sportscaster best known as the radio play-by-play announcer of Major League Baseball's New York Yankees. He has announced every Yankees game since .-Early life:...
and his home run call for Jason GiambiJason GiambiJason Gilbert Giambi is an American professional baseball first baseman with the Colorado Rockies of Major League Baseball.He was the American League MVP in 2000 while with the Oakland Athletics, and is a five-time All-Star who has led the American League in walks four times, in on base percentage...
) - "Robbie Cano...DON'T YA KNOW!" (in reference to Sterling's catch phrase for Yankees second baseman, Robinson CanoRobinson CanóRobinson José Canó Mercedes is a Dominican baseball player who currently plays as a second baseman for the New York Yankees.-Family and early life:...
) - "¡Mira! ¡Mira! ¡Mira!" (referencing Melky CabreraMelky CabreraMelky Astacio Cabrera is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the San Francisco Giants.-Minors:Cabrera was signed by the New York Yankees on November 13, 2001, at age 17...
, Royals outfielder) - "And it's Cinco-Ocho (Jonathon Papelbon) in for the save..." (a play on Chad Ochocinco's name)
- "Carlos que-eh" (in reference to Chicago White Sox player Carlos QuentinCarlos QuentinCarlos Josè Quentin is an American outfielder who plays for the Chicago White Sox. In 2008 and in 2011, Quentin was selected as an All-Star.-Early career:...
, sometimes said with "Oh, no he didn't [pronounced dih-ent]!") - "Shaun Mar-cum." "Clint Bar-mes." "Matt Gar-za." "Brett Gar-dner." (says these names very softly and with a Canadian??? accent)
- "The Mmmarriners!" (said whenever there's a Seattle Mariners highlight)
- "The fighting Showalters" (in reference to the Baltimore Orioles, now managed by Buck ShowalterBuck ShowalterWilliam Nathaniel "Buck" Showalter III is an American Major League Baseball manager for the Baltimore Orioles. He has previously served in a similar capacity with the New York Yankees , Arizona Diamondbacks , and Texas Rangers...
, former BBTN analyst) - "Cue the screaming baseball, we are going...going...GONE!" (said before Baseball Tonight's 'Touch 'Em All' Segment)
- "Coming up, it's the gems with the diving and the catching and the throwing, the whole thing." (said the commercial break before the Web Gems segment)
From SportsCenter
- "He shoots, he scores! He's KennyB" (made in tribute to his brother Ken)
- "Fa three..." (imitating Marv AlbertMarv AlbertMarv Albert is an American television and radio sportscaster. Honored for his work as a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame, he is commonly referred to as "the voice of basketball." From 1967–2004, he was also known as "the voice of the New York Knicks."Including Super Bowl XLII, Marv has called...
's call for a three point shot) - "Yes! And the foul!" (imitating play-by-play announcer Marv Albert)
- "The lost art of the mid-range jump shot."
- "(Player 1) here, (Player 2) there." (Used when a good pass is made in basketball, imitating sports radio WFANWFANWFAN , also known as "Sports Radio 66" or "The FAN", is a radio station in New York City. The station broadcasts on a clear channel and is owned by CBS Radio...
personality Steve SomersSteve SomersSteve Somers is an American talk radio host best known for his work on the New York City sports radio station WFAN . He has been with the station since its inception in 1987.-Personal life:...
' sign-on, "Steve Somers here, and you there") http://www.sportscenteraltar.com/phrases/usage.asp?ID=412 - "Full extension, and he sticks the landing."
- "[Insert name of football player] matriculate the ball down the field"
- "Kick save and a beauty, a kick save....and a beauty!" (for hockey highlights, imitating popular play-by-play man Fred CusickFred CusickFrederick Michael Cusick was an American ice hockey broadcaster who served as the Boston Bruins play-by-play announcer from 1971 until 1997 on WSBK-TV in Boston, and from 1984 until 1995 on NESN...
) - "Looking to go...where eagles dare." (for golf highlights, when a player would eagle a hole)
- "Say hello to my little friend!" (taken from ScarfaceScarface (1983 film)Scarface is a 1983 American epic crime drama movie directed by Brian De Palma, written by Oliver Stone, produced by Martin Bregman and starring Al Pacino as Tony Montana...
) - "Waaah! That's a lousy bum!"
- "You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means." (taken from The Princess BrideThe Princess BrideThe Princess Bride is a 1973 fantasy novel written by William Goldman. It was originally published in the United States by Harcourt Brace, while in the UK it is/was published by Bloomsbury Publishing....
) - "I'm just trying to help you!" said while giving criticism and ridicule to a player (mocking tone)
- "...on spectacular ESPNHDHigh-definition televisionHigh-definition television is video that has resolution substantially higher than that of traditional television systems . HDTV has one or two million pixels per frame, roughly five times that of SD...
..." - "...here's our fancy animation."