Dave Pasch facts for kids

Dave Pasch (born August 11, 1972) is a well-known American sports announcer. He works for ESPN, where he covers exciting games in the NBA (National Basketball Association), college football, and college basketball. He is also the radio voice for the Arizona Cardinals, a professional football team.

About Dave Pasch

Dave Pasch was born in Madison, Wisconsin. He grew up there with his parents, Robert and Ina. He met his wife, Hallie, in 1994, and they got married in 1996. They have three children together.

His Education

Dave went to Madison Memorial High School and graduated in 1990. After high school, he attended Syracuse University. He studied at the S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, which is famous for teaching about media. While there, he got to work on-air for WAER radio. He finished his studies and graduated in 1994.

Dave's Broadcasting Career

Dave Pasch has had a long and exciting career in sports broadcasting. He started working for ESPN television in 2003. Since then, he has become a familiar voice for many sports fans.

Early Career Highlights

Before joining ESPN, Dave worked for several other sports organizations. From 1999 to 2002, he was the main announcer for Syracuse Orange college football and basketball games. He also called preseason TV games for the Buffalo Bills in 2001. Dave even worked for FOX, covering NFL Europe games. He also called some NFL games for FOX and Westwood One radio.

Working with ESPN

Dave Pasch is known for his play-by-play announcing. This means he describes the action as it happens during a game.

College Football

Dave started calling college football games for ESPN in 2004. He worked with different sports experts, called "analysts," to explain the games. Some of his early partners included Rod Gilmore and Trevor Matich. Later, he worked with Andre Ware, Chris Spielman, and Bob Griese. He also teamed up with Urban Meyer, who later became a famous coach.

NBA and College Basketball

In 2006, Dave began announcing NBA games for ESPN. He often worked with former basketball stars like Tom Tolbert and Bill Walton. Since 2013, he has frequently partnered with Bill Walton for college basketball games, especially those involving teams from the Pac-12 conference.

Dave has worked with many other famous basketball analysts. These include Jeff Van Gundy, Mark Jackson, Hubie Brown, Doug Collins, Jon Barry, PJ Carlesimo, Jay Bilas, Dick Vitale, Bill Raftery, and Doris Burke.

Other Sports

Besides basketball and football, Dave Pasch has also announced other sports for ESPN. He has covered the NCAA women's basketball tournament, Major League Baseball (MLB), and the WNBA. He has also announced events like the Great Outdoor Games and arena football.