Paul Burmeister facts for kids
Paul Burmeister in 2013.
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| Position: | Quarterback |
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| Born: | March 10, 1971 Iowa City, Iowa, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight: | 215 lb (98 kg) |
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| High school: | Iowa City (IA) West |
| College: | Iowa |
| Undrafted: | 1994 |
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Paul Burmeister, born on March 10, 1971, is a well-known American sportscaster. He works for NBC Sports and NBC Olympics. He is mainly a play-by-play announcer and a studio host for many different sports. Before joining NBC in 2014, he worked for ten years at NFL Network as a studio host.
Paul is also the radio voice for Notre Dame football. He has called all their home and away games since 2018. He works alongside former Notre Dame player Ryan Harris. Paul also called football games for the first USFL season on NBC. He worked with other sports experts like Michael Robinson and Jason Garrett.
At NBC, Paul has covered four Olympic Games. He called water polo games at the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo. He also called ski jumping at the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang and Beijing.
Hosting the Tour de France is another big part of his job. Every summer, Paul anchors NBC's coverage of the Tour. He has hosted it every year since 2016.
In November 2021, NBC extended its deal to broadcast the English Premier League. Paul is now part of their studio team. He hosts "Premier League Live" during the week and "Premier League Mornings" on weekends.
He is involved with the NFL all year long. He co-hosts two podcasts: "The Chris Simms Unbuttoned podcast" and "The Peter King podcast." For the last ten years, he has hosted and called play-by-play for NBC's coverage of The All-American Bowl. This is a top high school football all-star game.
During the winter, he calls basketball games for the Atlantic 10 conference. This includes their regular season and the conference tournament in March.
From 2019 to 2021, Paul was a key part of NBC's coverage of the Premier Lacrosse League. He hosted its draft each spring. He also reported from the sidelines and called games from the booth.
During his time at NBC, he has also hosted shows like NHL Live and Pro Football Talk. He has reported for Football Night in America and from The Stanley Cup Finals. He has also done play-by-play for Notre Dame Football and other college sports.
From 2004 to 2014, Paul worked at NFL Network. He hosted many studio shows there. These included Playbook, College Football Live, and NFL Total Access. Each January, he hosted the network's coverage of the Senior Bowl. He also reported from the NFL Scouting Combine in February.
Before joining NFL Network in 2004, Paul worked in local news. He was a sports anchor and reporter for KCRG in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, from 1998 to 2001. He then worked for KWWL in Waterloo, Iowa, from 2001 to 2004.
Paul graduated from The University of Iowa in 1994. He earned a degree in communication studies. He also got a master's degree in higher education administration in 1997. He played quarterback for Iowa from 1989 to 1993. In his senior year, 1993, he was voted team captain and MVP. His team played in the first Alamo Bowl. He was invited to the NFL Combine and signed with the Minnesota Vikings in 1995.
Paul graduated from Iowa City West High School in 1989. He was named Mississippi Valley Conference Player of the Year in football. He was also an All-State player as a senior. He was the school's all-time leading scorer in basketball. He also earned three varsity letters in baseball.
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Early Life and High School Sports
Paul Burmeister grew up loving sports. He was a talented athlete in high school.
High School Achievements
- In 1988, he was an all-state quarterback at Iowa City West High School.
- He was named the Mississippi Valley Conference Player of the Year in football.
- He played basketball for three years and was an all-conference player.
- He became the school's all-time leading scorer in basketball.
- He also played baseball for three years.
College Football Career
Paul continued his football journey at the University of Iowa. He played quarterback for coach Hayden Fry.
Playing for the Iowa Hawkeyes
- Paul played for the Iowa Hawkeyes from 1989 to 1993.
- He started the last three games of the 1992 season.
- He started every game in the 1993 season.
- Before the 1993 season, he was named the offensive captain.
- At the end of the 1993 season, he was voted the team's Most Valuable Player (MVP).
- His team played in the first ever Alamo Bowl.
After College Football
- After his senior season, Paul was invited to the NFL Scouting Combine. This is where college players show their skills to NFL teams.
- In 1995, he signed with the Minnesota Vikings as a free agent. He spent five months with the team.
Television and Broadcasting Career
Paul Burmeister has had a long and successful career in sports broadcasting. He has worked for local news, NFL Network, and NBC Sports.
Working at NBC Sports
Paul has been a host and play-by-play announcer for NBC Sports since 2011.
Football Coverage at NBC
- From 2011 to 2012, he was the main play-by-play voice for NBC Sports Network's coverage of Mountain West Conference Football. He worked with NFL Hall of Famer Rod Woodson.
- He has also been a reporter for "Football Night in America."
- He called play-by-play for Notre Dame football games on NBC.
- Since 2012, he has called the U.S. Army All-American Bowl on NBC every January. This game features top high school football players.
- He has called Atlantic 10 basketball games for several years.
Olympic Games Coverage
Paul has called many events at the Olympic Games for NBC.
- Water polo at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics.
- Ski jumping at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.
- Water polo at the 2021 Tokyo Summer Olympics.
- Ski jumping at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.
Other Sports and Hosting at NBC
- He called the Bayou Classic in New Orleans in 2011 and 2012.
- He has hosted coverage of the Tour de France since 2016.
- He has hosted "Premier League Live" and "Premier League Mornings" for English Premier League soccer.
- He has also hosted shows like NHL Live and Pro Football Talk.
- He has reported from The Stanley Cup Finals.
- He has called Olympic Trials for sports like luge and diving.
Time at NFL Network (2004–2014)
Paul spent ten seasons at NFL Network. He was a host and play-by-play announcer.
Hosting Shows at NFL Network
- He hosted many studio shows, including NFL Total Access, NFL Gameday Scoreboard, and Path to the Draft.
- He was the lead anchor for NFL Network's studio draft coverage from 2007 to 2014.
- He hosted coverage of The Senior Bowl and the NFL Scouting Combine.
Play-by-Play for NFL Network
- He called play-by-play for The Senior Bowl and the East-West Shrine Game from 2011 to 2014.
- He also called The Insight Bowl in 2008 and 2009.
- He was the main play-by-play announcer for NFL Network's "Arena Football Friday" from 2010 to 2012.
NFL Preseason Football
Paul has also been the voice for NFL preseason games.
- From 2007 to 2011, he was the preseason play-by-play voice for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
- Since 2012, he has been the preseason voice for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Early Broadcasting Career
Paul started his broadcasting career in local news.
- In August 1998, he began working at KCRG-TV in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He was a reporter and sports anchor for three years.
- He also worked as a color commentator for KCRG Radio's high school football games.
- In August 2001, he became the Weekend Sports Director at NBC affiliate KWWL in Waterloo, Iowa. He anchored and reported there for three years.
Hosting Events
Paul has also hosted many special events.
- Since 2006, he has hosted The 101 Awards in Kansas City, Missouri. This is an award banquet just for the NFL.
- In 2012, he hosted The Bronko Nagurski Awards in Charlotte, North Carolina. This award goes to the best defensive college football player in the nation.
