Aug. 29, 2008
Football Fridays with Fran
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Long time radio announcer and voice of the Penn State Radio Network Fran Fisher will join Nittany Lion fans again this football season right here on GoPSUsports.com as part of a reoccurring feature "Football Fridays with Fran." This exclusive will be located on the football page and will feature Fran's commentary on the game of the week, providing a unique and personal look at Penn State's current game as well as a window to its rich tradition in more ways than one.
According to Fisher, "The good folks at GoPSUsports.com have asked me to share some memories with them, and with you. I'm game. I'm not sure about my memory. Hope you enjoy. If not, don't tell anybody!"
Inducted this past summer as honorary alumni at Penn State, Fisher was someone who Nittany Lions fans relied on before the days of 24-hour sports broadcasting and ESPN. Starting in 1966, Fran Fisher was the voice of the Penn State Radio Network. Fisher provided many memorable broadcasts, including the Nittany Lions' national championship victory in the 1983 Sugar Bowl. Fisher came out of retirement in 1994 for another five seasons of announcing with George Paterno. Along with being the voice of Penn State football, Fisher co-hosted the television program TV Quarterbacks, was the play-by-play announcer for Nittany Lion basketball (1976-83), hosted the radio call-in show Nittany Lion Hotline, and served as executive director of the Nittany Lion Club.
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- 8/26/08 • GAME NOTES: Penn State Opens 122nd Campaign Against Coastal Carolina
- 8/26/08 • This Week's Paterno News Conference Transcript
- 8/25/08 • CATA, Fullington Bus Company and Penn State Providing Shuttle Service at all Home Football Games