The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
David Crane Named Alabama Sportscaster of the Year
1/10/2025 12:01:00β―PM | General
BIRMINGHAM β UAB's Voice of the Blazers David Crane has been named the Alabama Sportscaster of the Year by the National Sports Media Association (NSMA), the organization recently announced.
Β
Now in his 18th year serving as UAB's play-by-play announcer for football, men's basketball and baseball, Crane has delivered some of the Blazers' most iconic calls throughout the years and has provided a steady voice for UAB's biggest moments in program history.
Β
Crane is sharing this year's award with Barry McKnight of the Troy Radio Network as the two were voted as a tie for Alabama's Sportscaster of the Year. Ian Eagle of CBS, Westwood One, Nets/YES Network and TNT was named the National Sportscaster of the Year, while Mike Tirico of NBC and Charlie Jones of NBC/ABC were named to the Sportscasters Hall of Fame.
Β
"It truly is an honor to be nominated, but it's flattering beyond words to win," Crane said. "My goal has always been to deliver a broadcast that UAB fans enjoy. I'm humbled to know others in this profession apparently do, as well. Barry McKnight is a true gentleman and a tremendous broadcaster. I look forward to sharing the stage with my friend and representing our great state this summer in Greensboro."
Β
The NSMA will honor its award winners and Hall of Fame inductees during the organization's 65th awards weekend and national convention, to be held this summer in North Carolina.
Β
Click here for a full list of award winners:
Β
HALL OF FAME SPORTSCASTERS
Mike Tirico, NBC
Charlie Jones, NBC, ABC
Β
HALL OF FAME SPORTSWRITERS
Dan Shaughnessy, Boston Globe, Washington Star, Baltimore Sun
Wendell Smith, Pittsburgh Courier, Chicago Herald American
Β
NATIONAL SPORTSCASTER OF THE YEAR
Ian Eagle, CBS, Westwood One, Nets/YES Network, TNT (2)
Β
NATIONAL SPORTSWRITER OF THE YEAR
Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, FOX Sports (2)
Β
ALABAMA SPORTSCASTERS OF THE YEAR (TIE)
David Crane, UAB Sports Net/Learfield, Birmingham (1)
Barry McKnight, Troy Radio Network, Troy (1)
Β
ALABAMA SPORTSWRITER OF THE YEAR
Nick Kelly, AL.com, Tuscaloosa (1)
Β
Β
Now in his 18th year serving as UAB's play-by-play announcer for football, men's basketball and baseball, Crane has delivered some of the Blazers' most iconic calls throughout the years and has provided a steady voice for UAB's biggest moments in program history.
Β
Crane is sharing this year's award with Barry McKnight of the Troy Radio Network as the two were voted as a tie for Alabama's Sportscaster of the Year. Ian Eagle of CBS, Westwood One, Nets/YES Network and TNT was named the National Sportscaster of the Year, while Mike Tirico of NBC and Charlie Jones of NBC/ABC were named to the Sportscasters Hall of Fame.
Β
"It truly is an honor to be nominated, but it's flattering beyond words to win," Crane said. "My goal has always been to deliver a broadcast that UAB fans enjoy. I'm humbled to know others in this profession apparently do, as well. Barry McKnight is a true gentleman and a tremendous broadcaster. I look forward to sharing the stage with my friend and representing our great state this summer in Greensboro."
Β
The NSMA will honor its award winners and Hall of Fame inductees during the organization's 65th awards weekend and national convention, to be held this summer in North Carolina.
Β
Click here for a full list of award winners:
Β
HALL OF FAME SPORTSCASTERS
Mike Tirico, NBC
Charlie Jones, NBC, ABC
Β
HALL OF FAME SPORTSWRITERS
Dan Shaughnessy, Boston Globe, Washington Star, Baltimore Sun
Wendell Smith, Pittsburgh Courier, Chicago Herald American
Β
NATIONAL SPORTSCASTER OF THE YEAR
Ian Eagle, CBS, Westwood One, Nets/YES Network, TNT (2)
Β
NATIONAL SPORTSWRITER OF THE YEAR
Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, FOX Sports (2)
Β
ALABAMA SPORTSCASTERS OF THE YEAR (TIE)
David Crane, UAB Sports Net/Learfield, Birmingham (1)
Barry McKnight, Troy Radio Network, Troy (1)
Β
ALABAMA SPORTSWRITER OF THE YEAR
Nick Kelly, AL.com, Tuscaloosa (1)
Β
Thursday, June 11
Wednesday, June 10
Tuesday, June 09
Tuesday, June 09
