Jay is a graduate of East Carolina University where he lettered in football. With a bachelor’s degree in Health Fitness and a master’s degree in Sport Management, Jay brings his passion for sports and fitness to his on-air work as a color analyst and reporter for football, basketball and baseball.
Jay’s wide range of TV and Radio sports analysis experience in football, basketball and baseball as well as his studio, hosting and reporting experience make him an integral part of any sports broadcast.
EXPERIENCE
ESPN3 and SECN+ • Since 2015
- Football Color Analyst covering Conference USA (CUSA), Southern Conference (SoCon) and Big South Conference games
- Baseball Color Analyst for ACC/SEC/Big South Games
7 Communications • Since 2017
- Football Color Analyst for Big South Live TV Broadcasts
- Basketball Color Analyst for Conference USA Live TV Broadcasts
- Broadcast on regional sports networks and statewide in North Carolina
Sinclair Broadcast Group • Since 2017
- Color Analyst for Football and Basketball High School State Championship Broadcasts
- Live broadcasts across the state of North Carolina
Stadium • 2017-Present
- Football Color Analyst for Big South Conference games
- Broadcast on regional sports networks and statewide
Time Warner Cable Sports Channel and Spectrum Sports • 2014 – 2017
- Football Color Analyst for the “Thursday Night High School Football-Game of the Week”
- Color Analyst for Football, Basketball, and Baseball High School State Championships
- Analyst on “High School Blitz” a 30-minute weekly show previewing the Top High School Football matchups throughout North Carolina
- Host of “Conversations” a 30-minute interview-style show with athletes and coaches including Danny Manning and Carla Overbeck
- Sideline Reporter for “Kicking it with Cam” — conducted interviews with Cam Newton and other athletes during a charity benefit celebrity kickball game
Campbell University Football/Basketball Big South Network and Radio Analyst • Since 2011
- Color Analyst for Campbell University’s Football Live Big South Network/Radio broadcasts
- Conducted Pregame and Postgame show for football telecasts
- Basketball Color Analyst for Campbell University’s Basketball Live Big South Network/Radio broadcasts
East Carolina University Football/TV and Radio Analyst • Since 2009
- Studio Analyst for Live two-hour Bud Light® Pirate Post-Game Show following each ECU football game on WIBX Channel 7
- Analyst on 94.3 The Game a live two-hour pre-game radio broadcast covering ECU football
- Assisted in the development and writing of show scripts and commentary for pre-game/post-game shows
ACHIEVEMENTS
National Football League
- Washington Redskins 2008 Mini-Camp participant
- New York Jets Pro Workout Session participant
- “2008 NFL Pro Day” at ECU participant; attended by NFL GM’s, coaches and scouts
ACTING
Football Player / Stunt Double • Since 2011
- The Dark Knight Rises Featured football player in Batman movie. Scene shot at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, PA-Movie
- Game Time: Tackling the Past Stunt double for actor Ryan McPartlin in football scene – Aired on NBC (TV Movie)
- Necessary Roughness Made regular appearances as a football player/background actor (July 2011-Current Season) Airing on USA Network
- Best Man Holiday Featured football player in scenes shot at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Buffalo, New York (Movie)
- Focus Featured football player in scenes shot at the Superdome in New Orleans, LA (Movie)
- Lizard Lick Towing Featured football player – Aired on TruTV