Play-by-Play Sports Announcer

Play-by-Play Sports AnnouncerTop of Mind with Julie Rose • Season 1, Episode 496, Segment 2

Feb 24, 2017 • 30m

Guest: Greg Wrubell, Voice of the Cougars, Radio play-by-play for football, basketball and soccer College basketball season is winding down, and teams have their eyes on the playoffs. Wherever BYU ends up, one thing is certain: sports announcer Greg Wrubell will be there to bring the game to life for Cougar fans listening by radio.

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