Episode 12: Derek Smith

Episode 8 of the Student Success Stories Podcast podcast, hosted by Baylor University - Center for Academic Success and Engagement Podcasts, titled "Episode 12: Derek Smith" was published on April 29, 2024 and runs 28 minutes.

April 29, 2024 ·28m · Student Success Stories Podcast

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In this episode, we can a chance to talk with Derek Smith, an announcer for Baylor sports. If you have ever been to a Baylor football game and heard, "And thats another Baylor FIRST DOWN!"... Thats Derek! He goes into detail about what it takes to be involved in that role, as well as working radio for the basketball and baseball games. He also shares how he came to Baylor and got involved in the world of sports announcing.

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In this episode, we can a chance to talk with Derek Smith, an announcer for Baylor sports. If you have ever been to a Baylor football game and heard, "And thats another Baylor FIRST DOWN!"... Thats Derek! He goes into detail about what it takes to be involved in that role, as well as working radio for the basketball and baseball games. He also shares how he came to Baylor and got involved in the world of sports announcing.

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