If you want to be Canada's Next Sportscaster, here are the men you're going to have to impress. These talented Score personalities have seen it all, and your fate is in their hands! So to give yourself the best chance to be Drafted, be sure to follow their advice, show confidence and always look your best.
Drafted by The Score: The first "YOU'RE HIRED" took place in 1994... (I hired myself)
MVP Sportscaster: The person who wins the first "DRAFTED"
Advice for Drafted Contestants: If you've ever dreamed of working at one of the other sports networks, drop out now...
Drafted by The Score: 2001
MVP Sportscaster: Kevin Harlan (TNT Basketball) and Dan Shulman (Best play by play announcer in sports)
Advice for Drafted Contestants: Get your writing skills up. Remember that sports are fun. Hard work always pays off.
Drafted by The Score: 1998
MVP Sportscaster: For sheer entertainment...Chris Berman and former ESPN anchor Craig Kilborn are/were tough to beat. John Saunders is one of the most versatile in the business, and Dan Shulman does great play-by-play in both baseball and basketball. I still believe in the classics. Bob Cole makes it seem like a big game as does Marv Albert...And of course the voices of NFL films Harry Kalas and John Facenda could make lawn darts seem like the summit series!
Advice for Drafted Contestants: Work hard, be yourself...Unless you're boring...And for the love of pete...Don't do anything Seixeiro does!
Drafted by The Score: 1997 (First Overall)
MVP Sportscaster: Foster Hewitt
Advice for Drafted Contestants: Some one out there is practicing and getting better. What did you do to improve yourself today?
Drafted by The Score: May 1998
MVP Sportscaster: Joe Buck
Advice for Drafted Contestants: Bribery works.
Drafted by The Score: July 1997
MVP Sportscaster: Sid and/or Tim
Advice for Drafted Contestants: It's harder than it sounds: "Be Yourself"
Drafted by The Score: Spring 1997
MVP Sportscaster: Des Lynam (BBC)
Advice for Drafted Contestants: Don't try to duplicate your favourite sportscaster, be yourself! Originality and personality are the most important qualities you can possess. Talk to your audience, not down to your audience. These days fans know their stuff, and they will see through you if you patronize them. Always remember your role. You are a sportscaster, not necessarily an analyst! And oh yeah, have a thick skin!
Drafted by The Score: 2005
MVP Sportscaster: Chris Berman
Advice for Drafted Contestants: Bring Energy, Confidence, and ask questions that make the athlete think outside the box.
Drafted by The Score: I hired myself a year and a half ago
MVP Sportscaster: Gerry Dee Sports Reporter
Advice for Drafted Contestants: If you work hard, you could be ok, not great, just ok.
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