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Jon Brockman in studio with Mike Lamb!
Infineon Raceway presents Jodi with ther trophy for winning the Sportsline Pick 'Em Challenge!
The Syosset, New York native is also the television voice of the Sacramento Kings, and also spent three years as the radio voice of the team. Grant's spent more than 20 years in front of cameras, behind microphones, in press boxes and at courtside for many of sports' biggest events.
Grant began his broadcasting career with on-the-job training at his alma mater, Bowling Green University. While pursuing his degree in broadcast journalism, Napear handled play-by-play for BGU's football, hockey and basketball teams. Later, at WAND-TV in Decatur, Grant toiled away at the weekend sports anchor desk. Grant then brought his enthusiasm to northern California: a nine-year stint as Sports Director at Sacramento's Channel 31 (then called KRBK and later, KPWB); play-by-play duties for the San Jose Sharks and the CFL's Sacramento Gold Miners; plus a stint with Arena Football's San Jose Sabercats. Grant also can be seen as the television voice of the Oakland Raiders, during their four pre-season telecasts on CBS' stations in Northern California.
Grant and his two sons, Trent and Chase, reside in Folsom.
On the football field, Mike was a colorful letterman at USC, where he started at tackle for the Trojans his senior season. Mike played with two Heisman trophy winners (Charles White and Marcus Allen), along with numerous NFL Hall of Famers.
Mike started off in television at Fox Sports Net as a correspondent, then the analyst’s booth, and ultimately the play by play announcer for the High School football broadcasts on Fox Sports Net. He earned the Southern California Sports Broadcasters Association’s award for “Best Analyst” in 1996 and was named the Southland’s top analyst for all sports in 1997 and 1998 by the Los Angeles Daily News. Mike’s knack for finding the humorous angle in big games while observing it’s intricacies, has landed him such coveted assignments as the Rose Bowl, the Gator Bowl, the Las Vegas Bowl, the Arena Bowl, and the Senior Bowl.
Mike and his wife Sandy have two children, Logan, 11 and Maddie, 7.
The 1984 USC graduate holds a Bachelor's degree in Public Affairs, and was named to the USC Dean's List and the Pac-10 Honor Roll.
Coach Paul Westphal
Kings Coach Paul Westphal talks about tonight's game, how the season has gone so far, and what the future looks like for the kings
Jon Brockman - 1/3
Jon Brockman joins Mike Lamb, in studio to talk about growing up in Washington, the awesome BBQ, his love of country music, his rookie season and what he thinks of his nicknames. He can be heard weekly, Monday at 8:40am with The Rise Guys.
Jon Brockman - 2/3
Jon Brockman joins Mike Lamb, in studio to talk about growing up in Washington, the awesome BBQ, his love of country music, his rookie season and what he thinks of his nicknames. He can be heard weekly, Monday at 8:40am with The Rise Guys.
Jon Brockman - 3/3
Jon Brockman joins Mike Lamb, in studio to talk about growing up in Washington, the awesome BBQ, his love of country music, his rookie season and what he thinks of his nicknames. He can be heard weekly, Monday at 8:40am with The Rise Guys.
Diana Brennan
Diana Brennan from Infineon Raceway presents Jodi Bacon with her NFL PICK EM’s TROPHY. She also talks about the upcoming events at Infineon Raceway.
Brian Billick
Brian Billick, from NFL Network and FoxSports talks about preparing a team for the Super Bowl, if the game proceeds without Dwight Freeney, his desire to coach again, in the right situation, and Peyton Manning’s knowledge of the game.
Sean Elliott
Sean Elliott, from the Spurs TV broadcast team, talks about the teams road struggles, the loss of Bruce Bowen, Coach Pop and how the team acts a lot like him, how impressive Duncan is, the Kings being a team that is developing and then randomly, Grant bri
Tom Cable
Tom Cable, head coach of the Oakland Raiders talks with Mike Lamb about the speculation on his job security, Jamarcus Russell, Hue Jackson and what he saw at the Senior Bowl, in Alabama.
Chris Landry
Chris Landry from Fox Sports talks to Mike about draft prospects for the 49ers and Raiders, Kurt Warner’s future, as well as his take on the Pro Bowl 2010.
Brian Baldinger
Brian Baldinger, from the NFL Network talks to Mike about Warner, Sanchez, and the Superbowl match-up.
