CTSM, Chris Stewart Agree to Five-Year Contract
2/5/2004 12:00:00 AM | General
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Chris Stewart has agreed to a five-year contract as Alabama men's basketball play-by-play announcer, Butch Henry General Manager of Crimson Tide Sports Marketing announced today.
Stewart is currently in his second season as the "Voice of Crimson Tide Basketball" and the contract includes the current season and extends through the 2007-08 season.
"I think everyone is extremely happy with Chris and the job he is doing on our basketball radio network," said UA Athletics Director Mal Moore. "Chris brings a dimension of excitement to the broadcasts."
Stewart also is host of the Post Game Party from Wings on Alabama's radio network and does television football and baseball radio work for the Tide. He will continue in those roles as well.
"Our men's basketball broadcasts have been critically acclaimed with Chris as play-by-play announcer," Henry said. "We have received excellent feedback from fans and media and we are extremely happy we'll have Chris' services throughout the foreseeable future."
"This is a dream job for me. I was grateful to the University and to Crimson Tide Sports Marketing for giving me this opportunity a year ago, and I am thrilled that they have made this type of long-term commitment to me," Stewart said. "Having grown up as an Alabama fan, I know how much people rely on the radio broadcasts to follow the Tide. I'm honored to have the responsibility of relaying the exciting message of Alabama basketball to fans throughout the state.
"When you consider the quality of broadcasters that have held this job in the past, it's an honor to follow them. I work with some wonderful people at both Crimson Tide Sports Marketing and the Alabama Athletic Department, and I feel truly blessed to have this opportunity. This is a position I hope to hold for many years to come," Stewart said.
CTSM is in its sixth year as the multi-media rights holder for the University of Alabama. The University awarded CTSM with a four-year extension through June 30, 2008. CTSM is a joint venture of Learfield Communications of Jefferson City, Mo., and International Sports Properties from Winston-Salem, N. C.
