One month after ESPN launched in 1979, Chris Berman arrived at the fledgling sports network. Now 36 years later, the 60-year-old Berman is still going strong at the sports behemoth. He’s a six-time National Sportscaster of the Year, recognized for his work in multiple sports in both the studio and broadcast booth. Berman will handle play-by-play for the Vikings- San Francisco game Monday on ESPN. In advance of that, he fielded questions from the Star Tribune’s Michael Rand:
Q As the lead play-by-play voice for this Monday’s Vikings-49ers game, what will preparation for the game look like on your end?
A I immerse myself in the media guides. I’m into where people come from, their histories, what they might have done off the field even though that doesn’t have the chance to be wedged in all the time on a third-and-8 play. I’ve talked with coach [Mike] Zimmer and coach Norv Turner, and I’ll talk with Teddy Bridgewater, and hopefully Adrian Peterson. I’ll do similar stuff for the 49ers. It’s a different week for me because I’m preparing for all 32 teams. I do the ‘NFL Countdown’ show on Sunday morning and then fly to the game. … I’m preparing for a banquet for 32 but also preparing to do a gourmet meal for two. But the bottom line is I can’t wait to do it.
Q Can I get a “Swami” prediction on who you have winning the game?
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