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“Voice of the Trojans” Barry McKnight Named Finalist for Alabama Sportscaster of the Year
11/26/2024 2:23:00 PM | General
TROY, Ala. – "Voice of the Trojans" Barry McKnight has been named a finalist for the National Sports Media Association (NSMA) Alabama Sportscaster of the Year, the NSMA announced Monday.
McKnight is joined by UAB Sports Network's David Crane, CBS 42's Dee Jackson, WVTM's Ryan Hennessey and WKRG's Simone Eli as finalists for the award, which will be presented at the NSMA's 65th Awards Weekend and National Convention in North Carolina June 28-30, 2025.
McKnight has served as the "Voice of the Trojans" on radio and ESPN+ broadcasts since 2002 and has been a staple on sports radio in the Montgomery area since 1997. He has won numerous broadcasting awards from the likes of the Alabama Broadcasters Association, Associated Press and more.
In addition to his work on radio and with Troy Athletics, McKnight has called games for Auburn Baseball, minor league baseball and others. Throughout his career, McKnight has won the AP Award for Broadcast Excellence, AP Play-by-Play Broadcaster of the Year and the Sun Belt Conference Broadcaster of the Year.
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