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Joe Schad (born c. 1974) is a reporter, writer, analyst and broadcaster focused on college football and the NFL for more than 20 years. In July 2016, Schad announced he would begin covering the

Palm Beach Post
.

Schad joined

ESPNEWS. Schad provided college football news and notes for SportsCenter. In addition, Schad wrote news stories and blogged for ESPN.com. Schad hosted a college football show for ESPN Radio and has done college football and NFL sideline reporting for ESPN, ABC and ESPN Radio. Between 2010 and 2015, Schad broadcast more than 145 games for ESPN Radio, including the Orange Bowl, Rose Bowl, Fiesta Bowl, Sugar Bowl, BCS National Championship Game and College Football Playoff Semifinals and National Championship Game.[1]

Schad is known for his breaking news, including underclassmen declaring for the

Florida State, Tennessee, North Carolina, Michigan, Oregon and Baylor.[1]

Early life and career

Schad grew up in

The Torch. He was also the sports director of WSJU, St. John's official radio station. Schad was recognized with several journalism awards during his collegiate career from the APSE and FSWA.[1]

Before ESPN

After graduating from St. John's, Schad covered college and professional sports for Newsday and also worked as a researcher for ESPN The Magazine.

In 1999, Schad left New York and began working as a beat writer and general assignment reporter for the Orlando Sentinel/Ft. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel where he covered the University of Florida. During his tenure at the Sentinel, he broke numerous football and men's basketball stories including: a gambling scandal, street brawl, transfers, drug suspensions, accusations of rape, players turning pro and coaching hires.

In 2003, Schad began his first stint covering the

Palm Beach Post where he garnered national attention for his work on the Ricky Williams' drug use, and an FBI investigation into hate mail sent to several prominent athletes.[1]

Schad currently resides in Parkland, Florida.

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Joe Schad". ESPN MediaZone. Archived from the original on 2013-12-24. Retrieved December 23, 2013.


Former Editor In Chief journeys from The Torch to the NFL.[1]

Joe Schad Is a "Media Free Agent" After 11 Years at ESPN.[2]

ESPN parts ways with college football staffers Joe Schad, Robert Smith.[3]

Former ESPN college football reporter Joe Schad going to Palm Beach Post.[4]

BREAKING: Joe Schad Landed His Dream Job and You Can Too.[5]

Joe Schad Palm Beach Post.[6]

  1. ^ "Former Editor in Chief journeys from the Torch to the NFL".
  2. ^ "Joe Schad is a "Media Free Agent" After 11 Years at ESPN". 8 June 2016.
  3. ^ "ESPN parts ways with Joe Schad, Robert Smith". 18 April 2016.
  4. ^ "Former ESPN college football reporter Joe Schad going to Palm Beach Post". August 2016.
  5. ^ "BREAKING: Joe Schad Landed His Dream Job and You Can Too". September 2016.
  6. ^ https://www.palmbeachpost.com/search?text=joe%20schad&start=1 [bare URL]
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