History of Colin Cowherd in Timeline

Colin Cowherd is a prominent American sports media personality. He started his career as a sports director and anchor in Las Vegas before joining ESPN in 2003. At ESPN, he hosted a radio show on ESPN Radio, co-hosted SportsNation, and hosted Colin's New Football Show. Currently, Cowherd hosts "The Herd with Colin Cowherd" on Fox Sports Radio and Fox Sports 1, solidifying his presence in sports broadcasting.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

January 6, 1964: Colin Cowherd Born

On January 6, 1964, Colin Murray Cowherd was born. He is an American sports media personality.

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1982: Graduation from High School

In 1982, Colin Cowherd graduated from Ocosta High School in Westport. During high school, he played quarterback for the football team and was an All-Far West Conference guard for the basketball team.

1993: Serves as weekend sports anchor at WTVT

From 1993 to 1995, Colin Cowherd served as a weekend sports anchor at WTVT in Tampa, Florida.

1995: End of tenure at WTVT

Colin Cowherd's tenure as a weekend sports anchor at WTVT in Tampa, Florida ended in 1995.

1996: Joins KGW-TV in Portland

In 1996, Colin Cowherd moved to Portland, Oregon, where he worked as a sports anchorman for KGW-TV.

2001: The Herd Moves to Morning Drive Time

In 2001, The Herd moved from an afternoon time slot on all-sports radio KFXX to the morning drive time.

2003: Joins ESPN

In 2003, Colin Cowherd joined ESPN, where he hosted a radio show on the ESPN Radio network and became one of the original hosts of ESPN's television program SportsNation.

2004: The Herd on ESPN Radio Affiliates

From 2004 to 2015, The Herd was transmitted to ESPN Radio affiliates throughout the United States and online at ESPNRadio.com.

November 13, 2005: Controversial Comments on Eddie Guerrero's Death

On November 13, 2005, Colin Cowherd made controversial comments on the death of professional wrestler Eddie Guerrero on The Herd, leading to complaints and a reprimand from ESPN.

November 2005: ESPN Apologizes for Cowherd's Comments on Eddie Guerrero

In November 2005, ESPN apologized for Colin Cowherd's comments regarding the death of Eddie Guerrero on The Herd. Cowherd was also reprimanded by ESPN Radio general manager Bruce Gilbert over his remarks.

April 5, 2007: Directs Listeners to "Blow Up" The Big Lead

On April 5, 2007, Colin Cowherd directed his listeners to "blow up" the sports blog The Big Lead by simultaneously visiting its home page, causing the site to go offline for approximately 96 hours. He faced no disciplinary action at the time, but ESPN instituted a zero tolerance policy of such activities in the future.

November 28, 2007: Controversial Comments on Sean Taylor's Death

On November 28, 2007, one day after Sean Taylor's home invasion murder, Colin Cowherd made controversial comments claiming that Taylor's past had brought the tragedy on him and that Redskins fans who mourned him were not "grown-ups."

2008: The Herd Simulcast on ESPNU

In 2008, the Herd added a simulcast on ESPNU.

July 6, 2009: SportsNation Debut

On July 6, 2009, the TV show SportsNation, co-hosted by Colin Cowherd, Michelle Beadle, and later Charissa Thompson, debuted on ESPN2.

September 2012: Cowherd Announces Departure from SportsNation

In September 2012, Colin Cowherd announced that he would be leaving the program SportsNation.

December 2012: Cowherd's Last Month as Host of SportsNation

December 2012 was Colin Cowherd's last month as host of SportsNation.

January 2013: Marcellus Wiley Takes Over for Cowherd on SportsNation

In January 2013, Marcellus Wiley took over for Colin Cowherd on SportsNation.

2013: Hosts Colin's New Football Show and Publishes First Book

In fall 2013, Colin Cowherd began hosting the ESPN Sunday morning pro and college football talk show Colin's New Football Show. Also in 2013, Cowherd's first book, You Herd Me! I'll Say It If Nobody Else Will, was published.

April 2014: Criticism for Remarks on The Ultimate Warrior's Death

In April 2014, Colin Cowherd drew criticism for his remarks on the death of The Ultimate Warrior.

2014: Death of Mother, Patricia Cowherd

In 2014, Colin Cowherd's mother, Patricia Cowherd, passed away. She was British-born and emigrated to the United States at age 14.

July 16, 2015: Announcement of Departure from ESPN

On July 16, 2015, it was announced that Colin Cowherd would leave ESPN.

July 23, 2015: Remarks on Dominican Baseball Players

On July 23, 2015, Colin Cowherd made controversial remarks connecting the number of baseball players from the Dominican Republic to the game's alleged simplicity.

July 24, 2015: Final Broadcast on ESPN

On July 24, 2015, Colin Cowherd's final broadcast aired on ESPN.

August 12, 2015: Joins Fox Sports

On August 12, 2015, it was officially announced that Colin Cowherd would join Fox Sports with a four-year deal.

September 8, 2015: The Herd Moves to Premiere Networks and Fox Sports Radio

On September 8, 2015, The Herd moved to Premiere Networks and Fox Sports Radio, and its TV simulcast moved to Fox Sports 1.

2015: End of Transmission of The Herd on ESPN Radio Affiliates

From 2004 to 2015, The Herd was transmitted to ESPN Radio affiliates throughout the United States and online at ESPNRadio.com.

2015: Releases Second Book

In 2015, Colin Cowherd released his second book, Raw: My 100%, Grade-A, Unfiltered, Inside Look at Sports.

March 2018: Cowherd Attends WWE SmackDown Taping

In March 2018, Colin Cowherd, who had previously referred to professional wrestling fans as "lonely, pathetic Booger Eaters", attended the taping of an episode of WWE SmackDown.