Colin Murray Cowherd is a prominent figure in American sports media. His career began in local television, serving as sports director at KVBC in Las Vegas and as a sports anchor at other stations. In 2003, he transitioned to ESPN, where he hosted a radio show and became one of the original hosts of the television program *SportsNation*, and *Colin's New Football Show*. Currently, Cowherd hosts *The Herd with Colin Cowherd*, broadcast on both Fox Sports Radio and Fox Sports 1.
January 6, 1964: Birth of Colin Cowherd
Colin Cowherd was born on January 6, 1964.
1982: High School Graduation
Colin Cowherd graduated from Ocosta High School in Westport in 1982.
1993: Starts at WTVT
Colin Cowherd began working as a weekend sports anchor at WTVT in Tampa, Florida in 1993.
1995: Leaves WTVT
Colin Cowherd left his position at WTVT in Tampa, Florida in 1995.
1996: Joins KGW-TV
In 1996, Colin Cowherd started working as a sports anchorman for KGW-TV in Portland, Oregon.
2001: "The Herd" Moves to Morning Drive Time
In 2001, "The Herd" radio show moved to the morning drive time slot on KFXX.
2003: Joins ESPN
In 2003, Colin Cowherd joined ESPN, where he hosted a radio show and became one of the original hosts of SportsNation.
2003: Replaces Tony Kornheiser on ESPN Radio
In 2003, Colin Cowherd replaced Tony Kornheiser on ESPN Radio.
2004: "The Herd" Expands Reach
In 2004, "The Herd" began transmitting to ESPN Radio affiliates throughout the United States and online.
November 13, 2005: Comments on Eddie Guerrero's Death
On November 13, 2005, Colin Cowherd made controversial comments about the death of wrestler Eddie Guerrero.
November 2005: ESPN Apologizes for Cowherd's Comments
In November 2005, ESPN issued an apology for Cowherd's comments on Eddie Guerrero's death.
April 5, 2007: "Blow Up" The Big Lead Incident
On April 5, 2007, Colin Cowherd encouraged his listeners to overload the sports blog The Big Lead, causing it to go offline.
November 28, 2007: Comments on Sean Taylor's Death
On November 28, 2007, Colin Cowherd made controversial comments about the death of Sean Taylor.
2008: "The Herd" Simulcast on ESPNU
"The Herd" added a simulcast on ESPNU in 2008.
July 6, 2009: "SportsNation" Debuts
The TV show "SportsNation", co-hosted by Colin Cowherd, Michelle Beadle, and later Charissa Thompson, debuted on July 6, 2009.
September 2012: Announces Departure from "SportsNation"
Colin Cowherd announced his departure from "SportsNation" in September 2012.
December 2012: Final Month as "SportsNation" Host
December 2012 marked Colin Cowherd's last month as host of "SportsNation".
January 2013: Marcellus Wiley Replaces Cowherd
Marcellus Wiley replaced Colin Cowherd on "SportsNation" in January 2013.
2013: Starts "Colin's New Football Show" and Releases First Book
In 2013, Colin Cowherd began hosting "Colin's New Football Show" and released his first book, "You Herd Me! I'll Say It If Nobody Else Will".
April 2014: Comments on The Ultimate Warrior's Death
Colin Cowherd drew criticism for his remarks on the death of The Ultimate Warrior in April 2014.
2014: Death of Patricia Cowherd
Colin Cowherd's mother, Patricia, passed away in 2014.
July 16, 2015: Announced Departure from ESPN
Colin Cowherd's departure from ESPN was announced on July 16, 2015.
July 23, 2015: Controversial Remarks on Dominican Baseball Players
On July 23, 2015, Colin Cowherd made controversial remarks about Dominican baseball players.
July 24, 2015: Final ESPN Broadcast
Colin Cowherd's final broadcast on ESPN aired on July 24, 2015.
August 12, 2015: Joins Fox Sports
Colin Cowherd officially joined Fox Sports on August 12, 2015.
September 8, 2015: "The Herd" Moves to Fox Sports
"The Herd" moved to Premiere Networks and Fox Sports Radio and Fox Sports 1 on September 8, 2015.
2015: Releases Second Book
Colin Cowherd released his second book, "Raw: My 100%, Grade-A, Unfiltered, Inside Look at Sports", in 2015.
2015: End of ESPN Radio Broadcast
Colin Cowherd's show on ESPN radio ended its broadcast in 2015.
March 2018: Attends WWE SmackDown Taping
Colin Cowherd attended a WWE SmackDown taping in March 2018.
2018: Partnership with iHeartRadio and Red Seat Ventures
In 2018, Colin Cowherd partnered with iHeartRadio and Red Seat Ventures to launch The Herd Podcast Network.
2018: Joy Taylor Replaces Kristine Leahy
Joy Taylor replaced Kristine Leahy as co-host on "The Herd" in 2018.
February 1, 2021: Launch of The Volume Podcast Network
On February 1, 2021, Colin Cowherd launched The Volume, a sports-talk podcast network. The flagship podcast is "The Colin Cowherd Podcast", with other shows hosted by athletes like Draymond Green and Richard Sherman.
February 2021: Hospitalization for Blood Clot
In February 2021, Colin Cowherd was hospitalized due to a blood clot in his right lung.