History of Samantha Ponder in Timeline
"Samantha Ponder is an accomplished American sportscaster known for her work at ESPN. She has served as host of Sunday NFL Countdown and College GameDay, and as a sideline reporter for college football and basketball. Notably, she replaced Erin Andrews on College GameDay and co-hosted its ESPNU edition. Ponder's career also includes sideline reporting for Thursday Night College Football and appearances on the Longhorn Network."
December 11, 1985: Birth of Samantha Ponder
Samantha Ponder was born on December 11, 1985.
2009: Samantha Ponder Graduates from Liberty University and Begins Work with Fox Sports Net and Fox College Sports
After graduating from Liberty University in 2009, Samantha Ponder began working as a sideline reporter for Pac-10 and Big 12 college basketball and football games for Fox Sports Net and Fox College Sports.
July 7, 2011: Samantha Ponder hired by ESPN's Longhorn Network
On July 7, 2011, Samantha Ponder was hired by ESPN's Longhorn Network as a sideline reporter, becoming one of the network's first talent hires.
August 2012: Samantha Ponder becomes sideline reporter for ESPN's Thursday Night College Football
In August 2012, Samantha Ponder began her role as sideline reporter for ESPN's Thursday Night College Football, working alongside Rece Davis, Jesse Palmer, and David Pollack.
December 17, 2012: Samantha Steele marries Christian Ponder
Samantha Steele married then-Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder on December 17, 2012 in Hudson, Wisconsin.
January 1, 2013: Samantha Ponder Begins Using Married Name on ESPN/ABC Broadcasts
Samantha Ponder began appearing on ESPN/ABC broadcasts using her married name on January 1, 2013, starting with the broadcast of the CapitalOne Bowl.
2014: Samantha Ponder ends role as sideline reporter for ESPN's Thursday Night College Football
In 2014, Samantha Ponder concluded her role as sideline reporter for ESPN's Thursday Night College Football.