Minor shameless (shameful?) plug (Non-BB)

[94CougarGrad]

I fell into an interesting job a few weeks ago. I am now the backup home public address announcer for the Houston Cougar women's home basketball games. Monday night I go for a sit-through to see how things work, and I cover one game in December and two games in January when the regular guy is unavailable.

I'm still not sure how I managed to get this gig, but it sounds fun, and it seems like a neat way to support my alma mater. I have been told that I will be the first female PA announcer in the history of Houston Cougar sports.

So if any of y'all folks feel like coming to a UH Lady Cougars' basketball game at Hofheinz, and you see a loudmouthed woman with a red sweater and brunette ponytail doing the PA work, come say hi.

[JimR]

I fell into an interesting job a few weeks ago. I am now the backup home public address announcer for the Houston Cougar women's home basketball games. Monday night I go for a sit-through to see how things work, and I cover one game in December and two games in January when the regular guy is unavailable.

I'm still not sure how I managed to get this gig, but it sounds fun, and it seems like a neat way to support my alma mater. I have been told that I will be the first female PA announcer in the history of Houston Cougar sports.

So if any of y'all folks feel like coming to a UH Lady Cougars' basketball game at Hofheinz, and you see a loudmouthed woman with a red sweater and brunette ponytail doing the PA work, come say hi.

congrats. beware the open microphone.

[Craig]

Phi Slamma Yammer!

Congrats on the new gig.

[ValpoCory]

Congrats.  Coming from a former PA announcer, ensure you get those pronunciations down with the coaches.  We don't need a Willy teh-VAHR-es moment.

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

Congrats! That's really cool!

I once held the same title but it was a small taters NAIA division III AA Jr College school or something like that.

And no better advise has ever been given to someone behind a mic than what Jim said. Also don't say, ah... uh... I'm sure you'll be fine.

[BatGirl]

so cool - and the first woman ever?  very nice.  no doubt you'll have fun with that gig. 
i suggest immediately using your new job/title to secure media passes for any and all astros home games.
you're MEDIA now, girl! 

[Duman]

Too Cool!  Have fun!

The jobs behind the desk at sporting events are more work than most folks realize but you also see a different side of the game.  It's a blast.