University of Oklahoma Athletics

Talent

Chad McKee | Host, Play- by-Play
Sooner Game Day, Sooner Sports Spotlight, OU Football Press Conference

With 16 years of television and radio experience, Chad McKee joined the Sooner Sports TV family in the spring of 2011 as the play-by-play commentator for Oklahoma baseball and softball. A seasoned professional, McKee now works tirelessly to bring Sooner fans the football coverage they desire - serving as the pregame, postgame and weekly press conference host of all Sooner Sports TV football programming. Additionally, McKee's versatility is found in nearly every Sooner event from soccer and volleyball to tennis, gymnastics and basketball. Throughout the spring of 2013, McKee served as the host of the inaugural season of Rounding Third, bringing Sooner softball's national championship run to OU fans from the start.

Toby Rowland | Reporter, Host
Sooner Sports Spotlight, Sooner Sports Talk, OU Football Press Conference

The "Voice of the Sooners", Toby Rowland carries the play-by-play duties for all radio broadcasts of Sooner football, men's basketball and baseball. A two-time Emmy award winner, Rowland has a TV presence to match the voice. Every Tuesday (football season) and Thursday night (basketball season), Rowland can be seen on Sooner Sports TV and heard on the air for Sooner Sports Talk. Additionally, Rowland serves alongside Chad McKee as the co-host of the OU Football Press Conference show.

Chris Plank | Host, Play-by-Play
Sooner Sports Spotlight, Coaches' Corner, OU Football Press Conference, Sooner Football Signing Day

Chris Plank continues his involvement with Sooner Sports TV as co-host for the Sooner Sports Spotlight and the ever-popular Sooner Football Signing Day special. A veteran radio broadcaster, Plank has long served as a sports talk host in the Tulsa area, and currently serves as the sideline reporter for all Sooner football radio broadcasts and the play-by-play voice for the OU Softball team.

 

Dean Blevins | Host
Sooner Football with Brent Venables

Dean Blevins' history with Oklahoma dates back to 1974 when he lettered four seasons under head coach Barry Switzer in addition to earning a second letter in basketball. A two-time Emmy Award winner, Blevins brings thirty years of broadcasting experience to the Sooner Sports TV family. Having hosted Coach Bob Stoops' weekly review show for nearly a decade, the former quarterback continues to bring Sooner fans closer to the game every Sunday.

 

Teddy Lehman | Co-Host
Coaches' Corner

A native Oklahoman, Teddy Lehman's stellar career at Oklahoma made him a two-time All-American in addition to Dick Butkus and Chuck Bednarik awards in 2003. A member of the 2000 National Championship squad, Lehman made stops in the NFL with the Lions, Buccaneers, Bills and Jaguars. Despite hanging up his cleats, Lehman has yet to truly retire from the game, serving as a sports radio broadcaster in Oklahoma. Lehman continues to bring his talents to Sooner Sports TV as a co-host of Coach's Corner.

Dan Hughes | Analyst
Sooner Basketball

With a life-long commitment to the game, Coach Dan Hughes swaps sidelines from the bench to the broadcast booth for Oklahoma women's basketball. The former general manager and head coach of the San Antonio Silver Spurs, Hughes brings unmatched knowledge to the Sooner Sports TV broadcast team. From back-door cuts to in-bound plays, few can provide the insight into the game like Coach Hughes.

Bart Conner | Play-by-Play
Sooner Gymnastics

A staple in both the gymnastics and broadcasting industry, Bart Conner brings a lifetime of gymnastics experience to Sooner Sports TV. While earning a degree in Journalism at Oklahoma, Conner helped the Sooners claim their first two national titles while garnering fourteen All-American honors. After winning a gold medal in the 1984 Olympics, Conner continues to stay involved in Oklahoma gymnastics as the lead play-by-play announcer, capping a golden cast of Sooner Sports TV talent.

George Frazier | Analyst
Baseball

One of the most seasoned veterans in the business, George Frazier has been calling games for his alma mater since 2013. The former Sooner hurler brings 19 years and over 1,800 games of broadcasting experience during his time with the Colorado Rockies and Root Sports. After 10 years of pitching with five Major League teams, Frazier's broadcasting career began in 1988 as an analyst covering Big Eight Conference men's and women's baskeball. For the Sooners, Frazier helped OU make two College World Series appearances in 1975 and 1976. His pro career was highlighted by winning a World Series ring with the Minnesota Twins in 1987.
 

Jack Spates | Analyst
Sooner Wrestling

Few universities can boast legendary coaches across numerous sports, but Oklahoma is one of those schools. Coach Jack Spates began his tenure as the head skipper for Sooner wrestling in 1993, and built a program that consistently finished in the top 10 nationally. Since his retirement in 2011, Spates has continued to bring his highly energetic personality to McCasland Field House for each meet as the lead analyst for Sooner Sports TV. With his wealth of knowledge, coach Spates continues to add to the depth of Oklahoma's strong tradition beyond measure

Brenda VanLengen | Analyst
Sooner Basketball

Brenda VanLengen joined the SoonerSports Broadcast crew with 20 years of experience in calling games on ESPN, FOX Sports, CBS College Sports, SEC Network, Big Ten Network and many regional networks. VanLengen is the lead analyst on the Big 12 Conference women's basketball package and was a two-time Academic All-American basketball player from the University of Nebraska-Kearney in her playing days.