SDSU Football Broadcaster Merriam Debuts TV Play-by-Play, Continues Radio Role

Tyler Merriam, a longtime broadcaster and SDSU alumnus, recently made his TV debut calling a South Dakota State football game, though he remains primarily the voice of the Jackrabbits on radio and continues to oversee the program's media content. Jack Brennan, a former Cincinnati sportswriter and Bengals publicity director, has released a memoir titled Football Sissy, detailing his experiences as a cross-dresser while working in the male-dominated world of sports media, and he publicly came out in 2021 after retiring. Thousands protested President Trump’s deployment of troops in Washington, D.C., and Chicago, reflecting ongoing tensions over the use of military forces in domestic cities. In NFL news, Justin Herbert led the Chargers to a 27-21 win over the Chiefs, with a notable shift in the Chargers' offensive strategy favoring more passing on early downs, signaling a departure from their traditionally run-heavy approach under coach Jim Harbaugh. These developments highlight both cultural conversations in sports and evolving strategies on the field, against a backdrop of political protests related to the current administration's policies.