Over the years, Suzy Kolber has become closely associated with NFL coverage on ESPN. Whether it’s been as a sideline reporter, the on-site host on Monday Night Football or a studio host on its numerous NFL shows, Kolber is a mainstay on football for the Worldwide Leader.
And the Worldwide Leader likes her as well. According to ESPN chronicler Jim Miller, Kolber has signed a new deal that will keep her with the network for another four years:
Suzy Kolber will be w/@espn for 4 more yrs w/new 3 yr extension beyond current deal. On short list for Berman replacement (when time comes)
— james andrew miller (@JimMiller) July 21, 2015
As Miller mentioned, ESPN has placed Kolber on the short list to replace Chris Berman on Sunday NFL Countdown and Monday Night Countdown if and when he decides to retire. It’s well-deserved as Kolber has certainly paid her dues at ESPN and at Fox.
You may remember along with Keith Olbermann, Stuart Scott and Mitch Albom, she helped to launch ESPN2 in 1993, then left to go to Fox in 1996 where she reported on the NFL and hosted the last season of the NHL on the network. Kolber returned to ESPN in 1999.
It was in 2001 when ESPN placed her as the sideline reporter for Sunday Night Football. Over the past few years, Kolber has hosted portions of ESPN’s tennis coverage at the French Open and Wimbledon plus was the pre-race host on NASCAR.
But Kolber is best known for her football hosting now and will continue to be part of the NFL on ESPN for at least the next four years.
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