101ESPN Announces 2013-14 Rams Radio Analysts

RADIO ONLINE | Thursday, August 22, 2013 | 3:46pm CT

Hubbard Radio's WXOS-FM (101ESPN)/St. Louis, the flagship station for St. Louis Rams football, has announced the 2013-2014 Rams radio analysts and insiders team. Beginning September 10, Rams wide receiver Chris Givens will join Randy Karraker and D'Marco Farr on "The Fast Lane" for a weekly call to discuss the previous week's game and to provide insight for upcoming match-ups.

Along with Givens, 101ESPN has a line-up of analysts and NFL experts who weigh-in with regular appearances and call-ins on 101ESPN's daily and specialty shows. The analysts line-up includes:

• Former NFL Coach and 101ESPN Host Rick Venturi
• NFL Kicker and local favorite Neil Rackers
• Former Arizona Cardinal and NFL Linebacker Michael Young
• NFL Fullback and St. Louisan Carey Davis
• Former Rams Offensive Line Coach Jim Hanifan
• Former Director of Player Personnel and Rams Insider Tony Softli
• ESPN Writer/Reporter John Clayton
• ESPN Writer/Reporter Mike Sando

Program Director Chris "Hoss" Neupert noted, "We're ready to cover the 2013-2014 season like no other radio station can. Our team's in-depth knowledge of the NFL and experience with the St. Louis Rams will give our listeners unsurpassed coverage and inside information about the teams, coaches, players and league news."

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