Andrew Monaco Named Voice of Texas A&M Athletics

RADIO ONLINE | Saturday, June 9, 2018

Andrew Monaco

Texas A&M Athletics and multimedia rights holder Learfield, tap veteran broadcaster Andrew Monaco as the "Voice of the Aggies." Learfield will relocate to College Station, TX, from San Antonio, where he's been a part of the San Antonio Spurs broadcast team for the past 11 seasons. He'll assume play-by-play duties for Aggie football and men's basketball, a role previously held by Dave South, who announced last August his retirement after more than three decades behind the microphone. Monaco will also host the football and men's basketball coaches' radio shows.

"I am thrilled and humbled to be to be chosen to succeed Dave South and I can only hope to honor his legacy by telling the stories and describing the accomplishments of outstanding student-athletes," said Monaco. "Joining the Aggie and Learfield families is a tremendous honor and responsibility, and, as the father of an Aggie, I have a unique appreciation for the traditions, values, and culture of Texas A&M. I cannot wait for the first kickoff on August 30th."

"We're excited to welcome Andrew as the "Voice of the Aggies", said Texas A&M Director of Athletics Scott Woodward. "Since last fall, we have conducted a comprehensive national search for a broadcaster who could bring the game to life for our listeners and viewers and who also would have a deep appreciation and feel for what Texas A&M is about. Andrew is a world-class professional with unmatched enthusiasm who understands the importance of this role to the Texas A&M legion."

In addition to his 11-year stint with the Spurs, Monaco has experience in play-by-play of college football and basketball, including college football telecasts of the Southeastern Conference (SEC), Big 12 Conference, and Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) for Fox Sports Net, CBS Sports Network, Versus/NBC Sports Network, Comcast and ESPN. Monaco's nearly 30 years of broadcasting includes work as the play-by-play voice of the WNBA's San Antonio Stars, the AHL's San Antonio Rampage and the NBA's Orlando Magic.