The Raiders announced today that veteran announcer Beth Mowins will call play-by-play for their preseason games this season.
Mowins will be a rarity in the NFL as a female in a broadcast booth. Although many women work NFL games as sideline reporters, the play-by-play and commentator duties are almost always handled by men. Mowins is eminently qualified for the Raiders job, having spent two decades calling games for ESPN, including many college football games. Her presence in the Raiders’ booth is a positive step.
Former Raiders Tim Brown and Matt Millen will join Mowins in the booth.
“Calling games for one of the premier franchises in the NFL is a real privilege, especially alongside a Hall of Famer and a four-time Super Bowl champion,” Mowins said in a statement released by the Raiders. “The Raiders have always taken pride in being innovative and we are excited to engage with Raider Nation in what promises to be an exciting buildup to the new season.”
Photo via Beth Mowins on Twitter.