710 ESPN TO BROADCAST ALL NEW YORK JETS REGULAR SEASON GAMES DURING THE 2011 SEASON

That's the press release that was emailed to me earlier today...

August 11, 2011

LOS ANGELES: ESPN LA announced today that it has reached an agreement with the New York Jets to broadcast the team’s games during the upcoming NFL season.  All 16 regular-season games will air live on 710 ESPN, beginning with the Jets’ Sept. 11 matchup with the Dallas Cowboys.

Led by former USC standout and Orange County native Mark Sanchez, the Jets have emerged as a perennial title contender, advancing to the AFC Championship Game each of the past two seasons.  Prior to joining the Jets, Sanchez demonstrated his post-season prowess as a Trojan, earning Offensive MVP honors with a 413-yard performance in a 2009 Rose Bowl victory over Penn State.

"It's an honor to be able to bring Mark Sanchez back to LA and back to his huge local fan base," said Scott McCarthy, Vice President/General Manager ESPN LA.  "There is tremendous passion for the NFL here in LA, and this partnership with an elite franchise will further energize the Southland's sizable population of football fans, who continue to express excitement about the potential return of an NFL team to the region."
      
I am happy that Jets fans in the LA area will now be a part of our 2011 season, said Sanchez. Their support has always been very important to me, and I look forward to sharing this exciting time with them.

The 710 ESPN broadcasts will feature the play-by-play tandem of Bob Wischusen and Marty Lyons, who begin their tenth season together as the voices of the Jets.

"We are excited to bring the broadcasts from our ESPN New York 1050 flagship station to the greater Los Angeles area, said Jets Executive Vice President of Business Operations, Matt Higgins. The team has a strong national following, and we look forward to enhancing the experience for Jets fans in Southern California and across the country.

The flagship station of USC football, 710 ESPN is committed to amplifying its NFL programming and to showcasing Trojan legends, including Los Angeles native Keyshawn Johnson.  Selected by the Jets with the number-one overall pick in the 1996 NFL Draft, Johnson will headline the NFL @ L.A. with Keyshawn Johnson, to air 8-9 a.m. on Sunday mornings in the NFL off-season and 7-9 a.m. during the season, beginning August 14, 2011.  710 ESPN’s Dave Shore will co-host with Johnson.

Hope you guys enjoy it!