Kevin Matthews

Kevin Matthews may refer to:

Kevin Matthews (radio personality)

Kevin Menear (born March 12, 1956), known professionally as Kevin Matthews, is a Midwest United States radio personality, best known for his 12-year association with WLUP-FM "The Loop" and its one-time sister-station, WMVP "AM 1000." Matthews became popular for his off-kilter take on various topics. He's known for doing voices, including that of his irascible sidekick, sportscaster Jim Shorts. One of his bits was encouraging his listeners to yell out "Free Bird!" at various concerts, whether it was the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, or Barry Manilow. One incidence of this was a heckler shouting "Free Bird!" as well as the names of Matthews and Shorts at a Bill Hicks show, prompting Hicks' "Hitler had the right idea" rant.

Radio

During the summer of 1986, KWK-FM brought Matthews to St. Louis from WLAV in Grand Rapids, Michigan, but he was fired the next year. He was hired by The Loop in March, 1987 as the weekday overnight and Sunday host. A month later, AM 1000 started simulcasting The Loop, including Matthews' show. Soon thereafter, Matthews' show began broadcasting exclusively from the AM dial between Jonathon Brandmeier in the morning and Steve & Garry in the afternoon. During this era, Matthews made occasional comedy-concert appearances in the Chicago area. He also promoted a line of clothing featuring himself and his characters. His fans were referred to as "Kev-Heads".

Kevin Matthews (American football)

Kevin James Matthews (born February 4, 1987) is an American football center who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent in 2010. He played college football at Texas A&M.

Kevin Matthews is the son of Pro Football Hall of Fame offensive lineman Bruce Matthews, a former offensive line coach for the Titans.

Professional career

Tennessee Titans

Matthews was signed by the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent following the 2010 NFL Draft on April 30, 2010. He was waived during final cuts on September 4, 2010, but was re-signed to the team's practice squad on September 5. Kevin was promoted to the active roster on December 15, 2010, after center Eugene Amano was placed on the injured reserve list due to a neck injury.

Washington Redskins

On May 7, 2013, Matthews signed with the Washington Redskins. He didn't make the final roster and was cut on the last day of training camp on August 30, 2013.

Second Stint with Titans