Tim Brant

Tim Brant (born February 26, 1949 in Washington, DC) is an American sportscaster for Raycom Sports and formerly Vice President, Sports for WJLA-TV in Washington, DC. He has spent more than thirty years covering sports nationally, including for CBS and ABC.

Early life

A 1973 graduate of the University of Maryland with a degree in journalism, Brant was a defensive captain and outstanding linebacker for the Terrapins. He played for Washington Redskins before a career-ending knee injury.

Broadcasting career

Raycom Sports

Brant handles play-by-play duties for both Raycom Sports ACC Football and ACC Basketball telecasts.

ABC Sports

The multi-faceted Brant has served many roles at ABC Sports, including host, sideline reporter, expert analyst and play-by-play. He joined ABC Sports as a college football commentator in 1982. After leaving for CBS in 1987, in 1991 Brant returned to ABC in the booth as an analyst and play-by-play man for College Football on ABC, a role he held until 2007.

Brant is often best known for his coverage of college football with Keith Jackson. While with ABC, Brant announced three National Championship games. While working with Keith Jackson, he was listed as college football's top analyst by numerous publications, including USA Today.