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ESPN Broadcast Team Announced for Casino Del Sol College All-Star Game

January 8, 2013 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Tucson Padres News Release


The 2013 Casino Del Sol College All-Star Game will be televised live on ESPN3 and WatchESPN.com. The broadcast team will have a local flavor. Play-by-Play broadcaster Dave Sitton, analyst John Fina and sideline reporter Dana Cooper all have strong Tucson roots.

Arizona sports fans have been familiar with Dave Sitton for over three decades. He has broadcasted University of Arizona sports on radio and television since 1980. His multiple Emmy Award winning descriptions have been heard on Arizona's television packages airing on Fox Sports Net and IMG. He has also called games nationally for ABC, ESPN and NBC Sports.

Former offensive lineman John Fina played ten seasons with the Buffalo Bills and spent one year with the Arizona Cardinals. Before his NFL career, Fina was an offensive tackle for the University of Arizona from 1989-1992. Fina's number is retired at Salpointe High School in Tucson, where he was an All-State lineman.

Dana Cooper is currently the radio sideline reporter for Arizona football games and is a well known broadcaster in the Tucson area. Cooper produced and hosted basketball and football coaches' television shows for the University of Arizona Athletics. He has worked for Fox Sports Arizona, KTTU-TV and ESPN Radio in Tucson.

"Dave, John and Dana are all very talented broadcasters," said Joe Dan Rogers, the Executive Director of the Casino Del Sol College All-Star Game. "They cover college football closely and we are thrilled a national audience will see their work."

The Casino Del Sol College All-Star Game will also air locally on ESPN Tucson 1490 AM and 104.9 FM. Jody Oehler, the host of Happy Hour each weekday from 4:00-6:00 on ESPN Tucson 1490 AM and 104.9 FM will call the play-by-play of the game. Arizona Daily Star sports writer Pat Finley will serve as color analyst.

Partners for the game include the Tucson Conquistadores, a charitable organization that supports youth in athletic programs throughout southern Arizona. Tickets for the 2013 Casino Del Sol College All-Star Game are available now by clicking here -https://www.ticketreturn.com/prod2/Buy.asp?EventID=91963

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