Colin Cowherd, a renowned sports personality, hails from the Pacific Northwest, specifically the state of Washington. Prior to achieving widespread recognition, he honed his skills as a sports director at KVBC-TV in Las Vegas, Nevada, earning the prestigious title of Nevada's Sportscaster of the Year an impressive five times.
As his career continued to flourish, Cowherd made the transition to sports talk radio in 1996, relocating to Portland, Oregon. This pivotal move marked the beginning of his rise to prominence, as he went on to join ESPN Radio in 2003. At the network, he launched his own show, The Herd with Colin Cowherd, which aired during the coveted 10AM-1PM time slot.
Cowherd's outstanding contributions to the world of sports broadcasting did not go unnoticed, as he was bestowed the esteemed title of Sports Illustrated's Radio Personality of the Year in 2005. Furthermore, he co-hosted the popular ESPN2 show SportsNation from 2009 to 2012, cementing his status as a leading figure in the sports media landscape.