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Robert Griffin III to call his first NFL game for Fox Sports in New Orleans
Robert Griffin III transitions from college football analyst to NFL commentator with Fox, calling his debut game at the Superdome where his NFL career began.
- On Sunday, Robert Griffin III will call his first NFL game for Fox Sports when the New Orleans Saints host the Carolina Panthers at Caesars Superdome, teaming with Jason Benetti.
- Last year, after ESPN cuts sent him off television, Fox Sports hired Griffin as a college analyst in spring when Brock Huard stepped away.
- The Superdome assignment resonates because Robert Griffin III, 2011 Heisman Trophy winner and former NFL player, first suited up in the NFL in New Orleans and his family is rooted there.
- For the broadcast, Fox will assign Sarah Kustok as the sideline reporter, replacing Alexa Landestoy from college games, while Griffin has a couple of football games left on his Fox schedule.
- Griffin and Benetti's quick chemistry helped Fox choose their relaxed, conversational style after Griffin coached youth teams and launched Outta Pocket with RGIII last year.
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Robert Griffin III scheduled for first NFL broadcast since move to Fox Sports
More than a year ago, ESPN surprised many when it parted ways with Robert Griffin III after just three years. The immensely famous former Heisman winner and NFL Rookie of the Year scored numerous high-profile jobs with the Worldwide Leader, but was laid off seemingly as a cost-cutting move alongside NBA analyst Zach Lowe and NFL host Sam Ponder. It wasn’t long before Griffin landed on his feet at Fox Sports, where he quickly cemented himself in …
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