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Brady Quinn Living A Double Life Talking Both College, Pro Football

Among other media roles, Quinn is a co-host on both SiriusXM NFL Radio and Fox Sports RadioGetty Images

Brady Quinn never had designs on a media career until '13, when he was forced to go on injured reserve for the Rams after he herniated two discs in his back. While rehabbing, an offhand conversation with then-Rams coach Jeff Fisher opened a door for the former Notre Dame quarterback. Fisher told Quinn he should look into broadcast opportunities, which Quinn took to heart, even if he did not realize how impactful that advice would prove to be. Quinn: “It was more of a quick conversation of ‘Hey, while you’re laid up on your back, something you can do. You’re a good-looking guy who can talk ball, so why don’t you do this.’ ... I said something to my agent -- who connected me to (Becky Sendrow) in the broadcasting department. Then she pitched me out for some different things and after going through some car washes, an opportunity arose.” Seven years later, Quinn is wearing many hats. He is a regular on Fox’ college pregame show “Big Noon Kickoff” while also working as an NFL analyst for the net. He also works as an analyst for CBS Sports HQ and is a co-host on both SiriusXM NFL Radio (Monday-Wednesday) and Fox Sports Radio (Sunday nights) throughout the year. For someone who was not thinking about a media career throughout his NFL playing days, Quinn is staying busy. "I like having a lot on my plate," he said.

BALANCING ACT: The question Quinn fields the most is how he manages to balance covering both college and the NFL, an opportunity that he feels makes him more dynamic as an analyst. “I hate when people ask would I ever choose to do one or the other. I like a world where I can do both." Quinn notes he was a big fan of Grant Hill growing up, and he said, "When I started seeing (Turner) use him for college, in particular during March Madness, but also he’ll do NBA games -- I was like why don’t they do this in football? It’s a natural segue for me to do college and NFL, then once the spring comes start talking Draft. Who knows these guys better than the guys who watch these kids from freshman to a senior -- to then talk about it at the next level? ... I was able to play long enough in the NFL to have a feel for that world, that business, how it operates. It’s been nice to be able to do a combination of both.” Going back and forth from the studio to the gameday booth has not come without its challenges. “When you’re doing a game, it’s like digging a mile deep and an inch wide. When you’re doing a studio show like what I do for Fox, you’re digging an inch deep and mile wide.”

COLLEGE LIFE: In the short-term, Quinn is focused on continuing to grow with “Big Noon Kickoff,” now in its second season, alongside Urban Meyer, Matt Leinart, Reggie Bush and host Rob Stone. “Our chemistry is really from playing against one another. ... Urban recruited me back when he was the head coach at Bowling Green. We go way back. ... We’ve had to adjust this season due to COVID. Ideally, we’d obviously like to be at games and be there in person. ... I think we’ll continue to keep evolving as college football evolves.”

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