12 Facts About Joe Schad

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Joe Schad was born on c 1974 and is a reporter, writer, analyst and broadcaster focused on college football and the NFL for more than 20 years.

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In July 2016, Schad announced he would begin covering the Miami Dolphins and the NFL at the Palm Beach Post.

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3.

Joe Schad joined ESPN in 2005 as a sports reporter, working as ESPN's National College Football Reporter and appearing on shows including College Football Live, SportsCenter, College GameDay, ESPN First Take, and ESPNEWS.

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4.

Joe Schad hosted a college football show for ESPN Radio and has done college football and NFL sideline reporting for ESPN, ABC and ESPN Radio.

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5.

Joe Schad is known for his breaking news, including underclassmen declaring for the NFL draft as well as reporting numerous coaches who have been hired or fired, players who have transferred and coaching contract extensions.

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Joe Schad reported feature stories and sitdown conversations for shows like College GameDay, SportsCenter and Outside The Lines.

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Joe Schad has reported on several NCAA investigations including ones into Reggie Bush, Cam Newton, Johnny Manziel, Marvin Austin, Rhett Bomar, Florida State, Tennessee, North Carolina, Michigan, Oregon and Baylor.

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Joe Schad grew up in Glendale, New York and graduated in 1992 from St Francis Preparatory School in Fresh Meadows, Queens and in 1997 from St John's University in New York earning a degree in journalism.

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Joe Schad was the sports director of WSJU, St John's official radio station.

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10.

Joe Schad was recognized with several journalism awards during his collegiate career from the APSE and FSWA.

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11.

In 2003, Joe Schad began his first stint covering the Miami Dolphins for the Palm Beach Post where he garnered national attention for his work on the Ricky Williams' drug use, and an FBI investigation into hate mail sent to several prominent athletes.

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12.

Joe Schad Is a "Media Free Agent" After 11 Years at ESPN.

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