1. Paul Burmeister was born on March 10,1971 and is an American sportscaster with NBC Sports and NBC Olympics, working primarily as a play-by-play voice and studio host across a wide range of platforms.
25 Facts About Paul Burmeister
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From 2019 through 2021, Paul Burmeister was front and center for NBC's coverage of the Premier Lacrosse League, hosting its draft each spring, reporting from the sidelines during the season, as well as calling games from the booth.
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Paul Burmeister played quarterback at Iowa for Hayden Fry from 1989 to 1993.
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Paul Burmeister was invited to the NFL Combine and signed as a free agent with the Minnesota Vikings in 1995.
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Paul Burmeister graduated as the school's all-time leading scorer in basketball, and earned three varsity letters in baseball.
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Paul Burmeister was an all-state quarterback in 1988 and named Mississippi Valley Conference Player of the Year at Iowa City West High School.
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Paul Burmeister was a 3-year letterman and all-conference performer in basketball and baseball, graduating as the school's all-time leading scorer in basketball.
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Paul Burmeister graduated as the school's all-time leading scorer in basketball, and earned three varsity letters in baseball.
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Paul Burmeister played quarterback for Hayden Fry from 1989 to 1993.
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Paul Burmeister started the final three games of the 1992 season, and every game in 1993.
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Paul Burmeister was named offensive captain prior to the 1993 season, and voted MVP at the conclusion of the season that ended with a berth in the inaugural Alamo Bowl.
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Paul Burmeister was invited to the NFL Combine and signed as a free agent with the Minnesota Vikings in 1995.
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Paul Burmeister was invited to participate in the NFL Scouting Combine, after his senior season, and in 1995 spent 5 months with the Minnesota Vikings as a free agent.
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Paul Burmeister has been an NFL studio host and play-by-play announcer for NBC Sports since 2011.
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In 2011 and 2012, Paul Burmeister was the lead play-by-play voice for NBC Sports Network's coverage of Mountain West Conference Football, working alongside NFL Hall of Famer Rod Woodson for the 2012 season.
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Paul Burmeister has served as a reporter for Football Night in America.
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Paul Burmeister called the Bayou Classic in New Orleans in 2011 and 2012, on NBC.
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Paul Burmeister lends his voice to NBC's track and field coverage as well as their PBC Boxing series.
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Paul Burmeister moved over to NBC Sports, full-time, from NBC Sports Network, in August 2014.
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In 10 seasons at NFL Network, Paul Burmeister hosted NFL Total Access, NFL Gameday Scoreboard, Around the League Live, Path to the Draft, Playbook, College Football Scoreboard and College Football Now.
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From 2007 to 2014, Paul Burmeister served as lead anchor for NFL Network's studio draft coverage.
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Paul Burmeister called The Insight Bowl in 2008 and 2009 with Mayock, and served as lead Play by Play announcer for NFL Network's "Arena Football Friday" from 2010 - 2012.
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From 2007 - 2011 Paul Burmeister was the preseason play-by-play voice for the Jacksonville Jaguars, working alongside Tony Boselli.
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Paul Burmeister hosted NBC's studio coverage of Tour de France for the 3rd year.
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Paul Burmeister started his broadcasting career in August 1998 at KCRG-TV in Cedar Rapids, IA, working for 3 years as a reporter and sports anchor, as well as color commentator for KCRG Radio's high school football game of the week.