Former Alabama RB Mark Ingram joins FOX Sports' Big Noon Kickoff cast
Former Alabama running back Mark Ingram is trading in his helmet and cleats for a microphone this fall, as the Crimson Tide’s first-ever Heisman Trophy winner is joining FOX Sports’ Big Noon Kickoff cast for the upcoming college football season, the outlet announced on Thursday afternoon.
“We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Heisman Trophy-winner and BCS National Champion Mark Ingram to the FOX Sports family,” said FOX Sports President of Production and Operations, Executive Producer Brad Zager in a release. “Mark’s infectious personality, outstanding playing credentials and above all passion for the game is what makes him such an invaluable asset to our team.
“With him on board, Big Noon Kickoff will continue to provide viewers with unparalleled analysis and commentary each and every Saturday.”
Ingram will join analysts Matt Leinart, Brady Quinn, Urban Meyer and host Rob Stone on fall Saturdays at 9 a.m. CT on FOX ahead of the network’s Big Noon Saturday window. Ingram has some recent broadcasting background, serving as a guest sideline reporter for the Crimson Tide Sports Network last year. He also co-hosted the podcast, Truss Levelz, with Cameron Jordan.
“I’m thrilled to join FOX Sports and Big Noon Kickoff,” Ingram said in a release. “I can’t wait to feel the energy and excitement every Saturday, alongside some of the most talented and entertaining names in our sport, at the biggest games in college football. I’m ready for the fall!”
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*** The following is from a press release from FOX Sports:
One of college football’s most electrifying personalities, Ingram II starred for the Crimson Tide over his three-year career. As a sophomore, he rushed for 1,658 yards and 15 touchdowns and caught 30 passes for 322 yards and three scores. Ingram II would go on to win the Heisman Trophy, the first running back to do so since Ron Dayne in 1999. At the time he was nine days shy of his 20th birthday, making him the youngest player to win the Heisman. Ingram II would later receive MVP honors in the BCS title game as Alabama beat Texas to win its 13th national title.
A first-round pick to the Saints in 2011, Ingram II enjoyed a 12-season NFL career, totaling 8,111 rushing yards, 2,125 yards receiving, and 75 total touchdowns. Ingram would be named to three Pro Bowls and is the Saints’ all-time leader in rushing yardage and touchdowns.
Ingram II, a native of Flint, MI, currently lives in Florida with his wife Chelsea and their five children.
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