Barry McKnight the “Voice of the Trojans” named Alabama Sportscaster of the Year
Longtime “Voice of the Trojans” Barry McKnight was honored Tuesday as the National Sports Media Association Alabama Sportscaster of the Year. McKnight, in his 23rd year at Troy, shared the award with UAB’s David Crane.
“Barry McKnight is not only the best sportscaster in Alabama, he is the best in the business,” Troy Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins Jr. said. “Troy University is proud that Barry is the Voice of the Trojans.”
McKnight has served as the “Voice of the Trojans” on radio and ESPN+ broadcasts since 2002 and has been a staple on sports radio in the Montgomery area since 1997. He has won numerous broadcasting awards from the likes of the Alabama Broadcasters Association, Associated Press and more.
“I can’t think of a more worthy person and broadcaster than Barry McKnight,” Troy Athletics Director Brent Jones said. “His voice, insight and description are synonymous with Troy University Athletics. We are incredibly grateful for his hard work and dedication to tell the stories of our student-athletes and teams.”
In addition to his work on radio and with Troy Athletics, McKnight has called games for Auburn Baseball, minor league baseball and others. Throughout his career, McKnight has won the AP Award for Broadcast Excellence, AP Play-by-Play Broadcaster of the Year and the Sun Belt Conference Broadcaster of the Year.
He also worked in television broadcasting, where he served as the primary play-by-play announcer for College Sports Southeast’s football, basketball and baseball coverage from 1997 until 2001.
McKnight will receive his award at the annual NSMA convention this summer in North Carolina.
(Press Release from Troy University)
