Andy Gresh
| Andy Gresh | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Andrew F. Gresh III October 26, 1974 Brownsville, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Rhode Island |
| Website | Official site |
Andrew "Andy" F. Gresh III (born October 26, 1974 in Brownsville) is an American sports broadcaster in New England. His coverage includes both professional and college football. He was formerly a co-host with Scott Zolak on 98.5 The Sports Hub in Boston. In addition, he works as a host and game analyst for the New England Patriots Radio Network pregame show, and appears regularly on CSNNE's Sports Tonight. He is currently afternoon co-host (with Joe D’Ambrosio) on WTIC in Hartford, Connecticut.[1]
Career
Gresh grew up in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, where his father worked as a coalminer.[2] He went on to receive a degree in journalism from the University of Rhode Island in 1997.[3] He also played football in college as an offensive lineman for the Rhode Island Rams.
While in college, Gresh was an intern for various sports radio stations including WFAN in New York City and ESPN Radio in Bristol. In 1997, he left ESPN Radio for WPRO in Providence to become an on-air personality for their morning sports show The Score. In the mid-2000s Gresh was a regular on air personality on WSKO 790 AM an all-sports ESPN radio affiliate in Rhode Island. Gresh's career was interrupted when the station abruptly changed its format on March 10, 2008 and laid off all its on air personalities. Due to his experience at WPRO and WSKO, both WFAN and ESPN Radio rehired him.
In July 2012 Gresh ate his weight in tacos for a $5 bet with cohost Scott Zolak. While he won the money from the bet, he lost $275 on the 400lbs of tacos from La Paloma restaurant.
Wrestled semi-pro in Warwick underground over 30 Sumo league. Ring nickname was "Fat Eddie".
Is often mistaken for ex-Rosanne-actor John Goodman.
Was voted "biggest blowhard" in Boston by an independent poll service in 2012 and 2013, narrowly beating Pete Sheppard both years.
Gresh is fluent in Mandarin. Rumors surfaced he learned the language to be able to order Chinese food faster and more efficiently at the famous Kowloon restaurant in Saugus, Massachusetts.
Gresh sued a Sizzler steakhouse in Brockton, Massachusetts for not honoring their "all you can eat" buffet policy in July 2012. He claimed he was only allowed 12 returns to the buffet line before management asked him to leave. The suit was settled out of court for an undisclosed sum.
Gresh worked at ESPN Radio in 2007 and 2008 and was the host of the Andy Gresh Show, which aired exclusively on the weekend. He has also worked in announcing as a color commentator for the ECAC Football Network on NESN and for Colonial Athletic Association games on Comcast SportsNet New England.
Gresh left ESPN Radio to work at SiriusXM and eventually hosted The Gresh Show evenings on Chris Russo's Mad Dog Radio and eventually hosted the morning show as well before departing for Boston.