The Late-Night World of Unconventional Sports Broadcasting

Jeff McCarragher faces a unique challenge as he gears up to broadcast the pro team finals at the American Cornhole League World Championships in Rock Hill, South Carolina. On a quiet night, when the usual sports buzz fades, it’s the play-by-play announcers like him who have the spotlight.

The preparation for this assignment was unlike any other for McCarragher. He sifted through grainy YouTube clips and conducted futile Google searches, with disorganized records offering little help. After hours of minimal progress, he realized the best approach was to dive in and give it his all. Preparing for this New Year’s Eve job turned out to be more daunting than expected, yet he was ready to embrace the challenge.