Goforth, Coleman to call UTC games on ESPN3
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is producing all five home games on ESPN3 for the upcoming season. Fans from across the country can tune into the broadcast on various streaming devices, or online through the link on the football schedule page on GoMocs.com.
Chris Goforth provides the play-byplay, with former Moc B.J. Coleman as the analyst. Both are alumni of UTC and who look forward to broadcasting Mocs Football on ESPN3.
“I am fortunate to work for a couple of tremendous organizations and getting to do this now for UTC is both incredible and an absolute honor,” stated Goforth. “I can’t wait to sit next to B.J. and get started.
“When B.J. played for a state championship as a senior at McCallie, I called that game on radio. I know about B.J.’s work ethic and intense preparation as a player, and I am excited to see what he brings to the telecast.”
Goforth earned his Communications Degree from UTC in 1996. He is in his 22nd year of broadcasting high football on both television and radio in the Chattanooga area. He also hosts a weekend show in Atlanta on 92.9 FM and is a part of the Atlanta Falcons radio broadcast.
He is very familiar with UTC, having called all men’s and women’s basketball games for ESPN3 last season. He was also the voice of the Mocs women’s basketball team from 1995-1999 and hosted the women’s basketball coaches show for CSS from 2008-2011.
Coleman made a huge impact on Chattanooga football after transferring from Tennessee in 2009. His 6,871 passing yards are third all-time at UTC, while his 52 passing touchdowns are second. He is one of just two Mocs in school history with six or more 300yard passing games. He was taken in the seventh round of the 2011 NFL Draft (243rd) by the Green Bay Packers.
“Football has played a major role in my life,” said Coleman. “Although my playing career has come to an end, I look forward to the opportunity that lies ahead as an analyst. It will be a privilege to sit alongside Chris, as his body of work speaks for itself. When I got the call, it was a nobrainer.”