was the voice of WNBA’s Utah Starzz, and worked with countless other entities on the professional, collegiate and amateur level. In 2014, Rickard was given the prestigious “Distinguished Alumni” award by Colorado Mesa University where he had studied Broadcast Journalism while also playing on the football team. Jeff has also been recognized by Richard Deitsch of SI.com as a “national radio personality of the year” in both 2006 and 2007. Jeff attended Mesa State College in 1985 where he was a member of the football team that played for two NAIA championships. He resides in Indiana with his wife and his two sons. References SI.com's 2006 Media Awards SI.com's 2007 Media Awards External links Jeff Rickard Broadcasting Reel Jeff Rickard Radio Reel Year of birth missing (living people) Living people American sports announcers American sports radio personalities ESPN Radio