ARTIE GIGANTINO-Football Analyst
Artie Gigantino brings a wealth of football knowledge to the microphone every time he speaks on Television or Radio. Prior to entering the world of broadcasting, he was one of the most successful and well known assistant coaches in America. After a four year term at the University of California, Berkeley,Gigantino moved to Los Angeles as an assistant at the University of Southern California. While with the Trojans he was involved with 3 Rose Bowl wins and 2 National Championships. He coached 10 All-Americans and as the Defensive Coordinator led USC to consistent high national ratings in almost every defensive category.
Following 8 highly successful years at USC, he took the step to the NFL. In his first season while coaching the LA Rams Special Teams, the Rams ranked #1 in the League in Special Teams. After 4 years with the Rams he returned to CAL as the Defensive Coordinator.
At the end of his fourth year at CAL he was faced with a very unusual situation. CBS offered him a job as their number 2 college football analyst. This was most unique considering the glib coach was not a head coach. CBS teamed him with Gus Johnson for his first TV job.
The following 10 years included:
Up Close with Roy Firestone Football Analyst
College Football Studio Analyst Fox Sports Net [Kevin Frazier and Kellen Winslow]
College Football Lead Game Analyst Fox Sports Net
Best Damn Sports Show 100 appearances
Oakland Raiders Pre-Season Games Color Analyst
Arena Football Analyst 100 games
Local [San Francisco Area] CBS post game shows NFL/College
Local and National Radio appearances and guest hosting
Weekly Article in the San Francisco Examiner on Football and Sports Media
foxsports.com —weekly article
Sporting News [magazine] weekly article
Gigantino also served as a consultant with the Oakland Raiders prior to being hired to the front office as a Senior Administrator. His on air style is often compared to that of John Madden. He describes the game in an easy to understand manner. Unlike many analysts, he is equally proficient in studio, in the booth, on radio or in writing a column.