After starting his career in Evansville, Indiana, Howard became the weekend sports anchor at NewsChannel 5 in 1986. In 2004, Howard became co-host of the Wake Up Zone on The Zone 104.5-FM, along with Kevin Ingram and former Tennessee He was coachable. He probably suffered from a little bit of imposter syndrome, said Willis, sooner or later theyll figure me out, I dont belong. Offers may be subject to change without notice. So, Ive got a lot of pressure on me tonight., Pete Gianesini, Scott McCarthy, Ryan Hurley, Amanda Brown, Louise Cornetta Part of ESPN Layoffs, Chip Caray Brings The First Family of Baseball Broadcasters Back to St. Louis. There werent many people who were more supportive of me or my career than Mark. Rob Howard is 50. He was the co-host of Wake Up Zone on The Zone 104.5 FM with Kevin Ingram and former Tennessee Titans tight end Frank Wycheck. While some fans may still have open questions about Mark's death, it's clear that his impact was deeply felt. Finding a sports fan in Nashville who is unaware of Howard would be challenging. Mark Howard, longtime Nashville sports anchor and radio personality, died Sunday, according to a sports anchor at News Channel 5. Reach Mike Organ at 615-259-8021 or on Twitter @MikeOrganWriter. We at @NC5 are sad to report that our longtime sports anchor and friend Mark Howard passed away at home early today, Steve Laymen announced in a tweet Sunday. Updated April 18, 2023 at 10:19 a.m. EDT | Published April 18, 2023 at 6:00 a.m. EDT. In the early 2000s, Howard left NewsChannel 5, but not the world of sports. He eventually returned to sports as co-host of the Wake Up Zone, a radio show that topped charts in Nashvilleand across the country. For a sports reporter who didnt just stand out in Nashville media, he changed it for the better. It was almost scary how much he knew, especially about baseball.. Howard Stern makes a rare in-studio appearance to host his show from Miami. Mark Howard with Terry Crisp, courtesy of the Predators Foundation. Howard left the "Wake Up Zone" in 2020 and spent time this past year filling in for hosts on The Game 102.5-FM. "Theres a conspiracy to get Buckshot Jones.". Chicago was Willss hometown. Although we may not know precisely how Mark died, it's clear that his fans will miss him a great deal, and many offered their condolences to his family as they deal with this loss. I considered Mike almost like a second dad and I think Danny and Tim Shannon considered my dad like a second dad.. EVANSVILLE, Ind. Often it was thought-provoking, and certainly discussion-creating. He vaguely remembers his wife telling him he was shouting at the revolving door, questioning its existence. The Fox Bar and Cocktail Club. "He was boasting about his walking his walking come on and he told Frank, I will walk you into the ground.
