Carly said that being yourself is the key to opening the doors of opportunity. :) Always there even to answer the phone calls of the sometimes ignorant fans that call in TSN690 with diplomatic dignity…..As mentioned by somebody in the write-ups- u guys at TSN better get him signed on board because I smell U.S. He added that mirroring the audience was important to his organization and that this scholarship embodies their corporate core values. After the report, Chantal ad libbed, “well another game where the Canadiens came out slow.”. Just because it’s sports, doesn’t mean u need to be a clown. Instagram, opens new window Sportsnet anchors and the press conference emcees, Carly Agro and Eric Thomas, opened the presentation by sharing personal stories of how they broke into the sports media industry. The sports world is filled with Yahoos who have only loud high school mouths whose “biggest claim to their ego was carrying a sports bag that belonged to ???) Very impressive, wish him much success! That was best first cast I have ever seen from @ATL2MTL Congrats Eric. A bright TV career is yours to seize. "A perennial model of consistency, a leader, and a champion." Networks having Eric in radar range!! Speaking on behalf of her fellow students, she said that it was time to break the barriers because “the work we’re doing here is making a difference.”, The half-hour presentation ended with Mohamed reiterating that Ryerson is about diversity, innovation and changing the status quo. In comes Eric Thomas….this guy is the prototype of a proper sports anchor : sharp look, great delivery (not too slow, not too fast), wonderful tone of voice, no mistakes, impeccable English, total ease & confidence, doesnt needlessly move his hands, might as well be doing the NBC Nightly News…. I suspected he’s too good to stay in small Montreal English media market, for a talented broadcaster on the rise. It is home to many of Canada's top schools and programs in their field and recognized as a leading institution around the world. Add to Media list. Eric Thomas brought his slick voice and a look to match across the street and made his debut as a CTV Montreal fill-in sports anchor on the late-night news Friday. I don’t like sitting at the sports desk in front of cameras with no camera crew there,” Thomas said. Eric Thomas is the newest face on CTV Montreal sports desk, hiring of Chantal Desjardins as Sportsnet’s Montreal correspondent, watch the newscast on CTV’s website, with Thomas starting around 14:15, Guzzo and the unnecessarily sexist “hockey widow” promotion. He says less and less people are subscribing to cable services and consumers are now able to stream anything they want from their homes, without having to have that paid subscription.

Leaders from Rogers Media joined leaders from Ryerson University to announce a sponsorship-mentorship initiative, involving a $100,000 investment from Sportsnet, designed to promote diversity and inclusion in sports media. @keithrowe888, I liked Chantal Desjardins but it’s true that she loses focus. I don’t love to use Twitter. 8,648 Followers, 2,683 Following, 1,531 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Eric Thomas (@erictnfp) Eric Thomas’s first show on-air at CTV Montreal on Friday, Oct. 10. YouTube, opens new window “I’m not the biggest sports fan, except when the Blue Jays won the World Series in ’93, but hearing him speak about all these issues on things I wasn’t necessarily aware of or follow kept me really interested,” said Lakeshore campus journalism teacher Shenaz Kermalli. “In the States right now, things are so divisive,” Thomas said. At least what he does he does it well ! Couple of days ago on Sportsnet after the Habs lost 7-1, the analyst noted that the Canadiens DID NOT come out slow. AND I am sure that he has many assets other than being forced to get on his knees over hockey …..please there are so many sports played daily in Montreal, winter or summer. Ultimately, this unique partnership and scholarship further illustrates FCAD’s commitment to providing students with opportunities and skills that prepare them for today’s challenges and the courage to disrupt the status quo. Couldn’t have to a better young talent than to Eric Thomas- smart, on-the-ball, multi-sport knowledge- oh yeah didn’t I mention he’s not a “Montreal Media Snob” that thinks his poop doesn’t stink!! When you take off that jersey off you’re a citizen, a father, a husband, a brother,” he said. Detailed contact information including email, phone number, social profiles, tweets and news articles written by Eric Thomas. So what’s is Eric Thomas’s brand new gig in Toronto? The press conference, held in The Catalyst, was attended by over 40 special guests from Sportsnet, FCAD faculty, staff and Sport Media students. Excellent addition to CTV Montreal….They better sign him now, cuz he has ESPN written all over him…. Not so much in the getting personnal stuff though. He said journalism is being overwhelmed by technology and seems to be losing its personal touch. The key is to persevere, to take every opportunity available to you, but to also create one’s own opportunities, he said. “If you don’t like their opinion, fine.“But don’t tell them to shut up and dribble,” Thomas said. Nicole Bartnicki FCAD at Ryerson University Coordinator, Marketing and Communications nicole.bartnicki@ryerson.ca, Rogers Communication Centre (RCC 320) 80 Gould Street Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2K3, Facebook, opens new window

“I went to the University of Missouri in their journalism program and it was nothing like this. Expect the Atlanta-born Thomas to be seen as well as heard a lot more in the years to come. Fast-forward to today, and Thomas finds himself established in the industry as an anchor and reporter for Sportsnet in Toronto. Read the associated press release, external link, opens in new window. Great job in his first newscast, caught me off guard with his cool, calm, collected manner. The discussion with the students also focused on the business side of reporting the news. The hiring of Chantal Desjardins as Sportsnet’s Montreal correspondent has shortened the depth chart at CTV Montreal’s sports desk, so someone at the station had the brilliant idea to just grab the guy doing sportscasts at TSN 690. It wasn’t for me. “You have people that think that these people should just be athletes,” and keep quiet about social issues.

The scholarships will be awarded to two high-performing third-year students and two students entering the program who identify as a woman and/or a member of an equity-seeking group, in addition to year-round diversity workshops at the university’s Global Experience Sport Lab (GXSLab). Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

But hey ! He’ll do well. Students from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply to the program, which will be available in the Fall of 2020. Eric Thomas made the move to Montreal from his hometown of Atlanta a decade ago to pursue a career in sports journalism. In 2013 Sportsnet contributed a $750,000 capital investment to help launch the highly successful RTA Sport Media Program and build the state-of-the-art Sportsnet RTA Production Centre in the Mattamy Athletic Centre, formerly known as Maple Leaf Gardens. Thomas made his way to Humber College Wednesday, March 7, to speak to a class of third-year journalism degree students about the paths he’s taken to get to where he is today. Members of the media also attended to cover the event, including Sportsnet, Omni and City-TV News. Carly said that being yourself is the key to opening the doors of opportunity. he was excellent.a fine addition to the newscast. Next, Laurel spoke of how FCAD is leading the way: “We foster a community for women and men to work together and engage in discussions related to gender equity and diversity in sport media.