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Son of late ESPN reporter lands head football coach job
Alex Mortensen, the son of late former ESPN NFL reporter Chris Mortensen, has landed his first college football head coach gig. The University of Alabama-Birmingham (UAB) is making Mortensen their next head coach.
UAB's Alex Mortensen delivers upset, recalls late father, in coaching debut 
Blazers' interim coach, son of former ESPN reporter Chris Mortensen, led a huge upset of Memphis on Saturday.
College Football News / Pro Football Talk / October 18
UAB wins massive upset after firing Trent Dilfer, replacing him with Alex Mortensen
Six days ago, UAB fired former Super Bowl-winning quarterback Trent Dilfer as its head coach and replaced him with Alex Mortensen, the son of the late NFL reporter Chris Mortensen.
The 'Last 10-TD season by NFL team' quiz
How many of the players with the most recent 10-touchdown (non-passing) season by NFL team can you name in five minutes?
NFL News / Sporting News / October 15
ESPN icon Chris Mortensen’s son Alex steps into the spotlight as UAB’s head coach
Thrust into the head coach’s chair, Mortensen spoke softly but powerfully about faith, family, and the legacy of his late father, ESPN legend Chris Mortensen.
The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season
All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.
College Football News / Pro Football Talk / October 12
UAB fires Trent Dilfer, names Chris Mortensen's son, Alex, interim coach
Plenty of former NFL players are working as head coaches in college. As of Sunday night, there's one less. UAB has fired Trent Dilfer, a first-round pick of the Buccaneers in 1994.
Chris Mortensen honored by NFL, Superdome ahead of Super Bowl 59
Chris Mortensen was honored by the NFL inside the Superdome press box ahead of Super Bowl 59. Sunday marks the first Super Bowl since his death in March.
NFL News / Pro Football Talk / May 13, 2024
In 1994, Chris Mortensen accepted a personnel job with the Jaguars
Chris Mortensen, the quintessential NFL insider, died earlier this year. In an excellent article from Zak Keefer of TheAthletic.com regarding Mort's career and life, there was one specific "wow" nugget.
Arkansas Razorbacks News / WholeHogSports / March 5, 2024
Remembering Chris Mortensen, the Razorback baseball fan
Razorback football helped bring Chris Mortensen to Northwest Arkansas, but Razorback baseball helped keep him here.
Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks / March 4, 2024
Clay Henry: Mort2u Loved Hogs
My phone lit up. So did I. When my smartphone said “Mort,” I knew it was going to be something nice. That was no long shot. It was a sure thing. Chris Mortensen had only one speed and it was 100 mph wonderful.
Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
Chris Mortensen’s Legacy Highlighted by What He Did On and Off the Air
1. My first thought when I read about the passing of ESPN's Chris Mortensen on Sunday was about how cool sports newsbreakers were back in the day before the internet.
NFL News / Sporting News / March 4, 2024
ESPN honors late Chris Mortensen: Adam Schefter narrates tribute video for award-winning NFL analyst
ESPN analyst Chris Mortensen, 72, died Sunday.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / March 4, 2024
Steelers Send Message After Chris Mortensen's Death
The NFL world lost a legend this past week with the passing of ESPN analyst Chris Mortensen, and after the news broke, the Pittsburgh Steelers made sure to send their thoughts to his family and loved ones.
Dallas Cowboys News / 5 GOATs / March 3, 2024
Jerry Jones reminisces on relationship with the late Chris Mortensen
Long-time NFL broadcaster Chris Mortensen died on Sunday morning at the age of 72, leaving many in the NFL community in mourning. Mortensen was extremely well-liked in the industry, and countless individuals were sad to learn of his death.
Roger Goodell issues statement on Chris Mortensen’s death, offers family condolences
Long-time NFL analyst and TV personality Chris Mortensen died at the age of 72 this week, with ESPN announcing the news of his death on Sunday afternoon.
NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / March 3, 2024
Peyton Manning offers heartfelt tribute to Chris Mortensen
Peyton Manning had a great amount of trust and respect for longtime ESPN NFL reporter Chris Mortensen, who died Sunday. Manning made that clear with a heartfelt statement in response to Mortensen’s death.
NFL News / Yardbarker / March 3, 2024
Sports world reacts to passing of longtime ESPN NFL reporter Chris Mortensen at 72
As the NFL Combine ended, word began to spread of Mortensen's passing, prompting a slew of heartfelt messages from friends and former colleagues.
NFL News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / March 3, 2024
NFL Insider Chris Mortensen Passes Away at 72
MAR 3 CHRIS MORTENSEN DEAD AT 72 The NFL is mourning the loss of one of the most respected reporters in the sport. ESPN's Chris Mortensen passed away on Sunday.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 5, 2023
Longtime NFL reporter retires from ESPN
The 71-year-old was a staple of ESPN's NFL coverage, playing prominent roles on its NFL Draft coverage as well as being a top insider for "Sunday NFL Countdown" and "Monday Night Countdown."
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 7, 2023
LakeShow and Luka set to cash tonight
Good question, yes, we did cash both of our NHL plays yesterday! You're welcome. Now it's off to hoops. The Western Conference race in the NBA is certainly full of intrigue as we inch closer to the end of the season, and with the logjam comes plenty of teams jockeying for position.
NFL News / Yardbarker / April 6, 2023
NFL Draft bets: Wild market fluctuation on Bryce Young to be drafted first due to ESPN report
Ever since the Carolina Panthers traded up to the top spot of the upcoming NFL Draft, it's been expected that they did so with Ohio State quarterback CJ Stroud in mind. Remarks from ESPN Insider Chris Mortensen have thrown the betting market into a frenzy.
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