Scott Hanson
American sports journalist
Scott Richard Hanson (born June 24, 1971) is an American television anchor and reporter for NFL Network. He has served as sports reporter and anchor for several regional stations and was hired by NFL Network in 2006. He is currently the host of the NFL RedZone channel.
Early life and education
Hanson was born and raised in Rochester, Michigan. He graduated from the Bishop Foley Catholic High School in Madison Heights, Michigan in 1989. In high school, Hanson was the team captain of the football team and earned all-conference honors.
Hanson attended Syracuse University' S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and graduated cum laude in 1993.
Football career
Hanson played as a walk-on on the Syracuse Orange football team and played four seasons, two under head coach Dick MacPherson and two under Paul Pasqualoni. He played as a long snapper, wide receiver and defensive back on the scout team, and was a teammate of future Pro Football Hall of Famer Marvin Harrison. He was Scout Team Player of the Year in 1992.
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