Cleveland Browns promote Nathan Zegura up to the radio booth
The Cleveland Browns announced the promotion of sideline reporter and Cleveland Browns Daily co-host, Nathan Zegura up to the radio booth to be the team’s color commentator, replacing the iconic Doug Dieken.
Nathan Zegura’s professional relationship with the Cleveland Browns began in 2013 when he was hired to be the co-host of Cleveland Browns Daily alongside Vic Carucci. Upon joining Carucci it was immediately evident how enthusiastic Zegura was to be a part of the historic organization.
Zegura impressed the front office so much that he was given the reigns of Cleveland Browns Daily the following season when Carucci departed to move back to Buffalo.
Not only did the Browns keep Zegura on to be the co-host of its daily radio program, but they also elevated him to the role of sideline reporter in 2014. For the past eight seasons, Zegura has handled both roles with the same infectious zest and zeal that he brought to the table on his first day.
His passion has even boiled over at times, once getting him suspended for giving a referee ‘the business’ for a horrendous call against the Saints in 2018.
When Browns legend and color commentator Doug Dieken announced he was stepping away from the radio booth at the conclusion of the 2021 season, speculation began about who would replace the franchise fixture. Zegura’s name was one of two that immediately began being bandied about. The other name is that of future Hall of Fame left tackle, Joe Thomas. The Browns were blessed to have two can’t-miss candidates to take over for the iconic Dieken.
On Wednesday the organization officially announced its decision to put Nathan Zegura on the mic next to Jim Donovan on Sundays. While the energy and the delivery will differ from his predecessor, the Browns can rest assured that Zegura will bring his A-game each Sunday. Fans should prepare for words like ‘fracas, luminaries, and scadamooooch’ to emanate from the radio booth on Sundays this fall.
Zegura’s passion for the Browns and the city of Cleveland is evident every day that he puts his headphones on. Congratulations to the Browns for nailing this organizational decision. The Browns will undoubtedly have the most electric radio booth in the entire NFL.
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Congrats Dr. Z. I for one, cannot wait for the first ‘scadamooooch’ of the season. Say it with me, ‘Scadamooooch’!