Born on October 2, 1988, Laura Rutledge (née McKeeman) is a well-known reporter and host for ESPN and the SEC Network. She was originally recognized for winning a beauty pageant title, Miss Florida 2012, and hailing from St. Petersburg, Florida.On July 7, 2012, Rutledge won the prestigious title of Miss Florida after showcasing her skill in dance and accepting the crown from Kristina Janolo, the departing titleholder. She majored in broadcast journalism at the University of Florida where she also actively participated in the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority.
Through her career, Laura Rutledge has contributed significantly to ESPN and the SEC Network. She began working for the networks in the summer of 2014, which was a big turning point for her as a sports writer. Rutledge has made contributions to a number of programs, including "SEC Nation," the college football pregame show on the SEC Network, and "NFL Live," where she will start as the prestigious host on August 17, 2020.
Before joining ESPN, Rutledge covered Tampa Bay Rays and subsequently San Diego Padres games for Fox Sports as a sideline reporter. By delivering on-field reporting for Fox College Sports' coverage of the NCPA's 2012 National Paintball Championship in Lakeland, Florida, she demonstrated her versatility.
The Coors Light PostGame show on Fox College Football in 2014 and halftime programming during FSN college football games were both examples of Rutledge's love for sports journalism going beyond reporting. She has created a name for herself in San Diego, where she produced and hosted "SD Live," an original program she helped launch at Fox Sports San Diego, and hosted "Chargers Insider" for the San Diego Chargers in 2013.
Laura Rutledge, a respected figure in sports journalism who has won the hearts of fans and well-deserved plaudits and recognition within the business, has an amazing skill, an engaging personality, and a wealth of experience in the sports sector..
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Type
Speaker
Speaking Topic
Film-TV
Range
Actor-Host, Journalist, Journalist-Television, Media, Female, Age Group-18-30's, American
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