Derek Volner

Director, ESPN Communications -- Monday Night Football and the NFL Portfolio | UMass Undergrad; FAU Grad| Love Boston

[Derek Volner @DerekVolner]

Immensely enjoyed working on @ESPNCFB & @CollegeGameDay for several seasons. No one elevates the sport more than our people.

Big shoes to fill as I jump to our NFL side & Monday Night Football. Great new challenge & looking forward to working hand in hand w/@AllieStoneberg

[John Ourand @Ourand_Puck]

End of a PR era: @bhofheimer_espn will not oversee "Monday Night Football" PR for the first time since 2006. I wrote about Hof's move in tonight's SBJ Media. 🔒https://t.co/zpmy6XYMhE🔒

[ESPN PR @ESPNPR]

ESPN signs legendary #NFL duo Joe @Buck & @TroyAikman to multi-year agreements

The veteran broadcasters will become the new voices of @ESPNNFL's Monday Night Football

More: https://t.co/YH2vEdIOVB | #MNF

[Derek Volner @DerekVolner]

@SportsTVRatings @JimmyTraina for my good friends who want “traditional” MNF info… we are here to please… nothing juiced about our season results https://t.co/msoJe5Ols0

[Derek Volner @DerekVolner]

@jksports @CFBPlayoff @MsPotts_ATL Glad that suit had an opportunity to shine before it was stifled by the pandemic

[ESPN PR @ESPNPR]

🚨 The inaugural Monday night Super Wild Card 🚨

🏈Arizona Cardinals at Los Angeles Rams - January 17 (8:15 p.m. ET)

MegaCast production across ESPN, ABC, ESPN2, @ESPNPlus and ESPN Deportes

[ESPN Insights @ESPNInsights]

According to @EliasSports, John Madden had a career record of 11-1-1 (.885 win pct) on Monday Night Football. That's the best MNF record of any coach all-time (min. 10 games). Madden called MNF on ABC from 2002-05.

[ESPN PR @ESPNPR]

James Pitaro on the passing of legendary personality John Madden:

[ESPN PR @ESPNPR]

Jeff Dickerson, ESPN NFL Nation Reporter and Chicago sports fixture, passed away Tuesday

"JD was one of the most positive people you will ever meet," said ESPN deputy editor for digital NFL coverage Heather Burns

ESPN colleagues remember Jeff: https://t.co/sbVc2f4jMq

[ESPN PR @ESPNPR]

‘ManningCast’ = Best Innovation of 2021 via
@sbjsbd

“The easy wit, playful charm & expert insights from brothers Peyton & Eli Manning - combined w/ESPN’s spirit of experimentation & flexibility - have changed the standards forever.”

https://t.co/oV33iCx6HI

Returns 🔜 Week 17

[Derek Volner @DerekVolner]

Multiple Monday games on same day begins in 2023 when the new rights deal kicks in. Will happen three times a year

[ProFootballTalk @ProFootballTalk]

We need a Monday night doubleheader every week. 6:00 and 9:15 ET. Who’s with me?

[NFL on ESPN @ESPNNFL]

.@RandyMoss with a proud dad moment on #NFLCountdown as his son, Thaddeus, will be making his NFL debut today 🧡 🙌

[ESPN @espn]

Hey @JJettas2, how'd Rex do? 👀

[Derek Volner @DerekVolner]

“It’s an all-time weekend for me.” - @espnSteveLevy live from Seattle for both the Kraken and Seahawks assignments

[Derek Volner @DerekVolner]

@SportsTVRatings ✅

[ESPN PR @ESPNPR]

News via Jimmy Pitaro, Chairman, ESPN & Sports Content, at the CAA World Congress of Sports

The @WaltDisneyCo, ESPN & @NFL reach a five year rights agreement to present the new Monday Night Wild Card game

Details: https://t.co/nwCYuDUIil | #NFL | #SBJWCOS

[NFL on ESPN @ESPNNFL]

.@briangriese and @LRiddickESPN are impressed with Brandon Staley's attention to detail 📝

[Derek Volner @DerekVolner]

Not his main view but utilizing his simulator to do play breakdowns after the fact

[Ben Volin @BenVolin]

Is Eli watching the game at a golf simulator?

[Derek Volner @DerekVolner]

Peyton and Eli education

[Nicki Jhabvala @NickiJhabvala]

I'm never asking about halftime adjusts ever again. Like ever.

[ESPN PR @ESPNPR]

"Reunited and it feels so good."

The #MNF booth's 2nd season together is underway!

(L-R) @briangriese, John Parry, @espnSteveLevy & @LRiddickESPN

[Derek Volner @DerekVolner]

Peyton and Eli are in NY together for tonight only; however they will be in separate rooms to mimic the set up for the remainder of the year

[ESPN PR @ESPNPR]

Check it Out: @EliManning's setup for the debut of Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli 👀

[Derek Volner @DerekVolner]

ESPN begins its 16th Monday Night Football season w/the network’s & NFL’s most ambitious regular season presentation to date, with five networks presenting four different fan viewing options.

Countless hours by leadership and staff over the summer have led to this point. Enjoy!