Ernie Bertothy

Proud husband of @ShelleyB310 | @UConn (BA) | @QuinnipiacU (MS) | @LittleLeague World Series Umpire | @YaleAthletics writer | Supporting @UmpsCare and @OCRAHope

[Rich Eisen @richeisen]

Episode 2 of “This Was SportsCenter” is up and it’s a doozy. My guest is the essential Godfather of SportsCenter, the one and only Chris Berman. In a live chat recorded at the Strand Theater in San Francisco back during Super Bowl Week in February, we covered his first 47 years at ESPN from soup to nuts. What was it like when he got there in 1979? Why did he start dropping nicknames on the air? When did he know SportsCenter was becoming iconic? How in the world did he wind up on the set of the NFL Draft and more.

[Ernie Bertothy @EBertothy]

Was on the WHUS Radio call for the last NCAA win 25 years ago in Tallahassee. Time flies!

[David Benedict @UConnHuskyAD]

That’s the first one in 25 years. Program continues to grow every year! Not done. @UConnHuskies congratulations @UConnSoftball

[Dan Meehan @DannyBigMeech]

That’s a LOT of rings @RipHamilton32

[Ernie Bertothy @EBertothy]

@UConnHusky8 Uncle Cliffy went on to score over 19,000 career NBA points and is still 55th all time in the league. Helped revolutionize the game for big men to shoot from the outside. UConn great and a beloved Portland Trail Blazer!

[Ernie Bertothy @EBertothy]

I remember being in Gampel that day. All-time great line from the GOAT.

[Tim @UConnTim]

Good morning, UConn Nation!

How are we all feeling this beautiful morning?

[Dan Hurley @dhurley15]

Basketball Capital of the World….Storrs Connecticut. 🐺💙🏀

[Joe Arruda @joearruda9]

Braylon Mullins said he thought UConn was losing by three and his shot tied the game.

“It’s single-handedly the greatest moment in my life”

[Ernie Bertothy @EBertothy]

Instant classic.

Two of my favorite announcers - Raft and Birdman - on the call for one of the greatest moments in the storied history of @UConnMBB.

[Big East Rewind & Hoops 24/7 @bigeastrewind]

Here’s another view.

Unapologetically.

Cannot get enough.

[Ernie Bertothy @EBertothy]

All-time post right here from a UConn legend!

Thought of you @huskiesalltime1 and that team when that ball went in.

What a moment. Amazing.

[Christopher Smith @huskiesalltime1]

36 years ago Christian hit the buzzer shot against us to stop UConn from going to the final 4. I never forgot it! This is redemption....now they will never forget this day!

[Bruce Gamsey @BruceGamsey]

Mets fans... 40 years ago the official 1986 Mets music video came out. Watch and you'll see why the 1986 team is so beloved!!! #LGM

https://t.co/G6pUJPGYrv

[Ernie Bertothy @EBertothy]

Our guy! Congrats to Boomer.

[bill hofheimer @bhofheimer_espn]

Congrats to ESPN's Chris Berman who will receive a prestigious Disney Legends Award, the @WaltDisneyCo's highest honor, at #D23 in August.

Boomer is part of a stellar class of 2026 inductees that includes Bob Iger, The Rock, Lin Manuel Miranda, and more: https://t.co/dYzWwXlhL8

[Alexa Philippou @alexaphilippou]

UConn's 31 unanswered points marks the first 30-0 run in an NCAA tournament game in at least the last seven women’s tourneys (how far back our tracking goes).

The only time it happened on the men’s side in that span? UConn with 30 unanswered vs. Illinois in the 2024 Elite 8

[Ernie Bertothy @EBertothy]

Was there. Tremendous effort against the eventual national champs. Discussing that performance with my buddy on the way home made the 5-hour ride enjoyable.

Caron is a UConn legend. @realtuffjuice

[Mr. Smith 👑 @BadChoiceBurner]

Top 5 #UConn NCAA Performances

1. Caron Butler
Elite 8 vs Maryland (2002)

[Ernie Bertothy @EBertothy]

@DavidWorlock @UConnThoughts A Detroit Mercy team coached by Dick Vitale! @DickieV

[Ernie Bertothy @EBertothy]

@_samcalhoun @SHAQ Love it when you drop tidbits about your grandfather. That’s cool.

[Ernie Bertothy @EBertothy]

@Super70sSports Chris “I’ll never be your beast of” Berman

[Ernie Bertothy @EBertothy]

Still amazing all these years later.

[Big East Rewind & Hoops 24/7 @bigeastrewind]

1990 Big East Tournament Champions @UConnMBB postgame interview with Jim Calhoun. #DreamSeason 🏆

[Ernie Bertothy @EBertothy]

Best UConn game I ever attended at MSG!

[Mr. Smith 👑 @BadChoiceBurner]

Best of #UConn v Syracuse

March 2003 (MSG)

Carmelo Anthony only lost 5 games in his incredible National Championship winning season. Two of those defeats came against the Huskies, including this Big East Tournament semifinal, 80-67. Rashad Anderson led the way with 21 pts…

[UConn Men's Hockey @UConnMHOC]

TAGE THOMPSON WINS GOLD🏅🏅🏅

[MaL @MaL10407]

"I love you Coach" 😭