Born in Asheville, NC but grew up in Sioux Falls and graduated from Roosevelt High School. I attended the University of Minnesota, then ended up in Nashville where I received my Bachelors in Communications with a minor in Criminal Justice from Tennessee State University. I began my sports radio career at the CBS Sports Radio affiliate in Nashville in 2008. In 2011 I joined SiriusXM and I started "Overtime" on ESPN 99.1 in July 2012. I met my wife in 2006 at college and we moved down to Nashville together where she received her Masters from Tennessee State University and now she is the School Psychologist for the West Central Schools. We got married in Nashville in July of 2011. We have the coolest little guy in our wonderful son Beckham and an amazing little toddler in our other son Mauer, plus our latest edition Griffey who is just a stud. We even a petting zoo at our house in Hartford with 2 dogs and a cat. Email: Jt@espn991.com Twitter: @jtespn991
Jeff Thurn
One Armed Golfer Gets Hole In One at PGA Tour Event
Laurent Hurtubise, who was born with one arm knocked in a hole in one at the PGA West Stadium Course in La Quinta, CA.
Vikings OC Kevin Stefanski to be Cleveland Browns Head Coach
According to multiple reports, the Cleveland Browns are hiring Kevin Stefanski as their next head coach.
One of My Favorite NFL Coaches is Off to the Hall of Fame
One of My Favorite NFL Coaches is Off to the Hall of Fame
Latest Super Bowl Odds Heading into the NFL Playoffs
Here is a look at the rest of the Super Bowl odds heading into the NFL Playoffs.
Serena Williams Named Female Athlete of the Decade
Serena Williams has dominated the sport of tennis for a long time and the AP has named her the Female Athlete of the Decade.
Is Kirk Cousins Your NFL MVP?
Is Minnesota Vikings QB Kirk Cousins your NFL MVP?
Former NFL WR Charles Rogers Dead at 38
Former Michigan State wide receiver and top NFL pick Charles Rogers is dead at the age of 38.
ESPN Announces XFL Commentators
The XFL season is quickly approaching and now we know who is going to be the commentators for ESPN's coverage.
USA Loses Stunner to Australia and Snaps Winning Streak
The USA fell to Australia on Saturday morning 98-94.
Stephen A Smith’s Passionate Speech to the Alabama Football Team
Alabama head coach Nick Saban decided to deliver the epitome of passion as he brought in ESPN's Stephen A Smith to deliver a pre season speech to the team.