CSTV's Walk-On Tryouts

CSTV's Walk-On Tryouts


The first and still the best! CSTV originated this concept more than a year ago, and applicants from 27 states eager to live out their dream sought to become the new voice of college sports. They came en masse — teachers, sales clerks, construction workers, beer vendors, all with a passion for college sports. CSTV's inaugural winner, Kathryn Tappen, a recent Rutgers grad, ultimately found herself hosting numerous segments on CSTV.

Kathryn Tappen
Kathryn Tappen
The Big Winner: Kathryn Tappen

The former Rutgers track star called her victory a dream come true. She has already jumped into her new broadcasting role for CSTV, having reported and developed a football feature. For the other finalists, including Laura Downhour, it was far from a wasted trip. One lucky finalist, Will Weiss, was honored by the public as the Walk-On Tryouts Wild Card Runner-up.