EL SEGUNDO, Calif.,
Aug. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- As
football season kicks off, actor, director and comedian
Michael Rapaport is teaming up with
the AT&T* Fantasy Zone and The Rich Eisen Show as an analyst
and contributor. Rapaport, an avid yearly fantasy football fan,
will give player analysis and other advice to help fans start their
perfect lineup each regular season NFL Sunday.
"I am beyond thrilled to contribute to the AUDIENCE Network and
AUDIENCE Sports," said Rapaport. "From mock drafting under
duress to finding that perfect waiver wire pick late in the season,
I love everything about fantasy football which is why I knew this
would be the perfect role for me."
"Our goal was to find a unique, passionate and entertaining
individual for this role," said James
Crittenden, Vice President, Sports Production & Original
Content. "After talking to Michael, we immediately knew he
had all of these qualities that make him a terrific fit on Fantasy
Zone."
In addition to his co-host role on Fantasy Zone each
regular-season NFL Sunday, Rapaport will also contribute
fantasy advice on The Rich Eisen Show, airing from 12:00 p.m.
– 3:00 p.m. ET on AT&T AUDIENCE Network.
"Rich and I are longtime friends and I really enjoy the style of
his show, so I am excited to join," Rapaport added.
Rapaport currently resides in Los
Angeles with his wife.
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airing on The AT&T AUDIENCE Network.
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