Mark Knudson

Expertise:
Sports media, Baseball coaching, Rock & Roll music
Education:
BA in Technical Journalism, Colorado State University
Location:
Johnstown, Colorado

Experience

After spending 12 seasons in professional baseball, Mark began a sports media career in 1994. He was an on-air host at AM 850 KOA radio from 1994-1996 and did also did color commentary on selected Colorado Rockies games on KOA. Co-host of The Knudson and Tatum Show on AM 950 ‘The Fan’ (2001- 2002) - Selected by Boulder Daily Camera as “Best Sports Talk Show Host in Denver market for 2001.”

Mark has been a feature writer/Contributing Editor for Mile High Sports Magazine and on-air host for Mile High Sports TV and Mile High Sports Radio, 2003-2007. Studio Analyst on “FSN Live” and Colorado Rockies TV coverage on Fox Sports Net in 2008. He was a studio ‘baseball analyst’ for ‘The Mtn,’ the Mountain West Conference Sports Network and columnist on The Mtn website. He was the Station Manager of AM 1580 ESPN Radio in Colorado Springs, a columnist/on-air host for Mile High Sports Radio and TV. He was also contributor to Colorado Rockies Magazine. From 2016- 2020 Mark was a talk show host on Mile High Sports Radio and ESPN Denver.

2025 will be Mark's 27th season as one of Colorado region’s Heisman Trophy voters.

Mark has published two books. He is the co-author with former Milwaukee Brewers teammate Don August of "Pitching to the Corners" and author of a historical fiction book about The Beatles titled, "Just Imagine."

Mark is currently a feature writer and columnist for Mile High Sports Magazine and www.Mile High Sports.com, and Podcast co-host for BLEAV Podcast Network, and has recently joined the team as a contributor to www.Heavy.com.

 

Education

Mark is a graduate of Northglenn (CO) High School, and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Technical Journalism from Colorado State University in 1983. He is currently the Head Varsity Baseball Coach at Prospect Ridge Academy High School in Broomfield, Colorado.

Latest Articles From Mark Knudson

Staff Makeover at Nebraska Could Land “Elite” Defensive Assistant

Staff Makeover at Nebraska Could Land “Elite” Defensive Assistant

Red Hot Nuggets Face Major Roster Decision

Red Hot Nuggets Face Major Roster Decision

Big Adds to Colorado Rockies Front Office Don’t Equal Big Adds to Roster

Big Adds to Colorado Rockies Front Office Don’t Equal Big Adds to Roster

Did the Utes Just Show Colorado a Way Out of Financial Woes?

Did the Utes Just Show Colorado a Way Out of Financial Woes?

Colorado Rockies Going Young at Unexpected Spot

Colorado Rockies Going Young at Unexpected Spot

Staff Changes at Nebraska Will Have a Different Twist

Staff Changes at Nebraska Will Have a Different Twist

Catalyst for Nuggets Winning Streak Isn’t Who You Think it is

Catalyst for Nuggets Winning Streak Isn’t Who You Think it is

Support Grows for Alternative to College Football Playoff Selection Process

Support Grows for Alternative to College Football Playoff Selection Process

Updated: Nebraska Offense Facing Uncertain Future

Updated: Nebraska Offense Facing Uncertain Future

Deion Sanders Makes Shocking Coaching Hire

Deion Sanders Makes Shocking Coaching Hire

Cause for Concern with Nebraska’s Meager Signing Class?

Cause for Concern with Nebraska’s Meager Signing Class?

Rave Reviews for Rockies New General Manager Hire

Rave Reviews for Rockies New General Manager Hire

Seismic Changes Predicted at Colorado After 3-9 Season

Seismic Changes Predicted at Colorado After 3-9 Season

Nebraska Makes Shocking Staff Change After Iowa Loss

Nebraska Makes Shocking Staff Change After Iowa Loss

Intriguing Questions Surround College Football Playoff Selections

Intriguing Questions Surround College Football Playoff Selections

Heisman Trophy at Stake on Championship Saturday

Heisman Trophy at Stake on Championship Saturday

Huskers Likely to See Familiar Face in Bowl Game Matchup

Huskers Likely to See Familiar Face in Bowl Game Matchup

Under the Radar Move Could Help the Colorado Rockies Bottom Line

Under the Radar Move Could Help the Colorado Rockies Bottom Line

NFL Hall of Famer Gets Unexpected First Time Head Coaching Job

NFL Hall of Famer Gets Unexpected First Time Head Coaching Job

Nebraska Gets Old-Fashioned Bulletin Board Material From NFL All-Pro

Nebraska Gets Old-Fashioned Bulletin Board Material From NFL All-Pro

NFL Veteran Head Coach Taking Over at Colorado State

NFL Veteran Head Coach Taking Over at Colorado State

Colorado Buffaloes and Deion Sanders Make Startling Quarterback Decision

Colorado Buffaloes and Deion Sanders Make Startling Quarterback Decision

Deion Sanders’ Struggles at Colorado Continue

Deion Sanders’ Struggles at Colorado Continue

Colorado Rockies Bringing Back Interim Manager Warren Schaffer

Colorado Rockies Bringing Back Interim Manager Warren Schaffer

College Football Playoff Pretenders and Contenders

College Football Playoff Pretenders and Contenders

Heisman Trophy Contenders and Pretenders

Heisman Trophy Contenders and Pretenders

Can Any of This Season’s “Interim” Head Coaches Land the Full Time Job…and Succeed? Part Two

Can Any of This Season’s “Interim” Head Coaches Land the Full Time Job…and Succeed? Part Two

Can Any of This Season’s “Interim” Head Coaches Land the Full Time Job…and Succeed? Part One

Can Any of This Season’s “Interim” Head Coaches Land the Full Time Job…and Succeed? Part One

Jeff Sims Returns to the Scene of the Crime at Folsom Field

Jeff Sims Returns to the Scene of the Crime at Folsom Field

The 11 Best Fits for College Football Job Openings, Part Two

The 11 Best Fits for College Football Job Openings, Part Two