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

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

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

Colorado Rockies Hoping That Little Moves Will Start to Add up

Colorado Rockies Hoping That Little Moves Will Start to Add up

Deion Sanders Will Use Final Two Colorado Games for Player and Staff Evaluation

Deion Sanders Will Use Final Two Colorado Games for Player and Staff Evaluation

How Will Nebraska Measure up Against the Old School Big Ten?

How Will Nebraska Measure up Against the Old School Big Ten?

Colorado, Deion Sanders’ Big Task Now is Keeping QB Ju Ju Lewis

Colorado, Deion Sanders’ Big Task Now is Keeping QB Ju Ju Lewis

Could Jeremy Bloom Be the Next Athletic Director at Colorado?

Could Jeremy Bloom Be the Next Athletic Director at Colorado?

What is the Future of College Football Conference Title Games?

What is the Future of College Football Conference Title Games?

When it Comes to MLB MVP Voting, the Defense Rests

When it Comes to MLB MVP Voting, the Defense Rests

Why Nebraska’s Emmett Johnson Won’t Win the Heisman Trophy

Why Nebraska’s Emmett Johnson Won’t Win the Heisman Trophy

Colorado Buffaloes AD Rick George Makes Surprise Move

Colorado Buffaloes AD Rick George Makes Surprise Move

Colorado Rockies’ 3 Out-of-Left-Field Candidates for General Manager

Colorado Rockies’ 3 Out-of-Left-Field Candidates for General Manager

Why the Colorado Buffaloes Haven’t “Gone Fishin” Again This Week

Why the Colorado Buffaloes Haven’t “Gone Fishin” Again This Week

Should the Cleveland Browns Hire Deion Sanders?

Should the Cleveland Browns Hire Deion Sanders?

The Heisman Trophy: Three for NYC

The Heisman Trophy: Three for NYC

Colorado Rockies: Five Managerial Candidates to Consider

Colorado Rockies: Five Managerial Candidates to Consider

College Football Playoff: Who’s still a Contender and Who’s Not

College Football Playoff: Who’s still a Contender and Who’s Not

New Age Dilemma for Nebraska: How to Keep a Backup Quarterback

New Age Dilemma for Nebraska: How to Keep a Backup Quarterback

Colorado Freshman QB Ju Ju Lewis Shows Promise in Loss to West Virginia

Colorado Freshman QB Ju Ju Lewis Shows Promise in Loss to West Virginia

Coach Poaching Part Three: Where Do the Group of Six Programs Turn?

Coach Poaching Part Three: Where Do the Group of Six Programs Turn?

Part Two: College Football Coaches Who Could Get Poached This Season

Part Two: College Football Coaches Who Could Get Poached This Season

Colorado Rockies New Baseball Ops Hire Brings “Moneyball” Background

Colorado Rockies New Baseball Ops Hire Brings “Moneyball” Background

College Football Coaches Who Could Get Poached This Season, Part One

College Football Coaches Who Could Get Poached This Season, Part One

Colorado Rockies Might Enter GM Meetings Without a GM

Colorado Rockies Might Enter GM Meetings Without a GM

Colorado Buffs and Deion Sanders Face an Unusual Foe on Saturday

Colorado Buffs and Deion Sanders Face an Unusual Foe on Saturday

Colorado Rockies Put the Brakes on GM Search

Colorado Rockies Put the Brakes on GM Search

Nebraska Faces Life Minus Starting QB Dylan Raiola

Nebraska Faces Life Minus Starting QB Dylan Raiola

Notre Dame Looking Good – The College Football Playoff Bracket and Which Two-loss Teams Will be Left on the Sidelines

Notre Dame Looking Good – The College Football Playoff Bracket and Which Two-loss Teams Will be Left on the Sidelines

Colorado Buffaloes Turning to Ju Ju Lewis

Colorado Buffaloes Turning to Ju Ju Lewis

Will USC or Nebraska Succeed in Conquering Their Demons?

Will USC or Nebraska Succeed in Conquering Their Demons?

Colorado Buffaloes Address Rowdy Fan Behavior

Colorado Buffaloes Address Rowdy Fan Behavior