Dave Griffiths Biography
Dave Griffiths comes to FOX59 as a decorated sports journalist, winning multiple awards from the Associated Press and the Society of Professional Journalists.
Prior to his arrival in Indianapolis, Dave worked for nearly five years as a sports anchor and reporter at WTXL in Tallahassee, covering athletics at four major universities and more than 50 local high schools. His most eventful month came at the end of 2013/beginning of 2014, following Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston to New York City for the Heisman Trophy ceremony and continuing on with the whole Seminole team to Pasadena, California and the final BCS National Championship game.
Dave got his start in sports broadcasting at KWYB in Bozeman, Montana. Yes, he did cover the occasional rodeo, but his primary role was a TV sideline reporter for Montana State football, a position he held for three seasons, and for which the Society of Professional Journalists honored him with a First Place award for sports reporting in 2011.
Dave Griffiths Age
He comes to FOX59 as a decorated sports journalist, winning multiple awards from the Associated Press and the Society of Professional Journalists. Her actual is under review and will be updated soon.
Dave Griffiths Family
Before making it out to Big Sky Country, he graduated Summa Cum Laude from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University with a dual degree in Broadcast Journalism and Political Science.
While at SU, you could often find him working in the sports department at CitrusTV, the oldest and largest entirely student-run TV station in the United States. He has not shared about his father, mother, brothers, and sisters. The details are under review and will be updated soon.
Dave Griffiths Wife
He is married to his wife Christina. They are thrilled to call the Circle City home! If you have an idea for a sports story unique to your favorite team, player, or to central Indiana, shoot him an email at dgriffiths@fox59.com.
Dave Griffiths Net Worth
Griffiths comes to FOX59 as a decorated sports journalist, winning multiple awards from the Associated Press and the Society of Professional Journalists. Her estimated Net Worth as of 2019 is under review and will be updated soon.
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Rain delays start of IndyCar Iowa 300
Heavy rains hit Newton, IA less than half an hour before the green flag was scheduled to drop, delaying the start of Saturday night’s IndyCar race at Iowa Speedway.
A lot. #Iowa300 // #INDYCAR pic.twitter.com/Dde9nr01Ia — #Iowa300 // NTT IndyCar Series (@IndyCar) July 20, 2019, Though the rain was significant, race officials are holding out hope that they’ll be able to get the Iowa 300 on Saturday evening. No cancellations have been made at this time.
Purdue at Big Ten Media Days
Purdue’s 5-4 record in the Big Ten in 2018 snapped quite the streak. The Boilers hadn’t had a winning mark in the league in 12 years, since 2006.
Head coach Jeff Brohm represented the Gold and Black at Big Ten Media Days this week hoping the coming season brings back-to-back winning records in the conference for the first time since 1997-1998. “Not beating ourselves, doing the small things correctly, and being more consistent is our goal,” said Brohm.
Indiana football at Big Ten Media Days
Indiana football hit the circuit at Big Ten Media Days Thursday afternoon in Chicago. The Hoosiers are coming off back-to-back 5-7 seasons, wherein a last-week-of-the-season loss in the Bucket Game to rivals Purdue kept them from a bowl game.
Now, at the tail end of the offseason, head coach Tom Allen reflects on what his staff has accomplished since packing up last fall. “Went out recruiting and built relationships,” said Allen.
99-year-old baseball fan throws ‘Good’ first pitch at Victory Field
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Donna Good stood on the Victory Field grass and tossed a ceremonial first pitch right over the plate Wednesday afternoon.
“I enjoyed it,” the 99-year-old said after throwing a strike. A Fishers resident, Good hails from Michigan, and she developed a love of baseball in grade school. “I’ve never been photographed so much in my life,” Good said with a chuckle.
Simon Pagenaud dominates IndyCar race in Toronto
Simon Pagenaud led 80 of 85 total laps and cruised to his third win of the IndyCar season Sunday afternoon in Toronto.
“I think it was a team effort, really,” said Pagenaud. “It looked like we were dominating today, and I can’t thank these guys enough because they come in in the morning with big smiles on their face, everyday same thing.” Scott Dixon and Alexander Rossi rounded off the podium.
Former Colts coach Jim Caldwell steps back from Dolphins
MIAMI, Fla. — Former Indianapolis Colts head coach Jim Caldwell will take a leave of absence from the Miami Dolphins this season, his new team announced Saturday.
“I will be stepping back due to some medical complications that require my full attention,” Caldwell said in a statement through the Dolphins. “I want to thank Stephen Ross, Chris Grier, Coach Flores and the rest of the organization for the support they have given me and my family.”
Pagenaud wins Honda Indy Toronto pole
Simon Pagenaud outdueled the IndyCar field Saturday afternoon, winning the pole for Sunday’s Honda Indy Toronto.
“It was a great day, really,” said the 2019 Indy 500 winner. “Great weekend so far. I’ve had the most fun ever in Toronto. The car has just been amazing. The engine, Chevrolet, provided us a bit of an update this weekend, and I think it’s really showing.”
Pacers close Summer League slate with a win as Bitadze gets his visa
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Alize Johnson scored a game-high 25 points, and DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell chipped in 24 as the Pacers beat the Clippers 86-75 in their NBA Summer League finale.
The Blue & Gold’s leading Summer League Scorer Aaron Holiday sat out the game with a sore left hip, so Johnson and Akoon-Purcell picked up the slack beautifully, combining to shoot 50% from the floor, going 19-for-38.
Senegal native Alioune Diakhate finds home with Indy Eleven
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Alioune Diakhate came to the United States looking to play professional soccer. “Before (I came), I think it will be easy for me,” said Diakhate, whose first language is French, “but after I arrive, things I expecting was different. I have a lot of contacts, but they don’t have a contact here to help me.”
Pacers free agency breakdown & Indians book info with Mark Montieth
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Pacers have three new additions through NBA free agency: wing T.J. Warren along with guards Jeremy Lamb and Malcolm Brogdon.
Pacers.com writer Mark Montieth joins FOX59’s Dave Griffiths on the red couch to break down what the Blue & Gold have accomplished so far in this free agency period. Mark also fills you in on his latest work as an author, Extra Innings: A Life in Baseball. Adapted from FOX59