Gore gives PAC an advantage

By John Sacco For the Observer-Reporter [email protected] Perhaps Bob Bozzuto describes Randy Gore best.

Randy is the utmost professional, said Bozzuto, North Allegheny High Schools athletic director and former manager of the Washington Wild Things.

He is a guy you want as a friend.

He is the man you want as your neighbor.

Gore, 46, is a consummate professional.

His hallmark traits are preparation, an unsurpassed work ethic, along with a genuine personality.

Gore, one of the outstanding broadcasters in the state, founded the Presidents Athletic Conference Sports Network 13 years ago.

The network is designed to showcase athletics in the PAC, giving the conference a unique edge over other Division III conferences.

Over the years, the PAC Sports Network has streamed live regular season and championship events in multiple sports.

We are so fortunate to have the relationship we do with (Randy and the PAC Sports Network), said Joe Onderko, PAC commissioner.

They do just a fantastic job with our events and our championships.

On top of that, Randy is not just the nicest guys youll meet.

He is absolutely a top-notch professional.

Gore is the owner and a play-by-play announcer for the PAC Sports Network.

Gore credits his mentors for grooming him professionally.

That list includes longtime Pirates play-by-pay announcer and assistant professor at Waynesburg University Lanny Frattare, Bozzuto and Bob Gregg, WJPA Radios sports program director and veteran announcer.

Each one shaped me and taught me different things that have brought me to today, Gore said.

Bob (Gregg) gave me an opportunity out of college.

I grew up under him.

He gave me a terrific foundation, some basic things and the ability and opportunity to hone my skills.

Under (Bozzuto) I learned about what athletics are about.

He took me under his wing.

Lanny is such a great broadcaster, making such an impact on the Pirates, the industry and his students at Waynesburg.

He has always been one of my favorite announcers and Im glad to know him, learn from him and be friends with him.

In addition to his work with the PAC Sports Network, Gore is also the voice of the North Allegheny Tigers, broadcasting a variety of high school sports.

Gore spent more than a dozen seasons in minor league baseball, broadcasting for the West Virginia Black Bears and the Washington Wild Things, where he was a two-time Frontier League Broadcaster of the Year and recipient of the Frontier Leagues Commissioners Award of Excellence.

He won 12 Associated Press awards at WJPA.

Eight were first place in an array of news and sports categories.

He also spent seven seasons as the lead broadcaster for Saint Vincent College football (2016-2022) and basketball (2016-2019).

In July, Gore became senior public relations and communications specialist for the North Allegheny School District.

He is a graduate of McKeesport High School and Waynesburg University.

Gore and his wife,Kristen, reside in North Franklin Township.

He loves baseball, Bozzuto said.

Hes a tremendous person and professional.

Randy gets the human part in his broadcasts.

He talks with people, learns about them and relays that information and insight to his broadcasts.

He understands the flow of the game.

Gregg said Gores motivation, attention to detail and understanding of the industry lifts him above others in the field.

Randy saw an opportunity, knowing he was blocked (at WJPA), Gregg said.

He saw an opening and a chance to create something new and special.

Randy has lifted the PAC with his network.

It has given the conference and the schools an opportunity to be seen, to gain exposure and to have something unique for itself.

Many young broadcasters wanted to make it big.

Hes worked in professional baseball.

Hes an incredibly informed and focused announcer and leader in the industry.

Gore said one of his attractions to broadcasting is getting to know the players and coaches he covers.

The fun part is digging deep into the personalities, their stories, learning about them, their families and their own hopes and dreams.

The ability to tell those personal stories is a joy.

(Gregg) taught me how to use that information throughout a broadcast.

He taught me not to try and tell all the stories or interesting notes all at once.

If its baseball, the goal is to tell the story and keep things interesting throughout the game.

That lesson was valuable.

Gore and his network are valuable to the PAC.

Ten to 12 years ago, Randy came to my house to talk about announcing, Frattare said.

He bombarded me with questions.

He took advantage of that.

Over the years, Randy has expanded his capabilities.

Hes experienced and he leads the way for others.

Hes always prepared.

Gore has literally worked his way into a position of influence within the PAC, the broadcasting and livestream industries and in the communities and campuses where he toils at his craft.

Working in the PAC is great teamwork, Gore said.

All schools in the conference are all in, Joe and (assistant commissioner) Brian Rose are great leaders and been wonderful to work with.

Bozzuto added that what Gore brings beyond his talent speaks to everyone.

Randy is so personable, willing to help, Bozzuto said.

Hes real and down to earth.

As a broadcaster he tells you what he sees and provides insight into what he knows and gathered through his relentless efforts.

Thats exactly what a broadcaster, reporter and storyteller need to do.

John Sacco writes a column about local sports history..

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