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'''Molly Qerim''' (born March 31, 1985){{cn|date=July 2015}} is an American sports anchor and currently the interim host for ESPN's First Take.<ref name=>{{cite web | title=ESPN announces Molly Qerim will serve as interim host of 'First Take | work= usatoday.com | url=http://ftw.usatoday.com/2015/06/espn-first-take-molly-qerim-interim-host |accessdate=June 25, 2015}}</ref><ref name=>{{cite web | title=Molly Qerim Returns to ESPN July 1 | work= espnmediazone.com | url=http://espnmediazone.com/us/press-releases/2015/06/molly-qerim-returns-espn-july-1/ |accessdate=July 1, 2015}}</ref> Qerim was previously the host of [[NFL Network]]'s weekday morning show, [[NFL AM]], and NFL Fantasy Live.<ref>{{cite web|title=Qerim on Twitter|url=https://twitter.com/MollyQerim/status/608986046307532802}}</ref> Qerim also was previously a [[sports anchor]] and [[reporter]] for NFL Network.
'''Molly Qerim''' (born March 31, 1985){{cn|date=July 2015}} is an American sports anchor and moderator for ESPN's First Take.<ref name=>{{cite web | title= Molly Qerim will serve as host of 'First Take url=http://www.adweek.com/tvnewser/espn-names-molly-qerim-full-time-moderator-of-first-take/271660 |accessdate=June 25, 2015}}</ref><ref name=>{{cite web | title=Molly Qerim Returns to ESPN July 1 | work= espnmediazone.com | url=http://espnmediazone.com/us/press-releases/2015/06/molly-qerim-returns-espn-july-1/ |accessdate=July 1, 2015}}</ref> Qerim was previously the host of [[NFL Network]]'s weekday morning show, [[NFL AM]], and NFL Fantasy Live.<ref>{{cite web|title=Qerim on Twitter|url=https://twitter.com/MollyQerim/status/608986046307532802}}</ref> Qerim also was previously a [[sports anchor]] and [[reporter]] for NFL Network.


==Early life==
==Early life==

Revision as of 14:24, 15 September 2015

Molly Qerim
Born (1985-03-31) March 31, 1985 (age 39)
New Haven, Connecticut[citation needed]
OccupationSports anchor

Molly Qerim (born March 31, 1985)[citation needed] is an American sports anchor and moderator for ESPN's First Take.[1][2] Qerim was previously the host of NFL Network's weekday morning show, NFL AM, and NFL Fantasy Live.[3] Qerim also was previously a sports anchor and reporter for NFL Network.

Early life

Qerim graduated from the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor of Arts in communications and a minor in business administration. She received a master’s degree from Quinnipiac University in broadcast journalism.[4]

Career

Previously, Qerim served as an anchor and reporter for CBS Sports Network, where she covered college football, National Signing Day, the NCAA Tournament and the U.S. Open. She also served as a studio anchor, where she hosted “SEC Tailgate Show”, “SEC Tonight”, “MaxPreps Lemming Report”, “Full Court Press” and “Bracket Breakdown”.

Qerim is widely regarded as a female pioneer in covering the UFC from her time with ESPN, Versus (now NBCSN) and FS1. In addition to being a staple outside the Octagon, she has co-hosted the annual World MMA Awards several times.

In 2008, Qerim served as interactive host for College Football Live on ESPN and ESPN2. She also served as the breaking news reporter for Fantasy Football Now on ESPN2 and was honored with an Emmy for her contribution to the show. Additionally, she co-hosted “Campus Connection” on ESPNU.

Qerim has been a part of other digital media content, conducting interviews of various athletes and celebrities for ESPN.com and ESPN Mobile. She’s covered multiple Super Bowls (hosting, reporting, and red carpet events), the Heisman Trophy presentation, the NBA Draft, the NBA All-Star Game and the MLB All-Star game, providing on-site reporting and interviews. On June 25, 2015, Qerim became the interim host of ESPN2's First Take in July 2015 replacing Cari Champion when Champion got a promotion for ESPN's flagship show, SportsCenter in which Champion will begin in mid-July.

Personal

Qerim is half Albanian[5] and also of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean descent.[6] Qerim is also a United Way Ambassador and partners with their 'Team NFL' program.

References

  1. ^ "Molly Qerim will serve as host of 'First Take url=http://www.adweek.com/tvnewser/espn-names-molly-qerim-full-time-moderator-of-first-take/271660". {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help); Missing pipe in: |title= (help)
  2. ^ "Molly Qerim Returns to ESPN July 1". espnmediazone.com. Retrieved July 1, 2015.
  3. ^ "Qerim on Twitter".
  4. ^ "NFL Network Profile". nfl.com.
  5. ^ "Chat with Molly Qerim". espn.com.
  6. ^ "Qerim".

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