What happened to John Clayton?
Veteran NFL reporter John Clayton, known to many football fans as "The Professor," died Friday following a brief illness. He was 67. The Seattle Seahawks announced the news of his passing on Twitter.
Who is John Clayton's wife?
Patricia ClaytonJohn Clayton / Wife (m. ?–2022)
How old is John Clayton?
67 years (1954–2022)John Clayton / Age at death
Where was John Clayton born?
Braddock, PAJohn Clayton / Place of birthBraddock is a borough located in the eastern suburbs of Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 10 miles upstream from the mouth of the Monongahela River. The population was 1,721 as of the 2020 Census. Wikipedia
Where did Clayton play football?
Early career Starting with the Pittsburgh Steelers' 1972 training camp, he covered the team in twice-weekly dispatches in the St. Marys, Pennsylvania Daily Press. Clayton went on to attend Duquesne University. Upon graduating in 1976, he began writing for the Pittsburgh Press.
Who is the new anchor on SportsCenter?
ESPN has reached a new multiyear deal with SportsCenter anchor Matt Barrie, who anchors the noon ET edition of ESPN's marquee program alongside Sage Steele.
Who is John Clayton talking to?
John Clayton has his weekly chat with Dave Grozby on the latest on the Aaron Rogers Drama, as well as a great week for an exciting Mariners team and what it would take for them to be co…
Who is the professor of football?
No one knows more about football than ESPN’s human database for everything NFL: “The Professor” John Clayton. His lifelong obsession with the game elevated Clayton from high school sports reporter to the writers’ wing of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Bask in the wealth of his knowledge every Saturday from 8-9am on 710 ESPN Seattle.
John Clayton, "The Professor," covers the biggest stories in Seattle sports each weekday 10am to noon on 710 ESPN Seattle
John Clayton, "The Professor," covers the biggest stories in Seattle sports each weekday 10am to noon on 710 ESPN Seattle.
Hour 2 - Michael Bumpus and Brock Huard break down the Rams
Curtis Rogers is joined by Michael Bumpus to start off hour two. What challenges will Seattle's OFFENSE have against the Rams defense? Bump lets you know. Midway through the hour Curtis and Brock Huard sort through what Seattle's defense needs to do as well as look ahead to this weekend's Pac-12 slate. The Groz finishes up Thursday.
Hour 1 - How should the Seahawks approach the challenge of facing the Rams?
Can Seahawks fans finally expect to see Snacks Harrison on Sunday? How will the running back situation sort itself? Curtis Rogers pinch-hits for The Professor to start off Thursday. Should Seattle game plan against LA with the Cardinals in mind? Curtis takes a look in Under Further Review.
Hour 2 - Diagnosing Seattle's defensive struggles with Dave Wyman
What does Dave Wyman see as Seattle's biggest reason for their defensive struggles? He joins John Clayton to start Wednesday's second hour. On the Report Card, Bill Belichick takes a serious shot at the Jets. The Professor gives him a grade. Your text questions and The Groz wrap up Wednesday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 1 - Washington Wednesday with ESPN's Kyle Bonagura
How does John Clayton grade the Seahawks' 6-2 start to the season? He lets you know in Wednesday's Top Five. In Under Further Review, who is the better team through eight games, the Seahawks or Rams? The Professor is joined by ESPN's Kyle Bonagura for Washington Wednesday as the Pac-12 picks up the pieces from their choppy start.
Hour 2 - Sorting the NFC's contenders in Four Downs with Sean Salisbury
Which team is the best in the NFC? John Clayton is joined by Sean Salisbury for another edition of Four Downs to get the second hour underway. On the Report Card, something REALLY good came from Seattle's loss to Buffalo. The Professor gives it a grade. Your text questions and The Groz close out Tuesday.
Hour 1 - Finding fixes for Seattle's defense
Will the Seahawks be able to find in-house fixes for their defense or will they have to look elsewhere? John Clayton examines in Tuesday's Top Five. Later in the hour The Professor is joined by The Ringer's Kaelen Jones as they discuss what is ailing Seattle's defense and if they can contend with it as is.
