Kevin Burkhardt, Greg Olsen to Call Saturday’s Fanatics Flag Football Classic Fox has enlisted top-tier analysts Kevin Burkhardt and Greg Olsen to broadcast the Fanatics Flag Football Classic on Saturday, March 21. The event, which will air from 4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET, features a three-team tournament competing against the second round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. The matchup includes two teams of current and former NFL players alongside celebrities, with Tom Brady and Jalen Hurts leading one squad coached by Sean Payton, and Joe Burrow and Jayden Daniels guiding the other under Kyle Shanahan’s direction. The tournament’s structure involves selecting teams from a pool of current NFL players, former NFL players, and random celebrities. This year’s event marks a shift from its original plan to be held in Saudi Arabia, which was abandoned following the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East. The decision to relocate the game underscores the impact of geopolitical tensions on international sporting events. Burkhardt and Olsen’s involvement highlights their prominence in sports broadcasting, though their partnership has been shaped by recent changes at Fox. Previously, the duo co-hosted the No. 1 NFL team on Fox until the network invested $37.5 million annually in Tom Brady, leading to Olsen’s demotion. Despite this, the pair’s return to a high-profile event underscores their continued relevance in the sports media landscape. Brady, now a participant rather than a commentator, will captain one of the teams, adding a layer of personal stakes to the competition. The event’s scheduling and format aim to blend entertainment with competitive play, drawing attention from both football fans and broader audiences.#tom_brady #jalen_hurts #kevin_burkhardt #greg_olsen #fanatics_flag_football_classic
