Sal Paolantonio

Sal Paolantonio
Paolantonio in 2015
Alma mater
OccupationSports Reporter
EmployerESPN
Notable credits
Television
TitleNational Correspondent
Board member ofCooper University Hospital Foundation
SpouseLynn McGraw
AwardsSee Below
Military career
Allegiance United States
Branch Navy
Service years1978–1983
RankLieutenant
AwardsUnited Nations Meritorious Service Medal
WebsiteESPN Bio

Salvatore Anthony Nicholas Paolantonio is a Philadelphia-based bureau reporter for ESPN. Since joining ESPN in 1995, Paolantonio has become a staple in their NFL coverage, as he contributes to shows such as SportsCenter, NFL Live, Sunday NFL Countdown (from a game site) and Monday Night Countdown (from the Monday Night Football site). In 2004, he added studio work to his duties, replacing Suzy Kolber as the host of NFL Matchup, an X's and O's football show; joining him are Louis Riddick and Greg Cosell. His best known work for ESPN was his coverage of the Terrell Owens saga with the Philadelphia Eagles during the 2004 and 2005 seasons. Paolantonio has also been an adjunct professor at St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia since 2001.