Brian Mueller
Sports Reporter
bmueller@cnycentral.com
School: Syracuse University
Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri
Brian Mueller joined the Action News Team in August of 2009 as a sports reporter. He interned with the sports department in the fall of 2008 and is excited to rejoin the station in an expanded role.
Brian grew up in St. Louis, Missouri but has learned to love Syracuse and all the sports it has to offer over the years. He graduated from Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public communications with a degree in broadcast journalism. While a student at SU Brian had many opportunities to cover memorable sports stories. He did the first national interview with Jonny Flynn for ESPNU and also profiled former professional wrestler Dick Beyer for the “U.”
In his down time Brian helps out the Syracuse University Mock Trial team as an assistant coach and playing whatever sport the season calls for. If you have an idea for a story or just a general sports question, feel free to email Brian at bmueller@cnycentral.com.
Year Hired: August 2009
Memorable Story: Profiling Dick “The Destroyer” Beyer
Memorable Interview: Jonny Flynn
Dream Interview: Satchel Paige
Dream Job: Movie Actor
Role Models: My Parents
Why I’m a Journalist: Talking about sports is my favorite thing to do, and this is a great job to do it.
College: Syracuse University
Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri
Current Residence: Syracuse
Hobbies: Playing Sports, Exercising, Mock Trial, watching good or bad movies
Favorite Sports Teams: SU, Cardinals, Rams, Blues, Missouri Tigers, Utah Jazz
Favorite Movies: The Jerk, Airplane!, Major League, Blood Simple
Favorite TV Shows: Curb Your Enthusiasm, Seinfeld, Deadwood
Favorite Books: The Catcher in the Rye, Seabiscuit
Favorite Food: A Big Ol’ Strip Steak
Recent sports stories
Westhill Rolls Over Johnson City
Sunday, November 15, 2009
The Westhill Warriors reached new heights Saturday night with a 41-14 win over Johnson City at Union-Endicott.
Devendorf to play pro ball in Israel
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Former Syracuse shooting guard Eric Devendorf is returning to the basketball court, but it won't be in the United States.
Action News Athlete: Tia Bullard
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Even though Tia is only a junior, she sees herself as a leader, as do her teammates.
Gaelic Knights Gear up for Playoffs
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
It's been a banner year for the Gaelic Knights in 2009, and four of their teams hope their seasons end with a championship banner.
SU Fan Appreciation Day
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
All students with a valid SU ID will be allowed into the Dome free of charge for the Orange’s football game against the Cincinnati Bearcats.
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