Watch: Notre Dame alumnus J.B. Long makes calls for Rams radio

There was an Irish connection in the Rams’ broadcast booth for the Super Bowl.

Ben Skowronek isn’t the only Notre Dame connection celebrating the Los Angeles Rams’ Super Bowl LVI victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. Another Notre Dame alumnus who had a good evening was Rams radio play-by-play announcer J.B. Long. With the Rams on the cusp of taking the lead for good late in the game, Long was ready to make the call of a lifetime. Here’s how he called Matthew Stafford’s touchdown pass to Super Bowl MVP Cooper Kupp:

Of course, no one knew yet that there wouldn’t be another lead change. The Bengals had a chance to complete their own miracle, but once Aaron Donald got to Joe Burrow, it was all over. Here’s how Long called that moment:

Retired Irish men’s basketball announcer Jack Nolan made sure to congratulate Long, whom he once knew as an intern:

Congratulations to Long for having an opportunity most broadcasters only can dream of.

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