By: Reese Price
GS alumnus Donny Chedrick turned his love for sports and journalism into a career on 93.7 The Fan.
Chedrick, also known as Donny Football, is a 2014 GS graduate who has become a well-known voice in Pittsburgh sports media. He is currently a host and producer for 93.7 The Fan and was just given the opportunity to expand his career with WPXI. His sports expertise is evident in his broadcasts on the radio and television.
Chedrick reports on the sidelines during a high school game.
Photo Courtesy: Ben Tenuta
“Thinking back to my 15-year-old self I never would’ve thought that not only am I on the air every day at The Fan, but I am also a pretty normal voice,” Chedrick said. “It’s wild the amount of airtime I have gotten, and I am very thankful for my opportunities.”
He continues to advance his career, securing opportunities with WPXI Final Word on Sunday nights. He had his debut on Feb. 23, 2025, where he talked about the latest news in Pittsburgh sports.
“I was surprised myself [at] how far I’ve come,” he said. “I never thought I would be on TV.”
During his time at GS, Chedrick took multiple journalism classes and was also a major contributor to the school news. He took every class he could at GS to set him up for a well-versed background in communications for college. Many teachers could tell that Chedrick had a future in communications based on his love for sports, media and writing.
“Donny was very natural at it,” STEM teacher Mr. Matthew King said. “It came as easily as breathing to him.”
After graduating from GS, he attended Waynesburg University where he studied sports communication and played football. At Waynesburg, he was part of the school newspaper, The Yellow Jacket, as well as several television and radio broadcasts he participated in while in college.
“Waynesburg was perfect for me,” he said. “I will never regret picking Waynesburg for the experience I was able to get and not to mention I have more than a dozen close friends that I talk to daily.”
He graduated from Waynesburg in 2018 with a B.A. in Sports Communication. From there he took multiple jobs in sports media, including jobs as a reporter and broadcaster for networks like the Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) and other radio stations. In 2021, he was given the role of being the p.m. producer on 93.7 The Fan.
Chedrick poses for a headshot.
Photo Courtesy: Ben Tenuta
“I was a freshman in high school when the station started, so I am one of the younger guys,” he said. “I never really thought of it when I was in high school, but I knew I always had an interest in sports.”
His role on The Fan has been to review and provide his opinions on sports, specifically football. He even adopted the name Donny Football because of his passion and ability to analyze and speak his mind about the sport.
“I find it fun to listen to knowing that he was once at GS,” senior Cooper Dann said. “When a guy knows ball, I could listen to them talk all day.”
He has gained a strong following, with many students listening to or checking his social media consistently. His content resonates with many students in the community. Whether it’s his thoughts, humor or way of conveying his opinion, students enjoy listening to him. As his career progresses, many students notice and are excited to see a GS alumnus grow.
“He’s a down to earth guy and I think it’s great to hear him speak on his knowledge of sports,” Dann said.
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