Lloyd Vance is a Sr. NFL Writer, Analyst, Draft Expert, Researcher, and Historian. He began his sports research and journalism career at an early age reading and writing sports related articles in elementary school.
Lloyd attributes his love of sports to his grandfather, a former semi-pro football player, who he watched many games with, while being regaled with stories of past games and greats.
In addition to his work for “Taking it to the House” – NFL Insider Blog
•Lloyd serves as a Senior NFL Writer and Correspondent for BIGPLAY Football (NFL Podcast, Magazine, and Blog) and the BASN Network (website and radio) covering the NFL on a daily basis.
•Recently Lloyd served as a featured researcher and an Associate Producer of the NFL Films ”NFL Presents“ Documentary on the Return of football to Lincoln University (PA) after almost 50 years. The show aired in November of 2008.
•Lloyd was a key researcher and contributor to the ESPN Book, “Third and a Mile” by William C. Rhoden (Book was released in February of 2007).
•Lloyd was a featured on-camera speaker (Historian) and researcher for the ESPN Documentary “Third and a Mile” on the History of African American Quarterbacks. The documentary aired on ESPN Classic and ESPN 2 in February of 2007 and January 2008, plus the show can be purchased on DVD.
•Lloyd served as a key researcher and contributor to the NFL Network’s Documentary “The History of the Black Quarterback in the NFL”. The show aired on NFL Network in February 2007 and 2008.
•Lloyd is a featured Sr. NFL Writer guest on the “In The Zone” show with Rich Quinones appearing on Clear Channel WWTX 1290 AM “The Ticket” Delaware’s Sports Radio.
•He appears weekly as the “NFL Insider” on the “Making Your Point“ radio show on the FIA Broadcasting Network with hosts the Coach, the MVP, and the First Lady of Sports - Wednesdays @ 7:30 PM EST.
•He appears weekly as the “NFL Insider” on ”The Mike Gill Show” on ESPN Radio 1450 AM - WENJ (Atlantic City, NJ) - Tuesdays @ 4:45 PM EST.
•He is a Contributing Writer to GCobb.com, the website of former Eagles LB Garry Cobb and the definitive site for everything about the Philadelphia Eagles
•He appears weekly as the “NFL Insider” on the NFL Gridiron Gab website with Editor Matt Loede – Mondays and Fridays during the NFL season.
•He has been a featured “NFL Insider” guest on 610 WIP (Philadelphia, Pa) with Angelo Cataldi, Ray Didinger/Glen Macnow and Garry Cobb, 950 ESPN (Philadelphia, Pa) with Jody McDonald and the Sports Chatter Guys, GCobb.com web broadcasts, the TalkStar Radio Network, the Accent Radio Network, 1420 WCOJ – West Chester (Pa), 1570 WIGO – Atlanta (Ga), Blogtalk Radio and various other radio outlets .
•He also is a Contributing Writer to Great Blue North Draft Report (Magazine and Website) covering College Football/NFL Draft.
Awards
•2007 Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA) award winner for outstanding reporting in the Enterprise Category (3rd Place recipient)
•2005 Pro Football Researchers Association (PFRA) award winner for outstanding writing for featured piece, “The Complete History of the African American Quarterback in the NFL” (2nd Place recipient)
Credentials and Memberships
•Accredited Member of NFL Media
•Accredited Member of Philadelphia Eagles Media.
•Member of the Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA), Pro Football Researchers Association (PFRA), and The Maxwell Football Club
Lloyd lives outside of Philadelphia with his family.
To contact or interview Lloyd, email him at Lloyd@takingit2thehouse.com
