Staff Directory

John Morris

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Associate AD | Broadcasting
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John Morris
“Voice of the Baylor Bears”

In December, 2024, Baylor University became the first school in the nation to have two recipients of the Chris Schenkel Award presented by the National Football Foundation. John Morris followed his mentor, Frank Fallon, in receiving the honor. The Chris Schenkel Award recognizes individuals who have had a long, distinguished career with direct ties to a specific university or platform. Frank Fallon was recognized in 2001. Morris worked eight years alongside Fallon beginning in 1987 before following him in the play-by-play chair in 1995. Entering the 2026 season, Morris has broadcast 454 consecutive Baylor Football games.

In August, 2024, he was presented the Dave Campbell Award by the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce for contributions to football in Central Texas. He was previously honored with the Frank Fallon Sportsmanship Award named for his mentor from the Waco Chamber in November, 2002. Morris was recognized by the National Sports Media Association in 2019 as the state of Texas Co-Sportscaster of the year. At Homecoming in November, 1999, Morris was named one of Baylor’s outstanding young alumni.

Morris has also been behind the mic for National Championship Baylor Basketball, Baylor Baseball, Softball, Women’s Basketball, Tennis, Soccer, Volleyball, Equestrian, Track & Field and Acrobatics & Tumbling while also hosting Baylor Coach’s Shows and the Sic ‘em Podcast.

John is a native of Louisville, Kentucky, and graduated with honors from Danville (Ky.) High School in 1977. A proud father of three Baylor graduates and grandfather of five, Morris is married to the former Terri Melton, a 1985 Baylor graduate. The Morris family is active at Harris Creek Baptist Church.