Like many athletes, Troy baseball’s Sam Neal hopes to get his name called on TV. For Neal, it’s a more personal connection than it is for others. “One of my summer coaches asked me before I entered the portal what my goal is,” Neal said. “I told him, ‘I want my dad to call my name on TV.’” Neal’s father, Dave Neal, is a play-by-play announcer for ESPN with a big focus on the Southeastern Conference. Neal’s grandfather, Bob Neal, is also a spor…
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