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ESPN College GameDay Researcher Chris 'The Bear' Fallica, A WHB Grad, Talks About His Career

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Westhampton Beach graduate Chris "The Bear" Fallica, center, with, from left, athletic director Kathy Masternson, social studies teacher Cory Williams, principal Chris Raddady, and assistant superintendent Bill Fisher. CAILIN RILEY

Westhampton Beach graduate Chris "The Bear" Fallica, center, with, from left, athletic director Kathy Masternson, social studies teacher Cory Williams, principal Chris Raddady, and assistant superintendent Bill Fisher. CAILIN RILEY

Westhampton Beach graduate Chris "The Bear" Fallica, was inducted into the school's Hall of Fame last week. He has had a successful career as a researcher for ESPN, most notably for College Game Day, often appears on the show's live broadcast. CAILIN RILEY

Westhampton Beach graduate Chris "The Bear" Fallica, was inducted into the school's Hall of Fame last week. He has had a successful career as a researcher for ESPN, most notably for College Game Day, often appears on the show's live broadcast. CAILIN RILEY

Westhampton Beach graduate Chris "The Bear" Fallica, was inducted into the school's Hall of Fame last week. He has had a successful career as a researcher for ESPN, most notably for College Game Day, often appears on the show's live broadcast. CAILIN RILEY

Westhampton Beach graduate Chris "The Bear" Fallica, was inducted into the school's Hall of Fame last week. He has had a successful career as a researcher for ESPN, most notably for College Game Day, often appears on the show's live broadcast. CAILIN RILEY

Westhampton Beach High School graduate Chris "The Bear" Fallica with Kirk Herbstreit. Fallica has worked alongside Herbstreit for ESPN's College GameDay for more than 20 years. ESPN IMAGES

Westhampton Beach High School graduate Chris "The Bear" Fallica with Kirk Herbstreit. Fallica has worked alongside Herbstreit for ESPN's College GameDay for more than 20 years. ESPN IMAGES Tuscon, AZ - September 25, 2015 - University of Arizona: Chris Fallica and Kirk Herbstreit in the production meeting for College GameDay Built by the Home Depot (Photo by Scott Clarke / ESPN Images)

Westhampton Beach High School graduate Chris "The Bear" Fallica on the set of ESPN's College GameDay, where he has worked for years as a researcher and statistical analyst. ESPN IMAGES

Westhampton Beach High School graduate Chris "The Bear" Fallica on the set of ESPN's College GameDay, where he has worked for years as a researcher and statistical analyst. ESPN IMAGES Tuscaloosa, AL - November 7, 2015 - University of Alabama: Chris Fallica on the set of College GameDay Built by the Home Depot (Photo by Allen Kee / ESPN Images)

Westhampton Beach High School graduate Chris "The Bear" Fallica on the set of ESPN's College GameDay, where he has worked for years as a researcher and statistical analyst. ESPN IMAGES

Westhampton Beach High School graduate Chris "The Bear" Fallica on the set of ESPN's College GameDay, where he has worked for years as a researcher and statistical analyst. ESPN IMAGES Louisville, KY - September 17, 2016 - University of Louisville: Chris Fallica on the set of College GameDay Built by the Home Depot (Photo by Phil Ellsworth / ESPN Images)

authorCailin Riley on May 28, 2019
As a sports-obsessed teenager growing up in Westhampton Beach in the late 1980s, Chris “The Bear” Fallica devoured the sports section of the paper every day, soaking up any available... more

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