Allie Clifton wins over fans

Allie Clifton made her official debut as FOX Sports Ohio’s new Cavaliers sideline reporter on Tuesday, Oct. 30, when the Cavaliers opened their 2012-13 season at The Q with a 94-84 victory over the Wizards.

Upon announcing Clifton’s addition to the Cavaliers broadcast team, she was recognized by various media:

• Toledo Blade: Former UT basketball player named Cavaliers reporter
• Toledo Free Press: Clifton nabs job reporting on Cleveland Cavaliers
• News Herald: Team will have new sideline reporter
• Cavs.com: Ready for her close-up
• UT Rockets: Former Toledo Women's Basketball Player Allie Clifton Joins FOX Sports Ohio
• Ohio Media Watch

As the regular season approached, she made some in-studio radio appearances to get ready for the home opener:

 

·        LISTEN: Radio appearance on 1590 WAKR

·        LISTEN: Radio appearance on 850 WKNR

Shortly before the season, FOX Sports Ohio launched Clifton on Twitter - @FSOAllieOop.

Acknowledgement by Cleveland Plain Dealer: http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2012/10/byron_scott_still_pondering_cl.html