| Israel Gutierrez | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 26, 1977 |
| Education | University of Florida |
| Occupation | Columnist for The Miami Herald |
Israel Gutierrez (born June 26, 1977) is a sports columnist for The Miami Herald. Before joining the staff at the Herald, he worked two years for the Palm Beach Post.
He has covered the Miami Heat for both newspapers. A South Florida native and University of Florida graduate, he also has covered the Florida Marlins.
While attending The University of Florida in Gainesville, he was a staff writer for the student newspaper Independent Florida Alligator. Prior to that, he attended North Miami Senior High.
He has appeared as a sports commentator on ESPN2's ESPN First Take as part of 1st and 10 with Jay Crawford and Skip Bayless.
On March 18, 2008, he debuted on Around the Horn. The following day he recorded his first win against Kevin Blackistone. As of July 2008, he has become a recurring (albeit not regular) panelist on the show.
In November, 2008, Gutierrez began appearing on ESPN's The Sports Reporters and is now a regular panelist. His work at the Miami Herald continues to receive national attention, including regular mentions on USsportspages.com