Jeff Duncan is an American journalist and sports columnist and television analyst for Nola Com.
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Best Known For:The book Tales from the New Orleans Saints Sideline
Breakthrough:Graduated from the University of Louisville with a journalism degree in 1986
10 Quick Facts About Jeff Duncan
- Full Name: Jeff Duncan
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist and sportscaster
- Known For: The book Tales from the New Orleans Saints Sideline
- Current Role: Sports columnist and television analyst
- Current Employer: Nola Com
- Place of Birth: Louisville, Kentucky
- Gender: Male
- Specialization: Sports Journalist, Journalist, and Commentator / Analyst
- Media Level: Regional
Jeff Duncan Age
Jeff Duncan's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
He attended University of Louisville, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Journalism.
- University of Louisville
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Journalism
- Period: 1986
Career & Work
Jeff Duncan's career includes news and reporting roles with WVUE-TV, a television station and The Times-Picayune.
Organization: WVUE-TV
Role: Sports Analyst
Period: From September 2019
Details: New Orleans, Louisiana · Joined the FOX 8 sports staff as an analyst and contributor on Saints coverage.
Organization: The Times-Picayune
Role: Sports Columnist and Reporter
Period: From 2000
Details: New Orleans, Louisiana · Began extensive coverage of the New Orleans Saints and contributed to newspaper reporting during the Hurricane Katrina disaster.
Organization: The Courier-Journal
Role: Reporter
Period: Historical
Details: Louisville, Kentucky · One of several early-career newspaper reporting assignments.
Organization: USA Today
Role: Reporter
Period: Historical
Details: United States
Organization: Florida Today
Role: Reporter
Period: Historical
Details: Florida · Worked in newspaper reporting.
Organization: The News-Star
Role: Reporter
Period: Historical
Details: Monroe, Louisiana · Worked as a journalist before establishing his long-running New Orleans sports career.
Rise to Fame
Jeff Duncan rose to prominence for his role for the book A Life Impossible: Living with ALS.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes A Life Impossible: Living with ALS, FOX 8 Sports, and New Orleans Saints Columns.
Television
- TV Show: FOX 8 Sports (Sports Analyst, From 2019) — Commentary and analysis of the New Orleans Saints
Books
- Book: A Life Impossible: Living with ALS (Co-author, 2024) — Memoir written with Steve Gleason about his experience living with ALS
- Book: Tales from the New Orleans Saints Sideline (Author) — Book documenting people, stories and experiences associated with the New Orleans Saints
- Book: From Bags to Riches (Author) — Book about the transformation of the New Orleans Saints
- Book: Payton and Brees: The Men Who Built the Greatest Offense in NFL History (Author) — Examines the football partnership of Sean Payton and Drew Brees
- Work: New Orleans Saints Columns (Sports Columnist, 2000-Present) — Long-running journalism covering the New Orleans Saints and NFL
Notable Coverage
- New Orleans Saints – The Times-Picayune and NOLA.com – Long-running coverage and commentary about the NFL franchise, beginning in 2000
- Hurricane Katrina – The Times-Picayune – 2005 – Contributed to the newspaper's reporting following Hurricane Katrina
- New Orleans Saints 2026 NFL season – The Times-Picayune and NOLA.com – 2026 – Continued producing columns and commentary about Saints games, training camp and team developments
- New Orleans Saints international game – The Times-Picayune and NOLA.com – 2026 – Reported from Paris during the team's international football activities in October 2026
Awards & Achievements
- Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Reporting — Pulitzer Prize Board — 2006 — Member of The Times-Picayune team recognized for coverage of Hurricane Katrina.
- Pulitzer Prize for Public Service — Pulitzer Prize Board — 2006 — Member of The Times-Picayune staff whose coverage of Hurricane Katrina was recognized.
- Columnist of the Year — Louisiana Sports Writers Association — Four-time recognition for sports column writing.
Lesser Known Facts
- He was raised in Louisville, Kentucky, before developing his journalism career across the American South.
- In addition to sports reporting, he covered the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina for The Times-Picayune.
- He collaborated with former Saints player Steve Gleason on the memoir A Life Impossible.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Jeff Duncan
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Journalist and sportscaster
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Place of Birth: Louisville, Kentucky
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $66,000–$288,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $375,000–$5,353,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Related Biographies
- Steve Gleason (Collaborator • Co-author of A Life Impossible, Gleason's memoir.)
- Jim Derry (Colleague • Professional collaborator and podcast host who has featured Duncan discussing New Orleans Saints football.)
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://twitter.com/JeffDuncanNOLA
