Erik Ainge Biography

Oregon born former football player, Eric Ainge, is well known for hosting daily sports talk showin Knoxville, TN on sports RadioWNML 990 AM and 99.1 FM from 9a-12n EST.

Eric Ainge Education

Ainge joined Glencoe High School, here he played baseball and basketball but majorly participated in football.Ainge was the first pitcher on his baseball team and he was said to be throwing a fastball of 90 mph.

He also averaged 17 points, eight rebounds, and three assists in basketball as a junior, and as a senior was an honorable mention to the Street & Smith All-American Team.Upon completing highschool, he enrolled at University of Tennessee to play college football under head coach Phillip Fulmer.

Eric Ainge Football

Ainge was picked in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft by the New York Jets with a 162nd overall pick. In May 2008, Ainge underwent a small finger surgery on his throwing hand. On July 16th, a four-year, $1.87 million contract was signed with a $165,000 signing bonus.

Ainge was expected to compete with Kellen Clemens and Kevin O’Connell for the final quarterback spot on the team in 2010. It was later announced that Ainge had joined the’ Recreational Problems Drug Treatment / Rehabilitation Facility,’ marking the second time he had violated the NFL’s policy on substance abuse.

On 23 June 2011, Ainge revealed to The Associated Press that he would retire from the NFL due to injuries suffered to his shoulder and right foot throwing. The Jets officially launched Ainge on July 29, 2011.

Erik Ainge Age | Birthday

Erik Ainge was born on  June 12, 1986, in Portland, Oregon,United States of America. He celebrates his birthday on 12th June every year.

Erik Ainge Family

After doing our research, details about his parents are not available and it is also not known if he has any siblings.

Wife

Erik is married to his lovely wife, Amanda. the couple have been blessed with three children and they are all girls though their names haven’t been revealed yet to the public. The family resides in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Erik Ainge Body Measurements

• Height: 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
• Weight: 221 lb (100 kg)
• Shoe Size:Not Available
• Body Shape:Build
• Hair Colour:Black

Erik Ainge Net Worth

Working a football player and shoe host there is no doubt Ainge earns a good salary and has been able to accumulate good net worth. However, his exact net worth has not yet been revealed but the information will be updated as soon as it is available.

Erik Ainge Show

Ainge’s radio program debuted on Tennessee Sports Radio (1180 AM) in October 2011. The program was initially called “Morning Wood,” but was switched to “Erik Ainge Program” due to concerns about sponsors.

Ainge stated that the show might be controversial at times, saying, “I’m not interested in political answers, and I’m not afraid to talk about things that might upset people.” The guests on the show included Arian Foster, Phillip Fulmer, Rex Ryan, Bruce Pearl, Leonard Little, Butch Jones, and David Cutcliffe.

On January 3, 2017, the Erik Ainge Show premiered at FM 99.1 Sports Radio WNML in Knoxville, TN. Brian Rice joins Ainge every morning at 9:00 AM EST.

Erik Ainge Drugs

In the first-person account written for ESPN.com on March 2011, Erik Ainge admitted that he had been dealing with drug and alcohol abuse since he was twelve years old, and that he had become addicted to pain killers during his senior year in Tennessee.

Ainge kept fighting these problems in the NFL before seeking assistance. He also suffered from severe bipolar depressive disorder, for which he was diagnosed in addition to his drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Ainge was charged on 28 July 2013 for driving under the influence in Knoxville.

Erik Ainge Danny Ainge

Erik Ainge is the nephew of former NBA player Danny Ainge, who currently serves as the general manager of the Boston Celtics.

Erik Ainge Nfl Stats

Ainge was selected in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft by the New York Jets with the 162nd overall pick. In May 2008, Ainge underwent surgery on the little finger on his throwing hand. On July 16, he signed a four-year, $1.87 million contract with a $165,000 signing bonus.

On November 21, 2008, Ainge has suspended four games by the NFL for violating the league’s policy on steroids and related substances. Ainge, already on injured reserve and out for the season with a foot injury, was not allowed to be with the team or visit the team facility during the suspension. He was able to rejoin the team on December 15, 2008, following the New York Jets’ game against the Buffalo Bills.

Erick Ainge was expected to compete with Kellen Clemens and Kevin O’Connell for the final quarterback roster spot on the team in 2010. It was later announced that Ainge had entered “a drug treatment/rehab facility for ‘recreational issues’,” marking the second time he had violated the NFL’s substance abuse policy.

Erick Ainge made an announcement to The Associated Press on June 23, 2011, stating that he would retire from the NFL due to injuries sustained to his throwing shoulder and right foot. The Jets officially released Ainge on July 29, 2011.

Erik Ainge Awards

He is undoubtedly, a fine player as outlined in the following awards and accomplishments

• Rivals.com National Freshman of the Week, September 18, 2004
• 2004 Freshman All-America The Sporting News
• SEC Offensive Freshman of the Year The Sporting News
•  Freshman All-SEC Coaches
•  2005 Academic All-SEC
•  USA Today National Player of the Week, September 4, 2006
• SEC Offensive Player of the Week, September 11, 2006
• SEC Offensive Player of the Week, October 2, 2006
•  SEC Offensive Player of the Week, October 9, 2006
• Cingular All-America Player of the Week, October 9, 2006
• Walter Camp Div. I-A National Offensive Player of the Week, October 9, 2006
•  2008 Outback Bowl MVP
•  2008 Senior Bowl Selection

Frequently Asked Questions About

Erik Ainge

Who is Ainge?

Erik is one of America’s best known and best-loved radio hsow hosts and former NFL player.

How old is Ainge?

Eric is 33 years as of 2019. He was born in 1986.

How tall is Ainge?

He stands at a height of 6feet 5inches

Is Ainge married?

Erik is married to his lovely wife Amanda Ainge.

How much is Erik worth?

Not Known.

How much does Erik make?

Not Known.

Where does Ainge live?

He resides in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Is Ainge dead or alive?

Erik is still alive and in good health.

Where is Erik now?

Ainge hosts his Tennessee Sports Radio

Social Media Handles

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Our third and final child…
Ramsey June Ainge
Welcome to Planet Earth! #Obsessed @amanda_ainge is my hero!
I now have 3 perfect girls, lucky and fortunate don’t even begin to describe how I feel tonight! ? love love love!

— Erik Ainge (@ErikAinge3) April 20, 2019

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