SAN FRANCISCO — With the perpetuating ascension of both his running and academic careers, transferring to the University of San Francisco for his graduate studies was a natural fit for Kennewick, Wash., native Andy Snyder.



In this week's spotlight on Andy, featured in the latest episode of USF's cable television show "Behind the Mask," he talks about how his running career began in junior high, following in the footsteps of his older brother. How he rapidly improved during his high school days to gain the attention of – and eventually attend – nearby University of Washington. He also speaks about his graduate study pursuits in Biotechnology – a program USF is highly regarded in, and smack dab in the middle of the world's technology capital, the Bay Area.
 
Check local listings for your cable provider's station guide and additional air dates and times each month. Segments from the show, as well as past seasons of "Behind the Mask," can also be found on-demand on USF Athletics' Youtube channel.
 
To tune in to the show in the San Francisco Bay Area, NBC Sports California can typically be found on channel 698 for DirecTV customers, 438 on the Dish Network, 412-01 on Dish Hopper packages, 767 on U-Verse and 41 on most Comcast packages. NBC Sports Bay Area can be generally be accessed at channel 40 on Comcast, 41 on the Dish Network, 696 for DirecTV subscribers, and at 770 on U-Verse.