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Andrew Fillipponi: Why Can’t I Swear Like Pat McAfee Does?

Fillipponi joked he didn't know whether or not he could swear during an appearance on SiriusXM before questioning why McAfee can get away with it on ESPN.

Desmond Howard: I Was Trying to Joke with Pete Thamel During Viral College GameDay Moment

Howard called out his colleague in late November for utilizing extra security measures while at the Heisman winner's alma mater.

Trent Dilfer: I Made Stupid Decisions in Final Years at ESPN

Dilfer admitted a contentious contract negotiation and clashes with management soured him on his experience.

Blue Jackets Radio Voice Bob McElligott Returns After Medical Leave

McElligott returned to work this week after being out since December 16th.

Mark Schlereth: Russell Wilson Benching is ‘Radio Gold’

"Two minutes before I was like, ‘Based on the contract situation and based on the production versus what he costs, there’s no way you can go forward with Russell Wilson being your quarterback next year.'"

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Why Fox News Borrowed a Page From the Barstool Sports Playbook to Reach Younger Audiences

Digital platforms reward one thing above almost everything else: a glimpse into how the sausage gets made. I’ve written about this before, and the principle hasn’t changed. People who love your brand want to know everything about it.

Glenn Ordway Reveals Why He Came Out of Retirement To Launch ‘The Big O Podcast’

"I’ve been in the business for fifty years and have been around some great sports teams, memories and personalities. Why not just go back and reconnect with all these moments and people?"

Blake Griffin Is Pointing the Finger at the Wrong People in Sports Journalism

"If Griffin truly wants to champion sports journalism, his fight shouldn't be with the people entertaining audiences. It should be with the companies that decided entertainment was the better business model in the first place."

A Little Jealousy and a Whole Lot of Marconi Admiration

"In a business where so much of the attention goes to what's struggling — the layoffs, the consolidation, the ratings that slipped — this is a night that points the spotlight at people doing exceptional work."