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Kirk Herbstreit on Criticism of Gus Johnson: ‘How Do You Not Get Into’ Colorado, TCU?

“If you have a game going back and forth like they had in that particular game, it's easy to get caught up in the emotion of the game...It was like two or three plays, touchdown!"

ESPN Unveils ‘Monday Blitz’ Show, New NFL Monday Lineup

The fast-paced program will be hosted by SportsCenter studio anchor Michael Eaves, and he will be joined by Booger McFarland and Herm Edwards among others.

NFL-Amazon Partnership Conversation Began at Bill Gates’ Home

"We have to be ahead of that strategy at all times so that we are where our fans are, on the platforms they want to be on."

Jimmy Pitaro ‘Contemplated Leaving’ ESPN Under Bob Chapek

"Sherman writes that at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, Pitaro had become 'so demoralized' with Chapek’s attempts to reorganize the Walt Disney Company that 'he contemplated leaving the company."'

Rich Eisen Expands Deal With Cumulus

“Since joining the Cumulus family, they have shown unwavering support for my vision in growing my brand.”

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Meet The Leaders: Carl Weinstein, COO, Locked On Podcasts

"By focusing on the things we can control and produce the most compelling daily team coverage. We are expanding into all the different ways and platforms we can do that, while delivering outstanding results for our advertisers. But also building a powerful company culture."

The Industry According To: Bill McGathy, In De Goot Entertainment

"We all are guilty of using 'catchphrases,' but not to oversimplify — if you don’t take a risk on an artist you believe in, there will be no reward."

The Miami Marlins Set A Dangerous Standard By Confusing Social Media Popularity With Employee Value

"Experience, preparation, credibility and the ability to connect with an audience should carry far more weight than an algorithm or the number next to someone's name on a social media profile."

Inside John Fanta’s NBC Sports Rise Built on Energy, Versatility and Saying Yes

"The product better be for the fan. Everything I do has to count no matter what it is. I look at any second on the air trying to meet and exceed the bar that's been set. That's what makes it fun."