Blackledge will work as the color commentator for ESPN Radio's coverage of the College Football Playoff National Championship Game as his final assignment for the network on Monday.
"I've been doing it for a long time. It's something I still want to do. I would like to think the company feels like I do a good job, and that there's some value there."
"He brought joy to everything he did and that impact he made on our team, with our audience and this community cannot be overstated. We will truly miss him.”