Pat McAfee’s White House Broadcast Exposes ESPN’s Issue With No Creative Control
"The contrast with Finebaum isn’t subtle, and neither is the message sent to the rest of the ESPN roster. Some voices get guardrails. Others get carte blanche. That approach may make business sense in the short term, but it erodes internal trust and external clarity."
How Zach Gelb Turned His Infinity Sports Network Exit Into a New Digital Chapter
"The team is important. You want to go somewhere where you’re wanted and with people who believe in you. Then you can create something special, and I’m looking forward to that."
Mike Tomlin Doesn’t Fix The Bigger Issue With NFL Broadcasts and Networks
"Until networks shift their focus from chasing headlines to building smarter, sharper, fan-first programming, the result will remain the same. More money. More familiar faces. Less impact."
How Matt Nahigian Plans for Super Bowl LX To Be 95.7 The Game’s Crowning Moment
"If I’m not involved the entire time, what the hell am I doing? This is why I got in the business. Is it a lot of work? Sure, but who cares."
Dan Le Batard’s Missed Opportunity Proves Journalism Still Needs Defenders
"Journalism hasn’t disappeared — but too many people have stopped standing up for it when it matters most."