"If ESPN Radio wanted to make the strongest statement possible about its commitment to the platform, there may not have been a better option available at this moment than bringing Mike Golic home. Sometimes the smartest move isn't chasing what's next. It's recognizing the value of what already worked."
"I'm saddened that it's often the largest media companies — those that rely on creative content and entertainment — that repeatedly eliminate the very people who helped build those organizations into the giants they have become."
"Please make sure you're in the room for this one because there's much to learn when one of the industry's top executives sits down to offer his insights and opinions on the state of the sports media business."
"We had a lot of participation from USC so rather than leaving a couple of interested students sitting on the sidelines, we decided to help out a few extra people."
"Shawn Michaels has been a top star himself. Now, he's responsible for developing the future of the wrestling business. Many industry decision makers wrestle with protecting the present while preparing for tomorrow, and I'm sure Shawn will have a lot to add when we sit down to chat next month in LA."
"We are honored to recognize a man who has shared his own mental health struggles to increase conversation and awareness of a very real, and serious issue impacting millions of people."
"If ESPN Radio wanted to make the strongest statement possible about its commitment to the platform, there may not have been a better option available at this moment than bringing Mike Golic home. Sometimes the smartest move isn't chasing what's next. It's recognizing the value of what already worked."
"I'm saddened that it's often the largest media companies — those that rely on creative content and entertainment — that repeatedly eliminate the very people who helped build those organizations into the giants they have become."