"What's next? Maybe a little of what you loved about (Around the Horn), but more the irresistible moments of sports and how they collide with our culture and connect with all of us in a real and unpredictable way."
"I know that the players, the coaches and the leagues, all appreciate what we do and how we do it. I know that for a fact, because I've heard from them, and so I don't want to abandon that, and I wouldn't."
"The most important thing is does your audience believe you. Does your audience mean the things you say. It's not about being right, it's about being sincere."
"ESPN President of Content Burke Magnus confirmed Van Pelt is under consideration for the hour, which sits between NFL Live and Pardon The Interruption"
"Is he ready to become the next big thing at ESPN? Darn right he is—whether it’s the rumored 5:00 p.m. time slot vacated by Around the Horn or some other vehicle."