"I think ESPN rightly wanted to own and operate and produce RedZone outright because of the galactic popularity of the show. But the NFL, for their reasons, wanted to retain control of the production of RedZone."
In a post to social media, Mangini said it was "a privilege to work alongside such wonderful people and I'm grateful for the opportunities and experiences I've gained."
“This yearly program highlights their unwavering dedication to making lasting contributions to this community, and we’re proud to leverage our platform to shine a light on their great work.”
Many in the news media world took to X to share their displeasure with the development, while others joked they were worried their pages had been hacked.
The inaugural Florida Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame class will be honored at a gala and award ceremony on Thursday, June 27th at the Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach, Florida.
"I think ESPN rightly wanted to own and operate and produce RedZone outright because of the galactic popularity of the show. But the NFL, for their reasons, wanted to retain control of the production of RedZone."