"ESPN is changing, and so is the audience it is trying to reach. The network is investing in younger voices, creators and personalities who can live beyond the traditional broadcast window. Aikman represents a different era of sports media."
Hoffman's departure joins several cuts to the company, as Beasley has slashed staff members in Tampa, Boston, New Jersey, Philadelphia, and Detroit in addition to Las Vegas.
"You know, fans in every market are a little bit different. So I think there is something to be learned from us here, but I don't think you could just replicate it in ten different markets and expect that exact the same success."
"ESPN is changing, and so is the audience it is trying to reach. The network is investing in younger voices, creators and personalities who can live beyond the traditional broadcast window. Aikman represents a different era of sports media."