Tag: College GameDay

"With a potential $60 million-$65 million annual extension reportedly waiting in the wings, ESPN is clearly wanting to make a significant investment in his future. Whether you love McAfee, tolerate him or cannot stand him, there is little denying his ability to generate attention."

"There will only ever be one Lee Corso. And for the first time, college football begins a season without him anywhere around it. That’s going to take some getting used to."

"The fact that they’ve decided that we’re worthy of their time and attention over the years is something I’m very grateful for."

"It's NFL or LeBron James or the Yankees or the Dodgers. They're playing the hits. They're not breaking down what's going on in Nebraska unless there's turmoil."

"When you look at the audience On3 has built, the momentum behind the brand and how committed they are to college football, uniting with On3 was a no-brainer. I’m excited about what we can build together."

"College GameDay holds a unique place in sports media because of the incredible team that brings it to life each week."

"For now, the man who once looked like the biggest risk ESPN ever took may actually be the network’s best example of how to maximize the relationship without walking away from the brand that helped build it."

"McAfee will join Scott Van Pelt, Jason Kelce, Marcus Spears and Jason McCourty on Countdown."

"Marty and McGee is moving to noon on Saturdays. That's a shift from what we've been the last few years. Awesome. Our bosses believe [that we're] going to flourish here. Okay, badass man. Strike the field. Let's go."

"ESPN has the talent, the access and the rights to own that conversation every day. Rather than treating the 2 p.m. hour as a seasonal football play, the network should turn it into a year-round destination for football fans."