"Proven chemistry is difficult to manufacture. ESPN already knows this pairing works. With another opening on First Take, the easiest decision may also be the smartest one."
While admitting Le Batard was correct in some aspects of his criticism, Whitlock also took issue with the idea that some of the Miami-based host's associates want to beat him up.
"I do not wanna talk about how dumb it is that that violence gets decided by 'Hey, did that fat guy tell the referee that he was going to be eligible?'"
"Proven chemistry is difficult to manufacture. ESPN already knows this pairing works. With another opening on First Take, the easiest decision may also be the smartest one."
"I use the term irresistible on this show. That’s the moments I’m chasing in this show. It’s the one you can’t resist when it shows up in your feed. You’ve seen it five times in that ten second clip, and you’re still unpacking some of the feelings behind it. That’s what success will look like for me building out a roster of shows bringing those feelings out in different ways."