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Gerald McCoy Never Chased a Media Career With ESPN, NFL Network: The Networks Found Him
"I’ve been blessed with the gift of communication and natural non-fear of crowds and cameras."
Where Ric Bucher’s WNBA Criticism Hit And Missed
"What does need to change is the amount of room networks give their talent to challenge their league partners when the conversation gets uncomfortable. That's a much more important discussion than whether a man should replace a woman in the analyst chair."
Stephen A. Smith Calls NABJ Thumbs Down Award “Lowest” Insult He’s Ever Received
"I'm gonna put it out there. This is about a bunch of liberals, a bunch of Democrats coming for me."
New Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro: “Not Interested” In Spinning Off ESPN
"Anybody in the industry would look at our sports rights and the fandom associated with sports right now, and you can’t help but be jealous of what we have here. I mean, ratings are through the roof."
ESPN Reportedly Close To Securing NFL Network Broadcast Teams
"The report would effectively move Rich Eisen off calling game for the NFL Network. Eisen told SI earlier this year that he feels he's done doing play by play of live games."
Nielsen Executive Issues Caution Of Year-Over-Year Sports Viewership Gains To Come
"We have seen increases directly attributable to that enhancement that we expect to continue, but we won’t see a big year-to-year bump."
Stephen A. Smith Promises Response To National Association of Black Journalists Thumbs Down Honor
"This is the epitome of Christmas arriving early. The NABJ wants to call folks out, fine! You had your turn, now mine is coming."
Ric Bucher: Why Are All WNBA Color Analysts and Studio Hosts Women? Where is the Diversity?
"All of it feels like a girls' club. The media protecting the league from real scrutiny or critique. I'll ask again: What are they afraid of?"
ESPN Shifting ‘Marty & McGee’ to Saturday’s at Noon on SEC Network This Football Season
"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."