"If ESPN Radio wanted to make the strongest statement possible about its commitment to the platform, there may not have been a better option available at this moment than bringing Mike Golic home. Sometimes the smartest move isn't chasing what's next. It's recognizing the value of what already worked."
"I'm saddened that it's often the largest media companies — those that rely on creative content and entertainment — that repeatedly eliminate the very people who helped build those organizations into the giants they have become."
"If you run a brand, and you've spent years building an audience, trying to keep people aware of your audio, video, and written content, how are you supposed to reach your audience if the platform isn't showing your content to your fans?"
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.
"I get a lot of engagement on Facebook. And I think it's because the demographic of the show is more likely to be on Facebook than say TikTok or Instagram."
"If ESPN Radio wanted to make the strongest statement possible about its commitment to the platform, there may not have been a better option available at this moment than bringing Mike Golic home. Sometimes the smartest move isn't chasing what's next. It's recognizing the value of what already worked."
"I'm saddened that it's often the largest media companies — those that rely on creative content and entertainment — that repeatedly eliminate the very people who helped build those organizations into the giants they have become."