"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."
"Inside the NBA, they speak the truth. They don’t care if they offend you. Football shows, they just sit there and lie to you. They want to be America’s best friend."
"Networks don’t need “cute”—they need NFL stars. They need energy, unpredictability, authority, and charisma, all wrapped in someone who can make fans lean forward on a Sunday morning"
The game will also stream live in 4K on compatible devices through Tubi, marking the first instance the platform will present the championship matchup.
“We aren’t a rehearsal show. We do our show live. The reactions when he says things are so genuine because it’s like 'oh my god, did he just say that!'"
"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."