"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."
"Someone would probably say when Colin left, I would say when Le Batard left," Sprague surmised, "but there seems to be a real 'less than interested' feeling from Bristol on their radio situation"
Coleman was filling-in this morning on Keyshawn, JWill & Max as lead host when he was set to welcome in Justin Thomas from the PGA Tour. The only problem, Justin Thomas wasn't on the phone. J.T. Poston was waiting when Coleman opened up the conversation.
"Analyzing NYC's sports radio ratings can be very complicated. 98.7 ESPN New York produces one total number. WFAN, which is owned by Audacy, conducts their business differently."
"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."