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Stephen A. Smith Reveals He Was Consulted About Ryan Clark Being a Part of ESPN Layoffs

"Was I asked what I thought what my feelings were? Yes, I was. Of course I said we have to keep them. But I don't get to make those decisions."

ESPN New York’s Chris Carlin on Bart Scott Departure From Network: “This Is a Very Rough Day”

"I love him. Just for so many people, this is a very tough day. This is an unfortunate reality across a lot of industries these days, especially ours."

Mark Schlereth: ESPN Didn’t Feel Ryan Clark Could “Hold That In” When Pulled From NFL Live

"I don't think they felt comfortable that Ryan Clark would be able to hold that in. So, they let him go for the day and then pulled him off air before he had a chance."

Lee Corso on Retirement From ESPN: “It Sucks”

"Lousy. I hate it"

Why is Pat McAfee a Target Inside of His Own Company, ESPN?

"Say what you want, but Pat McAfee has delivered a ton of impact for ESPN."

Pat McAfee Blasts “Old White People” & “Old ESPN People” in Early Morning Instagram Story

"To think about old white people and old ESPN people. Those are really the people that hate me the most at this stage of life"

Kirk Herbstreit Credits ESPN for How They Handled Lee Corso’s ‘College GameDay’ Farewell

"Sometimes, you know, big companies — a lot of people, things move on. But they really did him right with that special they did"

Kirk Herbstreit: Pat McAfee Has Done a “Pretty Good” Job Replacing Lee Corso’s Moment on ‘College GameDay’

"We have the celebrity, we do all the picks, and then he does some kind of version of his own stamp on making the pick"

ESPN President Of Content Burke Magnus Wants Pat McAfee To Stay Past Current Contract

"I think his show is hitting on all cylinders. … He’s an incredible interviewer and conversationalist"

Rece Davis: ‘College GameDay’ Missed Lee Corso’s Presence Following His Retirement

"I think from a planning standpoint, it didn’t feel a ton different, but just his presence is really infectious around us"

Lee Corso, Greg Gumbel, Pam Oliver Named to Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame Class of 2025

"Every sports broadcast on TV is a collective effort, with excellence required from the entire production team as well as the executives that drive the business and the leagues"

ESPN, FOX Sports Open College Football Season With Massive Audiences

"FOX claimed the single largest audience with its Ohio State–Texas showcase, while ESPN and ABC delivered record-setting depth across multiple games and studio programming"

How College GameDay Can Replace Lee Corso’s Headgear Selection

"Beginning this weekend in Norman, Oklahoma, College GameDay must reimagine its grand sendoff. Because while football will always be the vehicle, entertainment will always be the fuel sweetheart"

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ESPN New York’s Chris Carlin on Bart Scott Departure From Network: “This Is a Very Rough Day”

"I love him. Just for so many people, this is a very tough day. This is an unfortunate reality across a lot of industries these days, especially ours."

Mark Schlereth: ESPN Didn’t Feel Ryan Clark Could “Hold That In” When Pulled From NFL Live

"I don't think they felt comfortable that Ryan Clark would be able to hold that in. So, they let him go for the day and then pulled him off air before he had a chance."

25% of News Consumers Now ‘Fanatics’, Stagwell Data Shows

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