"Proven chemistry is difficult to manufacture. ESPN already knows this pairing works. With another opening on First Take, the easiest decision may also be the smartest one."
"What makes the opening rounds great is when Cinderella advances. But at a certain point in the tournament, when it comes to historical television viewership, you want teams that are proven TV draws."
"ESPN announced Thursday that its signature ACC Network shows Nothing But Net and ACC PM will be on location telling the story of the Miami men and the Virginia Tech women."
"Most of the coaches understand that this is part of the ‘big money’ event and know that they will be interviewed. It’s one thing to agree to this condition before the game gets going, but it’s another during the game."
"Proven chemistry is difficult to manufacture. ESPN already knows this pairing works. With another opening on First Take, the easiest decision may also be the smartest one."
"I use the term irresistible on this show. That’s the moments I’m chasing in this show. It’s the one you can’t resist when it shows up in your feed. You’ve seen it five times in that ten second clip, and you’re still unpacking some of the feelings behind it. That’s what success will look like for me building out a roster of shows bringing those feelings out in different ways."