"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."
"For 12 years, ESPN has treated the College Football Playoff National Championship like its Super Bowl. Now, it finally has the real one. That does not mean it should treat it the same."
"If you want personality, rough-and-tumble football talk, well-conceived segments, and top-of-the-line analysis, ESPN’s Monday Night Countdown is appointment viewing for sure"
'Monday Night Countdown' broadcast from the studio and traveled on the road throughout the season, garnering a 5% year-over-year improvement in average viewership.
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“He’s been an awesome, accessible star while him and Travis have watched their profile grow. But people are just not responsible enough for all that access to a guy that nice.”
"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."