"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."
"Fitting was ESPN's go-to guy for football. His responsibilities included College GameDay, Monday Night Football, and the College Football Playoff. He also oversaw the SEC Network."
“It was reported that I was the guy, and other than me not having been offered the job or accepting the job that I haven't been offered, it was spot on.”
While Saturday’s interest in remaining involved in the National Football League remains unknown, ESPN is intrigued by his potential return to television.
"Shariff noted that Griffin has used words and phrases on TV this year that have raised plenty of eyebrows, including shouting the phrase "there's an orgy in the endzone" as he provided color commentary for a college football game."
"(I) was trying to say "those bug-a-boos" in reference to haters and doubters," Griffin said, before adding he understands the "historical context" of the term.
"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."