Tag: Monday Night Countdown

"SportsCenter, I know what it feels like. I’ve done that a long time. Monday at 6, I have no idea what that will feel like.”

"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."

Now, Van Pelt will be hosting Monday Night Countdown pregame and postgame, followed by a live SportsCenter from the site of the contest.

“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.

"Is it heading that way? Yes, based on sourcing. I’ll try to be clearer on future tweets on this topic for sure.”

Both hosts are the frontrunners, according to Marchand, but ESPN will also consider other internal candidates to fill the position.

“Even if I do know you personally, I’m not going to bring that to the broadcast because that’s not my job.”

"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.