"We try our best to respect the game and showcase and display it in a fashion that might be a little bit more appetizing for a different group of people that are watching alongside the best play commentators on Earth."
Program Director Sean Casey emailed other candidates, informing them that Dupree was chosen due to his extensive social media following and prior experience as a fill-in host for former WCBM host Tom Marr.
"We look forward to honoring the content that moved audiences in 2026 and continuing the Gracies’ long-standing investment in the people who will shape what comes next.”