"I think ESPN rightly wanted to own and operate and produce RedZone outright because of the galactic popularity of the show. But the NFL, for their reasons, wanted to retain control of the production of RedZone."
When ESPN Digital is added to YouTube and the ESPN social platforms, ESPN reached 184.9 million unique fans, which is more than two-thirds of all adults in the United States.
It will all start in Dublin, Ireland when Florida State and Georgia Tech play on August 24 at 12 p.m. ET. It will culminate with the CFP National Championship on Jan. 20.
“I intentionally use the words ‘step back’ and underscore that I did not use the words ‘step away,’ because I plan to remain a regular contributor on the show and for the radio station in some capacity moving forward as long as they’ll have me."
"This shift allows us to adapt to the rapidly changing media landscape and maintain our leadership in providing exceptional content to our valued listeners and advertising partners."
"I think ESPN rightly wanted to own and operate and produce RedZone outright because of the galactic popularity of the show. But the NFL, for their reasons, wanted to retain control of the production of RedZone."