"ESPN is changing, and so is the audience it is trying to reach. The network is investing in younger voices, creators and personalities who can live beyond the traditional broadcast window. Aikman represents a different era of sports media."
"I've had a couple offers in the last couple of months. I've turned them all down. Anybody that's asked me for steady work or to do something Monday through Friday I've said no."
“It was planned. It was scheduled. It’s a scary-sounding procedure and it is a big deal, but it is certainly not a heart attack or anything like that.”
"Hot Mic will provide fans with smart sports talk that regularly questions the consensus while driving the conversation beyond the traditional sports show."
The opportunity to grow in knowledge, soak in the information presented, and see the thought processes of our industry's leaders was an inspiring time.
"ESPN is changing, and so is the audience it is trying to reach. The network is investing in younger voices, creators and personalities who can live beyond the traditional broadcast window. Aikman represents a different era of sports media."