"We’re not able to comment on the specifics of his departure, but we want to be clear about this: our respect and gratitude for everything Greg has given to KNBR, its listeners, and its team runs deep."
During a Twitter thread Sunday, Loeb said he now "has a better understanding of ESPN's potential as a standalone business and another vertical for Disney to reach a global audience to generate ad and subscriber revenues".
"All six of these media professionals have enjoyed success throughout their careers and bring different perspectives, styles, and experiences to the room."
"I started doing Best Damn Sports Show Period out of fun, not thinking about a second career. But, then I started to realize this actually could be happening and it really happened when I was doing The Best Damn Sports Show Period.”
"Collinsworth had either lost his voice before the game or was in the process of losing it during the game. Whichever is the case, the sports media noticed."