Tag: Stephen A. Smith

"There are many folks out there who want me done. They want me fired. They want me taken off the airwaves… Good luck with that."

"I know that the Stephen A. Smith I met in Philly…would’ve slapped the s**t out of this dude."

"Just because you’re in a position doesn’t mean you know what you’re doing. What network executive would have been able to ideate Speakeasy? Then line up talent, build out the studios, and choose the timeslot for Speakeasy. I did that in 54 days."

The gala to honor the new class will be held at the Ziefgeld Ballroom in New York City on Tuesday, September 29th.

"I’ll say this on national television to the bosses at ESPN. We need to cherish the people that we have."

"What folks are trying to manufacture and create to swell interest is what I've been doing for 30 years."

"Hosting a premiere show on ESPN of course was a goal of mine. But did I think that First Take would come available, and I’d be first in line? I didn’t know anything. It just sort of worked out that way."

"ESPN, regardless of the rights we have, we’re still the best. We still do this better than anyone else, with the best people."

"I can't look Jason Whitlock in the face because I don't see the human there. I see a clout chaser and somebody who does anything for anything."

"Clicks, views, and chatter might generate noise, produce a momentary ratings spike, and help you trend on Twitter, but that doesn't define success anymore."