"If ESPN Radio wanted to make the strongest statement possible about its commitment to the platform, there may not have been a better option available at this moment than bringing Mike Golic home. Sometimes the smartest move isn't chasing what's next. It's recognizing the value of what already worked."
"I'm saddened that it's often the largest media companies — those that rely on creative content and entertainment — that repeatedly eliminate the very people who helped build those organizations into the giants they have become."
"Radio row at Super Bowl LX is a clear reflection of an industry in transition. Yes, the space is tighter and schedules are shorter. Budgets are often scrutinized to make the trip at all. Yet the demand to be present remains strong."
"The early start by several stations underscores the importance of Super Bowl week for sports radio, as media row once again becomes a key destination for live programming."
"Drawing a hard line against prediction markets while embracing sportsbook partners that provide the same offering during the Super Bowl feels less like principle and more like positioning."
"FOX Sports Radio, a division of Premiere Sports Network, will provide 24/7 coverage through more than 630 affiliated stations nationwide, along with streaming access via FOXSportsRadio.com and iHeartRadio."
"The event is designed as a symbolic and logistical transition from Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara to Super Bowl LXI, which will be played February 14, 2027."
"An NFL spokesperson confirmed to Front Office Sports that Portnoy is permitted to purchase a ticket for the game that features the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks."
"For 12 years, ESPN has treated the College Football Playoff National Championship like its Super Bowl. Now, it finally has the real one. That does not mean it should treat it the same."
"Hartung joins veteran sideline reporter Melissa Stark for the game, marking only the second time NBC has deployed a two-reporter setup for Super Bowl coverage."
"The broadcast will air live on NBC, Telemundo and Peacock, and the league is leaning heavily into a mix of chart-topping names and cultural impact to open its biggest event of the year"
"If ESPN Radio wanted to make the strongest statement possible about its commitment to the platform, there may not have been a better option available at this moment than bringing Mike Golic home. Sometimes the smartest move isn't chasing what's next. It's recognizing the value of what already worked."
"I'm saddened that it's often the largest media companies — those that rely on creative content and entertainment — that repeatedly eliminate the very people who helped build those organizations into the giants they have become."