ESPN has reportedly stomped on an overwhelming number of its talent roster and Front Office Sports confirms the story.
The cable sports network, which is owned by Disney is located in Bristol, Connecticut. I was interviewed for a senior level job there once upon a time.
- Steve Young: The former Super Bowl MVP and Pro Football Hall of Famer has served as analyst on “Monday Night Countdown” and other NFL studio shows since 2000.
- Jeff Van Gundy: The former New York Knicks analyst spent 16 years on ESPN/ABC’s lead NBA game crew with Mark Jackson and Mike Breen. “Jeff Van Gundy is a stunner. He was making millions,” said one source. “He and [Mike] Breen are the most watchable on ESPN’s NBA coverage.”
- Max Kellerman: His “This Just In” weekday afternoon show is expected to be replaced by one hosted by Pat McAfee.
- Jalen Rose: NBA analyst and former co-host of “Get Up” with Mike Greenberg and the departed Michelle Beadle.
- Keyshawn Johnson: The writing was on the wall for the NFL analyst after he lost his morning radio show. The layoffs of Van Gundy, Rose and Johnson were first reported by The New York Post.
- Matt Hasselbeck: Former QB joined ESPN as an analyst in 2016 on the same day he retired from NFL afrer an 18-year career.
- Suzy Kolber: Host of “Monday Night Countdown” and a 27-year ESPN veteran.
- LaPhonso Ellis: The men’s college basketball analyst has served on “College GameDay” with Jay Bilas, Seth Greenberg and Rece Davis since the 2019-2020 season.
- Todd McShay: NFL Draft analyst.
- Ashley Brewer: Los Angeles-based “SportsCenter” anchor.
- David Pollack: Former NFL star turned panelist on “College GameDay” since 2011.
- Nick Friedell: NBA reporter and guest analyst on “Get Up.”
- Jordan Cornette: Host of the ACC Network’s “ACC Huddle.”
- Jason Fitz: ESPN Radio host.
- Joon Lee: Staff writer tweeted his departure on Friday.
Kellerman and Johnson were expected to lose their roles on their ESPN Radio show, which also includes Jay Williams as a co-host. None of the three appeared on Friday morning’s show. More on the announcement below.
https://frontofficesports.com/bad-day-in-bristol-espn-axing-20-on-air-t…
ESPN layoffs include Jeff Van Gundy, Suzy Kolber: What we know. NBA studio analyst Jalen Rose is also part of ESPN's cuts as Disney slashes spending worldwide.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/media/2023/06/30/jeff-van-gundy-j…
ESPN lays off about 20 on-air personalities including NBA analysts Jeff Van Gundy and Jalen Rose
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/06/30/espn-lays-off-on-air-talent-including-j…
ESPN cutting around 20 on-air stars in dramatic round of layoffs
https://nypost.com/2023/06/30/espn-laying-off-top-talent-to-save-millio…
Full list of ESPN layoffs: Stephen A. Smith gets to keep his job for now
https://www.marca.com/en/more-sports/2023/07/01/649f537f268e3e19278b45f…
Smith is the most popular TV personality on ESPN, recently started YouTube channel
Jalen Rose, Max Kellerman among 20 laid off by Disney's ESPN
https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/2023/07/01/Jalen-Rose-Max-Kellerman-ESP…
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rkqPKH4U0dA&pp=ygUddGhlIGJyaXN0b2wgc3RvbX…