As reported by Front Office Sports, ESPN has cut ties with 20 on-air personalities.
Read the complete story from FOS HERE
Among the ESPN talent Front Office Sports has confirmed who are getting the axe:
- 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: “SportsCenter” anchor.
- David Pollack: Former NFL star turned panelist on “College GameDay” since 2011.
- Jordan Cornette: Host of the ACC Network’s “ACC Huddle.”
- Jason Fitz: ESPN Radio host.
- Joon Lee: Staff writer tweeted his departure on Friday.
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David Keech is a retired teacher and works as a sportswriter, sports official and as an educational consultant. He has reported on amateur sports since 2011, known as 'KeechDaVoice.' David can be reached at [email protected]
