OT - ESPN Layoffs

[HuskyHawk]

If they are keeping Stephen A. Smith, then they are missing an opportunity to save money and improve their product at the same time.

 

[UConnStats]

Congrats to Steve A Smith and Max Kellerman of First Take on their new time slot from 8AM to 7PM!

I am bummed about Russillo and Kanell.

First Take has to be one of my least favorite shows I've ever seen. To each their own, though. It definitely gets views.

 

[Robertelamin]

First Take has to be one of my least favorite shows I've ever seen. To each their own, though. It definitely gets views.

lol I was joking

 

[Walker11]

Russillo is literally the only person I like on ESPN. Kanell sucked but I do feel bad for him.

 

[JSM1970]

You have to be kidding, he and Rusillo were awesome and hugely popular with Millenials which is supposedly a coveted demographic

Of course you're a Danny Kanell fan. We found the one.

 

[Walker11]

You have to be kidding, he and Rusillo were awesome and hugely popular with Millenials which is supposedly a coveted demographic

Because of Russilo. Nobody likes a troll.

 

[crazyUCfan23]

You have to be kidding, he and Rusillo were awesome and hugely popular with Millenials which is supposedly a coveted demographic

As a millenial, I can say I was never a fan of Rusillo and Kanell. However, it sucks for them and everybody else that got laid off. It appears ESPN may be in over its head with the NFL, NBA, and CFB Playoff contracts...

 

[djct1999]

As content providers, there is not a single person at ESPN that I will miss. As people and providers of families, I feel no better or worse than I do for the countless of Americans that go through this on a daily basis. Losing a job sucks for anyone, people at ESPN included. But to make this out to be some sort of sad day for sports journalism is self - indulgent. Its real life and has been happening to Americans for years. It finally caught up to a business model that got away with overcharging people for decades. I don't feel sorry for ESPN one bit. They made this bed, now sleep in it.

 

[JSM1970]

No idea, they were good together

Because of Russilo. Nobody likes a troll.

 

[JSM1970]

Trent Dilfer was awful and annoying

That is a good one to go

 

[MexicoHusky]

Sucks to be laid off, but i could do without all of these people. Im more interested in the opinions of this board.

 

[Excalibur]

Jayson Stark got the axe as well.

 

[Stinger92860]

Danny Kanell

✔@dannykanell


Poured my heart and soul into ESPN for last 8 years. Moved my wife and 3 kids to CT to go "all in" 5 years ago. Bummed it ended in 3 minutes

I am hearing from insiders that these jobs are moving overseas. Danny will have to train his replacement before his receives his severance.

 

[Blaneylover]

Jayson Stark got the axe as well.

I enjoyed Jason Stark. I like their baseball guys. Buster stays and Stark goes...

 

[champs99and04]

Was never a fan of Brennan or O'Neal. If it's true Russilo is having his role reduced that's nuts. Was never a huge Danny Kanell fan but I kind of liked him for some reason.

They also got rid of all of their hockey guys.

 

[Mano]

I don't want anyone to lose their jobs but, ESPN get rid of Dakich already!

Russilo and Kanell was one of the few drivetime shows I didn't want to turn off after two minutes.

 

[FartMan69]

You have to be kidding, he and Rusillo were awesome and hugely popular with Millenials which is supposedly a coveted demographic

wrong

 

[the Q]

Jayson Stark got the axe as well.

WOW.

Hope he finds his way to MLB Network.

I've always liked his work.

 

[spudzj6]

Jay Crawford - first reported news of SC Anchor getting hit or is there more out there?

 

[nomar]

Dana O'Neil too.

Biggest ones so far appear to be Brett McMurphy and Ed Werder.

Jayson Stark!!!

 

[JSM1970]

Jemelle Hill, Sarah Spain and Kate Fagan should be canned, brutal

 

[huskymedic]

Len Elmore‏ @LenElmore 18m 18 minutes ago
Gee, I feel like I am now part of an exclusive club. #ESPNLayoff. For 21 yrs. I tried to represent the best in college hoops. Adios Bristol!

 

[FartMan69]

They went away from what made them great. Severed their roots and now are overrun by actors yelling at each other for the sole purpose of getting hottakes trending from the mouthbreathers who actually take them seriously.

 

[FartMan69]

Len Elmore‏ @LenElmore 18m 18 minutes ago
Gee, I feel like I am now part of an exclusive club. #ESPNLayoff. For 21 yrs. I tried to represent the best in college hoops. Adios Bristol!

At least something good comes from being laid off

 

[JSM1970]

If they kept Dookie V then this is crazy. Len was great, not overly dynamic, but very good and knowledgeable

Len Elmore‏ @LenElmore 18m 18 minutes ago
Gee, I feel like I am now part of an exclusive club. #ESPNLayoff. For 21 yrs. I tried to represent the best in college hoops. Adios Bristol!