Skip Bayless leaves ESPN for FOX Sports

[Prime Time]

Now if can take Stephen A. Smith with him...

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/breaking/ct-skip-bayless-leaving-espn-20160426-story.html

Skip Bayless leaving ESPN when contract up at end of August
By Tribune news services

ESPN journalist Skip Bayless attends IAVA 7th Annual Heroes Gala in 2013.
(Michael Loccisano /)

Commentator Skip Bayless is leaving ESPN when his contract is up at the end of August.

The network announced the move Tuesday, a day after news broke that "Monday Night Football" play-by-play voice Mike Tirico is departing ESPN for NBC.

Bayless could reunite at Fox with former ESPN executive Jamie Horowitz. He's the latest prominent personality to leave in the past year as the network has looked to cut costs.

Bayless joined ESPN in 2004 as a writer and TV commentator. He raised his profile trading inflammatory opinions with Stephen A. Smith on the daily studio show "First Take."

 

[RAMpage28]

Will now fulfill dream of opening a B&B with TOTALLY HETEROSEXUAL LIFE PARTNER Tim Tebow.

 

[Psycho_X]

Always thought he looked like he could moonlight as a Batman villain. He could be a joker or a riddler with the right clothes and/or makeup.

 

[IowaRam]

Has to be the worst show on ESPN which has a lot of bad shows

 

[LesBaker]

He's an annoying blowhard and ESPN just get better without him.

@IowaRam I think you are right, it's the worst show they have.

 

[DaveFan'51]

Now if can take Stephen A. Smith with him...

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/breaking/ct-skip-bayless-leaving-espn-20160426-story.html

Skip Bayless leaving ESPN when contract up at end of August
By Tribune news services

ESPN journalist Skip Bayless attends IAVA 7th Annual Heroes Gala in 2013.
(Michael Loccisano /)

Commentator Skip Bayless is leaving ESPN when his contract is up at the end of August.

The network announced the move Tuesday, a day after news broke that "Monday Night Football" play-by-play voice Mike Tirico is departing ESPN for NBC.

Bayless could reunite at Fox with former ESPN executive Jamie Horowitz. He's the latest prominent personality to leave in the past year as the network has looked to cut costs.

Bayless joined ESPN in 2004 as a writer and TV commentator. He raised his profile trading inflammatory opinions with Stephen A. Smith on the daily studio show "First Take."

I'm sure our XQB Chri Everett is in mourning over this happening to his "Friend"!!:rolllaugh:

Personally all I can say is ....

 

[nighttrain]

love it
train

 

[Faceplant]

I'm sure our XQB Chri Everett is in mourning over this happening to his "Friend"!!:rolllaugh:

That was Jim Rome. He can kick rocks as well IMO....

 

[DaveFan'51]

That was Jim Rome. He can kick rocks as well IMO....

Oops! Sorry! But, I have the same feeling for both, So your right they can both "Kick Rocks"!

 

[StevenG-BR]

I get the hate for the guy, but it goes a little overboard sometimes.

Can people not tell he's exaggerating and playing a role?

If nothing else, the guy has provided a lot of entertaining clips over the years.

 

[dieterbrock]

He never really bothered me
And by "never really bothered me" I mean that my brain would automatically hit the mute button and I would hear nothing but "The girl from ipanema" while seeing his lips move

Good riddance Skip!

 

[Corbin]

Stephen A stupid face can leave to... so tired of both these clowns!

 

[Mikey Ram]

What a waste of air...Couldn't be happier unless he took Berman with him !!!

 

[lockdnram21]

I liked first take he adds entertainment to it. As long as Stephen smith smith still there I'm fine

 

[BigRamFan]

I liked first take he adds entertainment to it. As long as Stephen smith smith still there I'm fine

So you're the person who likes Stephen A. Smith...I knew there had to be one. :yess:

 

[den-the-coach]

 

[Dieter the Brock]

He never really bothered me
And by "never really bothered me" I mean that my brain would automatically hit the mute button and I would hear nothing but "The girl from ipanema" while seeing his lips move

Good riddance Skip!

I agree
Mute Bayless more like it

 

[Psycho_X]

I really haven't watched espn in probably a decade with the exception of Monday night football and some other sporting events. I can't stand anyone on that entire channel with the exception of a select few. And MNF I have never been able to stand any of the announcers they have.

 

[Prime Time]

I get the hate for the guy, but it goes a little overboard sometimes.

The term "hate" when used to describe those who have strong negative opinions about someone has always puzzled me, especially when it comes to sports. Now to bring some loving vibes to this thread, here's a request from @dieterbrock.


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