It’s hard to believe that Good Morning Football has been on the air for almost 10 years. The show looks a lot different now than it did back then. Out of the original four cast members, only Kyle Brandt remains on today’s iteration of the show. Each of the other three — Kay Adams, Nate Burleson, Read more... The post Kay Adams reflects on ‘Good Morning Football’ departure appeared first on Awful Announcing.

He's showing even more signs of dementia, but the media is mum

The television draw of Caitlin Clark transcends basketball. At least, that’s what the folks over at Golf Channel are hoping for on Wednesday. The Indiana Fever star will tee it up at the LPGA’s The Annika pro-am later this week, and Golf Channel will provide live, on-site coverage of her round, according to Richard Deitsch Read more... The post Golf Channel to air Caitlin Clark LPGA pro-am round live appeared first on Awful Announcing.

Fox Sports’ Gus Johnson is one of the most high-profile commentators in college football, with a full Rolodex of viral calls whenever the moment is right. He was seemingly on another level on Saturday during Indiana’s comeback win over Penn State, but not everyone was all that enthused by the call as one Detroit radio Read more... The post Detroit radio host rips Gus Johnson: ‘His whole existence is fake’ appeared first on Awful Announcing.

The New York Jets got some sour news on Monday when it was reported that wide receiver Garrett Wilson was expected to miss several weeks with a knee sprain. That news was first reported by ESPN Jets reporter Rich Cimini, who noted that Wilson will not need surgery. Bad news for the #Jets offense: WR Read more... The post Aaron Glenn directs media to ask ESPN reporter Rich Cimini for Jets injury updates appeared first on Awful Announcing.

Jared Goff took a shot at Louis Riddick during his weekly radio appearance on 97.1 The Ticket. The Detroit Lions quarterback was asked about a peculiar exchange with Commanders defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw during Sunday’s 44-22 victory over Washington. Kinlaw had jumped offside, been flagged for the penalty, and then got animated with Goff on Read more... The post Jared Goff calls out Louis Riddick, wants ‘Turning Point’ breakdown of Daron Payne punch appeared first on Awful Announcing.

“We don’t typically call it sportswashing — or propaganda — when American politicians do it,” wrote Awful Announcing’s Brendan Kleen in Monday’s The A Block newsletter. “When President Barack Obama connected with Americans through his love of basketball and his annual appearances filling out an NCAA tournament bracket on ESPN, he was practicing the same Read more... The post As always, Pat McAfee wants it both ways appeared first on Awful Announcing.

Skip Bayless might not be working in the sports media mainstream anymore, but the Embrace Debate icon still knows how to deliver a hot take. The Dallas Mavericks fired general manager Nico Harrison on Tuesday. The move comes as the new-look Mavericks have stumbled out of the gate to a 3-8 start. His early tenure Read more... The post Skip Bayless: Nico Harrison deserved to be ‘appluaded,’ not fired appeared first on Awful Announcing.

Ole Miss Rebels coach Lane Kiffin came to the defense of Texas A&M on Monday. Not that the Aggies need the help. They’re currently 9-0 on the year, No. 3 in the AP Poll, and also No. 3 in the College Football Playoff rankings. By all accounts, if they win out, they’ll be one of Read more... The post Lane Kiffin bothered by Texas A&M’s CFP ranking, which won’t matter in a few days appeared first on Awful Announcing.

Tuesday is Veterans Day, a day dedicated to honoring and commemorating the service of all U.S. veterans. A day when it’s common for Americans to come together and recognize the sacrifices of so many to defend America and American ideals. It’s pretty standard practice for companies, networks, and organizations to offer a Veterans Day tribute. Read more... The post ESPN criticized for Call of Duty video game placement on Veterans Day tribute appeared first on Awful Announcing.

There are still three weeks left in college football’s regular season, with conference championship games, bowl season and a 12-team College Football Playoff still to come after that. But with nine Power 4 head coaching jobs already open — including high-profile vacancies at Penn State, LSU, Florida and Auburn — the coaching carousel rumor mill Read more... The post Jedd Fisch slams ‘ridiculousness’ of coaching carousel rumors appeared first on Awful Announcing.

In celebration of Veterans Day, Tuesday’s episode of The Pat McAfee Show aired live from Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island in South Carolina. But the festivities didn’t stop there, with President Donald Trump joining the ESPN program for a 20-minute phone interview. While McAfee largely focused his questions on the holiday and the industry Read more... The post Pat McAfee celebrates Veterans Day with Donald Trump interview appeared first on Awful Announcing.

“I don’t care.” Those were the stunning words of longtime ESPN personality Michael Wilbon on ESPN’s Pardon the Interruption on Monday when it came to addressing the Major League Baseball gambling scandal. Over the weekend, Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were indicted and charged by federal prosecutors with fraud, bribery, and and conspiracy charges. Read more... The post Why don’t we care about the MLB gambling scandal like we do the NBA? appeared first on Awful Announcing.

After one of the most controversial trades in the history of sports, Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison is falling on his own sword. On Tuesday morning, ESPN NBA reporter Shams Charania posted that Harrison would be fired in a meeting with Mavs ownership, months after he traded franchise cornerstone Luka Dončić straight-up to the Read more... The post Sports media reacts to Nico Harrison firing: ‘Respectfully, good riddance’ appeared first on Awful Announcing.

When Gary Striewski says “I do,” he’ll have his SportsCenter co-anchor by his side. Tuesday morning’s episode of ESPN’s flagship show included a breaking news segment that Randy Scott wasn’t prepared to read. That came in the form of Striewski asking him to be a groomsman in his wedding eight months after his engagement to Read more... The post Gary Striewski asks Randy Scott to be his groomsman live on ‘SportsCenter’ appeared first on Awful Announcing.

As Major League Baseball finds itself at the center of the latest sports betting scandal, the league is implementing new limits to certain types of bets. On Monday, MLB announced that it has worked with its sportsbook partners to implement a $200 limit on pitch-level markets, including whether an ensuing pitch will be called a Read more... The post MLB to cap prop bets on individual pitches at $200, eliminate inclusion in parlays appeared first on Awful Announcing.

It’s a day that ends in “y” so Stephen A. Smith is feuding with someone. This time he has spun the wheel of sports, politics, and media and landed on former First Take colleague Cari Champion. It all started thanks to another feud of Smith’s, with former ESPN star Michelle Beadle. The bad feelings that Beadle has Read more... The post Stephen A. Smith excoriates Cari Champion: ‘You should be ashamed of yourself’ appeared first on Awful Announcing.