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    Default ESPN to lay off about 100 employees today, including on-air talent

    It’s a dark day at ESPN.

    The sports broadcasting network sent a memo to employees early Wednesday, informing them that a series of previously announced layoffs would take place today. The number of employees cut will be around 100, Fox News has learned.

    The memo, from ESPN President John Skipper, noted that the network’s new talent lineup will be announced soon. The layoffs are expected to impact some of the network’s popular on-air personalities.

    “Dynamic change demands an increased focus on versatility and value, and as a result, we have been engaged in the challenging process of determining the talent—anchors, analysts, reporters, writers and those who handle play-by-play—necessary to meet those demands,” Skipper wrote to employees. “We will implement changes in our talent lineup this week. A limited number of other positions will also be affected and a handful of new jobs will be posted to fill various needs.

    “These decisions impact talented people who have done great work for our company. I would like to thank all of them for their efforts and their many contributions to ESPN.”
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    I guess Danny Kannell is one of the names. I am wondering if Russillo will get the axe too. Big fan of Russillo, but never liked the show with Kannell.

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    There hasn't been much talent on ESPN in over a decade.
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    That's what happens when you block me on Twitter Ed. You lose your job.

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    ESPN layoffs begin as Trent Dilfer, Ed Werder, Danny Kanell and Jayson Stark among those out of a job

    http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/es...icle-1.3102620

    Has a list of those so far

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    People tend to stop watching when they are lectured about social justice warrior crap when all they want are the scores and analysis of the game.

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    Quote Originally Posted by WTE View Post
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    Oh well

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    Quote Originally Posted by slim View Post
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    No, you will start having an affection for tomato slices on your breakfast sandwiches.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Buff View Post
    I guess Danny Kannell is one of the names. I am wondering if Russillo will get the axe too. Big fan of Russillo, but never liked the show with Kannell.
    Some outlets have reported Russillo will have a reduced role, whatever that means. Sucks to see Jayson Stark go.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Nomad View Post
    Oh well
    If it was a coal mine or a military base would you be as dismissive?

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    Quote Originally Posted by atwater27 View Post
    People tend to stop watching when they are lectured about social justice warrior crap when all they want are the scores and analysis of the game.
    They overspent on buying t.v. rights and felt it immediately. I don't think politics factors into this one.
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    Even Dilfer?

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    You have to go back many many years to the time Hannah Storm was the Weather Girl on Houston's KHOU-TV and dubbed "Miss Cold Front" by a radio dj who apparently struck out with her.
    I miss the old Mile High Stadium.

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    Quote Originally Posted by OrangeHoof View Post
    You have to go back many many years to the time Hannah Storm was the Weather Girl on Houston's KHOU-TV and dubbed "Miss Cold Front" by a radio dj who apparently struck out with her.
    And that radio dj was you.
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