ESPN’s Dan Le Batard Breaks Down on Air Over Network President’s Resignation

ESPN’s Dan Le Batard Breaks Down On Air Over Network President’s Resignation (Mediaite)

On Monday, we posted about a stunning announcement in the sports media world — the sudden resignation of ESPN president John Skipper, who cited substance abuse issues as the reason for his departure.

ESPN Radio host Dan Le Batard was on the air when the story broke Monday. And having had no time to process it, the host broke down while sharing the news with his audience.

This person has created everything that exists here at ESPN for us. He did it because of how he cares about minorities and their causes. And so every success that we’ve had…I didn’t want to work for ESPN. I wanted to work for this man. And so I’m just sort of shocked, and hurt, and scared. Not for anything material. Just scared cause I want him to be okay. Because this is not gonna be a fun storm, whatever comes next after this.