20+ Meltdowns That Almost Destroyed ESPN

Published on 12/02/2017
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Skip Bayless vs. Troy Aikman

Skip Bayless is the definition of ‘shock jock’. He speaks loud, speaks often, and speaks in order to rile people up. However, when Bayless started spreading rumors that Hall of Fame QB Troy Aikman was gay, well, he apparently went too far. Aikman and Bayless have been at odds ever since.

Skip Bayless Vs Troy Aikman

Skip Bayless Vs Troy Aikman

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Jason Whitlock Fired for Criticism

ESPN is rigid when it comes to sticking to the party line. So when Jason Whitlock put two colleagues under fire, Mike Lupica and Scoop Jackson, the network acted quickly. After calling Lupica ‘insecure and mean-spirited’ and Scoop Jackson a ‘clown’, Whitlock was dumped.

Jason Whitlock Fired For Criticism

Jason Whitlock Fired For Criticism

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