We suppose that we can forgive Dana Jacobson this minor transgression, but it’s hilarious nonetheless. During ESPN’s “First Take” this morning, Jacobson referred to college basketball analyst Stephen Bardo thusly: “St. Louis is considered one of America’s greatest sports towns, but is it the best? Skip and Stephen A. will debate that, coming up next.” No, Stephen A. Smith has not returned to ESPN (he left the network on May 1 when his contract was not renewed). Don’t panic.
It was just an on-air flub. As AWFUL ANNOUNCING points out, “First Take” has been shuffling co-hosts with Skip Bayless since the departure of the Cheesy Doodled One. Bardo was teamed with Bayless today, his first name obviously overwhelming Jacobson with a wave of nostalgia (or she was hung over. Choose one). Video following the jump.
Speaking of Stephen A., has anyone noticed that his blog seems to be missing? He started it after being dumped by the PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, later moved it to his web site, and now all I see are podcasts. Ah, the written word is a cruel mistress … much easier to simply yell at the masses, eh?
5:11 pm on July 15th, 2009
I’ve got a weird attraction/repulsion thing with Ms.jacobsen.
I think that means I’d definitely hit it,but I sure as hell ain’t gonna tell anybody.
6:42 pm on July 15th, 2009
I’d tap that too, but stupid f*****g video clip, Rick. WTF factor kicks for the year-end nominee on this.
7:24 pm on July 15th, 2009
Seems pretty straightforward to me. But you get a pass if your nickname is in reference to former 49er William Floyd.
5:41 pm on August 4th, 2009
Maybe Dana Jacobson was wrong Stephen A. Smith is gone from ESPN.