ESPN, man. They really went there. They actually told NFL analyst Ryan Clark he was getting laid off while he was on the air, during a break in his show. You heard that right. It’s a new kind of low, and frankly, it’s pretty unbelievable.
Ryan Clark’s Response Was a Masterclass in Grace
After getting that shocking news live on TV, Ryan Clark still took the high road. He tweeted out a message that just shows what kind of person he is, completely class. He said, “Sending prayers and love to all those laid off today by ESPN. So many of you have poured your life into that company, & I know how you’re feeling right now. My hope is as this door closes another opens for you all. God bless!” Talk about a professional.
The “Crappy, Amateurish” Move Everyone’s Roasting ESPN For
Mike Florio absolutely nailed it, calling ESPN’s move “crappy, amateurish, Mickey Mouse.” He pointed out that if the goal was to keep Clark from finding out from media reports, telling him *on the air* is way worse! Seriously, what does that do to every other employee? It makes you wonder if it could happen to them, too. Plus, Florio reported that at least one other person targeted for layoff found out from the media, not ESPN. That means the “S.S. Bristol is way too leaky,” and the internal communications are a mess.
This whole situation just shows how sloppy things can get behind the scenes at a massive company. You gotta wonder if other employees are feeling that stress right now, wondering who’s next or how they’ll find out their own fate. It’s a rough, rough look for ESPN, that’s for sure.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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