PFT: Dan Patrick leaving ESPN on Aug. 17

[WoodysGirl]

POSTED 2:10 p.m. EDT, July 9, 2007

PATRICK LEAVING ESPN ON AUGUST 17

Dan Patrick says that he'll be leaving ESPN on August 17.

"We've talked about it, and it's time to move on," Patrick said on his self-named ESPN Radio program. (And move out.)

Patrick confirms that the delayed announcement was due to the fact that discussions occurred last week with an eye toward keeping him in place. Also, Patrick said nothing about leaving ESPN Radio and staying with ESPN.

He says that he'll be a "free agent." It's expected that he will attempt to launch a nationwide syndicated radio show.

PATRICK'S ANNOUNCEMENT COMING AT 2:00 P.M.

Dan Patrick of ESPN Radio will be making a "big announcement" at 2:00 p.m. It's presumably the announcement that he was going to make on July 3, but when the time came he wasn't working that day. Monday is his first day back behind the microphone.

Our moles tell us that Patrick is expected to leave ESPN Radio but not ESPN. This will allow him to pursue a syndicated radio deal while still maintaining a television presence. Apparently, this middle-ground approach is the outcome of negotiations that unfolded behind the scenes last week, after Patrick told the powers-that-be that he wants out.

Stay tuned.

 

[CoCo]

Much as I enjoyed Dan Patrick's magical run with ESPN, in particular when he was paired with Olberman, I think its actually time for him to move on.

Some of these guys have gotten bigger than their role. They seem bored by it all and have this air of superiority about them. I don't really blame them. They've seen and experienced a lot. They've ground it out day after day.

But I prefer announcers who still feel a genuine enthusiasm for what they're involved in and a certain humility about themselves in relation to it.

 

[ThreeSportStar80]

I've enjoyed his "dry" humor... I'm sure they'll find someone that will do the job well.

 

[SupermanXx]

good. so long Cowboy and Maverick-hater.

 

[carphalen5150]

I really hope they bring back Kornheiser to fill his spot on radio. Tony is not for everyone, but I find him funny and his old show was great. I still rue the day they put Cowherd in his time slot...he is a moron.

 

[Seven]

I really hope they bring back Kornheiser to fill his spot on radio. Tony is not for everyone, but I find him funny and his old show was great. I still rue the day they put Cowherd in his time slot...he is a moron.

+1 for the use of rue.

Cowherd needs to stick to sport topics and STOP the tyrannical synonymous(sp?) tirades that drone on and on and on................

 

[CrazyCowboy]

Good luck to you Dan!

 

[tunahelper]

One of the few anchors worth listening too!

Now we are stuck with hipster Stuart Scott and dumb _SS Jaworski?

The pre-game and the game are mind numbing!

 

[Sarge]

I think I'm gonna cry.

 

[SupermanXx]

I think I'm gonna cry.

of happiness? me too

 

[SupermanXx]

I'll never forget his stupid wry smile and commentary last season during the NBA Finals when the Mavs were getting screwed over every game by the refs.

I hate you, Dan.

 

[MarionBarberThe4th]

Ive never heard his radio show, but he was good with the highlights

I like an annoucner who can do highlights with a little charisma without trying to get me to know their names.

ES*Nnews has a lot of that.

 

[ghosttown cowboy]

I have literally grown up with Dan at ESPN, not sure when he started but I don't remember him not being there. I wish they would can Berman, he is the biggest Cowboy hater of all.

 

[SupermanXx]

I have literally grown up with Dan at ESPN, not sure when he started but I don't remember him not being there. I wish they would can Berman, he is the biggest Cowboy hater of all.

A Patrick and Berman-less ESPN is an ESPN worth watching.

I feel like punching my fist with Berman's head everytime I hear "WHOOP!"

 

[GTaylor]

A Patrick and Berman-less ESPN is an ESPN worth watching.

I feel like punching my fist with Berman's head everytime I hear "WHOOP!"

Worst comb-over moment was when he was doing the Homerun derby, did we really need to hear "Back back back back back" 50 times in 10 minutes?? "Whoop" definitely comes in second, really annoying.

Re: Dan Patrick, maybe it's just me but I couldn't stand listening to him, there were many comments that would have me going "Huh?" and his arguments weren't that good. Rob Dibble was the best part of his show (When he was there) and I think it suffered when he left.

 

[carphalen5150]

One of the few anchors worth listening too!

Now we are stuck with hipster Stuart Scott and dumb _SS Jaworski?

The pre-game and the game are mind numbing!

Jaworski is the best guy at ESPN now for football.

The crew of Nessler, Jaws, and Vermeil was excellent in the MNF doubleheader last year.

 

[Niland76]

I really hope they bring back Kornheiser to fill his spot on radio. Tony is not for everyone, but I find him funny and his old show was great. I still rue the day they put Cowherd in his time slot...he is a moron.

DITTO!!