Mike Tirico leaving ESPN/ABC to go to NBC

[t-wizzle]

Pretty big deal in the sports media world. Probably the most versatile announcer in sports. Looks like NBC has found the heir apparent to Costas at the Olympics and Al Michaels with Sunday Night Football.

[TheMoneyShot]

This is a BIG SURPRISE in my eyes.

I always thought Tirico was LOYAL. Guy never EVER said anything prejudice etc while commentating.

NBC must of REALLY REACHED DEEP in their pockets.

Curious to know the salary.

[Ghenghis Kahn]

[lakerboy]

I like him. His work is solid. ESPN is a company that caters to special interest groups.

[daneblazer]

Now ESPN will have to find someone else to huddle around a small table with Gruden

[TheMoneyShot]

Now ESPN will have to find someone else to huddle around a small table with Gruden

Hard to believe Tirico wasn't under a lengthy contract? Totally shocked on that one to.

I guess when your stock is high.... might as well see how much you can get?

[shaunovery]

Don't think nbc does nba , think it's a big loss to Espn

[TheMoneyShot]

Is Al Michaels retiring soon?

They booting him?

[blackHIPPY]

i always fkd w mike tirico he real professional

[jjgold]

wow

He is big time too

Big move

[CWD]

how about some new blood tirico was old well over a decoade ago

[daneblazer]

ESPN is all about finding the most diverse group of people who will take the least.

expect some She-ra that wants to use the men's room to take over

[Ghenghis Kahn]

the guy knows everything about every fukking sport. how is espn gonna replace him? it'll be hard to do.

[The Giant]

Maybe ESPN can bring in Al Michaels to call the Monday night games.

That's the man that should be on Monday night.

[blackHIPPY]

Let me call them shits I'll do it for 500,000