Sports media would be simpler (and more accurate) if we replaced ‘goat’ debates with simply talking greatness like alcohol.
Top shelf can have as many bottles as you want. They’re all top shelf. Great is great. Well is well.
Tiers > Absolutes
This girl gave us the best 14 1/2 years you could ever wish for. And she fought until the very end. Devastated to lose her, but trying to find peace knowing she’s in a better place. I love you, Winnie. You’ll always be the Queen of the house.
As someone that has no relationship w my family, I KNOW how hard today is for some people. You’re NOT alone. If you’re down text a friend. You’ll be amazed how many ppl don’t know what to say re reaching out to you but would love to be there for you.Just ask. It’s ok.We got this
She wasn’t just a dog. For me, Samantha was THE dog. She was my doggie soulmate. 16 years is an amazing life, but yesterday we had to let her go. I’m sure she & Winnie are reunited and loving it & I can only hope there’s unlimited peanut butter for her in heaven. I love you Sam.
not many people at his level have been kinder / more helpful than
@espngolic
has been to me in my life. I’ll never forget the 1st time we worked together & I’m beyond thankful to call him a friend.His son is kind of a pain in the ass, but Mike is all class. Thx for being amazing
A foul is a foul. No matter when it happens. If you want to debate the legitimacy of the actual foul, ok. If the answer is ‘you can’t call that then!’ I totally disagree. Asking officials to judge the right time for a call is a slippery slope. If it’s a foul call it.
I’ll ask you - die hard raiders fans (like me). When’s the last season that ended where you could hold your head this high for the team you watched on the last play of the season. Fought til the end. Here’s to next year…
not the 1st & won’t be the last to say it, but I can’t say thanks enough to
@espngolic
,
@NDmom
,
@mikegolicjr
& the entire Golic family. The coaching & mentoring from a hall of fame legend (& friend) & getting to work with 1 of my close friends is something I’m beyond thankful for
I’ve been honest on air & in life about the fact that I don’t have any relationship w my parents anymore. Took a ton of therapy to get there. Proud of it. Honestly. So, to everyone that struggled today - I get it. Truly. You’re not alone. ❤️ It’s ok & we will all get through it
I've been waiting for the announcement to tell anyone and I couldn't be more excited. You can find me on NFL, Fantasy Football and College Football shows for
@YahooSports
!!!!! This team is unreal, this opportunity is incredible and I hope you'll follow me for this journey.
@RGIII
Adding one more element to this.
@dannykanell
we ALL know part of our job is to focus on stories that appeal to the broadest set of the audience. When a 10 pm eastern game is the 5th highest rated reg season game ever (& highest in that time slot ever by far) it tells us people…
The cat is out of the bag. Beyond grateful to everyone that has helped me get here, incredibly excited for Monday’s launch & proud that I’ll be with espn for years to come. The crazy ride just keeps going. To everyone that continues to listen or watch my work - thank you. Truly.
Debate, discuss or disagree with me. Argue with me. That’s what having a show is all about. But act like an ass to my production staff when they answer the phones (& before you’re even on air!) & you will get called out. These guys work their asses off & I won’t tolerate it
Since the super bowl loss... I’ve seen 1 winning season. Since January of 2003. That sucks. No matter how people package it, it stinks to watch a team find ways to lose every week. Dumbest part is by the time next season starts I’ll convince myself things will be different.
Here’s what I don’t get about social media re: sports. When we disagree, why does it have to be so damn angry? Why does the person we disagree with have to be a moron and why do so many people resort to shitting on other people? Disagreement doesn’t have to equal disrespect.
Of all the headliners I ever toured with as an opening act no one cared more than Kenny Rogers did. He stood side stage. He watched. He gave notes. He gave a damn about making you better at the job and freely gave advice that was always right. True legend.
We spend a lot of time being sarcastic & laughing with (and at) each other. That being said, give me 1 minute of sincerity to say Happy 30th Birthday to
@MGolicJR57
. One of the best parts of this ride for me at ESPN has been getting to call this guy a close friend.
I have to be a bit of a music business nerd for a second. Good for Harry Styles for that airpod commercial that just ran. Yes, it’s a PHENOMENAL album. Also, playing that many seconds of Music for a Sushi Restaurant in that ad is a big boy payday. Get that bag. 💰
I’m beyond excited and thankful... & ready to keep working my tail off. Thank you to all of you that take the time to consume what I do. Without that, none of this means anything. This has been a hell of a ride and it just keeps amazing me.
I could watch Chopped all day. Every day. Here are my questions though... why does anyone ever try a risotto? It’s. Not. Enough. Time. Also, importantly, couldn’t they just buy a 2nd ice cream maker to simplify the dessert round for everyone?
Just want to take a second and thank all of you that watch
@GolicAndWingo
for being so cool, and to thank
@espngolic
for having me. I am on cloud nine every day I come to work at ESPN & humbled by everyone’s support.
I can’t stop watching this. Music saved me in so many ways. Playing through pain & anger kept me sane & was the only way I could cope as a kid. I can’t imagine the emotions he’s feeling in this moment and it pours out of him while he plays. 💔
When espn called in July to let me know I was on ‘the list’ I had the natural fear of what’s next.
@YahooSports
&
@ryanspoon
called immediately. This year I’ve been at the CFP champ, Super Bowl & now the Final Four & made daily/weekly content I love. Thankful & proud of this team
As a kid born in Vegas & a lifelong
@Raiders
fan I struggle to put in to words the emotions I’m feeling, even all the way from CT,for tonight’s game. In a non COVID world I’d be there right with RaiderNation celebrating the moment. I’ll try my best to be a pro on my shows tonight
‘the key is going to be time of possession. I mean, if we just keep feeding
@iAM_JoshJacobs
we keep the ball out of Mahomes’ hands. Add that to the efficiency of
@derekcarrqb
& a defense that’s hitting a new stride and it’s pretty easy to find the path to beating the Chiefs’
It’s not lost on me I’ve had two dream careers - music & sports. I’ve worked my tail off, but every ounce of my success has been because fans chose to support me with their time, ears, eyes & $. Thank you. I’m forever grateful
ICYMI on
@SpainandFitz
, this is the last week of our shows together! Starting May 28th, I'll be taking over First & Last as a solo host from 5-6 am and then joining
@GolicAndWingo
as a daily contributor!
Splash: One of the top free agents is off the market, as
#Dolphins
star DT Christian Wilkins is headed to the
#Raiders
, sources say.
He gets a 4-year deal worth $110M base value that includes $84.75M guaranteed in a contract done by
@DavidMulugheta
of
@AthletesFirst
.
This is a really good thread, and something I’ve talked about for years on air - with plenty of experience to the process. Also, the musicians on stage are getting hundreds of dollars (legit) to play these things. But that’s also standard for tons of these types of shows
Leaving ESPN campus after a day of meetings about the future, the official announcement re: moving to a new time slot & then hosting sportscenter on snap... & the outdoor speakers happened to be blasting If I Die Young across a hauntingly empty campus as I walk to my car. Surreal
I’m convinced that all of the gates in the Nashville airport are actually just a front, and that every single flight lands and takes off from c-25. The farthest away of the gates. It’s all been an elaborate rouse.
Tell somebody you love em this weekend.Let somebody get away with cutting you off in traffic. make the world a better place this weekend by just being unexpectedly nice to someone for no good reason.Spread ❤️ with the energy that the trolls spread hate. Just for a few days.
Apparently the "new knows no limits"
@espnradio
promo you're hearing re:the new lineup knows the very specific limit of 7-9 pm EST.That's when the new Spain & Fitz is on starting Aug 17th (that no promo seems to have been created for).Guess
@SarahSpain
& I will create the buzz
THE Xmas record for me as a kid was Kenny Rogers Christmas (1981). Never could’ve imagined later in life he would become such an influence & mentor. This is my best attempt to pay respects w some of the song on that album that always was & is Christmas to me. Merry Christmas ❤️
One last time.... First Take Your Take coming now on ESPN radio & espn News. Thanks to everyone that has joined in the ride. I truly love y’all. Hope you’ll hang with me &
@SarahSpain
starting Aug 17 from 7-9 pm eastern.
Thank you to every person that watched my shows this fall. People behind the scenes work their asses off so this idiot can have fun talkin football. Sponsors spent $. And it all happens because you watch in huge numbers. Forever grateful to be a small part of your football fall
To all that tweeted/called today,thank you. Truly. Proud of what we all did together on First & Last & eternally grateful to
@DevinKane
& the entire staff of the show. Pumped for First Take Your Take starting Monday 1-3 pm eastern on
@ESPNRadio
& ESPN news & hope you’ll listen
Last year’s Raiders team won 7 games on walk off plays. This year’s team has now lost 4 one score games. Tale of two seasons. 4 losses by a combined 14 points. Wow.
Are you readdddddyyyyyyy! As usual, my energy might be a bit much for
@mikegolicjr
. Tune in to the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest today on
@espn
at noon!
Hear me out. The NHL owns all of the necessary copyrights for the whalers. The color scheme matches Seattle. The gear can be vintage and modern and still make sense. And the name works. I know some purists would flip... but the Seattle Whalers makes soooo much sense to me
Here’s the close of today’s show that so many of you have commented about. Thank you for sharing your memories and hurt today, and for being open and willing to allow me to wear my heart on my sleeve. I’m truly grateful for y’all.
It’s been a hell of a ride, and it’s just getting started. The next chapter starts today at 1pm eastern on
@Espnradio
, on the espn app, SiriusXM channel 80 & simulcast on
@ESPN
news. Hang out, join in and let’s have some fun on
#FirstTake
Your take with Jason Fitz (that’s me)
Hey
@Raiders
fans. What’s good for Sunday in New York? Who’s going? Who’s tailgating? Thinking about heading to the game & I’m wondering if
#RaiderNation
is gonna be at this one.
Just listened to the new
@MileyCyrus
song Midnight Sky. A. It’s awesome. B. It’s awesome. C. It’s hard for me not to hear the Stevie Nicks ‘edge of 17’ influence. D. It’s awesome.
I’ll never understand why I can make life altering personal, work and business decisions under any level of pressure in an instant and with total confidence... yet deciding what brand of seltzer water to buy at the grocery store becomes a 15 minute moment of crippling anxiety.
We asked
#RaiderNation
’s Grammy Winner
@JasonFitz
if he would play “The Autumn Wind” on his Violin and this is IT! Sit back and take in the Extraordinary talent of Jason Fitz!
Hey
@raiders
fans! We need pictures or videos of any of y’all wearing your
@CrosbyMaxx
jerseys. We want to use the footage in one of our nfl draft pieces for
@espn
. Send me what ya got ASAP!!!
To everyone taking the time to check in we are some of the lucky ones.
@sunnyband
is safe, the dogs are unfazed, we didn’t have and damage & Tom & Kathy are all good as well. Checking on my friends now. Love y’all.
“Damn where my mom at?”
Following his signature win over the
@Chiefs
on Christmas Day
@Raiders
head coach
@AntonioPierce
looked to the sky with tears in his eyes. He wasn’t gaining his composure. He was looking for his late mother Mary. He was the only child. No brothers, no…
I don’t believe in luck or superstition. That being said, if everyone on here wanted to wear the exact same clothes, eat the exact same snacks and drink the exact same drinks while sitting in the exact same seat for the next Raiders game it would be greatly appreciated.
I’m not one to make a big deal of introductory press conferences. I am impressed with how McDaniels has addressed his past failings more openly than I expected.
craziest real part of fandom is,even if it doesn’t make sense,some players become synonymous with a moment,a memory,a chapter. In music or sports it’s real.When icons leave us, from Prince to George Michael to Michael to Kobe, the tears are real because the memories define us all
To everyone that listened, called in, tweeted and joined in today.... thank you. I love y’all. We are all getting through this together. I’m not sure what the right way is, but I’m damn proud of the love we are all showing each other.
Whatever amount of publicity
@SchittsCreek
&
@danjlevy
get tonight.... it isn’t enough. Truly the best of what tv can be. Watch the show. Then rewatch the show. It’s worth every single second.
My AB opinions haven’t changed since I talked about it on
@GolicAndWingo
yesterday. He should’ve already been cut. I don’t care about the video, still, but whatever gets this over I support
In an attempt to brighten a cashier’s day, I tried to loudly say ‘have a great day!’ I instead loudly proclaimed ‘have a day.’ I then froze. Doubled down with an attempt at ‘have a happy new year’ which came out ‘have a new year.’ Not sure I’m ready for
@GolicAndWingo
tomorrow
Reminder: it doesn’t HAVE to be the most wonderful time of the year & that’s ok.Take a minute to talk to friends and family, but really listen. Be there for someone. if you’re struggling, reach out. You have support even when you don’t know it. We all play a part in mental health
Raiders fans - reminder that even if the whistle had been called correctly it would have resulted in replaying 3rd down.We have ZERO idea if that play would have resulted in a touchdown, a field goal or what. You’ll drive yourself crazy on a what if with a stupid # of variables
Can’t say enough great things about
@CrosbyMaxx
@HHTattooLV
@CaesarsPalace
&
@espn
for letting this wild idea come to life. This is just a small moment from hours of footage that will continue to be released.
My life legit changed 5 years ago when
@mikegolicjr
invited me in to his home &
@foss
decided the two of us should react to the CFP rankings.We’re back tonight w
@itsthebaldgirl
at 8 pm. I hope you’ll watch. More importantly, thx to everyone that has watched year in and year out
Today is a good day to tell everyone there’s a 30 for 30 on the Tuck Rule coming out that is absolutely worth watching. Seriously. It’s also a good day to say there’s a panel happening afterwards with people from the game/broadcast moderated by lil’ old me. More info coming soon
Of all the people I’ve ever been on a tour with, none have been more gracious, kind, generous or helpful than Kenny Rogers was. He impacted my life in ways I can’t put in to words & helped make life long goals come true for me. RIP to a legend. Heartbroken.
I may or may not have just seen someone wheeling a 2024 CFP mini fridge out of the Michigan locker room (apparently filled with Diet Cokes) at the request of Harbaugh because he wanted to keep it? Which I absolutely love. But also, who gets the bill for the missing appliance?
@GottliebShow
What data are you basing the "death of bowl season" on? A couple of the games have seen a dip in ratings, yes, but the majority are up and some are up huge. The bowl games talk (& cfb all year) is shadow boxing ghosts & get off my lawn talk, not info
@KayceSmith
The CAN sit in a classroom, like any other student, socially distanced with masks, if that’s what the school directs. Will they is irrelevant. They CANT play football distanced, which - if they play -will open the door to medical issues short/long term that could create liability