Skip Bayless’ bbsession with Tim Tebow wasn’t well received with the bosses at ESPN, according to his former “First Take” debate partner.
, who called him an “egotistical cretin,” among other things, when he appeared on “First Take” in 2013.FilmMagic
Bayless said the was unable to “fight fire with my usual fire” because “First Take” was on probation and he and Smith were fighting for an afternoon slot on ESPN. Sherman’s takedown of Bayless, which Smith called one of the most uncomfortable on-air moments of his career, ultimately cost them the afternoon spot.
Stephen A. Smith discussed his time working with Skip Bayless on ESPN’s “First Take” during the Aug. 30, 2023 episode of his podcast.ESPN hosts Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless attend the Paley Prize Gala honoring ESPN’s 35th anniversary presented by Roc Nation Sports on May 28, 2014 in New York City.“That appearance by Richard Sherman, even though Skip didn’t go after him, for all the reasons Skip articulated accurately, we didn’t get ‘First Take’ put on in the afternoon,” Smith said.
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