Rich Eisen – This Was SportsCenter

By Michael Grant on 07/14/202607/14/2026

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About Michael Grant

Born in Jamaica. Grew up in New York City. Lives in Louisville, Ky. Sports writer. Not related to Ulysses S. Grant.

There could be plenty of movement among the top NFL broadcasters next season, but what will the lead booths actually look like?

"Pro football will never see a rivalry like this again!"

"I thank you, the viewer. You might have hated me or loved me — I'm OK with either."

ESPN and NFL Network will simulcast the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremonies live from Canton, OH today.

"We're not able to comment on the specifics of his departure, but we want to be clear about this..."

"I made an off-hand, unscripted comment about an in-state rival that didn't land well."

There could be plenty of movement among the top NFL broadcasters next season, but what will the lead booths actually look like?

"Pro football will never see a rivalry like this again!"

"I thank you, the viewer. You might have hated me or loved me — I'm OK with either."

ESPN and NFL Network will simulcast the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremonies live from Canton, OH today.

"We're not able to comment on the specifics of his departure, but we want to be clear about this..."

"I made an off-hand, unscripted comment about an in-state rival that didn't land well."