Awful Announcing
Tuesday's NBA Countdown saw analysts Jalen Rose and Jay Williams express support for host Maria Taylor after a Chicago radio host blasted her attire Monday.
"NFL sideline reporter or a host for the AVN annual awards presentation?"
A recent incident involving broadcaster Dave Lamont highlighted tensions at the network.
In addition to Countdown personnel changes, the show may wind up being less prominent overall, with The Jump potentially replacing it ahead of Saturday games.
Why Saban felt the need to get so defensive in the first place remains a mystery.
"Alright, so why do you continue to try and get me to say something that doesn't respect one of them? I'm not going to, so quit asking."
ESPN's Maria Taylor, who just signed a new deal with the company, is this week's AA podcast guest.
