Linda Cohn shreds ESPN on handling of layoffs: 'Buffoonery'
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Linda Cohn, former longest-tenured "SportsCenter" anchor, criticized ESPN's handling of recent layoffs, describing the process as disrespectful and poorly managed, particularly highlighting the treatment of Ryan Clark.
- Ryan Clark was informed of his layoff during a live commercial break on "NFL Live," while Karl Ravech, a 33-year ESPN veteran, only learned of his termination when contacted by a reporter, prompting widespread criticism.
- Cohn and other ESPN alumni, including Dan Patrick, condemned the network for lacking dignity and respect in how it communicated layoffs to longtime employees.
- Other notable ESPN figures affected by the layoffs include Cam Newton, Tom Pelissero, Stephania Bell, Charles Davis, Andreas Hale, and Bart Scott, reflecting a significant shakeup across the network.
- The controversy surrounding the layoffs has sparked negative attention toward ESPN's public relations approach and overall treatment of its departing employees.
