Van Lathan tells 'Dan Le Batard Show' crew to 'suck my d*ck'
Awful Announcing • • entertainment
Key Points:
- The Dan Le Batard Show criticized former cast member Billy Gil and The Ringer Tailgate crew after a clip mocking Miami Hurricanes fans and questioning the team's résumé was aired without full context.
- Le Batard and cohost Jonathan Zaslow dismissed The Ringer Tailgate hosts with comments like “Who are these guys?”, which sparked backlash from Tailgate cohost Van Lathan.
- Lathan condemned the Le Batard Show for manipulating the clip, disrespecting him and his colleagues, and using a dismissive "white man" attitude, demanding an unapologetic response.
- Lathan emphasized the professional credibility of The Ringer Tailgate team, noting prior guest appearances on Le Batard’s show, and rejected the notion that they are insignificant voices in college football media.
- The confrontation highlights ongoing tension between the two media groups, with little indication of reconciliation as both sides remain defensive over the dispute.
