Not long ago, Mike Golic left ESPN after a long relationship with the network. Now, Mike Golic Jr. is following his father out the door. Golic Jr., who had been hosting during afternoons on ESPN Radio with Chris Canty, is confirmed to be leaving ESPN, which he had worked for since 2015. ESPN reportedly made an offer to Golic Jr., who made the choice to leave anyway.
Golic Jr. took to Twitter to share the news himself:
“life update” tweet: yesterday was officially my last day at ESPN. it was 6.5 years of my professional life, but really it’s been all I’ve ever known. simply put, ESPN changed my life in ways I will never be able to properly express my gratitude for.
— Mike Golic Jr (@mikegolicjr) February 8, 2022
I love so many people here so freaking much. I’ve cried like 5 times writing this which surprises no one. I came here young, dumb, and very insecure about how I’d be perceived for obvious reasons. I cannot tell you how much even the smallest kindness meant to me then, and now.
— Mike Golic Jr (@mikegolicjr) February 8, 2022
I’m not gonna ramble so I’ll just say this. Thank you. Thanks to ESPN, my coworkers, my bosses, anyone who ever listened to or watched anything I did (sorry @dionnewarwick). You guys all rock and I love you. We’ll get to what comes next later. ❤️
— Mike Golic Jr (@mikegolicjr) February 8, 2022
We obviously don’t know what’s coming next for the former Notre Dame offensive lineman, but there has to be a slew of offers coming his way. He’s only 32, so he’s just getting started as a high-profile media figure. Hopefully, whatever media outlet offers him is willing to keep him for a long time and allow him to further grow as a broadcaster. Best of luck to him in whatever professional endeavor comes his way.
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