RSSHOT DOCUMENT: Stephen A. Smith Speaks Out ‘Quite Frankly’ On ESPN2 Cancellation, Buzz Dissinger, And Will He Or Won’t He Take One For The Team
From: stephenaREDACTED
Subject: Re: Request For Comment
Date: January 12, 2007 4:55:17 PM EST
To: PHAWKERYes, it’s true, and I support ESPN’s decision.
Doing a brand new show on ESPN2 was a tremendous challenge to begin with. I did my best, helped along by a tremendous staff, and I’m proud of what we accomplished.
I’ve learned a great deal. I’ve also learned there’s limits to what I can withstand in regards to my schedule. Now I move on to future challenges — while enthusiastically embracing old ones like writing for the Inquirer on a more frequent basis
I’m still here, baby! I’m not about to fade away :::)))
Sent wirelessly via BlackBerry from T-Mobile.
FROM SIMON ON SPORTS: So I’m sitting here enjoying my fruit salad listening to the boisterous Stephen A. Smith on 1050 ESPN radio and there is some sad news. Less Stephen A. in my and your life. He announced on his radio show that his ESPN 2 nightly show Quite Frankly is over all done. Basically he expressed how he didn’t get the job done, aka get big numbers.
PREVIOUSLY: Buzz Bitchslap
January 13th, 2007 at 2:16 am
Good riddance. There’s nothing he could have done about his ratings because he comes off as a pompous jackass — which I doubt he could help because I’m sure he is a pompous ass. He must have played a mean rusty trombone to get the gig in the first place.
January 15th, 2007 at 10:10 am
Stephen A. did a great job and will be sorely missed. I am sure that we will see him again, when the public is able to catch up with his vision — which is beyond what the average American is able to understand. His show dealt with sports, but also politics, religion and life. It gave athletes, particulalry Black athletes, a forum where they could show their humanity, without being scrutinized by what are often racist and envious commentators who wish they had the talent and the influence that they have. Best of luck to Stephen.
January 15th, 2007 at 12:07 pm
Stephen A. is a icon. He is very straight-forward and addresses issues that mainstream (white) america is uncomfortable with (i.e racism)
It is unfortunate that the show was cancelled, because if was a very unique show and extremely entertaining as well as informative!
January 15th, 2007 at 2:25 pm
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January 17th, 2007 at 4:06 am
Lauryn and Duane (aka Stephen A. Smith and his mom),
You must be the only two fans of the loud-mouthed, pompous ass. He even manages to come off as a dick more effectively than Walton, Rome and that douche bag Bayless. Smith embodies all the stereotypes of the loud, angry black man.
Lauryn wrote: He “gave athletes, particulalry Black athletes, a forum where they could show their humanity, without being scrutinized by what are often racist and envious commentators who wish they had the talent and the influence that they have.”
BULL SHIT. His show was all about him, not his guests. No matter the guest, he would always find a way to get on his soap box. He routinely talked over guests and played excessively to the crowd. If you want insight and humanity, look to Bryant Gumble — not this bojangler.
February 19th, 2010 at 3:12 pm
Stephen, I cannot call you Mister Smith, nor can I call you a man of good qualities. I saw right thru your remarks about Mr. Tiger Woods Press Conference, and I must say, our White Community cannot see the underlined remarks you are making, but a a Black professional I see it all thru it. I have watched you occasionally and find you an militant angry, Black man, who wants to use every moment to tear down everyone you find inadequate. What about all of the other sports athelete’s who Made the Mistake, where are they. How come there families are not in the media circle. Tiger Woods is the Best African American Golfer In History….If he was a nobody, or a sub player..no one would give a damn..including you. But maybe this is because he has a beautiful Caucasian Wife with Beautiful Blonde hair, with plenty of money to spare. Or maybe there are no Sister’s with the group of women he had affairs with. Maybe that is why you are so mad. Here we go again, same ole’ song. A brother tearing another Brother down for his success, His beautiful White Women, His hard work in achieveing his greatness, His mistake. Most great men in history has made this bad mistake. Mr. Woods will have to deal with this on his own time. And you…the Angry Brother Syndrome. Take your stuff somewhere else…I’m not buying it.