
The Press Box Jimmy Kimmel Is Suspended, Molly Qerim Leaves ESPN, and Ivan Maisel on the Cult of the College Football Coach
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Sep 18, 2025 Ivan Maisel, a veteran college football writer and author, joins to discuss his book on Frank Leahy, the iconic Notre Dame coach. He dives into Leahy's obsessive preparation and the unique recruiting tactics that transformed college football. The conversation explores the cult-like status surrounding coaches, particularly during Leahy's era, and how the coaching landscape has drastically changed over the years. Maisel also reflects on Leahy's struggles and the commercialization of college sports, offering a thought-provoking look at the evolution of coaching.
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Karen Attiah Dismissal and Staff Safety Claim
- Joel Anderson recounts Karen Attiah's firing and its HR justification referencing safety and social media policy.
- He links the incident to broader threats and fear among journalists about public reaction and personal safety.
Kneeling To Pressure Undermines Trust
- Sustained corporate appeasement erodes public trust and damages long-term journalism viability.
- Bryan Curtis warns that bending to political pressure risks losing readers who already distrust mainstream outlets.
Molly Qerim Leaves ESPN
- Bryan Curtis and Joel Anderson discuss Molly Qerim's unexpected departure from ESPN after a decade on First Take.
- Joel Anderson shares a personal contract-negotiation story to explain why talent might leave after feeling undervalued.










