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David Pollack, prominent College GameDay host, learns future amid ESPN layoffs
By Paul Harvey
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David Pollack has been a staple for ESPN’s College GameDay coverage. Unfortunately, it looks like the longtime member is reportedly being let go as the network continues widespread layoffs.
Andrew Marchand with the New York Post was the first to report on the news about Pollack Friday evening. ESPN layoffs have been filtering out throughout the day, and it is still unclear how many individuals will be impacted.
NEWS: College GameDay’s David Pollack has been let go by ESPN, The Post has learned. https://t.co/6DJxW6Ka6t
— Andrew Marchand (@AndrewMarchand) June 30, 2023
Pollack is a former All-American defender for Georgia during the early 2000s. He was a 3-time All-American for the Bulldogs and a 2-time recipient of the SEC Defensive Player of the Year Award. Pollack began work with ESPN’s College GameDay during the fall of 2011.
Prominent NFL and NBA analysts were among the first wave of Friday layoffs, including NFL Draft expert Todd McShay. Jalen Rose, Keyshawn Johnson and Jeff Van Gundy are some of the other notable names to get let go.
ESPN statement on layoffs
ESPN released a statement about the moves.
“Given the current environment, ESPN has determined it necessary to identify some additional cost savings in the area of public-facing commentator salaries, and that process has begun. This exercise will include a small group of job cuts in the short-term and an ongoing focus on managing costs when we negotiate individual contract renewals in the months ahead. This is an extremely challenging process, involving individuals who have had tremendous impact on our company. These difficult decisions, based more on overall efficiency than merit, will help us meet our financial targets and ensure future growth.”
Paul Harvey lives in Atlanta and covers SEC football.
