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ESPN is entering the end of its fiscal year, where it typically makes these types of decisions. Griffin’s stock had fallen, making him a prime candidate to be let go. While his seven-figure-per-year salary will be honored, his role had diminished to a point where ESPN decided to not keep him on. He was informed of ESPN’s move on Thursday morning, a source briefed on the decision confirmed.

Griffin is active on social media, chiming in on an array of issues, including when ESPN has had controversies.

And former NFL QB Robert Griffin III...

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Over the years, Fox Sports has shown interest in Griffin. When it sought to find a successor to Reggie Bush, Griffin was high on its list, but it went with another former Heisman winner, Mark Ingram II.

Griffin is active on social media, chiming in on an array of issues, including when ESPN has had controversies.

ESPN declined to comment.

(The Spun)

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LSU Tiger Eyes•18 months

"ESPN fires Sam Ponder, who spoke up about trans inclusion in women's sports".

BMoney•18 months

Both outspoken Christians. Not surprised these are who MSESPN fired.

Violent Hip Swivel•18 months

We are being persecuted and I'm not sure how we will survive!!!

LSU$$$•18 months

Always like Sam Ponder. That's some bullshite politics at work. She won't be out of work for long. She's a pro.

gamecockman12•18 months

ESPN is such a damn joke.

Dingeaux•18 months

RG3 didn't bother me too much. I chuckled a few times at some of his takes during the LSU games.

I am a little surprised by Sam getting let go. I have always liked her since her college football days. I follow her on IG and I somewhat got a hint that she may be a little right leaning. If that's the case, it's no wonder they let her go. She will find another gig.

TigerintheNO•18 months

So Disney(ESPN) is paying RG3 a 7 figure salary not to work. Explains a lot.

PetermanFanClub•18 months

I liked them both. Sam was professional. RG III made me smile. Wish them both the best.

HoustonGumbeauxGuy•18 months

Griffin was a total idiot, but I’m going to miss Sam. She was very fun to look at.

NC_Tigah•18 months

Griffin is average at best. IMO Sam Ponder is by far the most football knowledgeable female on TV. Andrews, Thompson, and Rowe are fine. But you won't hear them referring to pressuring safeties with a Bunch G-H Counter Boot or Double Post Y Cross. Ponder can not only talk the game, she knows what she's talking about.

LSUtoBOOT•18 months

I liked Sam Ponder, she knew her job and led the team very well.

KennabraTiger•18 months

RG3 was the worst color commentator I’ve ever heard

bigDgator•18 months

Ponder was great, but not a friend to the woke folks at ESPN. RG3 is terrible.

gamecockman12•18 months

RGIII seems like a good guy, but he's an awful commentator.

Stinger_1066•18 months

I liked Sam on Sunday Morning Countdown. Kind of odd timing to be letting her go right before the season begins.

jp4lsu•18 months

I liked Ponder, she didn't try too hard and was solid. RG3 was over the top on commentating and tried to hard. His analysis was OK, but just tried make a name with his schtick. I would've been ok with him staying on if they had gotten him to tone it down. I like him as a guy and hope he gets a job somewhere else and tones it down.

FLObserver•18 months

never thought Griffin really brought anything to the table when listing to him.

bayou85•18 months

But imagine keeping Dan Orlovsky over anyone. "TJ finely is LSU QB of the future!"

LSU Tiger Eyes•18 months

"He will be missed" ... said no one!

whodatfan•18 months

Griffin was a cringy try hard

LSUballs•18 months

This is going to be something to Ponder

SoFla Tideroller•18 months

Surprised Sam lasted this long at the 4-letter

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