John Skipper resigns as President of ESPN

[cliftonparksufan]

It's an unfortunate mess that they have gotten themselves into. Didn't have the foresight to see all the cord cutting. Although I am not sure what will happen with the future for cable vs non cable subscribers. If Skipper resignation had nothing to do with that, hopefully he can successfully battle his addiction as the article says.
At ESPN, Skipper resigns as president, citing substance addiction

 

[TinyManInside]

I wouldn't be surprised if this is a preemptive response to an upcoming harassment claim. "The drugs made me do it."

 

[cpatrocks]

I wouldn't be surprised if this is a preemptive response to an upcoming harassment claim. "The drugs made me do it."

makes sense. otherwise he would just quit and say he wanted to spend more time with his family.

 

[orange79]

ESPN's John Skipper says he resigned over cocaine extortion plot