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ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit Breaks From Liberal Network, Fearlessly Reveals Conservative Views
ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit is bringing a refreshing splash of candidness to the table. Last week, jumping into what has become a polarizing discussion, Herbstreit boldly declared his stance against men competing in women’s sports.
Herbstreit, a long-standing fixture in the world of college football, originally shared his views on X, when posed with the seemingly simple question: “Do men belong in women’s sports?” He straightforwardly responded, “Of course not. Ridiculous question.” The tweet swiftly went viral, amassing over 3 million views.
Of course not. Ridiculous question https://t.co/SpwZ07zewv
— Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) August 6, 2024
On Tuesday, Herbstreit appeared on “Don’t @ Me With Dan Dakich” on Outkick where he didn’t just reiterate his previous statement but doubled down. His reaffirmation that men should not compete in women’s sports came with an underlying message of common sense that many feel is missing from today’s heated debates. Herbstreit’s stance places him at odds with the more liberal leanings at ESPN, making his outspokenness all the more significant.
“I’ve been biting my tongue on a lot of topics for three years,” he said. “I happened to see somebody say what he said, and he said ‘Should men be able to play in women’s sports,’ and I just said ‘Ridiculous question, of course not.’ I didn’t dwell on it, I didn’t give a long answer, that was it. There was way more positive [reaction] than negative, I’m sure people were upset, but I think it’s kind of a no-brainer.”
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“I don’t have a daughter, I have four sons, but if I had a daughter I’d probably be way more outspoken about the discussion and topic, but I just kind of made it sound like ‘why are you even asking this question?’”
Herbstreit is a prominent figure in the world of college football broadcasting, well-known for his analytical skills and insightful commentary. Herbstreit’s affinity for sports runs deep, influenced heavily by his father, Jim Herbstreit, who was a former player and captain at Ohio State and later an assistant coach. Kirk followed in his father’s footsteps, playing as a quarterback for the Ohio State Buckeyes from 1989 to 1993.
“I didn’t give a sh-t. I don’t really give a sh-t, at all. I’m done giving any shi-s, at all, about any of it,” Herbstreit continued. “It’s almost like there are two different sets of rules, and if you have a view that is a little bit more traditional, and you know I’m a Christian guy, it’s like there’s a different set of rules from that viewpoint. It’s hard to turn the cheek time after time after time, so yeah, I didn’t really care and don’t care at all.”
“Which I think is a good thing to get to that place, compared to ‘Oh gosh, I don’t want to get canceled, don’t want to get people upset,’ I just don’t give a sh-t.”
After graduating from Ohio State, Herbstreit transitioned to sports broadcasting, a field where he quickly made his mark. He joined ESPN and ABC Sports in 1996, where he has since become a staple of college football coverage. Herbstreit is perhaps best known as a co-host on ESPN’s “College GameDay,” a pre-game show that broadcasts from different college campuses each week during the football season. His ability to break down complex plays and his deep knowledge of the game have earned him respect and admiration from both peers and fans.
Beyond “College GameDay,” Herbstreit also serves as a color commentator for ABC’s Saturday night college football broadcasts and has contributed to various other ESPN platforms, covering marquee games and national championships. His work has garnered multiple accolades, including Emmy Awards for television sports broadcasting.
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