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Shannon Sharpe officially will join forces with Stephen A. Smith on ESPN.

Kyle T. Mosley

'Get Your Popcorn Ready' For Shannon Sharpe, Stephen A. Smith | HBCU Legends
'Get Your Popcorn Ready' For Shannon Sharpe, Stephen A. Smith | HBCU Legends /

Shannon Sharpe announced his move to ESPN's 'First Take' with a photoshopped image of himself (as LeBron James) dunking a basketball in an ESPN uniform alongside Stephen A. Smith (as Dwayne Wade). The Pro Football Hall of Famer will officially join First Take on Monday, Sept. 4. Smith mentioned that he learned of the official news 60 seconds before the show's live taping on Thursday morning.  

Sharpe will be with Smith and Molly Qerim as the sports debate broadcast's weekly guest on Mondays and Tuesdays. " I want to thank everybody here, the success that we've been able to enjoy," Smith said.  

"It's all about not standing still and taking it to another level. And the official, this morning, Mr. Shannon Sharpe, will be joining the crew. He will be joining First Take. It is official. Shannon Sharpe is coming to First Take. He will debut Monday, September 4, he will be on here every Monday and Tuesday with yours truly, of course, the crew Dan Orlovsky, Kimberly, Marcus Spears, Mad Dog Russo, Ryan Clark, and the crew."

Expect Sharpe and Smith to leverage their relationships with prominent sports figures to boost First Take's ratings as the NFL, NBA, and college football begin their new seasons. The legendary HBCU alums have a prime opportunity to develop a stellar broadcast and take control of their sports debate platform.  

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Kyle T. Mosley
KYLE T. MOSLEY

I am Kyle T. Mosley, the Founder, Managing Editor, and Chief Reporter for the HBCU Legends, Saints News Network, and Pelicans Scoop on FanNation a Sports Illustrated team channel since October 2019.  Morehouse Alum, McDonogh #35 Roneagles (NOLA), Drum Major of the Tenacious Four.  My Father, Mother, Grandmother, Aunts and Uncles were HBCU graduates! Host of "Blow the Whistle" HBCU Legends, "The Quad" with Coach Steward, and "Bayou Blitz" Podcasts. Radio/Media Appearances:  WWL AM/FM Radio in New Orleans (Mike Detillier/Bobby Hebert),  KCOH AM 1230 in Houston (Ralph Cooper), WBOK AM in New Orleans (Reggie Flood/Ro Brown), and 103.7FM "The Game" (Jordy Hultberg/Clint Domingue), College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt), Jeff Lightsly Show, and Offscript TV on YouTube. Television Appearance: Fox26 in Houston on The Isiah Carey Factor, College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt). My Notable Interviews:  Byron Allen (Media Mogul), Deion Sanders (Jackson State University, Head Coach), Tomekia Reed (Jackson State Lady Tigers Basketball Coach), Taylor Rooks (NBA Reporter), Swin Cash (VP of Basketball - New Orlean Pelicans), Demario and Tamala Davis (NFL Player), Jerry Rice (Hall of Famer), Doug Williams (HBCU & NFL Legend), Emmitt Smith (Hall of Famer), James "Shack" Harris (HBCU & NFL Legend), Cris Carter (Hall of Famer), Solomon Wilcots (SiriusXM NFL Host), Steve Wyche (NFL Network), Jim Trotter (NFL Network), Travis Williams (Founder of HBCU All-Stars, LLC), Malcolm Jenkins (NFL Player), Cam Jordan (NFL), Demario Davis (NFL), Allan Houston (NBA All-Star), Drew Brees (Former NFL QB), Deuce McAllister (Former NFL RB), Willie Roaf (NFL Hall of Fame), Jim Everett (Former NFL Player), Quinn Early (Former NFL Player), Dr. Reef (NFL Players' Trainer Specialist), Nataria Holloway (VP of the NFL). I am building a new team of journalists, podcasters, videographers, and interns.  For media requests, interviews, or interest in joining HBCU Legends, please contact me at kmosley@hbcusi.com. Follow me:

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