Brandon Marshall on leaving TV: ‘To wake up every single day and do that is not for me’
Former NFL wide receiver Brandon Marshall explained his decision to leave Fox Sports in 2021, citing the demanding schedule of morning television and the challenge of keeping up with constant sports viewing. He expressed respect for those who thrive in the format but found it incompatible with his personal goals and family life. Marshall has since focused on his own platform, I AM ATHLETE, which has gained significant traction on YouTube.
- ▪Brandon Marshall left Fox Sports in 2021 after a brief stint on the morning show First Things First.
- ▪He cited the early wake-up times, extensive game-watching requirements, and low pay as major drawbacks of morning sports television.
- ▪Marshall launched the I AM ATHLETE platform, which has surpassed one million YouTube subscribers.
- ▪He expressed admiration for personalities like Nate Burleson and Nick Wright who sustain careers in daily sports media.
- ▪Marshall emphasized his desire to represent the next wave of athlete-driven media talent.
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