ESPN’s ‘First Take’ cancels Southern Heritage Classic appearance

By , Daily Memphian Updated: August 09, 2021 3:21 PM CT | Published: August 09, 2021 12:57 PM CT
<strong>(From left)</strong>&nbsp;<strong>Molly Qerim Rose, Stephen A. Smith and Max Kellerman broadcast from Las Vegas in 2020.</strong>&nbsp;<strong>They were scheduled to appear at Tiger Lane on Sept. 10.</strong>&nbsp;(Damairs Carter/MediaPunch /IPX)

(From left) Molly Qerim Rose, Stephen A. Smith and Max Kellerman broadcast from Las Vegas in 2020. They were scheduled to appear at Tiger Lane on Sept. 10. (Damairs Carter/MediaPunch /IPX)

ESPN’s popular debate show “First Take” will be a virtual presence instead for the game between Jackson State and Tennessee State.

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Steven Johnson

Johnson is a Memphis native who graduated from Middle Tennessee State University in 2016. He's traveled the country covering teams like Syracuse, the Buffalo Bills and the Memphis Grizzlies. He's excited about the opportunity to cover the Tigers and all things in the city of Memphis.


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