Wednesday was a very tough day for many ESPN employees who were told they no longer have jobs.
ESPN UPDATE: I have multiple sources at ESPN telling me they expect the number of layoffs to be closer to 100 people than 70. Awful news.
— Richard Deitsch (@richarddeitsch) April 26, 2017
Included in the list of layoffs was ESPN college football analyst and co-host of the ESPN Radio afternoon show, Danny Kanell. Danny played college football at Florida State and in the NFL for seven seasons with the Giants, Broncos and Falcons before being hired by ESPN in 2010.
Kanell took to twitter to share the bad news.
Poured my heart and soul into ESPN for last 8 years. Moved my wife and 3 kids to CT to go "all in" 5 years ago. Bummed it ended in 3 minutes
— Danny Kanell (@dannykanell) April 26, 2017
But totally get it. All part of a business that is rapidly changing. Thankful for the opportunity I was given and people I got to work with!
— Danny Kanell (@dannykanell) April 26, 2017
In grand scheme of things…I've still got what really matters. My faith and my family. And luckily I've got lots of experience getting cut!
— Danny Kanell (@dannykanell) April 26, 2017
Our character is often revealed in difficult times. For Danny Kanell, he displayed that character in pointing people back to the one who is truly in control.
At times like these it's best to remember who is in control, who sits on the throne, and who watches over me. Romans 8:28
— Danny Kanell (@dannykanell) April 26, 2017
Danny references Romans 8:28, which states — “And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.”