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ESPN's Ron Franklin unhappy about change on ‘Big Monday’

 
By Mel Bracht | Published: November 6, 2009    Comment on this article Leave a comment

While Ron Franklin is excited about broadcasting the Oklahoma-Nebraska football game at 7 p.m. Saturday on ABC, he is disappointed about his reduced Big 12 basketball role with ESPN.

photo - Ron Franklin has been replaced on ESPN’s ‘Big Monday’ telecasts. Photo provided
Ron Franklin has been replaced on ESPN’s ‘Big Monday’ telecasts. Photo provided

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After being a part of "Big Monday” since the Big Eight games moved into the showcase setting in 1992, Franklin has been reduced to Wednesday and Saturday night broadcasts. Franklin and analyst Fran Fraschilla have been replaced by Brent Musburger and former Texas Tech coach Bob Knight on "Big Monday.”

You have to wonder how many Big 12 coaches, whom Knight has feuded with, also are unhappy with the change. OU coach Jeff Capel might fit in that category.

"I can’t tell you how many coaches and athletic directors from around the league have called me to say we don’t agree with this,” Franklin said this week.

The reduced role likely will make it easier for Franklin, 67, to stick with his plan to retire from ESPN when his contract expires in April.

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