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Popular ESPN host taking a six-month leave of absence
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One of the most prominent fixtures at ESPN is taking a six-month leave of absence.
Bob Ley, who is most notably known for his work on Outside The Lines, has announced that he will take a six-month leave of absence from ESPN beginning Oct. 1. Ley has served as the host of Outside the Lines since the show began in 1990.
Beginning Oct. 1 I'll be taking a six-month sabbatical from my @OTLonESPN duties. The idea of stepping back to re-charge is fully 100% mine, and one I've been considering for a while. I truly appreciate the company's understanding and cooperation. -30
— Bob Ley (@BobLeyESPN) August 15, 2018
“Beginning Oct. 1 I’ll be taking a six-month sabbatical from my Outside The Lines duties,” Ley tweeted. “The idea of stepping back to re-charge is fully 100% mine, and one I’ve been considering for a while. I truly appreciate the company’s understanding and cooperation.”
The announcement came on Wednesday morning.
Jeremy Schaap, Kate Fagan and Ryan Smith will fill in for Ley during his absence.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB