The strength of syndicated sports radio has been debated for some time now. What once was a destination for strong voices that commanded attention has fizzled in recent years. Sure, Dan Patrick and Colin Cowherd still dominate the airwaves. Yet, the depth of lineup Patrick and Cowherd once belonged to at ESPN Radio is gone and likely will never return.
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