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Colin Cowherd talks about his decision to leave ESPN and join FOX Sports.
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[@kevinhunt8861]

who else clicked cause of collins hair just me...

[@wisejustice7742]

Me too

[@zacktheexception1198]

kevin hunt me 🤣

[@24rossb]

Two years later lol

[@tomy5868]

nope . wanted to know if he got fired from espn.

[@productrecall5183]

Me! Lol this Is def died hair. 100%. 😂

[@Thelowestofthelowtiers]

One of the many cursed images of the internet: Collin with non-gray hair...and married.

[@24rossb]

Low Tier Trash he’s slick got a full on toupee lol

[@realniggashit3]

He looks better now with salt and pepper

[@sax085]

@@realniggashit3 for real

[@devinzentmyer1946]

Looks terrible with this phony hair

[@hunts7626]

He isn’t married?

[@duttybiggz]

"I interviewed at National Geographic, I kid you not, I have always been fond of zebras." Only Colin could say stuff like that with a straight face. LOL

[@denistuohy2535]

Colin is such a great character. Dude just acts weird and says strange things that he thinks are completely normal and it just works for him .

[@Bassman1640]

@@denistuohy2535 I feel like a lot of it is fake and he really plays it up. He’s like a more professional flight reacts.

[@rktsnail]

@@Bassman1640 yes I think this is true but that’s the best part if you’re keen. When you watch him everyday you can start to tell when he’s strategically exaggerating things and sometimes straight up lying but he gives hints at his real intentions and that’s the funniest part cause he knows some people in the audience see it

[@BackcourtBreakdowns]

@@rktsnail agreed he has to play up certain parts so people keep watching him. Otherwise he wouldn’t have a job lol

[@dirtboybona]

@@Bassman1640 colin is the most authentic person in all of the sports media if not all of the media

[@evanlepe9673]

anyone else get this recommended in 2019?

[@labcabinsandiego7839]

noodle gum yeah I just got it rn.i clicked because of the hair lmaooo

[@Kingkaitheone]

I had to check because of his hair!

[@mg19cal]

Literally just today got recommended

[@benjamincook9963]

yep

[@nash2609]

10/08/2019

[@bballer191]

Are we just gonna pretend that Colin's hair didn't magically turn brown? Dude dyed his hair with a shade of "20 years old" brown.

[@geoffjones6444]

+Brandon Van I haven't seen or heard him recently... I was taken aback by his hair. The length in particular.

[@coldskyrim]

Donald Trump tan too

[@MatthewMoscotto]

lmaooo

[@i2Shea]

lmao

[@redlionplumbing]

lol

[@AD3Basketball]

Fan of Colin, this is a good story and glad he shared.

[@drewerving7428]

"I told my ex wife...don't tell anybody" -Colin Cowherd

[@chillingguy8386]

Right ? lol but some people do have good relationships with thier ex wife/husband a lot with kids too

[@Joe-pb6sb]

this was actually mad inspirational

[@Hyzer_Sozay]

I'm inspired to let my hair bald and turn grey

[@losouknoso22]

Man his closing statement about chasing ur dreams was real man that’s was great

[@HendersonHinchfinch]

"I've always been fond of zebras"

[@murphyman7892]

Bacon and cheese has been stuffed into a crust

[@HendersonHinchfinch]

murphyman7892

[@aZebruh]

Bacon and cheese has been stuffed into a crust i liked that comment

[@HendersonHinchfinch]

IAmZebra he tends to be very fond of your species, so it makes sense.

[@CoboProdz]

Typical unfunny failed attempt at humor by cowherd

[@SoulFlavor18]

Colin took his talents to South Cal

[@callumburch3461]

@Otissor I don't think you get the reference

[@coreilly796]

SoulFlavor18 What talent? It’s not even worth comparing him to LeBron James.

[@jvjustvibes9103]

Buck I don’t think you understand why he said that

[@jimmyculp8756]

Conn. or LA hard choice!

[@whocareswhatyousay2416]

Buck well someone said it

[@Yervy]

the quick version of this explanation is that ESPN is a dumpster fire

[@navorrobowman53hunnitgoatw77]

chomungus lol I would rather still be with ESPN, look at the cancer that is fox- skip bayless, Shannon sharpe, Nick Wright, Colin cowherd, ect ect

[@culturehub2628]

Navorro Bowman#53Hunnit #GOAT #WSquad#1MLB a Lot better than: Max KELLERMAN , will Cain (SKIP RIP OFF) etc !

[@joethomas30]

@@navorrobowman53hunnitgoatw77 you must be 12 yrs old

[@jesusabueno1701]

Best next move was bringing joy Taylor.

[@disneydreggo8251]

Heard this and made my move to go out on a limb and take a chance to move out far from home and on my own. Love being here in Los Angeles since. Thank you Colin for unintentionally inspiring me

[@iNostraD]

He got fired for that hairdo

[@arielgonzalez5296]

Chivo He was fired from ESPN radio after made inappropriate comments about Dominican Republic.

[@coreywinstonmbamha7079]

Looks like a hair piece to me. Is he bald?

[@arielgonzalez5296]

Corey Winston I disagree with u. He has fully 100% hair.

[@willamobrien6292]

BEcause all espn wants are politics

[@roodadude3572]

his hairs on point😋 why are u mad?

[@bacardibum]

How dumb is ESPN? The network makes a billion dollars a year and they want to shortchange Colin, which forces him to another network. I'm sorry but Colin was the best guy on ESPN Radio and one of the most talented. If I have to listen to another Mike and Mike debate about Notre Dame football I'm gonna put a nail through my foot.

[@JustSomeDude2161]

Now after Mike & Mike, I have nothing to do with ESPN Radio. No Colin, no Van Pelt.

[@cflo1386]

Oh wait you forgot that great show with Michael Smith, it's a winner 👎

[@Thackman87]

+bacardibum You forgot Russillo & Kannell

[@Catabu]

+bacardibum It's like in football: You cut overpaid and bad players as soon as possible

[@rdchili69]

+bacardibum Colin is a talentless hack.

[@DavidRuffin90]

yall talkin about his hair....and not his words.

[@artgutierrez7366]

his hair has more to say lol

[@goat453]

Art Gutierrez W

[@austinpmd14]

Micah Rudisel his words are as fake as his hair color.

[@vambo13257]

he is a jackazz

[@hahandroo]

Micah Rudisel they are call losers

[@taylorkintigh7170]

I laugh at the people who think he actually got fired from ESPN. His announcement that he was leaving happened well before those comments about baseball and the Dominican Republic actually even happened. He is probably the classiest analyst and radio host there is. Much respect to Cowherd for chasing his dreams and a new change of scenery.

[@jhernandez626]

I agree people are idiots

[@benjaminr8229]

Opinion, everyone has one.

[@taylorkintigh7170]

That's not an opinion at all. It's the truth. It was reported that he was leaving ESPN well before that incident.

[@mbenshoof4917]

He's saying that, in your opinion, he's classy. In other people's opinions, he's a step below Skip Bayless on the scumbag scale.

[@brandon_complains]

Matt Benshoof that's impossible

[@kentfrederick8929]

Colin told a story (and it's in one of his books) that people should remember. He met an old grizzled Texan in a Vegas bar. The Texan had just sold his radio stations to one of the radio conglomerates and was celebrating. The Texan gave Colin a piece of advice. Never begrudge other people's success. It just makes you bitter. Colin said that he has since been happy for the success of friends and colleagues, and he felt much better.

[@andrewwestley9048]

There's just something so inspirational about what this man did ... left a seven-figure salary to "start over" doing basically the same thing with slightly different contractual language and a seven-figure salary that starts with a higher number. He's a hero, really.

[@bryceferguson8409]

😂 he truely does the dirty work

[@lillagahnavich7700]

Stunning and brave

[@MannyMensah94]

Glad to see Colin on Fox. ESPN loves rid to get rid guys with big personality. Keith Olbermann, Bill Simmons, Dan Patrick and him. What next Stephen A Smith or Dan LeBatard?

[@americangiant1003]

+Emmanuel Mensah Whats up with Colin not mentioning his Former Employer *cough cough* espn in his reasoning to switch to Fox Sports?

[@MannyMensah94]

AmericanGiant100 Maybe he doesn't want to rip his Former employers from ESPN. I think that's why he doesn't want to say ESPN in Public.

[@rdchili69]

+Emmanuel Mensah Fox, where talentless hacks go.

[@MrGrownman455]

+Emmanuel Mensah ESPN is where ass kissers and men with no balls go. People that scared to tell the truth stay at ESPN.

[@MrGrownman455]

+Emmanuel Mensah Nah Stephen a is too scared to leave. NOW Dan LeBatard needs to leave ESPN because he is a real man too and doesn't ass kiss.

[@masakikameyama12345]

One of the reasons espn is losing a million subscribers a month

[@f1champ551]

Masaki Kameyama plus they raised their cable and satellite rates everytime they lose subs.

[@zoyxing]

@Mr. MERCEDES 95 ok.

[@victorberrios2515]

@Mr. MERCEDES 95 ok.

[@EJD339]

@@victorberrios2515 lmao. “I haven’t listened to them for years” but post a comment on a Colin video. Lol.

[@mc9399]

this is what they call a midlife crisis huh lol.

[@JMHStudioproductionsLLC]

mc9399 Nice logo

[@Belowthaheavenz]

He improved his family's lives . How's that a mid life crisis .!?

[@tahasiddiqui1351]

mc9399 u don't call a mid life crisis earning 6-7 figures while still wanting to make more money

[@Grimmes12]

As an ex-ESPN employee I know exactly what he is talking about when it comes to life in CT.

[@indicatorlist373]

Make more money, move to LA, control your career, and happy in your marriage. That is the kind of mid life crisis I want too.

[@Jordan-jj6uu]

This aged beyond well....take a look at ESPN now 🤣🤣🤣

[@markjackson3367]

And now 😆

[@serolf_samtsirhc]

@@markjackson3367and now 😂😂

[@beerandtacos4747]

Why was this recommended for me? It's 2020.

[@leonardobraynen1524]

Ikr???!

[@heatspitta]

Telling us something family..

[@gabez0770]

@@heatspittaur not wrong

[@jaydenjagaroo9615]

Was recommended to me in 2024

[@dakotashanenunley6928]

Awesome to see how far Colin's come since this clip.

[@paulmcanally6957]

4:35 sent chills down my spine

[@leonardobraynen1524]

Chase every dream Paul

[@Mike-zy8in]

Utube are you a good person by living waters my guy

[@chrisp6792]

Inspirational insights to life. Never been a fan of Colin’s opinions on sports but he is spot on about life outlook.

[@blockhustler214]

2019 and im still clicking because of the hair lmao

[@fagbag9553]

No titz

[@tophin3773]

This was just recommended to me in 2020, anyone else??

[@Ajr5691]

2021 lol

[@markhill3759]

No 2021 lol

[@fosbury68]

"Go out on a limb, that's where all the fruit is"You said it Colin, I didn't.

[@unknownx7252]

as they say the rest is history, now some of espn best have migrated.

[@williemnatzakanian3345]

I applaud Colin and his wife for doing this move together, so important ! I asked my wife at the time the very same thing ! She chose to move on her own, it ended badly !

[@-JAVY-]

I wish Kristine would of never had left

[@stephensullivan1011]

Miss when these shows had hot girls

[@telmolicious]

Did Colin just...... color his hair? That looks.... weird as FOOK!!!

[@Brandon-ts3od]

Connor Mcgregor lord conor

[@bluesteel6310]

He lives in LA.

[@michaelr3583]

Looks like he got plugs too

[@mvalovalo]

And he doesn’t care - or did you not watch the video?

[@87er_]

Looking like Peter Pan and shit 😂

[@yalcinuysalbas9751]

87er _ 😂😂😂😂

[@Tanae19]

omg his hair is terrible

[@beamerball666]

mercy The hair dying was real there

[@MrWinstonrodney]

wow poor colin talk about a bad hair day he looks like Gilligans twin brother

[@SERGZILLA]

mercy with that hair and makeup he looks like Stuart from madtv 😂

[@elierickson2103]

Before he embraced the grey

[@MohammadHassan-ow5ed]

mercy that was my first thought

[@Packattack9204]

Anytime I need a good laugh, I come back for that hair. Damn, that’s priceless…

[@FURTHER_ADO]

No, I don't come back for Colin's hair. I come back for Kristine.

[@jeffreyalkhal9350]

Miss her

[@jeremyblack3394]

ESPN screwed the pooch. The Herd was the best program ESPN had & Colin made it go They have tried to fill that timeslot but failed miserably... Its unwatchable.. Its the same jokes that's never been funny.. Its a SNL skit with cheesy sound effects. Thanks for epic interviews with awesome guest. I'm glad I found your new spot...WAR EAGLE to you CC.

[@therealjamesharden1365]

Anyone get this recommended in 2019😂 #TheBeardIsHere

[@burkerollins8953]

This is called a mid life crisis boys, you will have this in about 30 years

[@bailey9208]

ESPN has gotten so liberal and political they wanted Colin to leave. You always hear the hosts ramble against trump and claim how racist this country is but doesn’t let anyone conservative talk at all. Truth

[@Taesian]

Hey Colin. Good story and good flashback. And wow 7 great years.

[@salvadoravalos9950]

“Monkeying around with my hair” glad he’s honest hahaha

[@nujabeez6573]

Respect to Colin for having the balls to not care what people think and follow his dreams

[@carl5381]

I used to work with Jon Goulet in SF. He is a complete doorknob and a clear example of "it's who you know, not what you know" in this business.

[@eddymupeso280]

“I’ve always been interested in zebras” Funniest thing he’s ever said💀💀💀😂😂

[@lukemeadows3297]

His gray hair looks so much better

[@borders27]

Thank God your back. We've been suffering w/o your presence man. Please upload your podcasts! I literally listen to them religiously.

[@rossdavis6649]

Awesome words Colin love listening to you

[@craigb4449]

This is why I rock with Colin. Just real and honest. Best two qualities people can have.

[@TheAck201]

I'm confused, when he left ESPN and did his last show it was in LA. But Colin said he was in Connecticut?? Am I missing something?

[@ciarancasey1312]

Colin "I've always been fond of zebras" Cowherd

[@Johanson1129]

forgot to mention all the people he killed and buried in the snow so he had to leave before it melted

[@naolerena3193]

Look at colin man so inspirational

[@PhillyCYOSports]

Insert Pointless Female Co-Host

[@vladimirhorowitz]

+DeeCole Actually she's a great addition to the show, especially for the simulcast viewers.

[@DavidLee-vp3nr]

+Vladimir Horowitz dude she is a air head!!!!!!

[@vladimirhorowitz]

John cage Completely disagree. Check her resume. She keeps Colin grounded and offers a different perspective.

[@DavidLee-vp3nr]

+Vladimir Horowitz i did some research on her.. i respect she worked her way up... but she still is an air head... but a cute one at that

[@mphrdldn]

I don't think the male sports viewer is ready for a female co-host who is Colin's peer in terms of appearance and expertise.

[@The_Real_RG3]

Kristine is still his best sidekick he’s ever had. Jason right now is a close 2nd. Joy Taylor was a disaster and I couldn’t stand her.

[@phillipbarlow9387]

Colin, a bunch of us followed you from ESPN to FS1 -- and we're still with you. In particular, I really like your mentee Nick Wright. Keep just being yourself, and those of us who "get you" won't ever leave.

[@CapitalP177]

I love Joy Taylor but It feels good to see Kristine Leahy there for this video.

[@ryanbowers1519]

Joy is a pig. Not even comparable to Kristin

[@raydeen1]

Well, it is easy to do if you have your own show and have the power to do it. Try doing it when you don't have much power or money...not quite so easy. Not saying it can't be done, but it comes with a much greater degree of risk.

[@farouknaas2488]

raydeen1 you think he didnt take risks to get his own show?

[@mphrdldn]

Yes, it seems you have to serve your time and develop under someone else's umbrella. Cowherd seemed to develop into what he is today due to years on ESPN. He reached a point when he had power and money but needed to become more of an entrepreneur. I would also say he probably socked away a fair amount of money to live on. I don't know arrangement with ex-wife!

[@KmKryptonian]

"I've always been fond of Zebras" this dude is a youtube comment section content goldmine

[@user-yx3by4we1w]

This is prime Colin right here. Imo the best in the biz❤

[@jaaion]

I came in here 8 years later to say I only clicked on this vid because of the hilarious thumbnail. Take care ✌🏾

[@ishmelo8981]

Good for you Colin. It's your life, live it to the fullest. As long as your team is happy and taken cared of, fuck what everyone else think of you.

[@randysandberg5615]

Colin is by far the best daily sports show I know of. He's insightful and looks at typical sports topics from a different view. Most of the time he's correct.

[@Hyzer_Sozay]

Then u live under a rock listen to The Dan Patrick Show

[@Wanted_VXRAIL]

@@Hyzer_Sozay 3 yrs later xD lmfao

[@arthurfonzarelli9828]

When I feel down and out and need a quick laugh I come here to see Colin's hair........gets me every time 😄

[@dakotaroberts3948]

Colin, I'm literally in the same boat and I greatly appreciate sharing this! Love your Fox Show as well!

[@sleong]

this was pretty inspirational, thanks!

[@soccerlovin1]

The only show I like more than his is PTI.

[@colbycarroll7746]

Tom Haverford do you still hold this opinion?

[@icyowens7853]

Colby Carroll I agree. Personalities on pti are hard to beat

[@whyumadbiatch]

PTI is the greatest show on television!

[@JanoyCresva]

"What hair color do you want for you new show?" "Give me paddington bear brown pleasE"

[@THERobertL2000]

😂😂🤣😂😂

[@blairtubechannel]

This video is recommended to many every few years, and I watch the whole thing every time. Great outlook.

[@sleeprelaxation1377]

Everyone leave. ESPN for Fox

[@ToothSIayer]

That blonde chick is hot

[@ToothSIayer]

***** If you're not into women, just admit it. It's 2015, no one cares if you are gay.

[@antrosania1047]

+Rick Jones I want to change my child's name to Tongue-Punch D. Fartbox.

[@antrosania1047]

Ugh, the requisite radio-show "hole". Robin Quivers-type, "Oh, (host's name), you've gone too far..." Boooo!!

[@rael6974]

ToothSIayer not really

[@arielgonzalez5296]

ToothSIayer Christy Leahy?

[@FermentedGrains420]

"I'm doing a new show" *Does the same show with a new logo*

[@johnny21597]

2020 recommended video gang

[@jaycepero8069]

He traded drab and dreary Connecticut for Southern California’s sunshine, beaches, and mountains. Nuff said.

[@augustgrothmann1058]

Got this recommended in 2021. Great start to the year

[@metorphoric]

Collin advice was spot on for me. I am at a company 3 months in that I am not happy at. What is holding me back is my boss. Love working with her and enjoy our working relationship but I cannot worry about what she would think if I leave. I have to chase my dreams. I'm a young professional and I want to do things my way. It's time. Thanks Colin

[@cookielafoo3848]

I've always been fond of zebras...

[@bitw434]

Colin chose the mogul stage. Respect

[@keithnielsen7758]

I am SO INSPIRED by this. Idea because I’m moving from my home the last 30+ years to another state. This video is exactly what I needed to see and hear. Thank you sharing your thoughts on this subject, Colin‼️💯🙏

[@williamdillard5060]

It turned out to be THE BEST career,life changing choices of Colin's life. Where Colin was RIGHT. The Herd is my favorite sports show BUT Mitch Albom is my favorite sports reporter.

[@sickwidit15]

It's always easy for a rich person to say "Go out on a limb, take a chance." That's much more easy when you have a bank account full of money to fall back on. People who live check to check can't just up and say one day "Hey honey, lets move from Wichita, Kansas to Orlando, Florida". That is not realistic. I just listened to when Colin said Derrick Rose should have "self awareness". Colin, you should have told yourself that when making that statement about just going out on a limb or whatever.

[@vladimirhorowitz]

+Big Sam Ferguson Relax, Colin worked four jobs to put himself through college and worked his ass off to get where he is. He knows what hardship is, believe me.

[@phuckcali4285]

+Vladimir Horowitz That's not hardship!

[@vladimirhorowitz]

phuck cali Four jobs to pay your own way through college isn't tough? Did you just get out of prison in North Korea, or what?

[@phuckcali4285]

+Vladimir Horowitz I expect someone who don't know what black folks go thru..... to expect THAT to be a hardship! It's actually COMICAL! !!! I won't even begin to tell you about REAL hardships! Not even CLOSE to what real HARDSHIPS are! Poor Colin! GTFOH

[@vladimirhorowitz]

phuck cali Please. There's more to life than just playing the race card at every turn, and blaming life's challenges on one's skin color. That's a very weak mindset. Colin Cowherd was broke, but that didn't let that stop him. He did what he had to do to get ahead, and it paid off in spades.

[@themachine5411]

Man Colin has aged at Fox like Obama aged in the White House 😂

[@jwt2345]

There is a heaven and I hope you realize that before it's too late. You can chase all you want to chase on earth and it will never be enough, because what you're missing you can't buy

[@josephvanhorn5347]

Colin has been a lot more likable since he moved to Fox Sports. He seems a lot happier. This was an interesting look into his life. I’m happy for him. His hair though. That’s what makes him legend.

[@sdawg4834]

4 years later FS1 is killing it with the HERD and UNDISPUTED......ESPN just isn't the same anymore. Stephen A. can yell louder all he wants but Max Kellerman rarely has anything intelligent to say and outside of that I don't even know what else they do for shows that make them memorable

[@Guggernut]

Midlife crisis

[@Fan_Made_Videos]

Nice hair dye job Colin

[@ryanc6128]

+Fan Made Videos it's a toupee

[@buffalosoldier4485]

B.S. You got fired for saying Latin American baseball players were less intelligent.

[@CarlosRivera-xh1hi]

Every couple of years, when wondering if I should take the risk, I watch this video. Helps me put things in perspective. Thanks, Colin!

[@stretchrandom]

This Low-key inspired me to make life changes. Different work and life outlook, and to make a plan to live where i really want to be. Thanks Col

[@devinmoose]

Thank god for the comments section, I was about to change my colour settings.

[@leonardobraynen1524]

Kml

[@YourTypicalGeek]

fox was like....you need to do some about those gray hairs

[@Betoven81]

YourTypicalGeek solution: throw on this wig

[@LARRY113Z]

I come back to this video just to look at the hair

[@MichaelBerezny]

Everyone talking about his hair, I’m just happy he shared this story. Big fan of Colin, never understood why people don’t like him. He seems like a good guy

[@whitemamba24xe98]

He didn’t choose to leave ESPN. He got fired!!!

[@ye6973]

did he get fired or leave? Matters so much in our every day lives!! Right ?

[@johngalt60]

No, he didn't get fired.

[@whitemamba24xe98]

@@johngalt60yes he did. He got fired bc of his inappropriate comments towards Dominican people regarding their intelligence as a whole. Especially when it comes to Dominicans playing baseball

[@flyhi8088]

Sub up! FOX Sports is good competition to the sports giant ESPN. Good to have friendly, competitive options. Other than Skip Bayless it is a great alternative to sports entertainment.