ESPN college football sideline reporter Todd McShay has announced he's taking time off work to "focus on my health" after a concerning live broadcast over the weekend.
McShay announced his temporary hiatus in a tweet on Tuesday afternoon, just days after he appeared to slur his words during a segment before the second quarter of the Alabama vs. Miami game on Saturday.
"I am going to take some time away to focus on my health and my family," he wrote on Twitter.
"Thank you ESPN for being so supportive and for all the well wishes - I can’t wait to be back on the sidelines soon."
McShay didn't disclose what health issue had forced him to take time away from work.
PRIOR HEALTH SCARES
He was previously taken off air partway through a broadcast after fumbling his way through his opening remarks in a game between Wisconsin and Northwestern in November last year.
The broadcast team, which included Sean McDonough, later said that McShay left the broadcast because of an illness.
The exact illness was never disclosed but he was able to work the remainder of the games in the 2020 season without further incident.
He was also forced to sit out ESPN's NFL draft coverage in April last year after contracting Covid-19.
'SOMEONE CHECK ON HIM'
On Saturday, McShay again appeared to slur his words during a live broadcast on ABC, prompting concern among viewers.
"Someone needs to check on Todd McShay. He doesn't seem well," wrote one viewer.
"Am I tripping or does Todd McShay not look like nor sound like the same guy?" a second wrote.
A third tweeted: "Yo they need to get Todd McShay off tv clearly he’s going through something."
After announcing his break from broadcasting on Tuesday, McShay was inundated with messages of well-wishes, encouraging him to come back stronger.
"Feel better and come back kicking ass!" NFL Draft Scout founder Matt Miller wrote.
"Feel better," added Sort Center's Kevin Negandhi. "Your health and family are the most important things bro."
ESPN has not yet released a statement about McShay's temporary departure.
An exact timeline for his return is not clear.
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