Viewers among both fans and media enjoyed Russo's appearance and the SiriusXM host's spirited debate with Smith in late January.
"Monday morning on First Take, Stephen A. Smith made it clear that Barber is wrong about who he does and doesn't know."
“Andrew Wiggins also was hesitant about taking the vaccine. He’s a Jehovah’s Witness, from what I’m told."
The positive response may have been due to Russo understanding the assignment. Mad Dog will yell back! He called Stephen A. "Stevie"!
"I haven’t laughed that hard about SNL in 20 years."
Dallas losing a playoff game in embarrassing fashion compelled plenty of viewers to tune in for sports debate shows.
Smith called Williams "an apologist" for defending Irving.
"Two-and-a-half, three weeks ago, I didn’t know if I was gonna make it."
Stephen A told the viewers of First Take that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
"What the hell is going on New York Knicks?"