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Mike Golic Jr. defends Monica McNutt after her SportsCenter appearance

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 9:00 PM

Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Mike Golic Jr. defends Monica McNutt after her SportsCenter appearance

Summary

Monica McNutt received backlash for appearing on SportsCenter from a nail salon, prompting defense from Mike Golic Jr. Golic Jr., promoting his new ESPN show from Mississippi, shared his support for McNutt on social media. The criticism aimed at her for perceived unprofessionalism gained traction online, coinciding with her recent comments about player accountability. Golic Jr. and his father, Mike Golic Sr., will debut their new show on ESPN Radio next week, airing weekday mornings.

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•Monica McNutt's SportsCenter appearance from a nail salon drew online criticism.
•Mike Golic Jr. defended McNutt while promoting his new ESPN show.
•The Golics' show will begin airing on weekday mornings starting August 3.
•Critics argue ESPN is lowering standards for remote broadcasts.
•Social media reactions are often disconnected from real-world perspectives.

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9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Mike Golic Jr. joins Monica McNutt’s defense after his own unconventional ‘SportsCenter’ appearance

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Monica McNutt has been facing criticism on the internet after she appeared on SportsCenter from a nail salon. But she has some high-profile defenders, including Mike Golic Jr., who made an appearance to promote his new ESPN show from the banks of a river in Mississippi. Golic Jr. and his father, Mike Golic Sr., are…
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