Buccigross joined OutKick this week for a wide-ranging conversation that revealed a side of him many viewers have never seen.He opened up about his divorce, his personal struggles, and how faith helped him through some of the most difficult years of his life.We also asked him about a popular debate among sports fans: Who belongs on the Mount Rushmore of SportsCenter anchors?ZERO BS.
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(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) (2026 Getty Images)"Chris Berman is the first name.He built the place," Buccigross said.
"He was the everyday sports fan, the king of Middle America.He just loved sports, and that came through every night."His second choice came just as quickly."Keith Olbermann is the other.
His intelligence, his writing and his knowledge of history took the show to another level."From there, Buccigross struggled to narrow the list to just four."Man, this is really hard," Buccigross admitted before working through the remaining candidates.First, he mentioned Craig Kilborn:"Craig Kilborn was different because he brought comedy.When he came on, it felt like a new artist had arrived.
I'd see his name in the opening credits and know I was watching.He was genuinely funny and completely unique."Then Scott Van Pelt:"Scott Van Pelt deserves to be in the conversation, too.
He's become an outstanding interviewer, maybe the best in the business.His 'One Big Thing' essays are exceptional, and to produce that level of work every night on a solo show is remarkable."CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGESECAUCUS, NEW JERSEY - MAY 05: John Buccigross looks on during the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery at the NHL Network Studio on May 5, 202...