Conflict Erupts on ESPN’s “Get Up”
Things took a heated turn on ESPN’s “Get Up” this past Friday, with Ryan Clark and Peter Schrager getting into a tense debate. They were examining Cowboys receiver Ceedee Lamb’s performance against the Eagles when the situation escalated.
During the segment, which involved a lively roundtable discussion, Clark, a former NFL safety and Super Bowl champion, openly labeled Schrager a “non-player.” This comment didn’t sit well.
Clark remarked: “It’s your non-player.”
To which Schrager retorted: “Don’t underestimate me like that. I can come and say, since three former players say one thing.”
Clark countered: “Peter, all I need to do is not to get mad and end me.”
Clark later added, “We shouldn’t do this on TV, so if people think this is rude, I’ll apologize, but that’s your non-player.” Schrager, who joined ESPN in April after working for the NFL Network for a decade, quickly defended his stance, asserting he was offering a fresh perspective.
Clark replied, “Peter, all you need to do is not to get mad and finish,” further highlighting the tension between them.
Interestingly, this dispute reportedly carried over off-air, resulting in a “unpleasant” atmosphere on set, as noted in various reports.
Clark also addressed the fallout with a post on X, expressing regret over the altercation. He said, “Today I interacted with both my airborne and off colleagues that I regret. I apologized to Peter and took accountability for ESPN leadership. I’m working with Peter to look forward to this season.” He emphasized that he’s dedicated to professionalism and teamwork moving forward.
This clash is just one of several controversies involving Clark at ESPN, as he seems to find himself in the midst of heated discussions frequently.
Recently, he stirred up discussions on social media after claiming that Tom Brady isn’t a generational talent. He stated, “I think John Elway was a generational talent. I think Patrick Mahomes is a generational talent. I don’t think Tom Brady, I don’t think Drew Brees, Peyton Manning are generational talents.” He implored people to “Wake up.”
Additionally, earlier this year, he apologized for comments that inadvertently dragged former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III’s wife, Grete, into a discussion about Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, asserting that she shouldn’t have been used as an example in that context.
