Rush didn't look comfortable at ESPN to begin with, and he was probably glad to have a reason to bail out. They hired him because he is controversial and an agent provacateur and couldn't cope with their own decision. Their loss.
There are SO many inconcistencies in the stories coming out of Florida that he is wise to avoid commenting until he knows specifically what the allegations are. Right now, not even the authorities seem to know---except to say that they have no intention of arresting or prosecuting him. But for what?
Finally, it's crap for people to talk about him getting all lawyered up---for chrissakes, he comes from a family of lawyers. He's been all "lawyered up" since birth. Duh.
I agree. This last Sunday was the first time I tuned into watch a segment that Rush was part of. Nothing more. And he did look very uncomfortable. Frankly, I get the impression that Rush is overjoyed not having to go through that crap show on ESPN anymore.
When the ESPN Gameday first started back in the latter half of the 1980`s, it was great. It was original and fun to watch. It stuck to football and didn't get into all this personal crap and social stuff. I haven't watched Gameday on a regular basis for probably 5-7 years now and that's the way it wil remain at my home.