Stephen A. Smith Flabbergasted By New Co-Host's Dak Prescott Take

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Chris "Mad Dog" Russo has officially joined "First Take."

Stephen A. Smith has had a ton of co-hosts throughout his time at First Take. Of course, everything started with Skip Bayless, which were the glory years for the shoe. For the next five years after that, Smith was with Max Kellerman, and for the most part, they were a good team, until Smith got tired of losing a majority of the show's debates. Since kicking Kellerman off of the show, Smith has had a revolving door of co-hosts, and fans haven't enjoyed the dynamic as much.

With this in mind, it should be no surprise that the show is trying something new by bringing in a part-time co-host who is a lot like Smith in his boisterousness. That man is none other than New York radio legend Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, who made his debut on the show today.

Stephen A. Smith Flabbergasted By New Co-Host's Dak Prescott Take
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Russo didn't waste any time getting under Smith's skin, as Russo yelled to the heavens about how Kirk Cousins is a better quarterback than Dak Prescott, simply because he has a road playoff win under his belt. Smith did not like this take by any means, and let Russo know by telling him that he needs to be disqualified from the show. It made for a pretty hilarious moment that will certainly reignite some nostalgia in to First Take fans.


It remains to be seen if Russo will stick around on the show, however, it is clear that the man is injecting a lot more energy into the show, which is exactly what First Take needs right now.


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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