Scott Van Pelt to anchor ‘Monday Night Countdown’

Scott Van Pelt to anchor ‘Monday Night Countdown’

Scott Van Pelt will be anchoring “Monday Night Countdown” this upcoming season, according to The Post.

Van Pelt will be joined by Marcus Spears, Ryan Clark and Robert Griffin III in the revised lineup. Van Pelt replaces Suzy Kolber, who was let go at the end of June as part of ESPN’s layoffs.

According to the report, Adam Schefter and features reporter Michelle Beisner-Buck will contribute to the broadcasts, while former NFL players Larry Fitzgerald and Alex Smith will also appear.

The Post reports both Van Pelt and Laura Rutledge were considered for the job.

In June, Kolber was among the ESPN layoffs.

“Today, I join the many hard-working colleagues who have been laid off,” she tweeted. “Heartbreaking-but 27 years at ESPN was a good run. So grateful for a 38 yr career!”

Mark Heim is a reporter for The Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @Mark_Heim. He can be heard on “The Opening Kickoff” on WNSP-FM 105.5 FM in Mobile or on the free Sound of Mobile App from 6 to 9 a.m. daily.