Fox Sports sideline reporter Erin Andrews has become a staple for most NFL audiences over the years, thanks to her cutting-edge reporting. On Wednesday, she came under fire from both fans and analysts for her comments about her career on her “Calm Down” podcast.
With a slate for the Detroit Lions against the Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving Day, Andrews admitted that she often sacrificed a lot to thrive in her job, drawing divisive comments from all corners of social media.
Erin Andrews Backed by ESPN’s Alyssa Lang
On Thursday, ESPN sideline reporter Alyssa Lang came to Andrews’ defense on X, revealing a personal anecdote about the rigors of the job on her personal life.
“I once dated a guy who, after about a month, said, ‘I don’t know if I can be with someone who can’t do things on Saturdays…’ So we broke up. It is what it is!!” Lang tweeted.
I once dated a guy who, after about a month said “I don’t know if I can be with someone who can’t do things on Saturdays….” so we broke up 😂 it is what it is!! https://t.co/PXZdwReJcJ
— Alyssa Lang (@AlyssaLang) November 27, 2025
Lang has been a sideline reporter for the SEC Network since 2018 and recently joined ESPN’s NBA coverage as the next step in her reporting career.
ESPN Reporter Takes Fans’ Side on Andrew’s Issue
Amid the backlash about Andrew’s comments, ESPN’s Jenna Laine provided some nuance to the reporter’s words on X and explained why most fans were unhappy with the way the Fox Sports reporter framed her argument.
“Saw Erin Andrews’ remarks about the challenges in this business…starting out making $40K a year and not having holidays,” Laine tweeted.
“I appreciate what she’s trying to say, but let’s consider the folks working 2-3 jobs in retail, in warehouses and in the service industry right now, just trying to make ends meet. They’re not getting time with their families either.”
Laine further called out the privileged nature of Andrew’s comments about her job vis-à-vis struggling Americans.
“This would be a dream for them. Some people have lost jobs and are living out of their cars as we speak, or they don’t know how they’re going to keep the lights on or put food on the table,” Laine tweeted.
“Their kids won’t get anything for Christmas. I mean, we actually get FED on the job. I appreciate her hustle and that of my peers. But let’s have some perspective.”Andrews joined ESPN in 2004 before leaving for Fox Sports in 2012 and rising to lead sideline reporter for the network’s NFL coverage. She also hosted the popular show “Dancing With the Stars” between 2014 and 2019.
