Dave Portnoy on Fox 'Big Noon' Exit: Ryan Day Thinks I 'Doxxed' Him

Dave Portnoy said he was removed from Fox’s “Big Noon Kickoff” after Ohio State objected to his participation. Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports, told Front Office Sports he learned on Thursday via a phone call that it was “Ohio State” behind the decision. He described a long-running conflict since Fox announced its deal, saying executives traveled to Columbus and watched a 30-to-45-minute highlight tape of his on-air criticisms of Ohio State and coach Ryan Day. Portnoy claimed Ohio State complained through the Big Ten chain of command, leading to him being sidelined for multiple shows or told to appear at other locations. The outlet said it contacted Ohio State, the Big Ten and Fox for comment.