Laura Rutledge, a host for ESPN, ABC, and the SEC Network, has spoken about her anxiety during her time with ESPN. She revealed that she struggled with self-control during her full-time role as a sideline reporter for "Monday Night Football" last season. She also mentioned that her days were long during gamedays, including "SportsCenter" and "Monday Nights Countdown". Despite her struggles, she insisted that most of her negative thoughts would dissipate once she got to the game.