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Anxiety & NFL Sidelines: Laura Rutledge's Honest Confession
2 Apr
Summary
- Host Laura Rutledge disclosed her daily struggles with anxiety.
- Self-doubt affected her before Monday Night Football games.
- She is expected to cover Super Bowl LXI in 2027.
ESPN host Laura Rutledge has openly discussed her significant struggles with anxiety following her career advancement to a sideline reporter for 'Monday Night Football' in August 2025. Despite her professional capabilities, Rutledge admitted to experiencing daily anxiety and self-doubt, often psyching herself out before assignments.
She revealed that before each 'Monday Night Football' game, she would battle internal monologues of inadequacy. However, once the broadcast began, these nerves would typically subside, allowing her to perform. Rutledge is scheduled to be part of the coverage for Super Bowl LXI in 2027, a landmark event for ESPN.
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