Shannon Sharpe’s ‘Skip’ Slip-Up Steals the Show on ‘First Take’ Debut with Stephen A. Smith

Shannon Sharpe might’ve switched shows, but he hasn’t entirely switched mindsets. Making his anticipated debut as a co-host on ‘First Take,’ Sharpe amusingly stumbled over names, repeatedly referring to his new co-host Stephen A. Smith as “Skip,” the name of his former colleague, Skip Bayless. The comical blunders on this September 4th episode gave viewers a light-hearted start to their sports day. For those requiring a touch of backstory, for seven years, Shannon Sharpe and Skip Bayless became a dynamic duo on ‘Undisputed,’ a flagship show of FS1 (Fox Sports 1). Their partnership became an essential component of many sports…