If imitation is indeed the most sincere form of flattery, The Ticket should be feel complimented because ESPN is basically The Ticket West. The station had a run with Williams, with Dale Hansen and now employs assistant program director Mark Friedman, Scott and B&S.

On Dallas Mavericks game nights - like tonight, for example - Ben & Skin will also host ESPN's pre- and post-game shows.

Good for them. Good guys. Great talents. Here's hoping they've finally found a permanent home.

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