Would you like some “Diesel” with that broadcast? Hall of Fame Washington Redskins running back John “The Diesel” Riggins has just been added to the ESPN 980 roster. He’ll team up with Kevin Sheehan for the Redskins pregame show. He will also make appearances on other ESPN 980 shows. The larger-than-life Riggins (@Riggo44) led Washington to their first Super Bowl championship during the 1982 season, setting NFL postseason records while rumbling to 625 yards in four playoff games.
Always the lovable renegade, Riggins said of his new job: “I solemnly swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help me God, well, most of the time…maybe…I think. Oh, yeah, El Riggo is back. And, that means the circus is back in town!”
Recently debuted Redskins programming on the station includes Redskins Saturday with Andy Pollin, airing each Saturday from 10 a.m. until noon, and daily Redskins 365 reports.
