"That's a bad choice" "Thought Lane Kiffin killed him?": CFB world goes wild over Paul Finebaum's latest ESPN contract extension news

SEC Network analyst Paul Finebaum signed a multi-year contract extension with ESPN, reports confirmed on Thursday. It didn't take long for college football fans to react to the news, with many having a say on Finebaum's new deal with the broadcast giant.

Some fans on X criticized ESPN's decision to extend Finebaum's contract.

"That's a bad choice," one tweeted.

"ESPN really going down hill," another tweeted.

"He is one of the worst commentators in the industry, why are yall signing him back," another user tweeted.

A few users made some wild comments about some of Finebaum's recent feuds with coaches, especially Ole Miss' Lane Kiffin.

"I thought Lane Kiffin killed him ??" one tweeted.

"Damn it! I thought ran him off!" another user tweeted.

Some also joked that Finebaum's bias toward the Southeastern Conference was the reason why ESPN extended his contract.

"Trashing all non-SEC coaches paid off for him," one tweeted.

"Reminder that on3 is ESPN’s NIL partner in the distribution of pro-SEC news, rankings and valuations," another tweeted.

Finebaum is often known as the "Voice of the SEC" and has been a huge advocate of the Southeastern Conference for more than a decade. He launched "The Paul Finebaum Show" on ESPN Radio in 2013.

Along with his show, Finebaum provides commentary on the SEC Network’s Saturday college football show and "SEC Nation." The college football analyst also offers his insight and perspective on several ESPN shows, making appearances on "Get Up," "First Take," "SportsCenter," "College Football Live" and others.

Paul Finebaum net worth: How much is the SEC Network analyst worth?

SEC Network analyst Paul Finebaum (Source: Imagn)

According to CelebrityNetWorth, Paul Finebaum is worth $2 million. The college football analyst has made a fortune via his career in journalism and broadcasting.

Finebaum began his career as a columnist and investigative reporter for the Birmingham Post-Herald and the Mobile Press-Register. He also served as host of the Paul Finebaum Radio Network from 2001 to 2012 before joining ESPN.