Stephen A Smith has been noticeably missing from First Take on ESPN the last two weeks. Now we know why...the final show for Max Kellerman was this morning. Stephen A Smith called in to wish Max Kellerman well...in an awkward 90 second segment.

Outkick has reported three reasons why Stephen A Smith got Max Kellerman kicked off the show. We react to each reason...and point out a trend in all three. We also explain how ESPN has backed themselves into a corner with Stephen A Smith...and how he is actually in charge at ESPN.