TFD: ESPN's Stephen A. Smith made $26,500 to speak for 45 minutes at the University of Florida

Clearly we are doing it wrong here, with our (usually) measured takes about sports (except when we fly off the handle with crazy Wolves predictions).

Clearly there is money in having and shouting the hottest of the takes. Per Deadspin:

Stephen A. Smith spoke at the University of Florida last night and his words didn't come cheap.The ESPN shouter agreed to be paid $26,500 for 45 minutes of speaking, 15 minutes of questions and answers, and a "reception for student leaders," according to his contract with the university.

So how did it go? The Independent Florida Alligator covered the event at the 1,700-seat Phillips Center and shared a few of Smith's words of wisdom. Smith said he didn't think he should have been suspended by ESPN for his comments on domestic abuse.

The Alligator reports that Smith was greeted with a standing ovation. His contract said he also got dinner at the Swamp restaurant, better known as that place near the stadium where the beer always flows, the frat boys always pop their collars, and everybody loves your pooka shell necklace.

Smith was brought to speak by ACCENT, a student government agency funded by student fees, so his contract is a public record.