Stephen A. Smith is just going to have to get used to Shannon Sharpe referring to him as “Skip,” despite his best efforts to curb what has become a very annoying habit as far as Unc is concerned.

The former NFL tight end is now plying his trade at ESPN after a seven-year stint sitting across Skip Bayless at FS1. And he’s having a hard time getting his former debate partner out of his system.

Smith showed up to work with a name tag after being called “Skip” on a few occasions last week. However, his attempts to help the football Hall of Famer have clearly not worked.

The popular media personalities were discussing Kadarius Toney’s trolling of New York Giants fans on Tuesday’s show when Shannon let out another “Skip.”

Shannon Sharpe slams his fists on First Take.

His frustration was apparent as he slammed his right hand into the table before correcting himself. And, judging from the way he held it afterward, he must have been in a bit of pain.

Skip is having a jolly old time with a panel of new debate partners including Keyshawn Johnson, Michael Irvin, Richard Sherman, Rachel Nichols, and Josina Anderson. It looks as if Deion Sanders could be a guest every Monday too given that he’s shown up on two consecutive shows to start the week.

Despite the many opportunities, Bayless is yet to refer to any of his TV buddies as “Shannon.

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