During the 2 pm ET hour, Patrick was reunited with long-time "SportsCenter" co-anchor Keith Olbermann, marking the latter's return to ESPN, since his abrupt departure from the company in 1997. Olbermann appeared in 2004 and 2005 every Friday, then appeared daily starting in late 2005. Patrick would also preview what was coming up on the 6:00 p.m. ET edition of "SportsCenter", while Olbermann previewed what was coming up on his MSNBC show, "Countdown with Keith Olbermann". This hour was dubbed "The Big Show", which was the nickname previously given by the duo for their "SportsCenter" broadcasts.