The 56-year-old broadcaster, now known for his work on NFL Network and “The Rich Eisen Show,” was greeted by a throwback-style intro that transported viewers back to the late-1990s era when he and Stuart Scott helped define the look and feel of modern sports broadcasting.

ESPN has paid tribute to Stuart Scott many times over the years, but I'd argue that the way in which Rich Eisen did it was truly personal and sentimental. For those who can't pull themselves to watch the video, here's the bulk of the tribute, spoken by the broadcaster below: