Insiders often tweet news not just from their primary sports but from various arenas. A notable example is ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter, who has been relaying information about whether the famous groundhog “Punxsutawney Phil” sees his shadow on Groundhog Day for over a decade. Here’s how Schefter shared the news this past Sunday:
Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, per sources. Six more weeks of winter.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 2, 2025
Over the years, Schefter has tweeted similar updates, including this one from 2015:
On Groundhog Day, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow – 6 more weeks of winter.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 2, 2015
He even reports on the occasions when Phil does not see his shadow, indicating an early spring, as he did last year:
Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow today, which means he’s now predicting an early spring.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 2, 2024
This behavior showcases Schefter’s willingness to branch out beyond football; he has also covered other sports, including the NBA, where he’s worked as a sideline reporter and has sometimes broken news. Recently, he weighed in on the major Luka Dončić-Anthony Davis trade while drawing NFL parallels:
Trying to think of a football trade as massive as this NBA one….
🏈Herschel Walker…?
🏈Eric Dickerson….?
🏈Matthew Stafford-Jared Goff…?There aren’t many, if any….. https://t.co/rsZGGB0kLr
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 2, 2025
An NFL equivalent: the Ravens trading Lamar Jackson+ to the Bengals in exchange for Joe Burrow+ — in the middle of the season.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 2, 2025
His Groundhog Day tweet also sparked reactions, including one from ESPN colleague Field Yates:
He got any thoughts on the Luka trade?
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) February 2, 2025
The phrase “per sources” drew a humorous response from Joe Person of The Athletic, referencing the classic film Groundhog Day:
Sources close to Bill Murray.
— Joe Person (@josephperson) February 2, 2025
Overall, Schefter’s regular Groundhog Day tweets pique interest, and he recently spoke to Andrew Marchand about enjoying moments to step out of “the cage” of NFL reporting, making this another notable instance of his exploration.
