sentences:  On April 30, 2012, it was announced on-air that regular guest contributor Stephen A. Smith would be joining "First Take" on a permanent, five-day-per-week basis.On occasions he was reporting from elsewhere, Rob Parker was frequently featured as his replacement until December 20, 2012, when he was suspended for comments made about Robert Griffin III; he would not return, as ESPN allowed his contract to expire, rather than re-sign him.In June 2012, long-time host Crawford announced he would be leaving "First Take" in order to present "SportsCenter".