OT (slightly) ESPN suspends Griese for one game

They may run out of commentators over at ESPN soon. At least he is not sleeping with an intern.

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stupid

what does he think is going to happen when he makes a comment like that

by Aramis Ramirez on Oct 27, 2009 8:37 PM CDT reply actions

It was a stupid comment.......But

Political correctness has gone crazy, my goodness people, can you take a joke. Its not like he said “Lazy Wetback”. Now that should get him fired.

by TJ11 on Oct 27, 2009 9:05 PM CDT reply actions

I agree

I would sleep with Blou if it meant the Cubs would win a WS. by Doggie Stalker on Aug 22, 2009 4:11 PM EDT

by cubsluver22 on Oct 27, 2009 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions

Political correctness run amuk

Bob Griese said something unintentional that he later apologized completely for. But c’mon….was what he said really all that offensive to get everybody up in arms over. My goodness. It was a funny/harmless/stupid comment all rolled into one that Griese instantly regretted and apologized for.

Get over it people.

"Cubs will win 79 to 83 games." BLou (7/21/09)

by BLou on Oct 27, 2009 9:56 PM CDT reply actions

Well a one game suspension is more or less a slap on the wrist.

I have a serious question though. The comment was at best odd because Montoya is from Columbia where the popular food is an arepa not a taco. This is not a minor point because in my mind it actually makes the his comment offensive as in
everyone south of the US eats tacos and everyone with a hispanic name must go out for tacos. I don’t even know if they even eat tacos in Columbia. I am sure others will disagree but I think this was a much more insulting and racist comment than would first appear.

"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim

by Doggie Stalker on Oct 27, 2009 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

definately insulting

It was a stupid comment and likely offensive to many. But some people love using the “political correctness” card as a get out of jail free card. Stupid comment, not worthy of a firing, but certainly the punishment he received. People should be able to expect to watch a sporting event without hearing a culturally insensitive comment.

by dmlichte on Oct 27, 2009 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions

good point

You won’t last long in the service industry if you don’t like people, or are insensitive to what might offend people. This goes directly to his job performance.

"When you're going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill

by vonde6 on Oct 28, 2009 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions