ESPN is in the news again today, for more than one reason. What do you think of their recent moves?
ESPN Apologizes For Brent Musburger Gushing Over Alabama Quarterback AJ McCarron's Girlfriend
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"ESPN spokesperson Mike Soltys has issued an apology for Brent Musburger's comments about AJ McCarron's girlfriend Katherine Webb during last night's BCS National Championship game.
Here it is:
Have been asked on focus on @KatherineWebb in BCS: We always try to capture interesting storylines and the relationship between an Auburn grad who is Miss Alabama and the current Alabama quarterback certainly met that test. However, we apologize that the commentary in this instance went too far and Brent understands that."
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Rob Parker out at ESPN for Robert Griffin III comments
"Nearly one month after he questioned Washington Redskins rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III's "blackness," Rob Parker is out of a job.
ESPN announced Tuesday that the commentator's time with the network is over.
'Rob Parker's contract expired at year's end,' an ESPN spokesperson said in a statement. 'Evaluating our needs and his work, including his recent RG3 comments, we decided not to renew his deal.' "
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