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OnTheWarpath15
11-05-2009, 01:23 PM
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http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/11/04/gus-johnson-apologizes-for-touchdown-call/

One week after taco talk got ESPN announcer Bob Griese suspended, another announcer is apologizing for a supposedly controversial remark.

CBS' Gus Johnson, well known for his, uh, emotional calls, called Chris Johnson's 59-yard touchdown against the Jaguars like so:

"First down and ten. Johnson . . . gets his shoulders square. Watch out! He's got getting away from the cops speed . . . touchdown!"

The call drew some criticism by some surprisingly sensitive souls in the blogosphere that wondered if a double standard was at play if Johnson didn't get in trouble. The broadcaster responded Tuesday.

"If there is a perception of racism in this analogy, it is not coming from me," Johnson said. "People of all races have run from the law. However, to those who are offended, I apologize."

Johnson's word choice may have been unfortunate -- although sorta funny -- but who is really offended by this? Delicate sports fans?

The argument seems to be that Johnson's words would have caused a bigger outrage if said by Jim Nantz, for instance. So what we're apparently looking for is more faux-outrage over silly comments to make things "fair." (Montoya, incidentally, later joked about Griese's comments.)

Gus Johnson chose his words wisely after the fact. Anyone perceiving race in his analogy is stretching for something pretty hard. It was a goofy comment made out of enthusiasm.

Anytime Chris Johnson and Gus Johnson get together, that should almost be expected.
'Hamas' Jenkins
11-05-2009, 01:25 PM
ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL


YES!!
Buck
11-05-2009, 01:26 PM
Gus Johnson, the Racist

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__gCpba2OQtA/R3UdRGwUJTI/AAAAAAAAA7g/MRVGhKKjDSE/s400/Gus%2BJohnson.png
Demonpenz
11-05-2009, 01:26 PM
all races run from the cops (it's police officier btw) but only black people are fast enough to get away
Sure-Oz
11-05-2009, 01:27 PM
Too bad it wasn't ian eagle
BossChief
11-05-2009, 01:27 PM
I think its funny as hell.

Chris Rock once said "you know why black running backs are soooo fast? ...They dont own the football." .

Im sure Gus had absolutely no racist intent.
'Hamas' Jenkins
11-05-2009, 01:30 PM
I once heard someone say in a bar (after a dropped pass), "I'll bet if that was a car stereo he would have held onto it."

:Bartee:
OnTheWarpath15
11-05-2009, 01:31 PM
I once heard someone say in a bar (after a dropped pass), "I'll bet if that was a car stereo he would have held onto it."

:Bartee:

You been hanging out with Hootie on Sundays?
Jerm
11-05-2009, 01:31 PM
Ah Christ...ridiculous.

Keep doing what you're doing Gus, you wild and crazy sumbitch.
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Mr. Arrowhead
11-05-2009, 01:31 PM
Gus Johnson kicks ass, he is the best in the game
'Hamas' Jenkins
11-05-2009, 01:32 PM
You been hanging out with Hootie on Sundays?

Not into water sports.
OnTheWarpath15
11-05-2009, 01:32 PM
Not into water sports.

LMAO
blaise
11-05-2009, 01:33 PM
This is the way to advance racial coexistence in this nation. Make everyone afraid to say anything.
jAZ
11-05-2009, 01:39 PM
I can understand why they'd want to avoid that remark.
CoMoChief
11-05-2009, 01:41 PM
all races run from the cops (it's police officier btw) but only black people are dumb enough to get caught

FYP
Jerm
11-05-2009, 01:41 PM
Too bad Madden isn't Gus' partner...would love to see him analyze that comment on his prompter...

"There's the squad car running full lights and sirens and BAM!..."
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BossChief
11-05-2009, 01:45 PM
I bet MOST black people laughed at the comment
The_Doctor10
11-05-2009, 01:45 PM
Gus Johnson kicks ass, he is the best in the game

Second. Can you imagine if he'd called the Giants/Pats Superbowl? That Tyree catch would've had the greatest call in NFL history. Instead, Joe Buck barely took time away from reading the "Suggested Serving" table on his box of Toasted O's (I think he's too bland for brand name stuff) to comment on arguably the greatest play in the history of the Super Bowl...
BossChief
11-05-2009, 01:48 PM
anyone remember gus talking about the Quinn Gray in the 06 finale?
Jerm
11-05-2009, 01:50 PM
Gus is at his best during the NCAA tourney...love it.
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'Hamas' Jenkins
11-05-2009, 01:52 PM
FYP

JFC.
HemiEd
11-05-2009, 01:53 PM
FYP

You are out of line with that, and you know it. Stop it.
CoMoChief
11-05-2009, 01:55 PM
Sorry....I forgot we live in a politically correct world today.
Param
11-05-2009, 01:56 PM
"The call drew some criticism by some surprisingly sensitive souls in the blogosphere that wondered if a double standard was at play if Johnson didn't get in trouble. The broadcaster responded Tuesday."

lulz blogs
KCChiefsMan
11-05-2009, 02:58 PM
lol, nice

I have a dipshit friend (who is white) he was driving drunk and he used to play CB for a college in nebraska and thought he could outrun the cops on foot, that foot chase didn't last long
Johnny Vegas
11-05-2009, 03:48 PM
Ah Christ...ridiculous.

Keep doing what you're doing Gus, you wild and crazy sumbitch.
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are we really that surprised? I mean we get bent out of shape what LJ says, now its this and I don't even want to be around a TV when another person has to apologize for a comment made that hasn't been made 1,000,000 times already. We need another Favre story or this shit will flood since they don't have shit for news.
Mr. Flopnuts
11-05-2009, 03:49 PM
Sorry....I forgot we live in a politically correct world today.

Riiight. Politically correct. You're just a fucking racist is all. It's no secret dude. You're afraid of black people.
Pablo
11-05-2009, 03:51 PM
Meh, it would have been funny had he said something along the lines of "He's got running away from a full time-job and parental responsibility speed".

MODS!
Rooster
11-05-2009, 03:54 PM
If the comment didn't offend Chris Johnson then Gus Johnson should tell the rest to kiss his ass. This country has become so sad.
lostcause
11-05-2009, 04:02 PM
The question would be whether or not people were offended by the call and whether or not he would have used the same adjective if it had been a white player. The NFL and the stations that broadcast it have far too much money at stake to be toeing race lines in a sport enjoyed by such a wide cross section of cultures in this country. Does Gus Johnson have the right to say it, absolutely. Does he need to apologize afterwards if it upsets certain viewers sensibilities? Well, if I'm his boss, hell yes he does. The NFL is not a controversial product, it's entrenched mainstream entertainment and has nothing to gain and all to lose from upsetting any segment of fans.
Sweet Daddy Hate
11-05-2009, 04:05 PM
FYP

You got a problem with that take pig?:evil:
Christofire
11-05-2009, 04:09 PM
anyone remember gus talking about the Quinn Gray in the 06 finale?

To this day, my brother-in-law and I still make jokes about Quinn being Gus Johnson's boyfriend because of that game.
blazzin311
11-05-2009, 04:15 PM
Gus is at his best during the NCAA tourney...love it.
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Agreed. He's awesome to listen to call a game come tournament time.
CoMoChief
11-05-2009, 04:25 PM
Riiight. Politically correct. You're just a ****ing racist is all. It's no secret dude. You're afraid of black people.

There's a differnce between being racist and judging people and calling it the way you see it.
Agent V
11-05-2009, 04:33 PM
There's a differnce between being racist and judging people and calling it the way you see it.

So... the way you see it is black people are the ONLY people "dumb enough to get caught by police". And that's not racist?
kstater
11-05-2009, 06:31 PM
I'd hate to be around CoMoChief if he ever met a gay black guy.
Rausch
11-05-2009, 06:39 PM
Gus Johnson, the Racist

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__gCpba2OQtA/R3UdRGwUJTI/AAAAAAAAA7g/MRVGhKKjDSE/s400/Gus%2BJohnson.png

LMAO
Rausch
11-05-2009, 06:49 PM
I'd hate to be around CoMoChief if he ever met a gay black guy.

He might fall in love...:hmmm:
Pioli Zombie
11-05-2009, 07:23 PM
How come blacks can't swim? Remember Joe Frazier nearly drowning during "The Superstars"?
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stlchiefs
11-05-2009, 07:27 PM
Lucky for Gus he's black. Imagine a white Gus making a comment like this.
Hammock Parties
11-05-2009, 07:27 PM
One of our high school administrators was like this 40 year old guy who set records in track or something when he was a kid.

A lot of kids who were trying to cut class and would run from him...and he caught every single one of them.

I got by him once...because I was sneaky.

Good times.
Pioli Zombie
11-05-2009, 07:42 PM
I have ALWAYS wanted a midget to get mad at me just so I could say "Hey, don't get short with me"
Just once.
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Lzen
11-05-2009, 10:02 PM
Gus Johnson is great. Screw the sensitive idiots.
Rausch
11-05-2009, 10:04 PM
Lucky for Gus he's black. Imagine a white Gus making a comment like this.

Wait, HTF did a black guy ever get named Gus?

Who dropped the ball on that one?...
theultimatekcchiefsfan
11-05-2009, 11:25 PM
People are way too whiney.
Pioli Zombie
11-06-2009, 12:19 AM
"Johnson's running down field like a Jew chasing a nickel!!!"
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googlegoogle
11-06-2009, 01:21 AM
white guy says that and they are fired.

All's well in the PC usa.
Pablo
11-06-2009, 02:10 AM
Wait, HTF did a black guy ever get named Gus?

Who dropped the ball on that one?...It's short for Gusmarquon.
Sweet Daddy Hate
11-06-2009, 02:44 AM
"Johnson's running down field like a Jew chasing a nickel!!!"
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LMAO Ironically enough, this post of yours pretty much encapsulates the issue as a whole.

Smile PZ! You're not totally worthless!LMAO
Hootie
11-06-2009, 04:22 AM
I guess my problem is I just don't take offense to anything and think people who do take offense to things are idiots...

I could literally have terminal cancer and any of you can feel free to walk up to me and make fun of me for it...

I promise you, I would not be offended.
Sweet Daddy Hate
11-06-2009, 04:40 AM
I guess my problem is I just don't take offense to anything and think people who do take offense to things are idiots...

I could literally have terminal cancer and any of you can feel free to walk up to me and make fun of me for it...

I promise you, I would not be offended.

We wouldn't care enough to try and offend you.
Pioli Zombie
11-06-2009, 06:46 AM
I guess my problem is I just don't take offense to anything and think people who do take offense to things are idiots...

I could literally have terminal cancer and any of you can feel free to walk up to me and make fun of me for it...

I promise you, I would not be offended.
I'm glad your mother is dead she was a bitch.
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Dottefan
11-06-2009, 08:35 AM
There's a differnce between being racist and judging people and calling it the way you see it.

Ok DoeDoeChief.......White folks are overwhelmingly the majority of child molesters,and sex offenders. White people are overwhelmingly the majority of people that, shoot and kill random people at their schools and jobs for no reason.. The people responsible for destroying our economy, and sending our country into an economic coma, because of greed, and lack or morals,almost all white. The majority of drug addicts, and meth producers, and users, serial killers, and rapist in this country are white, by a very large margin...... Is that racist , or just calling it like I see it....see DoeDoeChief, I`m being a racist prick just like you.:clap::clap:
Pablo
11-06-2009, 10:46 AM
Ok DoeDoeChief.......White folks are overwhelmingly the majority of child molesters,and sex offenders. White people are overwhelmingly the majority of people that, shoot and kill random people at their schools and jobs for no reason.. The people responsible for destroying our economy, and sending our country into an economic coma, because of greed, and lack or morals,almost all white. The majority of drug addicts, and meth producers, and users, serial killers, and rapist in this country are white, by a very large margin...... Is that racist , or just calling it like I see it....see DoeDoeChief, I`m being a racist prick just like you.:clap::clap:The majority of people that use proper sentence structure and avoid excessive usage of commas are white.
Consistent1
11-06-2009, 11:11 AM
[QUOTE=Demonpenz;6235755]all races run from the cops (it's police officier btw) but only black people are fast enough to get away[/QU Oh man Penz...that still is some racist bullshit Wes Welker is such a precise route runner that he would make a tight break down an alley and would be sitting on some fools couch with a beer by the time the pigs had time to blink twice.
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Dottefan
11-06-2009, 05:29 PM
The majority of people that use proper sentence structure and avoid excessive usage of commas are white.


I love the grammar cops.ROFLROFLROFLROFL
Pioli Zombie
11-07-2009, 08:16 AM
"Johnson is running like one of those sneaky little gook kids running to work at his fathers restaurant after school!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
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Rausch
11-07-2009, 09:15 AM
Ok DoeDoeChief.......White folks are overwhelmingly the majority of child molesters,and sex offenders. White people are overwhelmingly the majority of people that, shoot and kill random people at their schools and jobs for no reason.. The people responsible for destroying our economy, and sending our country into an economic coma, because of greed, and lack or morals,almost all white. The majority of drug addicts, and meth producers, and users, serial killers, and rapist in this country are white, by a very large margin.....

I wouldn't claim everything in there is factual but it sounds about right...
Pioli Zombie
11-07-2009, 10:07 AM
"Johnson is running like a Mexican from a job!!!!!!
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big nasty kcnut
11-07-2009, 11:52 AM
Johnson running like a white guy trying to get home from work to download porn.
Pioli Zombie
11-07-2009, 12:04 PM
"Johnson is running like a frenchman from soap and water"
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Sweet Daddy Hate
11-07-2009, 01:15 PM
"Johnson is running like a three-legged dog through Chinatown"!
'Hamas' Jenkins
11-07-2009, 01:18 PM
"Johnson is running like a three-legged dog through Chinatown"!

LMAO
'Hamas' Jenkins
11-07-2009, 01:19 PM
Johnson.......GETS HIS SHOULDERS SQUARE!! WATCH OUT!! HE'S GOT GETTING AWAY FROM CHILD SUPPORT SPEED!
BossChief
11-07-2009, 01:22 PM
"Johnson is running like a three-legged dog through Chinatown"!

OK...that was funny!

As my rule goes, if I actually do laugh, I givith the repith!
Sweet Daddy Hate
11-07-2009, 01:40 PM
"Charles breaks the tackle, and is running like Todd Haley from an anger-management counselor"!
Pioli Zombie
11-07-2009, 05:27 PM
"Johnson is running like GoChiefs away from a naked woman asking for sex"
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Sweet Daddy Hate
11-07-2009, 05:34 PM
"Johnson is running like Scott Pioli to the Parcell's batphone on the first day of free agency"!
Pioli Zombie
11-07-2009, 05:39 PM
"Johnson is running like a Mick from an AA meeting"
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Sweet Daddy Hate
11-07-2009, 06:23 PM
"Johnson is running like Mangino to the Sizzler"!
Pioli Zombie
11-07-2009, 06:26 PM
"Johnson is running like Tom Cruise to crazy!!!!!!!"
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Sweet Daddy Hate
11-07-2009, 06:28 PM
"Johnson is running like a Hebrew to a wishing well"!
Pioli Zombie
11-07-2009, 06:33 PM
"Johnson is running like Badgirl from a patient call"
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Pioli Zombie
11-07-2009, 06:34 PM
"Johnson is running like a Jap to a sale at Best Buy"
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Sweet Daddy Hate
11-07-2009, 06:37 PM
"He's got Longhorn fan running from the INS speed"!
Pioli Zombie
11-07-2009, 06:44 PM
"Johnson is running faster than an 18 year old getting out Abilene!!!"
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