Football Gus Johnson was forced to apologize for THIS? - Page 4

**OnTheWarpath15** · 11-05-2009, 01:23 PM

Jump to the :30 mark for the comment in question:

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...ouchdown-call/

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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.

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

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Originally Posted by Rausch

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

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Originally Posted by Pioli Zombie

"Johnson's running down field like a Jew chasing a nickel!!!"
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Ironically enough, this post of yours pretty much encapsulates the issue as a whole.

Smile PZ! You're not totally worthless!

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

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Originally Posted by Baby Got Grbac

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

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Originally Posted by Baby Got Grbac

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

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Originally Posted by CoMoChief

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.

Pablo · 11-06-2009, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Dottefan

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.

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

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Originally Posted by PostRockPablo

The majority of people that use proper sentence structure and avoid excessive usage of commas are white.

I love the grammar cops.

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

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Originally Posted by Dottefan

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.

11-06-2009, 12:19 AM	#46
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11-06-2009, 01:21 AM	#47
googlegoogle Banned Join Date: Nov 2008 Casino cash: $10004900	white guy says that and they are fired. All's well in the PC usa.
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11-06-2009, 04:22 AM	#50
Hootie Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Casino cash: $10004900	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.
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11-06-2009, 11:11 AM	#55
Consistent1 _____________ Join Date: Aug 2005 Casino cash: $10004900	[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. Posted via Mobile Device
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