Originally written Nov 27, 2006
Michael Irvin apologizes for saying last week that Dallas Cowboys’ quarterback Tony Romo’s athletic ability must be the result of an African-American heritage, insinuating that Romo’s ancestors were involved with “slave brothers”.
What does this asshole have to do to get fired?
- Being terrible at his job wasn’t enough
- Dressing like a colorblind circus clown wasn’t enough
- Acting like TO’s personal ass-buddy, and defending his actions to ridiculous lengths, wasn’t enough
- Getting arrested, REPEATEDLY, on drug possession charges wasn’t enough
- Now he is puking out racist comments, and that won’t be enough
If Michael Irvin lights an Asian midget on fire, calls him a “toasty little Chink” and punts him into the Schwab’s Buddha belly, would he be fired? Don’t count on it.
If Michael Irvin tried to use Chris Berman’s empty head as a giant bong by cramming pot into one ear and sucking on the other ear while holding a lighter under Berman’s nose, would he be fired? Hell, he might be promoted.
If Michael Irvin propositioned Andrea Kremer for “a lapper” live on the air, and then pimp slapped her when she refused, would he be fired? ESPN might give him an ownership share in the company.
Time to cancel “The Playmaker”, ESPN.
