[RonF]

Ah, but Rush DID do something wrong. He tried to turn a football show into a political show. And that's not what ESPN is selling.

[Consort]

What did Rush have to say about Rick Santorum during that incident?

[Consort]

What did Rush have to say about Rick Santorum during that incident?

[aREDSKIN]

No he did not and if you actually watched ESPN you would not make such an ill-informed comment. I can't wait for the NFL network to say F-0ff ESPN.

[goodnesswins]

Rush did NOT try to "turn a football show into a political show." The PC MEDIA is GUILTY of THAT!!!! sheesh. Rush just stated a THOUGHT (OH, MY, GOD.....THOUGHTS)...that is patently obvious to MANY and, offensive (anything about RACE) to the "OFFENDED PARTY, commonly known as Democrats in Commie drag.

[Kingasaurus]

---"Ah, but Rush DID do something wrong. He tried to turn a football show into a political show. And that's not what ESPN is selling."----

Actually, he didn't. He was criticizing the sports media, which is fair game on a show about sports.

This country has basically gone insane. Someone can either be fired or encouraged to resign by pressure for saying something that should be thought-provoking yet NON-controversial. Agree or disagree, the idea that the media is aware of diversity concerns and might treat athletes differently because of race is a legitimate opinion that should be discussed. There is nothing outrageous, racist or "fire-able" about such an opinion even if you think the premise is incorrect.

Outraged? You bet.

-King

[NutCrackerBoy]

He tried to turn a football show into a political show. And that's not what ESPN is selling.

Sports pundits analyze individual skills and team strengths all the time. They also routinely talk at the "meta-level", analyzing trends in opinions of sports fans or aficionados. From that point of view, it was not outside the proper purview of a sports show. What made it political was that PC sensitivities were offended. That is noteworthy in and of itself.

OTOH, I don't think the "controversial" assessment was that insightful. People generally criticize Donovan McNabb or any other quarterback, black or not, on his merits. Rush' takes on football are of marginal value to me, and this is one more example of that. Therefore, the political "content" of the statement stands out all the more.

[G.Mason]

"Ah, but Rush DID do something wrong. He tried to turn a football show into a political show. And that's not what ESPN is selling."

Reads ....... I [RonF] have been indictrinated in the ways of P/C, and will always parrot the socialist whine line.

It's either that or we have yet another boob that can't read and comprehend the spoken word.

Very sad

[Libs R Evil]

Uh no, the liberal sportswriters turned football into a political thing when they start playing affirmative action with black quarterbacks. They can do it all day long, but Rush better keep quiet?

Great to see you endorsing the liberal's double standards(sheesh)

[mom-7]

He did not turn it in to a political show. What he said about McNabb's playing is true. They would have lost on Sunday, except for the defense. Let's see what Washington does to them this week. As for espn they should grow some backbone.

[bobjam]

A show about the NFL is not a sports show. The league is not about the glory of athletic contest; it's about making money in politically correct fashion. If nobody went to or watched their games, would the NFL play? If the team didn't win, what would the league do? Contrast that with Prairie View A&M. Few people go to their games, they're never on TV, they own the longest losing streak in the history of football, yet they still play. When watching the NFL these days, I feel like I'm watching WCW or WWF wrestling. It's difficult for me to root for my city's team when almost none of the players on the team have anything to do with my city except that they film what amounts to a TV show in our taxpayer-built stadium.

[itzmygun]

The NFL is already turning football into a political show. It's only those who take a different view who aren't allowed to speak their minds.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/news/2003/0727/1586270.html

[Floratina]

Ah, but Rush DID do something wrong. He tried to turn a football show into a political show. And that's not what ESPN is selling.

Then why of all people did ESPN hire Rush Limbaugh?

[GeorgeWashington777]

B.S.

They brought Rush on to throw the flag and ask tough questions! And it wasn't politics! Although I didn't agree a bit with what he said! And thought it was a bone headed question! He had every right to say it! And I didn't find it to be the least bit racist!

I've listened to hours of poor Mcnabb for what Rush suggested! And I happen to think he's a Good QB, but where do they get poor Mcnabb! All the radio sports programs were talking about it with shrinks and everything! Come On! because one man throws out his piont of view?