The ESPN analyst's racist radio rant is inexcusable and unacceptable.
If you're reading this website, presumably you're a sports fan. And as someone who follows events in world of sports, you likely already knew that ESPN NFL analyst Michael Irvin has had numerous drug-related problems in the recent past. You've probably seen him doing his job as an NFL analyst on ESPN, too. And if you're like most people, you think he comes across as a clueless, buffoonish loudmouth.…
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26 - The Haze
and you wonder why there's a problem in this country? Irvin shouldn't be fired...he should have never been hired. The guy who hired him should be fired,but wait....that would be racist,right?
27 - Jake Walh
Stop, think for 60 seconds (seriously) and tell me you can't immediately think of 20 hall of fame former NFL players who are smarter, funnier, and smoke less crack than Michael Irvin.
What's the upside on this guy? Am I missing something?
28 - joseph
I want you to know that you are an A**! and you can email me to jerk!. As an African-American, I get sick of seeing this (backhanded) racism from supposedly (objective)writers. Yeah, and how about that HALL OF FAME RING NOW! I google Mike and get this. Save it!
29 - RJ
Very intelligent comment, joseph. You're quite the wordsmith.
30 - Shawn
Congrats to all us Irvin haters
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31 - RJ
VICTORY!!!
32 - Brian
VICTORY??? - You really think he won't be hired by next season by another network? If you don't, you're wrong!
33 - Cindy
If the comment didn't offend Tony, why should anyone else care. Racism is still alive...The question we should really ask is how many caucasins would trade places with an African-American. I don't think many could handle the truth, pressure, weight,sterotypes or bias that many african americans carry on a daily bases.As far as Michael Irvin being a moron,I think his paycheck speaks for his intelligence. I don't see anyone calling Rush L,or Jimmy the Greek a moron. What is Tony Romo's response about Michael's comment?
34 - Paul
I'm from Wisconsin now living in MN. Ran into Michael Irvin today at a gym in Dallas (same gym we belong to in Minneapolis) - visiting the sister-in-law. My kid was crying because the pool was closed. Michael tried to console my kid (patted him on the head a few times) and then after we left the locker room, I asked him to take a picture with my two sons which he agreed. Nice guy. I love the Pack - hate the Cowboys (although I think Romo is from Scony so that is cool). He was a gentlemen and when my kids see the picture in several years and figure out who he is, they'll think that is pretty cool I think.
35 - L Mo
"BONUS RACIST/SEXIST STEREOTYPE: Romo's supposed black ancestry must have come about from one of his female ancestors having sex with a black man on the side. It is not plausible, nor even thinkable, that one of Romo's male ancestors would have voluntarily had sex with a black woman".
White slave owners raped black women for years.
White men has raped or stolen from every race.
Ask any race of people how they feel about white men.
36 - kdubb
michael irvin is the best reciever to ever play the game and all you haters are probably, 49er, buffalo,giant,eagle,skins fans with no idea about the game. there is not another reciever ever with the ability to get deep and make the big catch over the middle like the playmaker...i am not talking about drag routs and crossing routes like little jerry rice ran with little dbs chasen him..
can you think of another nickname that fits anyone better than the PLAYMAKER!!!!! KEEP IT REAL
37 - Ray
Irvin is one of the greats and when he said that comment he was just joking around. I heard the comment live and im white and im a great athlete on my high school team and I was not offendid at all. Many of us make jokes like that how many white people have said smart black people have some white in them because there so smart in a joking way? I've heard it before its not a big deal Irvin is a beast.
38 - Brian
Come on!!!!!
Michael Irvin is entertaining. I am upset he is off the air. I am white and I love that guy! [Gratuitous vulgarity deleted by Comments Editor.]
39 - Ramon
By the way if someone hasn't mentioned it already Romo is neither black nor white he is Mexican American, full name Antonio Ramiro Romo.
40 - RJ
Read this:
Romo is a third-generation Mexican-American on his father's side.
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Romo's mother is of Polish-German descent.
Polish = European/White
German = European/White
Mexican = part-Native American and part-European/White
So, he's over 50% White. Hell, Tony Romo is more White than Barack Hussein Obama is Black!
But for some reason, just as the media keeps insisting that Obama is "Black," they keep calling Romo "Mexican-American" (even though he's only half Mexican-American), and that he's a great example of what immigrants are capable of (even though his Mexican-American ancestors have been in the US for three generations now).
41 - martin
i did not like micheal because he always pulled the cowboys out of trouble. Do you think Jay Novacheck also has some black ancestry in him. he was so good, always getting that first down when the cowboys needed it most.
Now I admire michael.
42 - mulu
This is what I think...you are a hater and a racist....live and let live
43 - jisaac88
I am the biggest Cowboy supporter in the sports world. I bought an authentic Cowboys jersey back in the day with my favorite number on it...88. Nevertheless, in this day and age of professional athlete debauchery, I put my own name on the back because if the current holder of "88" murdered his wife or was implicated in a dog rape expose'...I would still have my jersey without the shame. To that end...I still like the "Playmaker -HOF2007" but the man has his own life challenges like US all (Black,White,Hispanic,et al).
"Look up... Get up... and Don't Ever Give Up!"
44 - Brian
wow! I can't believe how many people really care about what others have to say. Maybe this is why our country is percieved by other countries as "soft". The funny thing is that Romo dismissed the comments as a joke, so why can't the rest of the country?
45 - Drika
It seems like the writer of this article despies Michael and it was easy for him to write this article. People make jokes all the time that are taken out of context. I'd rather watch Irvin on ESPN than a lot of those other lifeless idiots...Michael brought character to the set because all the analysts seemed like they were having fun while still doing their job. Nobody regardless of race likes a stickler!
46 - dee
michael irvin is not a racist! he's one of the most caring and sharing people in the world!! he's deep into the church!! true enough, he's had some drug issues, but he never meant any harm!! he's real good friends with dan patrick; and they talk about black and white issues all the time! he just forgot that they were on the air; and the things you discuss with friends, you can't necessarily discuss with the public!
47 - Shialie
Guess that makes Romo part N-word.