ESPN apologizes for reporting on Michael Sam’s shower habits
Posted by Mike Florio on August 27, 2014, 9:28 AM EDT
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...s-for-reporting-on-michael-sam-shower-habits/
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On Tuesday, ESPN’s Josina Anderson filed a report from Rams camp that included fairly extensive commentary on the shower habits of Michael Sam. On Wednesday, ESPN apologized for the report.
“ESPN regrets the manner in which we presented our report,” the network said in a statement posted at its media-relations website, via SportsBusiness Daily. “Clearly on Tuesday we collectively failed to meet the standards we have set in reporting on LGBT-related topics in sports.”
The Big Lead has the video of the report, which included a minute or so on whether Sam is avoiding showering with his teammates so that they aren’t uncomfortable.
It’s hard to listen to the explanation about whether Sam avoids showering with teammates without becoming uncomfortable, and ESPN ultimately decided that it was uncomfortable with the discomfort created by the report.
ESPN apologizes for reporting on Michael Sam’s shower habits
Posted by Mike Florio on August 27, 2014, 9:28 AM EDT
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...s-for-reporting-on-michael-sam-shower-habits/
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On Tuesday, ESPN’s Josina Anderson filed a report from Rams camp that included fairly extensive commentary on the shower habits of Michael Sam. On Wednesday, ESPN apologized for the report.
“ESPN regrets the manner in which we presented our report,” the network said in a statement posted at its media-relations website, via SportsBusiness Daily. “Clearly on Tuesday we collectively failed to meet the standards we have set in reporting on LGBT-related topics in sports.”
The Big Lead has the video of the report, which included a minute or so on whether Sam is avoiding showering with his teammates so that they aren’t uncomfortable.
It’s hard to listen to the explanation about whether Sam avoids showering with teammates without becoming uncomfortable, and ESPN ultimately decided that it was uncomfortable with the discomfort created by the report.
woa woa woa thats a lie they didn't initially apologize, they blatantly tried to pin it on the 'anonymous' player and quoted saying they were simply reporting on what they were told. NOW they start backtracking because of the heat and pathetic lack of a good excuse. we need a national boycott of these assholes. wish we could put em out of business.ESPN apologizes for reporting on Michael Sam’s shower habits
Posted by Mike Florio on August 27, 2014, 9:28 AM EDT
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...s-for-reporting-on-michael-sam-shower-habits/
Getty Images
On Tuesday, ESPN’s Josina Anderson filed a report from Rams camp that included fairly extensive commentary on the shower habits of Michael Sam. On Wednesday, ESPN apologized for the report.
“ESPN regrets the manner in which we presented our report,” the network said in a statement posted at its media-relations website, via SportsBusiness Daily. “Clearly on Tuesday we collectively failed to meet the standards we have set in reporting on LGBT-related topics in sports.”
The Big Lead has the video of the report, which included a minute or so on whether Sam is avoiding showering with his teammates so that they aren’t uncomfortable.
It’s hard to listen to the explanation about whether Sam avoids showering with teammates without becoming uncomfortable, and ESPN ultimately decided that it was uncomfortable with the discomfort created by the report.
ESPN apologizes for reporting on Michael Sam’s shower habits
Posted by Mike Florio on August 27, 2014, 9:28 AM EDT
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...s-for-reporting-on-michael-sam-shower-habits/
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I'm sure MS is comforted by ESPN's discomfort while showering in the comfort of the Rams locker room. Wow. When I first read this story I felt a little sick to my stomach. Now I feel all warm and fuzzy. I'm so happy ESPN had the good taste to apologize. It just shows they really do care. Pinheads.ESPN apologizes for reporting on Michael Sam’s shower habits
Posted by Mike Florio on August 27, 2014, 9:28 AM EDT
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...s-for-reporting-on-michael-sam-shower-habits/
Getty Images
On Tuesday, ESPN’s Josina Anderson filed a report from Rams camp that included fairly extensive commentary on the shower habits of Michael Sam. On Wednesday, ESPN apologized for the report.
“ESPN regrets the manner in which we presented our report,” the network said in a statement posted at its media-relations website, via SportsBusiness Daily. “Clearly on Tuesday we collectively failed to meet the standards we have set in reporting on LGBT-related topics in sports.”
The Big Lead has the video of the report, which included a minute or so on whether Sam is avoiding showering with his teammates so that they aren’t uncomfortable.
It’s hard to listen to the explanation about whether Sam avoids showering with teammates without becoming uncomfortable, and ESPN ultimately decided that it was uncomfortable with the discomfort created by the report.
Why can't ESPN just go away forever?
And what the hell is Josina Anderson thinking asking that question?
I wish ESPN would fire someone for a change. Seems like someone of theirs says something beyond stupid each day now. I am still shaking my head at Stephen A. Smith's Ray Rice comments. Plus Josina Anderson doesn't know what it means to quote someone. If you say so and so quote, you don't go on to say what that person thought. This is the transcript from the video of the said quote: "... but another Rams defensive player told me quote Sam is respecting our space from his perspective and he seems to think that Michael Sam is waiting to kinda take a shower as to not make his teammates feel uncomfortable while..."ESPN apologizes for reporting on Michael Sam’s shower habits
Posted by Mike Florio on August 27, 2014, 9:28 AM EDT
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...s-for-reporting-on-michael-sam-shower-habits/
Getty Images
On Tuesday, ESPN’s Josina Anderson filed a report from Rams camp that included fairly extensive commentary on the shower habits of Michael Sam. On Wednesday, ESPN apologized for the report.
“ESPN regrets the manner in which we presented our report,” the network said in a statement posted at its media-relations website, via SportsBusiness Daily. “Clearly on Tuesday we collectively failed to meet the standards we have set in reporting on LGBT-related topics in sports.”
The Big Lead has the video of the report, which included a minute or so on whether Sam is avoiding showering with his teammates so that they aren’t uncomfortable.
It’s hard to listen to the explanation about whether Sam avoids showering with teammates without becoming uncomfortable, and ESPN ultimately decided that it was uncomfortable with the discomfort created by the report.
I work at a college, I think I might be able to field LGBT. I think it's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender.This just in - Bernie Madoff regrets being caught bilking people out of millions. When asked, Bernie said, "I just want to apologize yet still keep all the money. We good now?"
BTW - WTH is LGBT? IHNC.
Probably right. So good they have "those people" tightly categorized so they know how to treat them. Oh wait.I work at a college, I think I might be able to field LGBT. I think it's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender.
ESPN apologizes for reporting on Michael Sam’s shower habits
Posted by Mike Florio on August 27, 2014, 9:28 AM EDT
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...s-for-reporting-on-michael-sam-shower-habits/
So, by apologizing, they draw more attention to themselves and make it a bigger story. Having a hard time believing the sincerity of that apology. Surprised they don't have a Sportscenter commercial with one of their clown anchors in the shower, with a stall marked Sam next to it.
BTW, I've met Chris Long and he is one of the most genuine down to earth people you'll ever meet, a true asset to the team and the St. Louis community.
woa woa woa thats a lie they didn't initially apologize, they blatantly tried to pin it on the 'anonymous' player and quoted saying they were simply reporting on what they were told. NOW they start backtracking because of the heat and pathetic lack of a good excuse. we need a national boycott of these assholes. wish we could put em out of business.
I'm with you... except I frequent bars all the time. I shall ask if they can change the channel but they wouldn't even put a movie on for me during the dead season (early July after the NBA,NHL, end).woa woa woa thats a lie they didn't initially apologize, they blatantly tried to pin it on the 'anonymous' player and quoted saying they were simply reporting on what they were told. NOW they start backtracking because of the heat and pathetic lack of a good excuse. we need a national boycott of these assholes. wish we could put em out of business.