"I respect all religions and did not mean anything derogatory by my poorly chosen words. "

Yeah, and fuck Jesus, thank you.

Michael Kim ---- Asian Uncle Tom.

I disrespect all religions and Jacobson for not standing by her remarks.

And I didn't know that Notre Dame football was part of a religion, anyway. Is Charlie Weiss their God?

Why is this such an issue? Roasts are supposed to be about saying the otherwise taboo. More importantly, IT DIDN'T AIR.

What she said was way worse than what Kelly Tilghman said. What if she said "bleep Allah?" You think she would have a job today? No.

There was nothing wrong with what she said just as there was nothing wrong with what Kelly said. You shouldn't overreact to something just because other people overreacted to something else.

If she said, Fuck Allah, it probably would have resulted in a standing ovation.

I am equally shocked and impressed that ESPN addressed this issue on the front page of its website. Usually the "ESPN news" on the front page is reserved for them to tell you that the network just reached a deal to televise Conference USA football games until 2014.

The nitwits on WEEI in Boston were screeching about this story on the afternoon drive. The guests included Tony Massaroti of the Herald. The jist of their "discussion" was "How was this story not reported?"
Nice sleuthing there Tony. Was Ron Borges not available for background?

Well, in fairness, anon, the comments in question were made 12 days ago, and now they're just coming to light in the "mainstream media" (and several days since the suspension took place). This is one they were trying to sweep under the rug and hoped nobody would notice. And it would have happened if it wasn't for those damn meddling bloggers.

Damn it. Why is this such a big deal? So she said this? Why do we have to be so protective of people and their damn mythological beliefs?

ESPN has just terminated its dealings with anonymous poster. We wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors.

lol owned. :)

IF she respects "all religions" -- why is she only apologizing to Catholics?
Poor decision ESPN.

I'm surprised WEEI didn't bring on Curt "Look At Me!" Schilling for his thoughts.

>>> What she said was way worse than what Kelly Tilghman said.

Not even close. Talking about killing someone (even if it's a joke) is far worse than disrespecting someone's religion. Funny how the same people who usually bitch about political correctness are crying for blood when they're on the receiving end.

Guys in Iraq are saying 'Fuck Jesus' all the time. What makes Beano Cooke's bunch that higher on the food chain?

I would have more respect for her if she just screamed, "It was a freaking roast, people. Get a clue."

I guess the thing was, roast or not, that this was an ESPN-organized event, so that's why she had to go graze for a week. I didn't know that (at least, that's what ESPN's Ombudswoman said on some Fighting Irish blog).
Until the whole video surfaces (if someone not named ESPN will pay the price of whomever is holding it hostage), this has to go away. I'd rather hear drivel about LeBron's new shoe looking like Yankee pinstripes than this anymore.

I thought it looked like Michael Kim was going cry. Take it easy Mike. It will be ok lil' Buddy. On the WEEI front, Glen Ordway used AA as his point of reference for the story.

Stephen...Just surprised it wasn't cited by the Recycler,Larry Johnson.Thank God the SBs almost here,only a few more weeks of the buffoons Smerlas and DeOssie.And you know Meterparel is clipping stuff from blogs.Dennis and Callahan,of METCO gorilla fame,riffing on Jacobson,comedy gold,Jerry!

Jim Rome has been clipping stuff from blogs (SportsByBrooks, BadJocks) for 7-8 years now. Thanks for the news flash.

Odd, Wilbon can make ignorant comments regarding Catholic Church in the St Louis area and nothing happens to him. Going to a Jesuit school and being Catholic are two different things.