Last week ESPN released a statement saying they were ‘looking into the situation’ after reports surfaced on Deadspin and ‘The Big Lead’ accusing an intoxicated Douglas threatening to beat up his ‘Numbers Never Lie’ co-star while calling Smith an ‘Uncle Tom’ and a ‘House n-–.’ Variety, August 2013 Hugh Douglas allegedly called Michael Smith a racial slur, leading to his firing at ESPN.Īt a convention celebrating black journalists, Douglas allegedly called his black co-worker an “Uncle Tom” and a “House N-word. The former NFL player and ‘Numbers Never Lie’ host was fired by ESPN on Tuesday after reports surfaced last week of an alleged confrontation between Douglas and ‘Numbers Don’t Lie’ co-host Michael Smith at the National Association of Black Journalists Convention and Career Fair in Orlando. And, from what I know of the situation, their report was accurate.įrom Variety: “ESPN Fires Hugh Douglas Following Racial Altercation” And we weren’t the only ones: it was reported by Variety. Speaking to people within the company, we got answers on why Douglas lost his job. We were then told that he would no longer be on the show moving forward. He co-hosted a show on ESPN Radio with Jonathan Coachman. I actually worked at ESPN when this happened and ran the board for his radio show at the time. But if you’re going to specifically lambaste someone for a “bad choice of words” you should probably make sure you don’t have an incredibly poor choice of words in your past.Īnd Hugh Douglas has a past that includes perhaps the worst choice of words imaginable. The earnings were a combination of salary, bonuses and other benefits, the New York Times reported Thursday. It’s one thing to criticize someone’s headline because you don’t agree with it. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell was paid nearly 128 million over the last two years. Weir then came prepared with his receipts.Īs someone who is extremely supportive of HBCU culture, please do not label me without speaking to me first.Ī few examples: - Grayson Weir DecemHugh Douglas ironically accuses someone else of a “bad choice of words” The confusion is directly referenced in the article: /8uST元BMyD- Grayson Weir December 18, 2022 Roger Goodell caused widespread confusion by showing up at yesterday’s Celebration Bowl to support his nephew Charlton. ![]() Please address me directly moving forward. Weir attempted to get Douglas to clarify his remarks, but he has not responded as of yet. ![]() It’s a fairly straightforward explanation of how people reacted on Saturday. It’s unclear exactly what Douglas is implying is wrong with this headline. JBVBs88N5s- Hugh Douglas December 18, 2022 The 64-year-old is expected to sign a three-year extension as the football leagues chief. Who is this clown Grayson Weir? Bad choice of words my friend. Roger Goodell is reportedly set to stick around as the NFL commissioner for a few more years.
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