Trying really hard is a generally admirable trait. Unless you’re a sports broadcaster. Then, it can backfire on you tremendously.
Such was the case Saturday night when former NFL player and current ESPN analyst Robert Griffin III.
During Ole Miss’ ultimately successful comeback bid against LSU, Griffin was searching for a dramatic analogy to describe the Rebels stopping an LSU player and came up with this doozy.
“They lifted that man up right there like he was Jesus and they were going to put him on the cross.”
RGIII talking about the Ole Miss defense putting Jesus on the cross right there pic.twitter.com/1Qi58mvcWO
— @BourbonAndBeer (@BourbonAndBeer) October 1, 2023
For this, Griffin was most thoroughly and deservedly mocked on X.
RG3 might be the most outta pocket man on the planet
— ColtonP78 (@Colton418) October 1, 2023
As a man of faith and a proud Catholic, I have to say I find this absolutely hilarious! Damn it I love @RGIII on the mic! https://t.co/2tEYKW4uOG
— Brett Gemas (@BrettGemas) October 1, 2023
Incredibly Offensive thing to say.
— jt (@VeterDad) October 1, 2023
Incredibly Offensive thing to say.
— jt (@VeterDad) October 1, 2023
It’s unlikely Griffin will be made to apologize. It’s not like he offended someone the left cares about, like Lia Thomas.
