ESPN Fires Back about the Chris Berman Seven Part YouTube Series...

Just a day after I sat here and questioned whether or not ESPN would open their cake holes regarding the seven part mini series going on over on YouTube starring their very own Chris Berman, or just do a Jay-Z and go ahead and brush it off their shoulders...It turns out they floored me and released the following song and dance to my surprise...

"The off air videos are now nearly a decade old and do not reflect his typical workplace demeanor, his relationships with co-workers, nor the contributions he has made to ESPN over many years. Chris has a tremendous connection with sports fans and his body of work should not be judged by a few minutes of unguarded language uttered years ago. We aren't excusing the language used and will be emphasizing to our workforce the importance of using appropriate language in the workplace."

Tap Dancing appears to be the theme of the day! Although if this was a Dancing With the Stars episode Roger Clemens would win hands down! I think this needs to be taken to Capital Hill...What ya think?

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SSreportersLegend

506 days ago

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That sucks......a lot.

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MegECass110AAA-er

506 days ago

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I think Clemens and Berman would kill their "Dancing With the Stars Partners" with their sheer body mass.

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SSreportersLegend

506 days ago

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The off air videos are now nearly a decade old and do not reflect his typical workplace demeanor, his relationships with co-workers, nor the contributions he has made to ESPN over many years So besides the copyright deal...why the hell are you taking it off if it has no reflection on his real behavior.

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KelsdadAll-Star

506 days ago

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Big whoop. I could name a few guys over at ESPN whose off-camera tirades make Berman look like a kid selling candy bars door to door. You guys remember him? He had one once that was not only hilarious but made Eddie Murphy's "RAW" look clean.

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Tyrone BriggsHall of Famer

506 days ago

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ESPN just proving once again why it sucks in a MTV-not-playing-music-videos anymore kind of way.

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LASportsblogAAA-er

506 days ago

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Nothing sucks like MTV these days

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Bobbyjim45Draft Pick

506 days ago

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Is Hogan Knows Best on MTV or VH1? Cuz that show's the balls.

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JuTMSY4Legend

506 days ago

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VH1...as is the soup and best week ever which are also entertaining...

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Bobbyjim45Draft Pick

506 days ago

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Okay, MTV does suck then.

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JuTMSY4Legend

506 days ago

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its relative... I think things like "my super sweet 16" and "true life" are hilarious and entertaining...but i also think its the downfall of society...

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SSreportersLegend

506 days ago

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I love The Soup. Joel McHale played for the University of Washington as a TE.

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SSreportersLegend

506 days ago

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MTV...it's Yo Mama, and that's it.

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JuTMSY4Legend

506 days ago

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no way, wilmer valdaramma is a huge douch...

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Bobbyjim45Draft Pick

506 days ago

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Tila Tequila is pretty solid too, especially when you're not all there. But again I'm not sure if it's MTV or VH1. I just know when I'm on one of the two channels.

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Tyrone BriggsHall of Famer

506 days ago

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JFC, when the hell do you guys have the time to watch ESPN, MTV and VH1??? Do ya all have 3 tvs lined up in a row? :)

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LASportsblogAAA-er

506 days ago

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Actually, funny thing Tyrone - on my parents cable line up you'll get:

37- MTV

38- VH1

39- ESPN

40- ESPN2...

And despite what people are saying above, ESPECIALLY the Tila, and the Super 16 shows and shit of that nature blows. You can't rationalize MTV these days unless your either in High School, openly or sceretly Gay or have no concept of quality television .

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FrugolfVarsity Captain

506 days ago

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I'm with you Tyrone, I'm too busy making sure my wife don't shoot up with HGH behnd my back.

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Simms1156Div-I Stud

505 days ago

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One time last week I actually saw a music video on MTV. Actually it may have been a dream, it is just so unlikely maybe even to good to be true.

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