This man needs to be benched! Terry Bradshaw Apologizes For Racist Comment Against Reggie Bush Terry Bradshaw offered up a apology yesterday for a controversial comment he made regarding Miami Dolphins running back Reggie Bush during their game Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts. Via EOnline : The 64-year-old Bradshaw was addressing fellow NFL studio analyst Jimmy Johnson as the two were watching a clip of Bush running for a touchdown when he said, “Look at this, Jimmy—like he was chasing that bucket of chicken the wind was blowing the other day.” Realizing his mistake, the former footballer now tells USA Today the quip was never directed at Bush but was meant for Johnson in that he meant to say “you” instead of “he.” Pronoun trouble aside, given the racial connotations attached to the remark and the fact that Reggie is African-American, Bradshaw acknowledged his screwup. “[I am] so sorry if I hurt anybody and I’m shocked I’m in this position,” he told the paper. The brash commentator said the quip was actually part of a running joke he’d been having with Johnson, noting Jimmy’s “big thing is chicken, Kentucky Fried Chicken. He won’t share it with anybody.” But Terry said he botched the delivery, which was exacerbated by the fast-paced nature of covering the highlights, not that that’s an excuse. “I can’t defend myself. I’ve never been in a situation like this. I don’t know how to react, except to apologize for something I didn’t know I said. I’ve been upset today. It’s not me. I’m shocked,” he admitted. Both Fox and Johnson stood by that explanation, stating the ex-quarterback’s joke was solely meant for his colleague. Flag on the play! Terry Bradshaw is a complete and utter buffoon. We love how easy people refer to such statements as misspoken. You don’t misspeak if it’s not in you. It just means you were in an environment where you forgot to censor what you say.
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Washed Up NFL Legend Terry Bradshaw Apologizes For Saying Reggie Bush Ran “Like He Was Chasing A Bucket Of Chicken”
