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ESPN's Olbermann won't host show this week over Penn State tweets
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Feb 24, 2015, 9:10:37 PM2/24/15
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Keith Olbermann’s grudge against Penn State has landed the ESPN anchor
in hot water.
This past weekend, Penn State students raised over $13 million for
pediatric cancer victims and their families, and a Penn State alumna,
Lisa De Leon, tweeted the news at Olbermann, who last month blasted the
school for the deal it made with the NCAA regarding the penalties
stemming from the Jerry Sandusky case.
@lisaadeleon …Pitiful
— Keith Olbermann (@KeithOlbermann) February 23, 2015
Olbermann’s initial tweet went viral, and tweeters came to De Leon’s
defense.
So @KeithOlbermann says PSU students raising over $13m for pediatric
cancer research is "pitiful." No sir, u r the definition of the word.
— Dave Seidel (@dave_seidel) February 23, 2015
Olbermann quickly dug in his heels, saying that Penn State students were
pitiful because they’re Penn State students — “period.”
.@dave_seidel Again – get your $ back – you didn't learn how to read.
PSU students are pitiful because they're PSU students – period.
— Keith Olbermann (@KeithOlbermann) February 23, 2015
He then fired off this scathing tweet:
I'd like to thank the students and alums of Penn State for proving my
point about the mediocrity of their education and ethics.
— Keith Olbermann (@KeithOlbermann) February 24, 2015
Apparently, a higher-up at ESPN got wind of this exchange and told
Olbermann to can it, and the network, along with Olbermann, decided it
was a great time for a vacation.
“We are aware of the exchange Olbermann had on Twitter last night
regarding Penn State,” the network said in a statement. “It was
completely inappropriate and does not reflect the views of ESPN. We have
discussed it with Keith, who recognizes he was wrong. ESPN and Keith
have agreed that he will not host his show for the remainder of this
week and will return on Monday. The annual tradition of THON and the
efforts of the students of Penn State to fight pediatric cancer should
be applauded.”
The suspension is four days — through this week — and will be paid,
according to James Miller, who co-authored a book on the network.
On Tuesday afternoon, Olbermann tweeted an apology:
I apologize for the PSU tweets. I was stupid and childish and way less
mature than the students there who did such a great fundraising job.
— Keith Olbermann (@KeithOlbermann) February 24, 2015
Olbermann becomes the latest high-profile ESPN employee to earn a
suspension from the network. Last year, Bill Simmons earned a three-week
suspension for being critical of NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, and
Stephen A. Smith drew a one-week ban for his remarks about domestic
violence.
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in hot water.
This past weekend, Penn State students raised over $13 million for
pediatric cancer victims and their families, and a Penn State alumna,
Lisa De Leon, tweeted the news at Olbermann, who last month blasted the
school for the deal it made with the NCAA regarding the penalties
stemming from the Jerry Sandusky case.
@lisaadeleon …Pitiful
— Keith Olbermann (@KeithOlbermann) February 23, 2015
Olbermann’s initial tweet went viral, and tweeters came to De Leon’s
defense.
So @KeithOlbermann says PSU students raising over $13m for pediatric
cancer research is "pitiful." No sir, u r the definition of the word.
— Dave Seidel (@dave_seidel) February 23, 2015
Olbermann quickly dug in his heels, saying that Penn State students were
pitiful because they’re Penn State students — “period.”
.@dave_seidel Again – get your $ back – you didn't learn how to read.
PSU students are pitiful because they're PSU students – period.
— Keith Olbermann (@KeithOlbermann) February 23, 2015
He then fired off this scathing tweet:
I'd like to thank the students and alums of Penn State for proving my
point about the mediocrity of their education and ethics.
— Keith Olbermann (@KeithOlbermann) February 24, 2015
Apparently, a higher-up at ESPN got wind of this exchange and told
Olbermann to can it, and the network, along with Olbermann, decided it
was a great time for a vacation.
“We are aware of the exchange Olbermann had on Twitter last night
regarding Penn State,” the network said in a statement. “It was
completely inappropriate and does not reflect the views of ESPN. We have
discussed it with Keith, who recognizes he was wrong. ESPN and Keith
have agreed that he will not host his show for the remainder of this
week and will return on Monday. The annual tradition of THON and the
efforts of the students of Penn State to fight pediatric cancer should
be applauded.”
The suspension is four days — through this week — and will be paid,
according to James Miller, who co-authored a book on the network.
On Tuesday afternoon, Olbermann tweeted an apology:
I apologize for the PSU tweets. I was stupid and childish and way less
mature than the students there who did such a great fundraising job.
— Keith Olbermann (@KeithOlbermann) February 24, 2015
Olbermann becomes the latest high-profile ESPN employee to earn a
suspension from the network. Last year, Bill Simmons earned a three-week
suspension for being critical of NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, and
Stephen A. Smith drew a one-week ban for his remarks about domestic
violence.
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"If Barack Obama isn't careful, he will become the Neville Chamberlain
of the 21st century."
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