Insensitive sports quotes brought to light following Kornheiser suspension by ESPN

Published February 24, 2010

By BOTG STAFF

Tony Kornheiser was suspended by ESPN for two weeks in lieu of comments made regarding the dress attire of Sports Center anchor Hannah Storm.

"She's got on red go-go boots and a Catholic-school plaid skirt ... way too short for somebody in her 40s or maybe early 50s by now ... She looks like she has sausage casing wrapping around her upper body ... Come on now! Stop! What are you doing?" said Kornheiser on his radio show last week.

News of punishment is sending shock waves through the sports entertainment industry as other similar comments are being brought to the forefront by various whistle blowers. BOTG, always a bastion of ethical journalism, has unearthed exclusive quotes via our extensive network of local reporters. WARNING: The following quotes may not be safe for viewing at work, please view at your own discretion.

"Have you ever shaken [Adrian Peterson's] hand? It's like a vice grip. He learned that from his father who spent years holding on to a bar of soap for dear life in prison." former NFL head coach Jon Gruden.

"I know what Rocker said was inappropriate, but have you ever been on the train to Shea Stadium?" MLB sportscaster Jon Miller.

"I haven't seen a Jew kick as much ass as David Stern since Eric Bana in Munich," ESPN columnist Bill Simmons.

"I'd say the Pirates have the same shot at winning the world series as Sarah Palin volunteering for Albert Pujols' charity for Down Syndrome" ESPN Baseball analyst Joe Morgan.

"Who let the dogs out? Not Michael Vick." lead sportscaster for Monday Night Football Mike Tirico

"Tonight we've got a barn burner baaabyyyy. It's the UConn Huskies versus the nappy headed hos in primetiiiime baaaabyyy." Apparent alcoholic Don Imus doing a terrible impression of sportscaster Dick Vitale.

"He was screaming that he would show me his, can I say this on television (looks to NBA representative)? He was saying he was going to show me his dick. I can't have NBA players running around pulling their pants down during a game as some showing of masculinity. At some point the refs must be able to control what happens at the court, male nudity is where I draw the line." Semi-deaf NBA Official Joey Crawford on why he ejected Tim Duncan.

"Joey had a wild look in his eyes and threatened to fight me, I was trying to point out to him that they were using illegal picks." San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan following his ejection by NBA Official Joey Crawford.

"The Steelers attack the defense the way Ben Roethlisberger attacks chubby hotel cleaning ladies." NFL on NBC commentator Cris Collinsworth.

"Facebook? More like f*ckbook." PGA golfer and admitted sex addict Tiger Woods.

"Hey sugartits, what's your name?" Former Baseball Tonight Anchor Steve Phillips to producer Brooke Hudley during a mis-scheduled commercial break.

"Woah, I bet she eats a lot of turkey." John Madden commenting on a fan during a Thanksgiving Day broadcast.

"The Flying Tomato looks more like The Messy Period following that crash!" X-Games host Sal Masekela on Shaun White.

"Goalie fights are as rare as black hockey players," ESPN NHL hockey analyst Barry Melrose.

"[Insert anything ever said by Mike Tyson here]." Former WBA Heavy Weight Champion Mike Tyson.