ESPN has suspended analyst Rob Parker for 30 days for questioning the "blackness" of Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III on ESPN2's "First Take" show last week, the network announced Thursday. The network said more oversight has been added to the live show and its repeat airings. "ESPN has decided to suspend Rob Parker for 30 days for his comments made on last Thursday’s episode of First Take," ESPN Vice President of Production Marcia Keegan said in a statement. "Our review of the preparation for the show and the re-air has established that mistakes both in judgment and communication were made. As a direct result, clearly inappropriate content was aired and then re-aired without editing. Both were errors on our part. "To address this, we have enhanced the editorial oversight of the show and have taken appropriate disciplinary measures with the personnel responsible for these failures. We will continue to discuss import...
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December 21, 2012
The fallout from Rob Parker's now infamous First Take segment continues.
Citing multiple sources, SI.com's Richard Deitsch reported "at least one" of the show's producers has been suspended as a result of Parker's racially-motivated rant regarding Robert Griffin III.
This comes one day after the Worldwide Leader banned Parker for 30 days, a suspension...
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December 21, 2012
Redskins Injury Report: Robert Griffin III Expected to Play
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December 20, 2012
Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III was a
full participant in Wednesday’s practice and the team expects the rookie to
suit up Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles, reports Albert Breer of
NFL.com.
The Washington Redskins expect Robert Griffin III to
start Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles, barring any setbacks, according
to sources briefed on the...
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December 20, 2012
Robert Griffin III still not cleared to play
Via Pro Football Zone
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December 20, 2012
Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III fully practiced for a second straight day on Thursday, but still hasn’t been cleared by doctors even though he hasn’t suffered any setbacks.
Shanahan: “No setback” today for QB @rgiii. Says doctors yet to clear him to play Sunday vs. Philadelphia.
— Redskins (@Redskins) December 20, 2012
Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan...
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December 20, 2012
NFL fines RG3 for wearing Adidas apparel
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December 20, 2012
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According to CSNWashington.com, Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III has been fined by the NFL for wearing Adidas licensed apparel during a postgame press conference after their week 14 win over the Ravens a couple of weeks ago.
Robert Griffin III has been fined $10,000 for his postgame attire following the Redskins’ victory over the Ravens, an NFL official...
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December 20, 2012
Redskins QB Robert Griffin III Set To Play Sunday Barring A Setback
Via GridironFans.com
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December 20, 2012
Robert Griffin III fully practiced Wednesday, with NFL.com's Albert Breer reporting the rookie quarterback was expected to play Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Washington Redskins coach Mike Shanahan cautioned that the team would see how Griffin responded Thursday before getting too optimistic. It's safe to be optimistic now.
Griffin fully practiced again, and...
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December 20, 2012
A Very Merry Griffmas – an RG3 tree
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December 23, 2012
Obviously this is a tree of a Washington Redskins and Robert Griffin III fanatic. But how much is too much? Answer: this is too much.
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December 23, 2012
Report: ESPN suspends Rob Parker for 30 days
Via Pro Football Zone
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December 20, 2012
According to Richard Deitsch of Sports Illustrated, ESPN has suspended Rob Parker for 30 days, following his controversal comments regarding Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III.
Parker issued an apology on Twitter yesterday, which was likely prompted by ESPN.
I really doubt this is the last time Parker will come out and stick his foot in his mouth by saying something dumb and...
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December 20, 2012
Hey ESPN, is RG3 'black enough?'
Dig deep today.
Put on your thinking caps and open your minds as I try to explain to you how the corruptive forces of America's illicit drug war and mass incarceration can be seen in ESPN's morning debate festival First Take.
The show has been in the news the past week because its part-time clown, Rob Parker, gleefully swallowed Skip Bayless' bait and discussed Robert...
Redskins QB Robert Griffin III Officially Listed As Probable
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December 21, 2012
Redskins coach Mike Shanahan said Friday that quarterback Robert Griffin III, linebacker London Fletcher and center Will Montgomery are all probable for Sundays game at Philadelphia., Mike Jones of the Washington Post reports.
Griffin missed last weeks win over Cleveland with a sprained LCL. Montgomery suffered a sprained MCL last week, and Fletcher has been hampered by a...
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December 21, 2012
RGIII fined for postgame attire
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December 20, 2012
He pushed the limits of the league, and now the league has struck back at Robert Griffin III, by fining him $10,000 for improper attire at a postgame press conference. Prior to the start of the NFL season, the Washington Redskins rookie signed an endorsement deal with addidas. He has become the face of addidas, [...]
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December 20, 2012
Redskins-Eagles Winners & Losers
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December 23, 2012
Handing out labels following Skins games. Today, a 27-20 win at Philly.
Winners
Robert Griffin III — The mobility wasn’t there, and I could’ve sworn he had just an okay game throwing the ball, but he ended up with a 102.2 rating, so what do I know.
Ryan Kerrigan — His strip-sack early on shifted momentum big time. Picked up another sack later. Now has a career-high 8.5....
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December 23, 2012
Shanahan: 98 percent Robert Griffin III will play
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December 22, 2012
Robert Griffin III is officially listed as probable for the Washington Redskins game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. Coach Mike Shanahan indicated on Friday that the star rookie quarterback would return to action after missing last Sunday's game with a sprained lateral collateral ligament.
“When I say ‘probable,’ there’s a very, very good chance he...
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December 22, 2012
Redskins Hold On To Defeat Eagles 27-20 In Robert Griffin's Return
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December 23, 2012
Robert Griffin III was limited with a knee brace but still threw two touchdowns passes, and the Washington Redskins held on against the Philadelphia Eagles, 27-20, to put themselves on the brink of a division title.
In perhaps Andy Reid's final home game as their head coach, the Eagles scored a late touchdown and reached the Washington 5-yard line in the closing seconds. The...
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December 23, 2012
RGIII sixth overall in Pro Bowl Voting
Via DC Pro Sports Report
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December 20, 2012
Washington Redskins stand out rookie QB Robert Griffin III was sixth overall in the NFL in fan voting for the NFL Pro Bowl. Among NFC quarterbacks, Griffin was second, behind Green Bay QB Aaron Rodgers.
Pretty impressive for a rookie.
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