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Former ESPN broadcaster Sage Steele said the network deserved to be crushed for failing to show the national anthem on its main channel ahead of the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans after the terrorist attack that took place in the city just the day prior.
ESPN AIRS PRE-GAME PRAYER FOR COTTON BOWL AFTER BACKLASH FOR NOT SHOWING NATIONAL ANTHEM AFTER TERROR ATTACK
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“So, I absolutely think that this was a reaction to that. I think it actually went overboard … show the national anthem,” she said. “Do you need to show the prayer? And I also believe that the prayer was – they said it was to pray for the victims of the California fires as well as the terrorist attack in New Orleans. We’re a little late for that.”
Steele said ESPN showing the pregame prayer last week was a reaction to the backlash it received over the Sugar Bowl.