October 24, 2011
Former WWE broadcaster apologizes for inappropriate comment
It didn't take long for former WWE broadcaster Todd Grisham to stir up controversy at his new ESPN job. Grisham referenced the "trail of tears" while discussing the Oklahoma Sooners loss to Texas Tech in college football over the weekend.
Some viewers were offended because the phrase historically refers to American Cherokees being forcibly removed from their land. "The historical reference didn't even cross my mind," Grisham wrote on his Twitter page apology. You can read more at USAToday.com.
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