ESPN football analyst Robert Griffin III apologized late Monday night after using a racial pejorative during 'Monday Night Countdown.' Griffin said he meant to use a different word.
FOXBOROUGH, MA - OCTOBER 24: ESPNs Monday Night Countdowns Robert Griffin III before a game between the New England Patriots and the Chicago Bears on October 24, 2022, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. ESPN football analyst Robert Griffin III apologized late Monday night after using a racial pejorative during"Monday Night Countdown." Griffin said he meant to use a different word.
The incident occurred as the"Monday Night Countdown" crew discussed Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts' success this season. Griffin was trying to explain how Hurts overcame all the negative criticism this season when Griffin used the term. The word Griffin used is considered insulting and derogatory toward Black people.." He apologized for using the racial pejorative, saying he understood"the historical context of the term.
Yooooo, Definitely need to clarify this. THIS IS NOT WHAT I MEANT TO SAY. Was trying to say “those Bug-A-Boos” in reference to haters and doubters. Regardless of my intention, I understand the historical context of the term that came out of my mouth and I apologize.
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