Musburger is a crook

[skippy]

USC complains about commentary by ABC's Musburger

September 19, 2006

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Southern California formally complained that ABC-TV's Brent Musburger revealed privileged information in play-by-play commentary during Saturday's game against Nebraska. The university sent a letter to ESPN, which oversees sports programming on ABC, saying Musburger, with less than 10 minutes to play and the Trojans leading 21-10, began describing how USC quarterback John David Booty lets receivers know he has spotted a certain kind of coverage.

"John David told us that his signal when he finds one-on-one and they're coming, it's that 'hang loose,' that familiar sign you've seen surfers use," said Musburger, referring to the sign where the thumb and little finger are raised.

USC sports information director Tim Tessalone sent a formal complaint to ESPN/ABC game producer Bill Bonnell on Monday and sent a copy to the Pacific-10 conference office.

"We're supposed to be partners in this, but this is certainly going to make us think twice about trying to help them have as good a broadcast as possible," Tessalone said. "What he did was unconscionable."

Last Friday, announcers and producers met with coaches and star players as part of their game preparation. During the meeting, there was discussion about how a replay of the Ohio State-Texas broadcast showed Buckeyes quarterback Troy Smith tapping the top of his helmet to let receiver Ted Ginn Jr. know he's noticed one-on-one coverage.

Booty was asked if Southern California had a similar signal, and Booty told Musburger about his "hang loose" signal.

"We are very mindful of what we learn in pre-game meetings in terms in what is appropriate for broadcast and what is for our background. We're sorry this led to an unfortunate misunderstanding, which was never our intention," ESPN said in a statement released by spokesman Josh Krulewitz.

Musburger said in a statement late Monday that the network regretted the confusion.

Asked about Musburger's on-air revelations, USC coach Pete Carroll said with a laugh, "Just wondering what they're going to tell us next. I'm not worried about it. There's a million signals, a million ways to do it."

Updated on Tuesday, Sep 19, 2006 3:39 pm EDT

[jonnyblaze]

Must of had Nebraska plus the points.

[domafia]

Someone needs to tell Brent to shop for a better line or lock the bet in earlier. His blatant gambling on the games could get him fired soon IMO if he keeps this up.

[jaypasco]

neglers, espn/abc is pushing gambling. first line on sportscenter las night was who had under or something similere and outside lines was pro gambling piece last sunday.

[skippy]

Is blatant gambling as serious as biting and being bitten during sex while not wearing a toupee???

[JeromeFromSoutheast]

Originally Posted by jaypasco

neglers, espn/abc is pushing gambling. first line on sportscenter las night was who had under or something similere and outside lines was pro gambling piece last sunday.

I heard Mark "Stink" Schlereth likes to fade the public.

[Romanowski]

Originally Posted by skippy

Is blatant gambling as serious as biting and being bitten during sex while not wearing a toupee???

wtf u talking about son

[The Judge]

Originally Posted by skippy

Is blatant gambling as serious as biting and being bitten during sex while not wearing a toupee???

Very weird comment Skippy but I think you are confusing Musberger with Marv Albert.

[skippy]

Originally Posted by domafia

Someone needs to tell Brent to shop for a better line or lock the bet in earlier. His blatant gambling on the games could get him fired soon IMO if he keeps this up.

Originally Posted by skippy

Is blatant gambling as serious as biting and being bitten during sex while not wearing a toupee???

Originally Posted by The Judge

Very weird comment Skippy but I think you are confusing Musberger with Marv Albert.

LOL.....not at all!!!

I don't think blatant gambling is as serious as a "sex offense".

If a sex offender can be fired and rehired.....then a blatant gambler need not worry about getting fired.

[The Judge]

Originally Posted by skippy

If a sex offender can be fired and rehired.....then a blatant gambler need not worry about getting fired.

Consensual sex acts bewteen adults is not considered an offense. Welcome to the 21st Century.

[Trossi3389]

Originally Posted by jaypasco

first line on sportscenter las night was who had under or something similere and outside lines was pro gambling piece last sunday.

I have a feeling networks will eventually take heat for this and get on these guys a$$es..

Hopefully not though.

[skippy]

Originally Posted by The Judge

Consensual sex acts bewteen adults is not considered an offense. Welcome to the 21st Century.

I'm not sure the woman consented to those sex acts.

[Romanowski]

skippy its ok to get laid even with the fat chic buddy

go for it its not against the law

[skippy]

Originally Posted by Romanowski

skippy its ok to get laid even with the fat chic buddy

go for it its not against the law

wtf u talking about son

[Big Pimpin]

Originally Posted by skippy

wtf u talking about son

we all know Skippy that your only shot at the putang is by banging a fat hog. It's ok bro