ESPN Makes Excuse For National Anthem Blunder

ESPN Not Showing National Anthem Before Sugar Bowl Sparks Anger
An ESPN source told Newsweek that SportsCenter interviewed former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow before cutting to a commercial break as the moment of silence began. Once the broadcast resumed after the break, it was in the middle of the national anthem, and ESPN chose not to broadcast from that point as it would have been "awkward," the source said.
ESPN blasted for not airing national anthem, moment of silence ahead of Sugar Bowl on day after New Orleans attack
Noticeably absent from the ESPN pregame broadcast was the airing of the national anthem or the moment of silence held in honor of the tragedy.
ESPN Getting Crushed For Sugar Bowl National Anthem Decision
ESPN is taking heat for its decision regarding the national anthem before Thursday's Sugar Bowl. Notre Dame beat Georgia 23-10 earlier today to advance to the College Football Playoff semifinals. The game was delayed almost 24 hours due to the terror attack in New Orleans Wednesday morning which
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ESPN faced an unprecedented dilemma in college football Wednesday morning -- a horrific terrorist attack in New Orleans, which was set to host the Sugar Bowl a few hours later.
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ESPN is facing backlash for not airing an emotional National Anthem during the Sugar Bowl. This year's Sugar Bowl was delayed by a day as a result of the
ESPN show national anthem and moment of silence for Jimmy Carter and New Orleans after Sugar Bowl scandal
The broadcaster left fans furious on Jan. 2 when they left the tributes to New Orleans out of its coverage live from the city where the Sugar Bowl had been delayed.
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Sugar Bowl Game Postponed
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Notre Dame holds off Georgia to clinch spot in Orange Bowl CFP semifinal: Live updates, reaction
Notre Dame used on a 17-0 scoring run either side of halftime to beat Georgia 23-10 in the Sugar Bowl, advancing to face Penn State in the semifinals ...