Jack Morris Suspended After Offensive Remark During Ohtani At-Bat

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Jack Morris Suspended After Offensive Remark During Ohtani At-Bat 

Post#1 » by RealGM Wiretap » Thu Aug 19, 2021 1:29 pm

Detroit Tigers broadcaster Jack Morris has been suspended indefinitely, according to an announcement from Bally Sports Detroit.

Morris will also undergo bias training.

\"Bally Sports Detroit is extremely disappointed with the remarks analyst Jack Morris made during last night\'s Tigers game,\" the network said in a statement.

\"Jack has been suspended indefinitely from Tigers broadcasts and will be undergoing bias training to educate him on the impact of his comments and how he can be a positive influence in a diverse community. We have a zero-tolerance policy for bias or discrimination and deeply apologize for his insensitive remark.\"

Morris used an offensive accent when Los Angeles Angels slugger Shohei Ohtani was up to bat in the sixth inning of Tuesday\'s game. Later in the game, Morris said that he \"did not intend for any offensive thing.\"

Via Bally Sports Detroit

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Re: Jack Morris Suspended After Offensive Remark During Ohtani At-Bat 

Post#2 » by TheCage4 » Fri Aug 20, 2021 4:23 am

Ohtani himself said he wasn’t offended. So what’s the problem?
“And where once you had the freedom to object, to think and speak as you saw fit, you now have censors and systems of surveillance coercing your conformity and soliciting your submission.” -V

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