ESPN faced heavy criticism for not showing the national anthem and moment of silence during the Sugar Bowl broadcast after a terror attack in New Orleans.
The internet is criticizing ESPN after the network did not broadcast the national anthem or moment of silence on the main Sugar Bowl telecast following a terror attack in New Orleans that delayed the crucial football game. Viewers online are outraged that ESPN chose to show studio analysts discussing the College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchup between Notre Dame and Georgia instead of the in-stadium tribute to the victims.
However, those watching on TV and streaming the game were upset that ESPN did not show these patriotic and moving moments. ESPN is now facing significant backlash on social media, with one user posting, 'Not showing the national anthem after a damn terrorist attack just miles away is classic @espn f'you...' While ESPN didn't show the moments on the main broadcast, those watching the alternate broadcast on SEC Network were shown the anthem and the moment of silence. Images of the American flag on the field and fans bowing their heads in silence were shown on ESPN as analysts gave their pre-game comments and then cut to commercial when the anthem and moment of silence began. SportsCenter resumed in the middle of the moment of silence, making it an awkward time to cut in
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