In the Rangers-Blue Jackets game last night, one of the players, arguing a non-call, let loose with a “fucking cocksucker” that came over clearly. The announcers ignored it.
This is what I feel is the appropriate response, but apparently some feel that the announcers should apologize vociferously for any cursing that comes through the audio feed.
Well I could clearly read the lips of whatever idiot Blue Jay’s player was hollering “fucking pitcher” at Keona Kela. Moron. I don’t object to the use of varieties of fuck. I do object to whiny babies who curse the pitcher when they strike out.
My favorite athlete-swear of all-time was when American Pharoah won the Triple Crown, and his jockey said, “Holy shit!” (The announcers apologized for it.)
The FCC should issue stern warnings and a stiff fine to any broadcast station airing games wherein a player can be heard to use profanity. Just like any other show using such language would be treated. Sports should not have any immunity.