And he was doing so well -- reporter drops a C-word on Rogers Sportsnet

Yeah, actually it's been Tweeted about quite often. You're forgetting about the viral nature of the internet when stupid things happen.

http://twitter.com/timeline/search?q=roger+millions&source=sidebar&category=search#search?q=roger+millions

 

And it's on Deadspin ...

http://deadspin.com/5215881/

 

I understand how the internet works.

My question is, other than people tweeting about it and watching it on Youtube, do you think this has legs?

I mean, have you read anything in the papers? Heard anything on TV? On the radio?

If it had happened on a US network, yeah, probably the FCC would weigh in and people would be screaming, "Think about the children!!"

In my opinion, most of Canuckistan couldn't give a shit. Seriously

 

I really don't think you do.

 

That says a lot for the ease with which we casually use everyday, throwaway epithets like "cocksucker." Makes me proud to be Canuckistani.....brings a tear to my glass eye.

 

Not sure how it works in Canada, but if it's a cable/satellite channel the FCC wouldn't be able to touch it in the US.

 

Millions is 'off the air for a few days.'

http://sports.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20090417.w-millions18/GSStory/GlobeSportsHockey/home

CHICAGO — Reporter Roger Millions has been taken off the air for a few days after Rogers Sportsnet unintentionally aired an embarrassing outtake, according to network sources.

The Calgary-based correspondent was taping a pregame report prior to the NHL playoff series opener between the Calgary Flames and Chicago Blackhawks last Thursday, when he uttered an obscenity after he messed up his presentation.

Somehow the outtake was not only filed back to network headquarters in Toronto, but was shown on Sportsnet's Hockey Central at approximately 6:20 p.m. EDT. The faux pas sent shock waves through the all-sports network yesterday, prompting an internal memo from executive producer Mike English.

English's message was that Millions was being humiliated worldwide on YouTube.com and other Internet sites because shortcuts were taken by others to get his report on the air.

According to industry executives, there were many people to be blamed for the broadcast, including Millions, who never should have uttered the profanity.

“It is unfortunate that the comment made it to air,” Sportsnet spokesman Dave Rashford said. “We apologize and are confident this will not happen again.”

Millions, 49, covered the practices of both the Flames and 'Hawks at the United Center yesterday, but didn't appear on-air. While visibly distraught at what happened, the long-time broadcaster politely declined to discuss what had transpired the night before.

Some of the Flames players joked with him about the incident, but they also demonstrated support for him.

“Hey, you're human,” said Calgary forward Todd Bertuzzi, who has endured his share of controversy throughout his NHL career.

Millions has worked at Sportsnet since December of 2001, and until this season, handled Flames' play-by-play duties on television.

 

Well, since I helped Al Gore invent it, yes I do.

 

I cannot hear the word cocksucker without thinking of Lee Elia's rant about Cubs fans.

 

Sea Bass: LINKAGE!

;D

 

Canada? [/ducking]