Colin Cowherd Gloated over Sean Taylor’s Death
Like many of you, I reflect on Memorial Day. First and foremost, I think about my dad who died 25 years ago from lung cancer. He smoked as a teen-ager, getting hooked on unfiltered Lucky Strikes while serving in the US Marine Corps. (At that time, the public was not aware of the dangers of tar and nicotine though the tobacco companies were starting to study their effects.) Speaking of the Marine Corps and all of our fallen military heroes, I am and will always be truly grateful for their sacrifices which continue to enable our way of life. Always.
When I think of my dad, I think of my best memories growing up, which largely included watching the Redskins together. Reflecting on those times on Memorial Day ultimately made me think of Sean Taylor. My last impression of him was a person who worked through character flaws to become what Greg Williams referred to as a fine man. He is still missed by many in Redskins’ Nation. So too are other members of the Redskins’ family. Dating back to 1932 when the team was called the Boston Braves, here is an alphabetized list of some of those who have passed: John ‘The Tree’ Adams, George Allen, Sammy Baugh, Cliff Battles, Ozzie Clay, Jack Kent Cooke, Carlton ‘Bud’ Erickson, Otto Graham, Mel Kaufman, Wally Kleine, Eddie Lebaron, Earl Leggett, Vince Lombardi, George Preston Marshall, Harold ‘The Tank’ McLinton, Kevin Mitchell, Fran O’Brien, Dave Sparks, Edward Bennett Williams.
Back to Sean Taylor … I was surprised at the utter lack of class and clear bias Colin Cowherd demonstrated the day after after his death. I was recently researching a comment on riggosrag.com by Redskinsguy when I came across an article by Dan Steinberg. The headline read: ‘Colin Cowherd on Sean Taylor’.
If you read past the first three paragraphs of Steinberg’s blog, the next few paragraphs are likely to make your blood boil. They did mine. I’ve listened to Colin Cowherd’s show many times, but didn’t start until 2008. No more. After confirming what Steinberg wrote, I’ll do as Cowherd himself suggested at the time and change the station. Not only is he classless to have made the statements he made about Taylor’s death, he’s sickening and pathetic. I knew the man was arrogant. I expect that from radio Talking Heads, especially those at ESPN. But Cowherd crossed the line. To me, and hopefully to many in Redskins’ Nation, he simply no longer exists. I don’t listen to morons, especially self-righteous ones.
Check out the following video, and you’ll hear from someone who routinely demonstrated a ton of class and actually knew Sean Taylor.
May all of the Redskins I named above, and those I should have named, rest in peace. From Redskins’ fans to all of you (and to my dad): thanks for the memories. In honor of your collective memory, DALLAS SUCKS.
I wish I had a link to show you but I heard it on the radio while driving. In fairness he said he was a fan because they were always sensationalistic and fun to watch, not because of any strong personal ties to them. I think he’s also a fan of the Patriots for a similar reason. In some ways this makes me have less respect for him than if he was just a die hard Cowboys fan.
I think he made the comment not last year but the year before when the Cowboys were a serious contender for the superbowl before the Giants loss.
At any rate, since then I’ve listened to him and he definitely has a lot of love for the cowboys. He also has a healthy respect for the NFC East, but he tends to give the non-cowboys teams a lot of backwards compliments.
For example he recently talked about how the NFC East was the toughest division in the league and that the Redskins were the worst team in the division despite having a really scary defense. He already has us coming in 4th place. And last year just before the Cowboys late season collapse he insisted the Cowboys were the best, most talented team in the league.
May 28th, 2009 at 4:32 pmAs for his Sean Taylor comments, I’m not surprised. It was obviously written in that period of time just after he died but before the details were known, and a bunch of reporters just assumed it was Sean Taylor getting into more trouble. If anything, I find it satisfying to see a hate-filled rant like that be so incredibly and obviously wrong. How much crow did he have to eat over that one?
And on a personal note, as we approach the one year anniversary of my own Father’s death, let me say I found your article timely. Very much appreciated. Now if only Football season would start!
May 28th, 2009 at 4:36 pmThe comments made by cowherd(coward)were very insensitive.hey cowherd put yourself in the place of Seans surviving family members especially his child how dare you
June 7th, 2009 at 9:17 amI am so glad that Colin Cowherd is no longer on ESPN 980 that way I don’t have to hear him bashing the Skins for no reason.
September 16th, 2009 at 3:40 amY’all are the best. Go Skins!
September 16th, 2009 at 11:16 am