ESPN is facing a backlash on social media for skipping a moment of silence during its broadcast of the Sugar Bowl, which was held to honor the victims of this week's terrorist attack in New Orleans.
The attack occurred on New Year's Day when 42-year-old Shamsud Din Jabbar drove a pickup truck through a crowd of revelers on Bourbon Street, killing 14 people and injuring 35 more. As a result, organizers have decided to postpone the popular Allstate Sugar Bowl in New Orleans until Thursday out of respect and to ensure proper safety. According to daily mailthe decision was made “by the bowl committee in consultation with ESPN, the Southeastern Conference (involved with the game), and the two schools involved, the University of Notre Dame and the University of Georgia.”
The game went ahead as scheduled Thursday after law enforcement thoroughly searched the area for safety inspections. A moment of silence was held for the victims before kickoff, immediately after the national anthem, but ESPN inexplicably omitted it.
“However, these moments, neither the national anthem nor the silence, were aired on ESPN, and the network instead aired a studio program commentating the game.” mail.
There was immediate frustration on social media, with some blaming Disney, ESPN's parent company, for the decision.
“Really, ESPN?They don't perform the national anthem, for a moment of silence for the victim of Jihadist terrorist attack in New Orleans??! There is no excuse for that. Disney's CEO needs to stand up and demand a complete reorganization. of Sell your entire network or just sell it…now,” one user said.
“classic” ESPN Not performing the national anthem for a moment of silence Before the Sugar Bowl,” said another.
“i guess ESPN The Star Bangled Banner was sung, for a moment of silence For the victims of New Orleans NYE,” another said.
ESPN did not broadcast the moment of silence live, but showed footage of fans unfurling American flags and bowing their heads at midfield. They also shared a statement from President Joe Biden that addressed the terrorist attacks and expressed gratitude for the continuation of the Sugar Bowl.
“Today, all of America stands with the people of New Orleans. We pray for those killed and injured in yesterday's attack, and we thank the brave first responders who rushed to save lives,” the president said.
“I'm happy to see the game resumed today, but I'm not surprised because the spirit of New Orleans can never be suppressed. The same goes for the spirit of America,” he added. “We have to remember who we are. We are the United States of America, and when we do it together, nothing is beyond our ability. God bless and protect our troops.”
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