Shock jock casualties

Rush Limbaugh A lightning rod for controversy, talk show host Limbaugh was widely criticized for a 2003 incident during his brief stint at ESPN. During a pregame broadcast he claimed Philadelphia quarterback Donovan McNabb was overrated because of his race. 'I think what we've had here is a little social concern in the NFL,' Limbaugh said. 'The media has been very desirous that a black quarterback do well.' He resigned from the show the next week.
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Rush Limbaugh

A lightning rod for controversy, talk show host Limbaugh was widely criticized for a 2003 incident during his brief stint at ESPN. During a pregame broadcast he claimed Philadelphia quarterback Donovan McNabb was overrated because of his race. "I think what we've had here is a little social concern in the NFL," Limbaugh said. "The media has been very desirous that a black quarterback do well." He resigned from the show the next week.