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Author: tata Date: Jun 21, 2008 09:51
Gimme a freakin' break . . . .
"Miller apologizes in NBC statement for comments on Mediate
NEW YORK -- NBC Sports golf analyst Johnny Miller apologized for his
description of U.S. Open runner-up Rocco Mediate , saying the comments
had "absolutely nothing to do with his ethnicity."
Mediate, a 45-year-old Pennsylvanian of Italian heritage, held a one-
stroke lead over Tiger Woods during the fourth round Sunday. Miller
said Mediate "looks like the guy who cleans Tiger's swimming pool." He
also said, "Guys with the name 'Rocco' don't get on the trophy, do
they?"
"I apologize to anyone who was offended by my remarks," Miller said in
a statement Friday through NBC. "My intention was to convey my
affection and admiration for Rocco's everyman qualities and had
absolutely nothing to do with his ethnicity. I chose my words poorly
and in the future will be more careful."
Woods beat Mediate in a playoff that lasted 19 holes for his third
U.S. Open title.
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Author: StaplerStapler Date: Jun 21, 2008 10:00
ta wrote:
> Gimme a freakin' break . . . .
Rocco will be back to cleaning Tiger's pool this week. Those dirty stinking
Italianos do that right?
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Author: tata Date: Jun 21, 2008 10:09
On Jun 21, 1:00 pm, "Stapler" tmp.com> wrote:> ta wrote:
>> Gimme a freakin' break . . . .
>
> Rocco will be back to cleaning Tiger's pool this week. Those dirty stinking
> Italianos do that right?
No. Your pudgy, simple, happy-go-lucky blue collar worker types named
"Rocco" do that.
Fuh-geddaboutit!
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Author: BillBill Date: Jun 21, 2008 10:16
> Gimme a freakin' break . . . .
>
> "Miller apologizes in NBC statement for comments on Mediate
>
> NEW YORK -- NBC Sports golf analyst Johnny Miller apologized for his
> description of U.S. Open runner-up Rocco Mediate , saying the comments
> had "absolutely nothing to do with his ethnicity."
>
> Mediate, a 45-year-old Pennsylvanian of Italian heritage, held a one-
> stroke lead over Tiger Woods during the fourth round Sunday. Miller
> said Mediate "looks like the guy who cleans Tiger's swimming pool." He
> also said, "Guys with the name 'Rocco' don't get on the trophy, do
> they?"
>
> "I apologize to anyone who was offended by my remarks," Miller said in
> a statement Friday through NBC. "My intention was to convey my
> affection and admiration for Rocco's everyman qualities and had
> absolutely nothing to do with his ethnicity. I chose my words poorly ...
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Author: GeezerGeezer Date: Jun 21, 2008 10:42
Lighten up Bill. For one thing, Miller was probably right. I like Rocco
but would be shocked if he ever contends in a major again. I think he falls
into the Mike Donald kind of slot where he had one great major tournament
and then fell off the map. I hope I'm wrong as I think Rocco is one of
those guys who's good for golf. Friendly, outgoing, blue-collar type guy.
Somebody that the average hacker, like me, can relate to. The pool cleaning
statement was a bit out of line but I don't think it was related to Rocco's
ethnicity so much as the fact that he's a lower tier player on the tour and
was playing in rarefied air at the time.
--
Cartman
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Author: tata Date: Jun 21, 2008 10:43
On Jun 21, 1:16 pm, "Bill" home.net> wrote:>> Gimme a freakin' break . . . .
>
>> "Miller apologizes in NBC statement for comments on Mediate
>
>> NEW YORK -- NBC Sports golf analyst Johnny Miller apologized for his
>> description of U.S. Open runner-up Rocco Mediate , saying the comments
>> had "absolutely nothing to do with his ethnicity."
>
>> Mediate, a 45-year-old Pennsylvanian of Italian heritage, held a one-
>> stroke lead over Tiger Woods during the fourth round Sunday. Miller
>> said Mediate "looks like the guy who cleans Tiger's swimming pool." He
>> also said, "Guys with the name 'Rocco' don't get on the trophy, do
>> they?" ...
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Author: tata Date: Jun 21, 2008 10:58
On Jun 21, 1:42 pm, "Geezer" yahoo.com> wrote:> Lighten up Bill. For one thing, Miller was probably right. I like Rocco
> but would be shocked if he ever contends in a major again. I think he falls
> into the Mike Donald kind of slot where he had one great major tournament
> and then fell off the map. I hope I'm wrong as I think Rocco is one of
> those guys who's good for golf. Friendly, outgoing, blue-collar type guy.
> Somebody that the average hacker, like me, can relate to. The pool cleaning
> statement was a bit out of line but I don't think it was related to Rocco's
> ethnicity so much as the fact that he's a lower tier player on the tour and
> was playing in rarefied air at the time.
>
> --
> Cartman
Compare and contrast:
Tiger: best golfer in the world, has tv commercials on every channel,
can bench press 400 pounds and is built like a statue, has a Swedish
model wife, is one of the richest guys in the world, young and
vibrant, is deadly serious and businesslike in his demeanor.
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Author: Frank KetchumFrank Ketchum Date: Jun 21, 2008 11:20
>
> "I apologize to anyone who was offended by my remarks," Miller said in
> a statement Friday through NBC. "My intention was to convey my
> affection and admiration for Rocco's everyman qualities and had
> absolutely nothing to do with his ethnicity. I chose my words poorly
> and in the future will be more careful."
>
Miller has nothing to worry about. Italians are not one of the protected
minority groups in our society.
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Author: BillBill Date: Jun 21, 2008 11:21
I am 'lighten up' :-)
I don't think it was racist and it never occurred to me until the article
appeared. I am just tired of Miller's ignorance and stupidity. Its time to
let him out to pasture
Bill
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Author: WordsmithWordsmith Date: Jun 21, 2008 11:36
On Jun 21, 10:51 am, ta nc.rr.com> wrote:> Gimme a freakin' break . . . .
>
> "Miller apologizes in NBC statement for comments on Mediate
>
> NEW YORK -- NBC Sports golf analyst Johnny Miller apologized for his
> description of U.S. Open runner-up Rocco Mediate , saying the comments
> had "absolutely nothing to do with his ethnicity."
>
> Mediate, a 45-year-old Pennsylvanian of Italian heritage, held a one-
> stroke lead over Tiger Woods during the fourth round Sunday. Miller
> said Mediate "looks like the guy who cleans Tiger's swimming pool." He
> also said, "Guys with the name 'Rocco' don't get on the trophy, do
> they?"
>
> "I apologize to anyone who was offended by my remarks," Miller said in
> a statement Friday through NBC. "My intention was to convey my
> affection and admiration for Rocco's everyman qualities and had
> absolutely nothing to do with his ethnicity. I chose my words poorly
> and in the future will be more careful." ...
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