Jeremy Roenick done on NBC

[Filthy Dangles]

Whatever.

He wasn't a great analyst but I've met JR a few times and he's legitimately a good guy, unlike most people on TV. So I do feel bad for him that he lost his job which probably paid pretty well and something he enjoyed.

What he said was awkward and inappropriate but not something he should have lost his job over but is what it is.

 

[Kranix]

Your point still stands but NBC is a part of NBCUniversal, which is owned by Comcast.

Disney owns ABC, ESPN (80% ownership), FX, Hulu, and National Geographic.

Not trying to nitpick it's always a bit staggering to remember just how big these media companies are.

Oh snap you're right. Thank you.

 

[Filthy Dangles]

I mean, the fact Tappen didnt come out and try and defend his actions at all kind of says it all, right?

"...we continue to be good friends..."

 

[cslebn]

waiting for the instagram photos where Tappen still vacations with him....

 

[Little Psycho]

 

[Warden of the North]

Whatever.

He wasn't a great analyst but I've met JR a few times and he's legitimately a good guy, unlike most people on TV. So I do feel bad for him that he lost his job which probably paid pretty well and something he enjoyed.

What he said was awkward and inappropriate but not something he should have lost his job over but is what it is.

Its absolutely something he should lose his job over.

Why should Tappen have to work with him after this?

 

[Crease]

Agreed.

What he said was wildly inappropriate, completely unprofessional, and I completely support NBC suspending him for it.

That being said I could've seen a path where he comes back after the all-star break, makes a quick on-air apology, and resumes his duties. He's not in Matt Lauer territory or anything.

At the same time though, NBCUniversal is a massive corporation that can't really afford to screw around with stuff like this anymore. So I guess I shouldn't be surprised. And it's not like Roenick is irreplaceable as a hockey commentator.

All you need is one news article reporting allegations that NBC executives are lenient on inappropriate behavior towards female employees, a resultant stock drop, and suddenly you're in court defending a multimillion dollar securities class action (whether meritorious or not). Jeremy Roenick is not worth that headache.

 

[PensPlz]

Cool. No point in trying to be better going forward I guess...

I mean, they are still protecting Lauer from investigations...

 

[Kranix]

This is like when I thought Loubardias should have been fired for saying "you people" to Pat Steinberg on-air. But he didn't! Where's the justice in that??

 

[Filthy Dangles]

Its absolutely something he should lose his job over.

Why should Tappen have to work with him after this?

Did I miss the report that Tappen pushed NBC to fire him or are you speculating?

 

[BHD]

His loud mouth finally caught the best of him. Good riddance.

 

[Beerz]

I mean, the fact Tappen didnt come out and try and defend his actions at all kind of says it all, right?

no...no it doesn't..

 

[Melkor]

I mean, the fact Tappen didnt come out and try and defend his actions at all kind of says it all, right?

All it says is she's afraid to lose her job.

 

[BHD]

Did I miss the report that Tappen pushed NBC to fire him or are you speculating?

Maybe some are inferring that she wouldn't have to "ask" - it would be done regardless.

 

[Lazlo Hollyfeld]

"...we continue to be good friends..."

You left out this part:

"what he said is completely unacceptable, especially among workplace colleagues. I do not condone his comments."

They may still be friends but she clearly condemned what he said.

 

[Mikenusca]

Tsn already on the phone

 

[Warden of the North]

All it says is she's afraid to lose her job.

Ahhh yes. That would fly over well for NBC

"Host fired after co-worker makes innappropriate sexual comments about her"

 

[SlickHands]

I mean, they are still protecting Lauer from investigations...

It's legal pretense to ditch the guy. JR was pretty meh as a personality (as is most every former hockey player or coach, unfortunately) and they probably were ready to move on anyway. If he was a brand, like Lauer, they'd stand by him. Just like Fox News was more than happy to write the checks for O'reilly's numerous settlements until the noise got too loud. That's the way it works. If you're a B level guy and this stuff happens, it's a contract breaker that gives the company the opportunity to cut ties and go for someone fresh/young/whatever.

 

[KlausJopling]

Tsn already on the phone

Id hope not. He’s not particularly good on tv. NBC pretty much had to relegate him to man on the street stories.

 

[Warden of the North]

Tsn already on the phone

Hes never going to work for a major outlet again

 

[Rich Nixon]

Well, he sucked at his job anyway, so he gave them a quick and easy out.

 

[ItsFineImFine]

Man you have to be pretty cocky and fairly stupid to not be fired at your job for being incompetent at it for so long and then screw it up by being casually sexist on a podcast.

 

[BHD]

He very clearly crossed the line.

The fact that he - Jeremy Roenick of all people - apologized was pretty telling.

 

[Lord Moriarty007]

Need to take Mike Milbury with him.

 

[Melkor]

Ahhh yes. That would fly over well for NBC

"Host fired after co-worker makes innappropriate sexual comments about her"

Nah the part where she defends him. I was talking about that because you know...you've mentioned it initially.