New Orleans and the USA were rocked by the mass killing of 14 during the New Year's Eve celebrations. The attack on Bourbon Street by Shamsud-Din Jabbar prompted a response from around the world. However, after the Sugar Bowl was postponed in tribute, viewers were put out when ESPN failed to show the moment of silence for the victims of Bourbon Street at the game 24 hours later.
Videos by Wide Open Country
The attack on the revelers of the New Orleans New Year's Eve Party was carried out by Shamsud-Din Jabbar. He was a 42-year-old ex-military US citizen, who was allegedly radicalized by ISIS. The full extent of his planned attack is not entirely clear yet, but what he managed was devastating enough.
His car plowed through crowds of people, killing 14 and injuring a further 35. The victims included women and children and left the country in shock. The Sugar Bowl, scheduled for later the same day, was delayed in tribute.
When the Sugar Bowl game took place, fans filling the stadium paid tribute to the victims of Bourbon Street. A moments silence was observed before the match between Georgia and Notre Dame. A resident of New Orleans also sang the national anthem. However, ESPN's footage failed to show these two sincere moments, sparking outrage from fans. Instead, the network showed footage of pundits discussing the game.
Disappointment, But Little Suprise From Fans At ESPN's Sugar Bowl Tribute Coverage
Viewers of the Sugar Bowl were disgusted by ESPN's decision not to air the tribute to the victims of Bourbon Street. However, few were surprised. Many people now expect the network to encourage hate and division in the country. The unification of people at a football game in support of the New Orleans victims was just allegedly a bit too heartwarming for the network.
"I was VERY disappointed and disgusted by #cancelESPN's failure to air the anthem and moment of silence. It would have been a unifying gesture for the country. Instead, ESPN continues to divide and denigrate Americans with its woke agenda," one user posted.
Another X user comments that ESPN is more interested in their ratings than their respect for the victims. "The National Anthem And A Moment of Silence For the Victims Was not the ratings pull for you? Afraid to offend some? Horrendous snub to all that is good in our country."
But, apparently, there was a message broadcast by ESPN in tribute to the Bourbon Street victims just before the Sugar Bowl. A message of thanks to the first responders came from Joe Biden. He also praised the New Orleans people for their bravery and strength.
#ACTUALNEWS The ESPN broadcast of the Sugar Bowl began with a special message from President Biden. pic.twitter.com/7QlbsFcKSL
— Olga Nesterova (@onestpress)
