ESPN benches Jacobson

Remarks at roast ripping Notre Dame called inappropriate

ESPN's Dana Jacobson arrives at the premiere of "United 93" during the Fifth Annual Tribeca Film Festival at the Ziegfeld Theatre on April 25, 2006 in New York City. (Evan Agostini/Getty Images / January 23, 2008)

By Ed Sherman | Tribune reporter
January 23, 2008

Add ESPN's Dana Jacobson's name to the list of media members who recently found themselves in trouble because of inappropriate comments or actions.

Sources have confirmed that Jacobson, a co-host of "First Take" on ESPN2, currently is serving a one-week suspension because of her behavior at a Jan. 11 roast for ESPN Radio personalities Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic at Atlantic City, N.J.

While declining to confirm Jacobson had been suspended, ESPN spokesman Josh Krulewitz said, "Her actions and comments were inappropriate and we've dealt with it."

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ESPN Suspends Dana Jacobson For Derogatory Remarks

Atlanta, GA 1/23/2008 04:09 PM GMT (FINDITT)

ESPN suspended sports announcer Dana Jacobson for a week due to her behavior at a Jan. 11 roast for ESPN Radio personalities Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic at Atlantic City, N.J.

At the roast, Jacobson made a drunken, rambling speech that included vulgar references about Notre Dame. Jacobson said "F*** Notre Dame," "F*** Touchdown Jesus," and finally "F*** Jesus."

Jacobson is a Michigan graduate, and she and Golic, a former Irish defensive lineman, often have exchanged rants about the rivalry between the schools.

A newspaper account said the crowd booed Jacobson. Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis also was in attendance.

Golic and Greenberg are the hosts of ESPN's "Mike and Mike in the Morning" radio show.

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