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ESPN’s cupcake props at Washington Football scheduling earns pie in the face

By Bret Stuter

CORVALLIS, OR - SEPTEMBER 30: Head coach Chris Petersen
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SEATTLE, WA – SEPTEMBER 28: Fans endure inclement weather during a game between the Washington Huskies and the Arizona Wildcats on September 28, 2013 at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Kevin Casey/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA – SEPTEMBER 28: Fans endure inclement weather during a game between the Washington Huskies and the Arizona Wildcats on September 28, 2013 at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Kevin Casey/Getty Images) /

What was ESPN thinking?

The insertion of those subjective and pointed commentary in a football broadcast was pretty bad. As Washington opened up a 31-0 lead against a perceived formidable Pac-12 opponent, the ESPN crew guffawed as they illustrated the non-conference football schedule with… cupcakes.

This opponent was the same California which was a touted “potential powerhouse” when they lined up against USC. This was the same California team which played USC to a dead heat for three quarters at USC.

California’s reputation seems to depend on which team they play.

Unbelievable

Now, subject to a thrashing of historic proportions, ESPN asserted to the national audience (at least the audience which remained awake), that Washington was “soft”

Most televised games attempt to promote the teams during the game, not roast them.

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