SAN DIEGO (AP) -- A CBS announcer has apologized to a Polish-born Gonzaga player for using a derogatory term while describing the defense Oklahoma State was using against Przemek Karnowski. In an effort to make a comeback in the second half, Oklahoma State started deliberately fouling Karnowski, who is a poor free throw shooter. Andrew Catalon, the play-by-play announcer for the game, called the strategy "Hack-a-Polack." Catalon's broadcasting partner, former NBA player Mike Gminski, who is of P...
CBS Announcer Drops 'Polack' Slur On Player During NCAA Tournament (VIDEOS)
The Huffington Post - 22 Mar 2014 09:30
SAN DIEGO (AP) -- A CBS announcer has apologized to a Polish-born Gonzaga player for using a derogatory term while describing the defense Oklahoma State was using against Przemek Karnowski. In an effort to make a comeback in the second half, Oklahoma State started deliberately fouling Karnowski, who is a poor free throw shooter. Andrew Catalon, the play-by-play announcer for the game, called the strategy "Hack-a-Polack." Catalon's broadcasting partner, former NBA player Mike Gminski, who is of P...
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