ESPN Sportscenter Anchor Todd Grisham Thinks Jonathan Martin Should Have Been Able To Take a Joke
The Ted Wells report has been released. It details harassment suffered by Jonathan Martin, another Dolphins player and a team employee from Richie Incognito, John Jerry and Mike Pouncey. ESPN anchor Todd Grisham tweeted that his take-away was it was “just guys goofing on each other” and Martin “couldn’t take it.”
My biggest takeaway from the Wells report.."Although Incognito, Jerry and Pouncey verbally harassed Martin, we find that they did not .. 1/2
— Todd Grisham (@Grishamfight) February 14, 2014
intend to drive Martin from the team or cause him lasting emotional injury" IMO-Guys goofing on each other Martin couldn't take it. 2/2
— Todd Grisham (@Grishamfight) February 14, 2014
I mean who hasn’t “busted chops” by joking vulgarly about someone’s race in the workplace? Or someone’s sexuality? Or someone’s female relatives? I’m sure calling someone a “stinky Pakistani” is SOP on set in Bristol.
Grisham takes it philosophical, wondering where we draw the line on rookie hazing?
@uga_2015 so it's ok in "moderation"? Who decides where the line is? What about those who shave rookies heads against their will? Jail time?
— Todd Grisham (@Grishamfight) February 14, 2014
Not sure, but guessing not violating the anti-harassment policies players sign may be a good place to start.