As Twitchy reported this morning, ESPN did not make a good call and angered viewers with its tribute to Jovan Belcher, who reportedly killed his girlfriend and then committed suicide yesterday. Outraged Twitter users wondered if there would be a tribute prior to today’s Chiefs-Panthers game.
Controversy already building about whether to honor Jovan Belcher at today's Chiefs/Panthers game – given the… http://t.co/8Sz9TzYF
— Contessa Brewer (@contessabrewer) December 2, 2012
Twitter users were livid at just the thought. Controversy? It shouldn’t even be in question.
“@EDoherty3: Chiefs shouldn't wear a patch for Belcher, they should wear one for his girlfriend. She's the victim. And their son.” Agreed.
— Len Glickman (@lenglickman) December 2, 2012
https://twitter.com/DaltonWhitworth/status/275125811672125441
RT @BGWhoDat: I hope any moment of silence at the #Chiefs game is for Belcher's family and the victims. Don't honor the shooter.
— Berns (@Berns247) December 2, 2012
This Javon Belcher story is really sad but I hope the Chiefs aren't going to honor him. He's a murderer & took a mother from her child.
— Rassha (@PurelyAuthentic) December 2, 2012
The Kansas City Chiefs did not make the mistake that ESPM made. Prior to today’s game against the Carolina Panthers this afternoon, they held only a moment of silence for all victims of domestic violence.
Recommended
The Chiefs during pre-game vs. Carolina Panthers, observed a moment of silence for all those who suffer from domestic violence.
— FOX 4 Sports (@fox4sports) December 2, 2012
Most found this appropriate. Or, at least not as inappropriate and disturbing as ESPN’s tribute to Belcher.
Good move by #Chiefs making moment of silence for domestic violence victims..also good that club talked players out of wearing
59 stickers— Danny Clinkscale (@dcwhb) December 2, 2012
Moment of silence to remember victims of domestic violence and their families at #chiefs pregame. Very appropriate.
— Jeff Rosen (@jeff_rosen88) December 2, 2012
No tributes, no names. Just a quick moment of silence for "victims of domestic violence". Well done, #Chiefs.
— Clark Hamilton (@StatsClark) December 2, 2012
Perfect tone on #Chiefs moment of silence, remembering all victims of domestic violence.
— Sam Mellinger (@mellinger) December 2, 2012
Good for the Chiefs only taking moment of silence for GF and victims of domestic violence. No mention of Belcher. Sorry he murdered his GF.
— Atlanta Sports Guy (@Atlantasportguy) December 2, 2012
https://twitter.com/ROTHENbenRG/status/275303953946800129
https://twitter.com/rickygangster/status/275299904686006274
Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with Kasandra Perkins’ family, and her beautiful child, now motherless.
https://twitter.com/mattc77/status/275256103162490880
Related:
Kansas City Chief Jovan Belcher reportedly shot his girlfriend then committed suicide
Eek: Kansas City Chiefs’ Twitter account tweets ‘Panther crunch’ photo in wake of tragic shooting
‘Jovan Belcher’ Twitter account raising money for his daughter is reportedly a fake
Join the conversation as a VIP Member