First of all, no one is saying Mixon doesn't deserve a shot at redemption or well-wishes. The problem was that Musberger didn't say that he hopes Mixon redeems himself by no longer walloping women in the face. He just said we should all hope Mixon has a successful NFL career.
"It was troubling...very troubling to see. We've talked to the coaches and uh...they all swear that the young man is doing fine. Uh, like I said Oklahoma thought that he might even transfer (after the suspension). But he sat out the suspension, reinstated. And folks he is a...he's just one of the best. And let's hope - given a second chance by Bob Stoops and Oklahoma - let's hope that this young man makes the most of his chance and goes on to have a career in the National Football League!"
It was fine until the very end. Musberger didn't say "Let's hope that this young man makes the most of his chance and goes on to truly redeem himself and become a good person" or "upstanding citizen" or "stops punching drunk college girls' faces in restaurants." No, let's hope the NFL accepts this poor lost soul and he makes millions playing a game.
Later on...
"Some people were very upset when I wished this young man well...at the next level. Let me make something perfectly clear: what he did with that young lady was brutal, uncalled for. He's apologized, was tearful. He got a second chance. He got a second chance from Bob Stoops. I happen to pull for people with second chances, okay? Let me make it absolutely clear, that I hope he has a wonderful career. And he teaches people with that brutal, violent video. Okay?!"
I don't think anyone was outraged by Musberger. It was just odd, like I said. It wasn't necessary. Just call the game and if you want to talk about Mixon then talk about how talented a football player he is.
