Report: ESPN pulls broadcaster off future Washington games due to bizarre feud
By Adam Spencer
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ESPN broadcaster Mark Jones seems to have a personal vendetta against the Washington Huskies and coach Chris Petersen.
After his partner, Quint Kessenich used cupcakes to make fun of Washington’s non-conference schedule last season, Jones later called Petersen “irascible and somewhat cantankerous.”
Then, this week, Jones sent a tweet about Washington’s loss to Auburn, saying they should have played a lesser foe:
Washington Huskies took one one on the chin. Where’s Montana ?
— MarkJonesESPN (@MarkJonesESPN) September 2, 2018
Now, it appears both the Pac-12 and ESPN have had enough. On Monday, it was reported by The Seattle Times that Jones wouldn’t broadcast any Washington games for the foreseeable future:
Both the Pac-12 office and UW were aware of Jones’ tweet Sunday. An athletic department spokesman told The Seattle Times that Washington has been assured that Jones will not be broadcasting any of the Huskies’ games this season (and likely not any anytime soon).
“We are aware of the inappropriate comments in this tweet and have addressed it with ESPN,” the Pac-12 wrote in a statement.
It’s just bizarre that Jones has clung to this feud for so long, as it makes him look somewhat unprofessional. For now, though, he’ll have other assignments, leaving the Huskies in peace.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
