NFL legend Brett Favre speaks out after ESPN sparks fury over national anthem following New Orleans attack Brett Favre has blasted the decision not to air the moment of silence or the national anthem on ESPN in the moments leading up to the Sugar Bowl due to the terrorist attack in New Orleans less than 24 hours prior.
ESPN came under fire earlier in the week for not including it as part of its broadcast, with the Sugar Bowl instead having lead-in remarks from President Joe Biden and another speech from Allstate CEO Tom Wilson.
The Sugar Bowl was postponed due to a terrorist attack in New Orleans which killed 14 people.
Favre has blasted not airing the moment of silence or the national anthem for the Sugar Bowl.
Favre only posted about the lack of national anthem on the broadcast more than 24 hours after the game ended.
