Things can get dicey whenever religion enters the world of sports. Just ask Kevin Harlan.
The CBS play-by-play announcer turned heads Sunday with a controversial call at the final buzzer of Syracuse’s Elite Eight win over Virginia. Harlan declared the Orange, who overcame a 13-point second-half deficit, were “back from the dead on Easter Sunday.”
Kevin Harlan’s final call: "Back from the dead on Easter Sunday" pic.twitter.com/RQ5akmGzDS
— Kenny Ducey (@KennyDucey) March 28, 2016
Opinions since have been tossed all over the place. Some on social media thought the call was harmless — creative, even — while others wondered whether Harlan stepped over the line by essentially comparing Syracuse’s comeback to Jesus Christ rising from the dead.
If I were Kevin Harlan, I'd be getting my apology ready. Quick.
— Mike Vaccaro (@MikeVacc) March 28, 2016
This is…a bit much, Kevin Harlan. https://t.co/Gvq8aZbUFP
— Guy Benson (@guypbenson) March 28, 2016
The problem w/ this Kevin Harlan line isn't that it's offensive – it's just trying way too hard to be clever: https://t.co/gayoSRRTbj
— College Sports Only (@CollegeSportsO) March 28, 2016
I'm a christian and Kevin Harlan's call at the end of the Syracuse game didn't bother me at all. I thought it was harmless
— Mr.RudeBastard (@HUEHEFTY) March 28, 2016
Eviscerating a good man/terrific broadcaster unnecessarily ranks very low on my list of priorities. This #Christian supports @Kevinharlan…
— Brandon Tierney (@BrandonTierney) March 28, 2016
I didn't hear @Kevinharlan's comment everyone is talking about. My thoughts: 1) It's not a big a deal 2) God created humor & improvisation
— J.R. (@improvor) March 28, 2016
Someone please explain to me how what Kevin Harlan said is the least bit offensive?
— Ricky Cibrano (@RickyCibrano) March 28, 2016
What do you think? Witty or too much?
Thumbnail photo via Kirby Lee/USA TODAY Sports Images
