Right after it happened.
Rush was NOT fired but resigned rather then hurt ESPN.
Jackson gave interviews ripping Rush and Berman gave several saying that Rush was being misinterpreted.
Even now, Berman (who is very quick to point out that he is liberal...he doesn't say democrat but actually uses the word liberal) says he still likes Rush, and knows that Limbaugh isn't racist, FWIW, Al michaels also has pretty conservative leanings.
Rush was trying to live a dream and be part of the NFL that he loves. It was IMHO a setup from the get-go.... It was predetermined that he would be made to look like a bigot and a fool in front of a national audience. The spinmeisters and race pimps can make anything that comes out of someone's mouth appear to be whatever they want it to be.
Berman and Jackson neither one were "smart" enough to to be offended when Rush made his statements. They suddenly became offended when their "handlers" told them they were offended.
Jackson looked like a fool trying to explain why he wasn't "offended" and outspoken until after the fact.
I quit watching sportscenter years ago. Their "agenda" and double standards rival that of the other MSM.