Im 38, my knowledge of the expression comes from Little Feat's "Waitng for Columbus" album, which was recorded live in 1979. IIRC, the song doesnt have racial overtones. At any rate, I dont seek out things to be offended by, and I doubt if Berman made the comment in a racial manner, either. He was probably using his signature use of song lyrics in his broadcast, and I at least, wouldnt have noticed it as anything other that-song lyrics. Its a shame people need to seek ways to be offended..
Berman is 50. He is very surely aware of the phrase's racial background. My point in the post was not to accuse Berman of racism, but to say that if Rush Limbaugh had ever used such a phrase, the MSM would have raked him over the coals, whereas I doubt ESPN will discipline the self-described Democrat Berman in any way.