The margin for error, odds of misinterpretation, or feelings of ill will is extremely high regarding
any social commentary regarding black athletes in the NFL or NBA by a sportscaster. Everybody on the planet knows it's taboo, even if such commentary is true.
He's certainly entitled to his opinion, and may have even made a point, but what made Rush pull this pin on ESPN? The jackals cannot believe their luck.
Rush's 2nd hour monologue today explains his view on this today.