Fox Ends Boycott of WEEI And Thanks Them For Sending Kirk Minihane A Message That His Comments Were Inapproriate

Boston.com - As it turns out, Kirk Minihane’s weeklong suspension from WEEI for comments he made about Fox Sports reporter Erin Andrews will last longer than the network’s revocation of advertising from all stations owned by parent company Entercom. On Friday, Fox banned its personalities from appearing on WEEI and pulled all advertising from Entercom’s 100-plus stations nationwide in response to the station’s initial decision not to punish Minihane. The network was apparently appeased by WEEI’s announcement later Friday — after the ads were pulled — that Minihane was suspended. Fox informed Entercom Wednesday afternoon that the advertising, which industry sources have estimated at a little more than $1 million, would be restored. “We appreciate Entercom’s recognition and response to the inappropriate comments made by the WEEI host,’’ said Fox Sports senior vice president of media relations Lou D’Ermilio in a statement. “It is our sincere hope both organizations can now move forward.”

Well I think this Fox guy just did it the impossible. In 2 weeks filled with idiotic statements and even more idiotic and hypocritical apologies this cat Lou D’Ermilio just topped them all. We “appreciate Entercom’s recognition and response to the inappropriate comments?” Really bro? WEEI stood by the comments. I think they even said “the Triumphant Return of Kirk Minihane” after he called Andrews a gutless bitch the first time. The only reason Minihane got suspended is because you guys pulled your advertising budget and spanked WEEI. It had nothing to do with them recognizing or acknowledging that he said something inappropriate. So spare me how you appreciated WEEI’s response. No you didn’t. You gave them no choice. You punched them in the gut and watched them crumble.