In the world of journalism and broadcasting, it's rather important to get your facts straight.
Sure, people go on live television and spew random stuff to get attention, as is the case with former NC State guard Terry Gannon.
While on the call for NBC’s coverage of the Ryder Cup, Gannon tried to take a jab at the "G.O.A.T." Michael Jordan. Even though he got a chuckle out of it, he doesn't even realize that he just embarrassed himself on national television.
Here's what Gannon claimed about Jordan:
NC State national champion guard Terry Gannon slips in a NC State-UNC rivalry comment with Michael Jordan in attendance at the Ryder Cup:
“He struggled against NC State, though.