Count Bob Costas among those unimpressed with ESPN/ABC awarding Caitlyn Jenner the prestigious Arthur Ashe Courage Award. The NBC sportscaster was on The Dan Patrick Show this week when the topic of Jenner being given the award at next month’s ESPY’s came up. Costas, who is nothing if not thoughtful, eloquent and professional, didn’t hold back.
“It strikes me that awarding the Arthur Ashe Award to Caitlyn Jenner is just a crass exploitation play – it’s a tabloid play. In the broad world of sports, I’m pretty sure they could’ve found someone – and this is not anything against Caitlyn Jenner – who was much closer actively involved in sports, who would’ve been deserving of what that award represents.