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neontaster @neontaster ESPN claims the #RobertLee thing was about memes, but by pulling him, they created a cat-5 meme hurricane. Smart move, idiots

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Brian Stelter tweet

Given the amount of media attention being generated by one of the countless, routine decisions our local production teams make every day, I wanted to make sure you have the facts. There was never any concern - by anyone, at any level -- that Robert Lee's name would offend anyone watching the Charlottesville game Among our Charlotte production staff there was a question as to whether - in these divisive times Robert's assignment might create a distraction, or even worse, expose him to social hectoring and trolling. Since Robert was their primary concern, they consulted with him directly. He expressed some personal trepidation about the assignment and, when offered the chance to do the Youngstown State/Pitt game instead, opted for that game -- in part because he lives in Albany and would be able to get home to his family on Saturday evening. I'm disappointed that the good intentions of our Charlotte colleagues have been intentionally hijacked by someone with a personal agenda, and sincerely appreciate Robert's personal input and professionalism throughout this episode.

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