Troy Aikman rips into Doug Gottlieb over Andrew Luck tweet

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Andrew Luck has been the target of plenty of unfair criticism since he made the shocking decision to retire from football over the weekend, but one of the most absurd takes came from Doug Gottlieb. Troy Aikman, who works for the same company as Gottlieb, had no problem unloading on the former college basketball player.

Aikman, of course, is the lead analyst for NFL games on FOX. Gottlieb hosts a show on FOX Sports Radio and appears on FOX Sports 1. Aikman blasted Gottlieb and even took a shot at FS1 while he was at it.

“That’s total bulls— Doug,” Aikman wrote on Twitter. “What qualifies you to decide how someone should live their life? So you’re now the authority on what motivates Andrew Luck? And if his decisions don’t fit into what you think is best for him then you rip him? Guess that keeps you employed on FS1. Nice.”

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The way Colts fans treated Luck as he walked off the field on Saturday was bad, but Gottlieb’s tweet was worse. Of course, as Aikman mentioned, it’s the type of hot take that keeps someone like Gottlieb employed. The more attention it gets, the better — even if that attention is almost exclusively negative.

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Personally I find Aikman and Joe Buck to be two of the most annoying announcers but he's spot on in this case.

[redstatebluegirl]

1. I am not a fan of Aikman, but he is right about this.

Luck has a right to protect his health. This guy has taken a serious beating and I am sure now that he is going to be a parent it terrifies him that he won't be able to even play with his child due to playing in the NFL. He is a very smart guy, has a degree in Architecture from a top school, he doesn't need to have his brains beat out every Sunday for an extended period of time.

I love football,but I also know how dangerous it is and support a player who wants to walk away before they are totally messed up.

[underpants]

3. Totally agree

[Wellstone ruled]

9. Have a Ex NFLer Pal

that after 5 years as a Line Backer,he now enjoys his Retirement with a walker as his main source of moving around the House. Oh,and he has had more than twenty major Surgeries on his hips,legs and Knees. He just said he flunked his CTE exam this time around. And he knew when it was time to get out,unfortunately,a few years later,then all hell broke loose in his body.

[GitRDun]

2. Exploitation is THE broad theme when it comes to owners and laborers

no matter how highly paid or not the workers are.

He's entitled to prioritize his long term health over football.

It's sad how many of us buy into the notion that ANYONE who tries to remove themselves from a painful physical or financial situation (that really only benefits the owners) needs to suck it up.

Doug Gottlieb is a fool.

[yonder]

4. Off topic a bit but Joe Hairclub-for-Men Buck is about the most annoying person on TV.

Right up there with Kanye or that Simon dude on America's Got Too Much Inanity TV. He might be a nice guy and knowledgeable in a lot of areas, but he comes across as smug and self centered and his screen presence is channel-changing worthy, IMO. I hope he doesn't rub off too much on his booth mate Aikman.

[Va Lefty]

5. Agreed. Used to LOVE his Dad Jack Buck calling baseball games

But you're right. He comes off as a smug, smartass.

[stopbush]

7. I don't have a problem with Joe Buck, though I seem to be the only one.

[yonder]

11. ...

[Clash City Rocker]

6. Gottlieb got booted from Notre Dame for credit card theft

He’s not exactly a paragon of virtue. His last name is...a tad ironic.

[redstatebluegirl]

10. I am sure they sent him to confession so he is fine now... sarcasm.

[stopdiggin]

8. the whole industry is populated with meatheads

but -- "talk radio" -- do you have to say any more than that?

Which is really kind of a shame because if you actually spend some time with top level players, there's some pretty sharp people represented. The guys wearing the pads are mostly NOT meatheads. Pure love of the game has kept many going -- clearly longer than they should. It's interesting that Luck made a point of saying that the love was essentially gone. As much as his health .. the game ground down his love for it. That's pretty sad -- and honest. I hope more guys make decisions that are right for them in the future.

[Auggie]

12. I think Aikman does a good job on FOX. His response here is spot-on.

[El Supremo]

13. You like that all his sentences are made with double subjects?

It drives me totally nuts!1!!

"Auggie, he never learned shit in English class."

[Auggie]

14. I listen selectively?

Conversational grammar. You get used it. Plus, I can’t hear well. Comes in handy. A lot.

[El Supremo]

15. Sorry you can't hear well.

I guess that living in Frisco makes you immune to things that are important in the Heartland.

[Auggie]

16. No problem. Totally my fault ...

Rolling Stones + headphones + dumb kid