Troy Aikman Backtracks on Trashing Military Flyovers

You don’t want to get caught on a hot mic trashing patriotism.  But that’s exactly what happened to Troy Aikman and Joe Buck. Buck and Aikman called Sunday’s game between the Green Bay Packers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers that was played in front of roughly 15,000 fans at Raymond James Stadium.

As is tradition at NFL games, a pregame flyover ensued, despite the mostly empty stadium.

Aikman and Buck had jokes.

Aikman: “That’s a lot of jet fuel just to do a little flyover.”

Buck: “That’s your hard-earned money and your tax dollars at work.”

Aikman: “That stuff ain’t happening with [a] Kamala-Biden ticket, I’ll tell you that right now partner.”

Even Joe Buck and Troy Aikman find pregame flyovers to be a little much these days: https://t.co/0IZL6GhmZy pic.twitter.com/G4EpB3SYtN

— Defector (@DefectorMedia) October 19, 2020

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So Aikman issued a clarification on Tuesday,  just to make sure everyone knows he’s “an unwavering patriot.”

I love a flyover but It was odd to see one over a mostly empty stadium but I am an unwavering patriot that loves this country, has always respected our flag, supported the men and women in the armed forces as well as those in uniform who serve & protect and for anyone to suggest

— Troy Aikman (@TroyAikman) October 20, 2020

otherwise doesn’t know me, my beliefs or what I have stood for my entire life.🇺🇸

— Troy Aikman (@TroyAikman) October 20, 2020

The problem for Aikman and Buck is that their commentary wasn’t intended for air. What else do they say off air? Buck didn’t even bother to put out a statement.

Remember to always check your mic.

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