Thom Brennaman’s Dad Has a Few Things to Say About Stephen A. Smith Apology

Thom Brennaman’s Dad is wondering why his son couldn’t have gotten a free pass. Long-time Cincinnati Reds play-by-play announcer Marty Brennaman replied via Twitter to an apology ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith made on First Take, showing support for Smith and adding that he wished his son’s employers “had been as forgiving” as Smith’s.

“Great apologies, young man. I only wish my son’s employers had been as forgiving as yours. Your words and sincerity were heartfelt. Keep up your good work”

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Brennaman’s tweet:

Great apologies, young man. I only wish my son's employers had been as forgiving as yours. Your words and sincerity were heartfelt. Keep up your good work.

— Marty Brennaman (@brennaman_marty) July 13, 2021

Brennaman’s son, Thom, called it quits from his position as play-by-play announcer for the Reds and FOX Sports Ohio after he was caught using a homophobic slur during a Reds-Royals broadcast.

Listen below:

“One of the f*g capitals of the world. Reds Live, the pregame show, presented by Ray St. Clair Roofing…”

Thom Brennaman surprises absolutely nobody pic.twitter.com/kZBWk1gxRJ

— Jackson "Dill Pickleson" Vose (@JV__19) August 19, 2020

His apology below:

Thom Brennaman’s apology. pic.twitter.com/wp6PD8DBnC

— Michael Ritter (@MikeSteveRitter) August 20, 2020

What Thom’s father fails to realize is, his son’s comment were far worse than anything Stephen A. Smith said. If SAS uttered those exact words, he too would be resigning.

And last time I checked, Stephen A. Smith ain’t a young man.

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