“Is Adam Schefter running ABC News?”: Fans brutally bash ABC for ‘insensitive’ Tweet on Marion Barber’s death
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Marion Sylvester Barber III made a name for himself at the highest level. The star running back played for seven seasons in the NFL after delivering impressive performances at the college level.
He featured for the Minnesota Golden Gophers and on the back of some great numbers, he was able to make his way into the Dallas Cowboys unit back in 2005. Marion spent six years before he was roped in by the Chicago Bears in 2011.
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“We are heartbroken”: Cowboys on Marion Barber’s death
What came as a devastating piece of news, Marion recently left the mortal world. It came as an absolute shocker as the talented footballer was only 38 years old. The Cowboys stated that they were left “heartbroken by the tragic death.” ABC informed that Marion battled mental health issues after his career ended.
“Marion was an old-school, hard-nosed football player who ran with the will to win every down. He had a passion for the game and love for his coaches and teammates,” the Cowboys said in a statement. However, netizens were not pleased with the way many outlets reported Marion’s death.
ABC was bashed on Twitter for an insensitive Tweet on Marion’s untimely demise. “Marion Barber III, the former Dallas Cowboys running back who scored plenty of touchdowns without recording a 1,000-yard season, has died, the team said Wednesday. He was 38,” ABC had Tweeted.
Here’s how fans reacted to the Tweet.
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