NFL: ESPN Fires Hank Williams Jr.

After his unpopular comments earlier this week (an analogy involving Hitler and Obama), ESPN has decided to part ways with Hank Williams Jr.. ESPN said in a statement....

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"We have decided to part ways with Hank Williams, Jr," "We appreciate his contributions over the past years. The success of Monday Night Football has always been about the games and that will continue."

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Oh, but wait there's more. Williams says it was his decision to peace out...

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"After reading hundreds of e-mails, I have made MY decision," he wrote. "By pulling my opening Oct 3rd, You (ESPN) stepped on the Toes of The First Amendment Freedom of Speech, so therefore Me, My Song, and All My Rowdy Friends are OUT OF HERE. It's been a great run."

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I just hope they spare us a Faith Hill-like replacement.