Troy Aikman lights up Fox Sports colleague over Andrew Luck tweet
The Andrew Luck fallout continues. Luck’s shocking retirement Saturday night led to countless hot takes on social media. However one, in particular, drew the wrath of former Dallas Cowboys QB and now Fox NFL analyst Troy Aikman.
Aikman blasted fellow Fox Sports colleague and radio host Doug Gottlieb over his criticism of Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck.
Gottlieb described Luck’s sudden departure as “the most millennial thing ever.”
Aikman defended the 29-year-old’s controversial decision on Twitter on Sunday. He slammed Gottlieb for his tweet, calling it total bulls**t.”
A three-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback and Super Bowl XXVII MVP, Aikman led the Cowboys through 12 seasons, having been chosen as the top overall draft pick in 1989.
He has been a lead analyst for NFL on Fox since the 2002 season.
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Aside from Aikman, a flood of others called Gottlieb out for his tone-deaf comment. One NFL player pointed out Gottlieb’s criminal past.
Gottlieb was charged in 1996 with felony theft for allegedly using stolen credit cards to purchase nearly $1,000.
His remarks came after Andrew Luck announced Saturday that he was retiring from the NFL. As a result, the Colts are without a franchise QB less than two weeks before the start of the regular season.
Andrew Luck had been one of the premier stars in the game until devastating injuries — including a torn labrum of his throwing shoulder — and rehabilitation led to him calling it quits.
