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Steelers Running Back Najee Harris Lambastes ESPN Announcer
The Steelers rookie running back called out ESPN broadcaster Steve Levy for an erroneous comment on "Monday Night Football."
PITTSBURGH, PA — Even after making major contributions to a thrilling victory on "Monday Night Football," Steelers running back Najee Harris had reason to be irked.
Harris wasn't pleased when ESPN announcer Steve Levy erred in discussing with broadcast partners Brian Griese and Louis Riddick Harris's youth, some of which was spent living homeless with his single mother in California.
“Even when he got to (University of) Alabama on a full ride, got the fancy dorm room, he spent the first few months in Alabama sleeping on the floor,” Levy said of Harris. “He said he’s just more comfortable, more used to that.”
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A very inspirational tale, except for its inaccuracy.Levy had confused collegiate Harris' sleeping habits with another former Alabama running back, Josh Jacobs, who also was a first-round NFL draft pick.
Bra I ain’t sleep on no dam floor in college. I slept on my bed
— Najee Harris (@ohthatsNajee22) November 9, 2021
A chagrined Levy apologized to Harris on Tuesday afternoon.
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I got this part wrong Najee, my mistake. Your story is inspirational & mission to positively impact is admirable. I’ll be donating to the Da' Bigger Picture Foundation and encourage others to help Najee’s greater purpose where they can.https://t.co/GlbxzRfXSD
— Steve Levy (@espnSteveLevy) November 9, 2021
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