ESPN's Rose apologizes after calling Gronkowski 'white boy wasted'

Feb 9, 2012

ESPN basketball analyst Jalen Rose apologized on Thursday after referring to New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski as “white boy wasted.”

Rose made the initial remark early on ESPN's “Mike and Mike in the Morning” as he was asked to weigh in on Gronkowski's partying ways after the team lost Super Bowl XLVI.

“Forgive this term because I didn't make it up: He was having a good time. He was white boy wasted. He was having a good time," Rose said.

Approximately 2 1/2 hours later into the show, Rose returned and apologized - although his level of sincerity could be questioned.

"You; guys got me in trouble," Rose said. "Earlier; in today's show we were talking about the Patriots' post-game party and I made some comments that other people - some people - took as insensitive remarks, so for those that took it that way I definitely apologize.

“Pretty sure I always say things that upset people, get under people's skin. I guess today was no different. So I'm sorry for the pushback."

It should be noted that Rose was sentenced to 20 days in jail following a guilty plea to a DUI charge last year.

A 13-year NBA veteran who has lived in Michigan for most of his life, Rose pleaded guilty in May, admitting he had six martinis when he drove off the road in March.

Rose's blood-alcohol content was 0.12, 50 percent above the state's legal limit.

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ESPN's Rose apologizes after calling Gronkowski 'white boy wasted'