How shall we mourn?

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

The article doesn't say why he was fired. It says he was criticized for his on-air remarks but it doesn't say who leveled the criticism. I think he was probably already on his way out the door.

Originally Posted by rainmaker

The article says that some people saw the comment "The game is over" as an indication to quit watching (change channels). I'd say that while all his other faults didn't matter, the bottom line (losing viewers) was the bottom line.

Looks like I might have been right. According to Neil Best at Newsday Packer's departure was already determined going into last season.