The Minority Report

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By Ken Levine: Who is the sexiest sportscaster?

Forget the damn Oscars! PLAYBOY has announced it’s top five nominees for the “Sexiest Sportscaster of 2008”! And it’s a hot competition this year, gang.

ESPN’s Erin Andrews (the Meryl Streep of this category) is looking to repeat. If the other contestants have to wear clothes then Erin is going to be hard to beat.

…after I Googled Erin Andrews

…to tell you this story:

USC linebacker sorry he faked getting busy with Erin Andrews

the video of USC linebacker Rey Maualuga dancing behind Erin Andrews following the Trojans’ victory over Penn State in the Rose Bowl

Which of course leads to this story…

SPORTSbyBROOKS » Maualuga Sorry He Busted His Moves On Andrews

But now the LOS ANGELES TIMES is reporting that USC is has issued a statement that Maualuga has apologized to Andrews for his dance moves and “deeply regrets his actions.” And I’m sure he regrets his actions just as much as the USC athletic department told him that he should.

Why was the “apology” necessary? Because, as USA TODAY says, certain women’s groups are still upset with his barbaric behavior:

But Donna Lopiano, former CEO of the Women’s Sports Foundation, called Maualuga “my first-round pick for ‘offensive’ player of the year” and his dance behind Andrews “another example of a narcissistic, high-profile athlete believing that any behavior, no matter how inappropriate, is acceptable because of his status.

“For those who would laugh off, celebrate or enable this behavior, think twice. Ms. Andrews could be your sister, daughter or wife.”

All I can say is…SHUT THE FUCK UP!! Nag, nag, nag.