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ESPN Suspends Jacobson; [Brief]

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ESPN has suspended Dana Jacobson, co-host of First Take, an ESPN2 morning program, for a week for making vulgar references to Notre Dame and the Touchdown Jesus mural that faces the university's football stadium at a roast in Atlantic City on Jan. 11.The Press of Atlantic City reported that Jacobson made an absolute fool of herself, swilling vodka, and needed to be pulled off the stage. Jacobson, a Michigan graduate, made her remarks as part of an anti-Notre Dame bit focusing on Mike Golic, a former player for the Fighting Irish, who was roasted with his ESPN Radio partner, Mike Greenberg. The roast was attended by Notre Dame Coach Charlie Weis.In a statement, Jacobson said: I respect all religions and did not mean anything derogatory by my poorly chosen words. I also deeply regret the embarrassment I have caused ESPN and Mike and Mike. She is to return to her job Monday. Josh Krulewitz, an ESPN spokesman, said, Her comments were inappropriate, and we have dealt with it, and she has been disciplined.