Stephen A Smith Calls Christian Kirk “Charlie Kirk” On “First Take”

Stephen A Smith unintentionally referred to Houston Texans extensive receiver Christian Kirk because the late Turning Point USA co-founder, Charlie Kirk, during an episode of First Take on Tuesday morning. A clip of the awkward slip-up is blowing up on social media.

“We noticed Charlie Kirk catch 8 receptions for 144 yards,” Smith stated whereas discussing the Texans’ win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday evening. When Shae Cornette chimed in to right him, he added: “I’m sorry. Christian. I apologize. I apologize. Oh my God. Christian Kirk.”

Charlie Kirk was shot and killed whereas talking at Utah Valley University again in September. In the wake of his loss of life, there was an outpouring of condemnation of political violence in America. Donald Trump has since posthumously awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

As for Christian Kirk, he performed a pivotal position within the Houston Texans’ 30-6 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. He introduced in eight catches for 144 yards and a landing. With the victory, the Texans will tackle the New England Patriots on the highway within the Divisional Round subsequent weekend.

Mike Tomlin, head coach of the Steelers, introduced that he is stepping down from his position after 19 years on Tuesday morning. “This group has been an enormous a part of my life for a few years, and it has been an absolute honor to steer this group,” he stated in an announcement obtained by ESPN. “I’m deeply grateful to Art Rooney II and the late Ambassador Rooney for his or her belief and assist. I’m additionally grateful to the gamers who gave all the pieces that they had each day, and to the coaches and employees whose dedication and dedication made this journey so significant.”

During his tenure with the Steelers, Tomlin by no means had a dropping season. Despite the common season success, he completed with a postseason report of 8-12 and hadn’t gained a playoff recreation since 2016.