ESPN said covering the story on Alabama QB's girlfriend was appropriate; remarks weren't 
ESPN apologized Tuesday for remarks made by Brent Musburger about the girlfriend of Alabama QB AJ McCarron] (Photo: Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports) Story Highlights - ESPN's Brent Musburger went overboard in comments about the looks of McCarron's girlfriend
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ESPN's Brent Musburger "went too far" in comments about an Auburn grad, the girlfriend of Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron, who appeared on-air during the Crimson Tide's victory Monday against Notre Dame in the BCS title game.
The network apologized for that.
During the cablecast, Katherine Webb, Miss Alabama, was caught on camera sitting near McCarron's mother.
Webb obviously impressed Musburger, 73, who said, "Whoa!" noting Webb was a "beautiful woman." Then he added, "You quarterbacks get all the good-looking women."
In a statement Tuesday, ESPN says that while it tries to capture "interesting storylines ... we apologize that the commentary in this instance went too far and Brent understands that."
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Katherine Webb, girlfriend of Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron, celebrates after the BCS Championship game on Monday night when the Crimson Tide beat the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 42-14. Matt Cashore, USA TODAY Sports Related story Fullscreen ![None]()
According to multiple outlets, Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron is dating Miss Alabama, Katherine Webb, but she's an Auburn grad. Katherine Webb, Twitter Related story Fullscreen ![None]()
Donald Trump reportedlu is reaching out to Webb to congratulate her for this newfound fame. PR NEWSWIRE Related story Fullscreen ![None]()
Webb looks on as McCarron kisses the national championship trophy. Eileen Blass, USA TODAY Sports Related story Fullscreen ![None]()
Katherine Webb, girlfriend of AJ McCarron, celebrates after the BCS Championship game on Monday night when Alabama beat the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 42-14. Matt Cashore, USA TODAY Sports Related story Fullscreen ![None]()
Miss Alabama USA Katherine Webb competes in the swimwear competition during the 2012 Miss USA pageant at the Planet Hollywood Resort Casino on June 3 in Las Vegas. Isaac Brekken, Getty Images Related story Fullscreen ![None]()
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ESPN apologized Tuesday for remarks made by Brent Musburger about the girlfriend of Alabama QB AJ McCarron] (Photo: Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports) ESPN's Brent Musburger "went too far" in comments about an Auburn grad, the girlfriend of Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron, who appeared on-air during the Crimson Tide's victory Monday against Notre Dame in the BCS title game. The network apologized for that. During the cablecast, Katherine Webb, Miss Alabama, was caught on camera sitting near McCarron's mother. Webb obviously impressed Musburger, 73, who said, "Whoa!" noting Webb was a "beautiful woman." Then he added, "You quarterbacks get all the good-looking women." In a statement Tuesday, ESPN says that while it tries to capture "interesting storylines ... we apologize that the commentary in this instance went too far and Brent understands that." PHOTOS: AJ McCarron's model girlfriend Story Highlights
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