ESPN's SportsCenter is now one of the only places you won't see Ron Burgundy
Confirming the Anchorman 2 marketing campaign does have some limits, ESPN has canceled tonight’s scheduled appearance by Ron Burgundy, who has officially usurped the identity of Will Ferrell. ESPN’s director of communications made the announcement over Twitter, saying the timing unfortunately coincided with the unfolding story surrounding Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston and “the potential implications of any news from the State Attorney's press conference” regarding whether Winston would be officially charged with sexual assault. It’s a great story, compelling and rich, but not particularly suited to Ron Burgundy’s brand of ironic obliviousness—even though that press conference has already concluded, and no charges were filed. Regardless, it’s still not funny.