PRO FOOTBALL REPORT : WEEKDAY UPDATE : AROUND THE NATION : Irsay Apologizes for Ethnic Slur

Indianapolis Colt owner Robert Irsay apologized for referring to a television analyst as a “little Jewish boy.”

ESPN’s Fred Edelstein reported that Colt Coach Ron Meyer would be fired at the end of the season and replaced by Raider assistant Mike White.

Asked to comment on the report, Irsay said, “Edelstein’s a little Jewish boy and he doesn’t know what he’s talking about.”

In a statement, Irsay in said the Colts’ season “has been filled with erroneous and unsubstantiated reports regarding our coaching staff.

“In the frustrating midst of this unfounded speculation, I regret my remark in response to one of these reports. I sincerely apologize to Mr. Fred Edelstein and to all offended parties for my inappropriate statement. . . . “