Jimmy Kimmel Pleads Innocence

It was one of the most hilarious moments in Monday Night Football’s history, but Jimmy Kimmel’s claim to Sports Illustrated that he was “surprised to say the least,” over his ban might be a bit of a stretch.

Just in case Jimmy needs help, here’s some of the things he said that could have drawn the ire of the producers:

On Joe Theismann…

“Hey where’s Joe?

“I heard you [Tony Kornheiser] got him fired.”

“Last time I was here, I asked Joe how his knee was and ever since then he’s disappeared.”

“So, do you think Joe sits at home and watches you guys?”

“I’d also like to welcome Joe Theismann, watching from his living room with steam coming from his ears.”

On Tom Brady’s pace to shatter all NFL quarterback records…

“What impressed me most is that he could impregnate two models.”

On the Michael Vick/Atlanta Falcons QB Situation…

“Joey Harrington is not a good quarterback…but he loves his pets.”

On D’Angelo Hall ‘loving himself right now’…

“I didn’t know you could show that on TV.”

On Gambling…

“Did you bet on this game? Are you allowed to bet legally on this game?”

On Kelly Ripa…

“Listen if we can have a Mormon President, I can marry Kelly.”

On his ban…

“Technically, couldn’t you say Joe Theismann has also been banned from Monday Night Football? If he showed up, they probably would not let him in.”

The only question left is whether Bill Simmons will be allowed to comment (ESPN hosts Monday Night Football and Simmons writes for ESPN).