Man responsible for ESPNs ‘chink in the armor’ headline apologizes to Jeremy Lin
A. Isaac 
Anthony Federico has taken full responsibility for his “chink in the armor” reference on ESPN.com. A reference that ultimately cost him his job from the worldwide leader. Though Federico initially spoke to the New York Daily News about the incident, he felt it necessary to further explain his side of the story.
He did just that today on his Twitter account. Here’s a portion of what he had to say (via @JimmyTraina).
Actions speak louder than words. My words may have hurt people in that moment but my actions have always helped people. If those who vilify me would take a deeper look at my life they would see that I am the exact opposite of how some are portraying me.
They would see that on the day of the incident I got a call from a friend – who happens to be homeless – and rushed to his aid. He was collapsed on the side of the road due to exposure and hunger. They would see how I picked him up and got him a hotel room and fed him. They would see I used my vacation time last year to volunteer in the orphanages of Haiti. They would see how I ‘adopted’ an elderly Alzheimer’s patient and visited him every week for a year. They would see that every winter I organize a coat drive for those less fortunate in New Haven. They would see how I raised $10,000 for a friend in need when his kids were born four months premature. They would see how I have worked in soup kitchens and convalescent homes since I was a kid. They would see my actions speak louder than my words. They would see that these acts were not done for my glory, but for God’s. They would see that each day I live and will continue to live a life of joy and service.
It never has been or will be my intention to hurt anyone.
Gotta feel bad for the guy. It appears this was more a lapse in judgment than a harmful racist attack. Of course that doesn’t excuse him for the mistake but it does shed some light on the incident itself. Moreover, Federico has to find a job again and in this day and age of internet sleuthing, even the most amateur human resource assistant will uncover his regrettable foible. The apology serves as a beacon of hope for his writing career, albeit, an extremely small one.
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