As tensions rise between Aaron Rodgers and New York Giants linebacker Jihad Ward on Hard Knocks, Rachel Nichols reminds viewers that the show is purely for entertainment.
In the latest episode, Jihard Ward was shown shoving Rodgers during a preseason game, leading the quarterback to express his frustration.
However, Ward claims the show failed to highlight the context of his actions, as it was in retaliation to an illegal block on one of his teammates.
“They’re going to entertain, they’re going to show his part, HBO,’’ Ward said. “They weren’t even in on the whole scenario with what really went down, so they’re going to show his side of the story and make me look like a sucker. But I ain’t going for that. My side of the story is I’m not going to let any of my teammates get knocked down like that.’’
Ward believes Hard Knocks will only showcase Rodgers as the hero and make him look like a fool.
Rachel Nichols, on her debut on Undisputed, agrees with this sentiment and compares the situation to drama on reality TV shows like The Kardashians.
“He is wrong expecting that Hard Knocks would edit this in any way other than to make Aaron Rodgers the star,” Nichols said in response to Ward’s gripe. “This is literally the Aaron Rodgers Show on Hard Knocks. And Ward came out yesterday and said, ‘They made me look like a sucker and it wasn’t fair.’
“Boohoo! This is a reality show! This isn’t 60 Minutes, it’s not journalism. This is like on The Kardashians if Kanye came out and said, ‘Man, Kim Kardashian is making me look bad.’ You know what Kanye? Not your show. Same thing with this, with Ward.”
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Nichols emphasizes that Hard Knocks is not meant to be journalistic, but rather a form of entertainment.
While Nichols makes a valid point, Ward is likely still upset about the portrayal of events on the show.
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