Troy Aikman

2022 - 9 - 27

Post cover — Image courtesy of "The Indianapolis Star"

Troy Aikman takes dig at IU football after Peyton Henderson catch (The Indianapolis Star)

IU alum Joe Buck notes another Hoosier making a catch, and the NFL Hall of Famer responds with playful shot.

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Troy Aikman Takes Unnecessary Shot at Big Ten Program (Watch) (Sports Illustrated)

Joe Buck gave Cowboys' Peyton Hendershot a shoutout, which then prompted the ESPN analyst to take a shot at his college program.

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College Football World Not Happy With Troy Aikman News (The Spun)

The ESPN "Monday Night Football" analyst took an "uncalled for" shot at a Big Ten program. Following a catch by a former Indiana player, Joe Buck remarked that ...

"The disrespect..." "I didn’t watch the game last night but holy s--- Aikman you didn’t have to put the whole program in a body bag," one fan wrote. The college football world isn't very happy with Troy Aikman on Monday night.

Troy Aikman takes a dig at Indiana Hoosiers football on Monday ... (USA TODAY)

Troy Aikman made a sarcastic dig at Indiana football after former Hoosier and current Cowboys tight end Peyton Hendershot made a fourth-quarter catch.

Troy Aikman, the commentator standing beside Buck, responded with a dig at the Hoosiers. Troy Aikman takes a dig at Indiana Hoosiers football on Monday Night Football [Peyton Hendershot](https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2022/03/02/nfl-combine-2022-scouting-indiana-tight-end-peyton-hendershot/9325415002/) during the "Monday Night Football" game where the New York Giants hosted their NFC East division rivals.

Look: Here's Why Troy Aikman Took A Shot At Indiana (The Spun)

Dallas Cowboys quarterback legend Troy Aikman. PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 22: Fox broadcaster Troy Aikman looks on prior to the game between ...

Indiana football fans probably weren't happy to hear Troy Aikman take a playful jab at their program on Monday Night Football. After former IU tight end Peyton Hendershot hauled in a pass for the Dallas Cowboys last night, ESPN play-by-play man Joe Buck said Henderson was "making the Indiana Hoosiers football program proud." Look: Here's Why Troy Aikman Took A Shot At Indiana

Troy Aikman makes Indiana Hoosiers joke during Cowboys-Giants ... (247Sports)

Troy Aikman trolled the Indiana Hoosiers with an on-air joke during Monday Night Football this week after anchor Joe Buck showed love to Dallas Cowboys ...

Aikman finished his Hall of Fame career with the Cowboys with 32,942 yards, 165 touchdowns, 141 interceptions and a 61.5% completion rate. After transferring from the Sooners, Aikman broke out with the Bruins. A three-star recruit from Lizton (Ind.) Tri-West, Hendershot chose IU as the Class of 2017's No. 1 play-by-play man at the network and if Aikman leaves, Buck could gain a new color analyst from within, another network, or even surprisingly leave, as Marchand mentioned the the relationship he has with Aikman. Hendershot, who hails from Indiana, is a rookie this season and made the first three receptions of his pro career during the Cowboys' 23-16 win over the New York Giants. [Hendershot said](https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/ferguson-rookie-tes-ready-to-show-who-we-are).