Shannon Sharpe rips Brandon Miller for controversial ritual: ‘It’s not funny. It’s not cute’

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The decision by Alabama freshman Brandon Miller to continue with his controversial pregame introduction following his alleged ties to the January shooting death of 23-year-old Jamea Jonae Harris drew intense criticism over the weekend. 

During pregame warmups before Saturday’s game against the Arkansas Razorbacks, Miller continued a pregame ritual of getting patted down by a teammate after being announced as part of the starting lineup.

Brandon Miller (24) listens to Head Coach Nate Oats of the Alabama Crimson Tide during a time out during a basketball game against the South Carolina Gamecocks on February 22, 2023 at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, SC. (David Jensen/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Last Tuesday, police testimony revealed that Miller carried the gun belonging to ex-teammate Darius Miles. 

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While Miller continues to play and has not been charged with any crime, his decision to continue with the pregame ritual was not received well. 

On Monday, Shannon Sharpe of Fox Sports ripped Miller’s decision and the pregame move in general. 

Brandon Miller #24 of the Alabama Crimson Tide after defeating the Auburn Tigers at Neville Arena on February 11, 2023 in Auburn, Alabama.  (Michael Chang/Getty Images)

"I understand that he has been doing this routine, but Skip, once you become part of a murder investigation, you let that go," Sharpe explained. "It’s inappropriate. Someone tragically lost their life. And to the young woman’s family, I am so sorry what transpired. It’s senseless and it should not have happened.

"But, it’s not