ESPN airs pre-game prayer for Cotton Bowl after backlash for not showing national anthem after terror attack

ESPN's coverage of the Cotton Bowl between Ohio State and Texas on Friday night included the airing of a prayer on the field before the game. 

The prayer was read by former chair of the Cotton Bowl Athletic Association, Fred McClure, immediately after a moment of silence to recognize those who have been killed by the ongoing California wildfires and the deadly terrorist attack in New Orleans on Jan. 1 that killed 14 innocent people. 

"Loving father, we seek your blessings today for all those gathered here and especially for those on the field as we come together to celebrate the 89th Cotton Bowl Classic, we lift up the young men representing the Ohio...