My opinion is just that MY opinion...you used the word yourself...demeaning. Yes, It would be demeaning, disrespectful and just downright rude. I can (and will) bring the show up and tastefully address that it wasn't the most popular decision...
It's called having some class and decorum...were not out to publicly embarrass anyone let alone, one of the greats of th game. People may or may not agree with the outcome of the 81 O, but no one denies his record and place in history.