ESPN Broadcaster Mistakes Photo of Michelle Obama for Sideline Reporter (Video)

10:54 AM PST 1/5/2012 by Lauren Schutte

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The sports network's Jon Gruden was shown a picture of the First Lady during Wednesday's Orange Bowl game, but thought she was on-air personality Lisa Salters.

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A photo of First Lady Michelle Obama was flashed on the sideline from Inauguration Day, but Gruden, who used to coach the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as well as the Oakland Raiders, mistakenly ID'd her as ESPN sideline reporter Lisa Salters. He was quickly corrected by his on-air partners.

Watch the video below.