Cosell responded to a barrage of criticism following the game .
Cosell noted that Garrett 's small stature , and not his race , was the basis for his comment , citing the fact that he had used the term to describe his grandchildren .
Responding to a barrage of criticism following the game , Cosell noted that Garrett 's small stature , and not his race , was the basis for his comment , citing the fact that he had used the term to describe his grandchildren .