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JT2 -> RE: Around the NFL (4/28/2017 1:53:01 AM)
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ORIGINAL: SoMnFan
I love it when people talk honestly about race.
Gentleman on ESPN today with a fascinating discussion of the numbers when it comes to football.
And good discussion of why there are rarely Black centers/punters/kickers.
Crazy to think that Jason Seahorn was the last of the Mohicans. No White cornerbacks since Jason Seahorn.
That's fascinating to me.
I am also fascinated by this subject. I have been boycotting ESPN for quite some time, so I didn't see the piece, but the subject is very interesting and not talked about enough.
Genetics, pedigree, privilege, stereotypes, fear all play a role.
Still not sure we completely cleared the hurdle on the notion that a black QB can be more than just an athlete.
And not one more Seahorn? Really?
As much as we all love this NFL, the system is adverse (or very slow) to change. Here's how it was, here's how it is.
Personally, I think this way of thinking holds organizations back. Job security, follow the blueprint, don't take chances, etc...... Great. Right after we get driverless cars on the road we should be able to get coachless teams on the field.
Take a chance. Standout. Stop conforming, especially to yesterday. Innovation, leaders and even renegades are desperately needed.
I recently had a discussion with an acquaintance about non-American (player) basketball recruiting. The entire continent of Africa apparently does not have a serious PG candidate. Sure, we'll look at your 7 footers, but we're not interested in the 6'-7" sixteen year old that handles the ball and runs an offense like Rod Strickland.
Not sure what exactly is going on with this, but it reminds me a little bit of how black QB's were (are ?) perceived.
Genetics, race, pedigree, privilege, socioeconomics, politics all play a role in sports. We should be able to discuss these things.
Thirty years ago, Jimmy Snyder, in his uniquely clumsy way, opened a door. Rather than take advantage of that open door and peek inside, we slammed it shut.
It's okay to ask why. Why only one Seahorn. Why so few black QB's. (Recent past). Why Coleman, Roby and King? Why such defined roles in sports seemingly based primarily on pigmentation?
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