people like jamie fox saying only blacks can say NI99ER or when you have the media keeping track of the first black quaterback in the superbowl or the first black coach etc.......etc... am I the only one who thinks the media is racist for saying this what is your opionion?
2007-01-22 01:10:02 · 10 answers · asked by spit on it 1 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
My husband and I were discussing this last night after the game. We never would have known there had never been an African American coach at the Super Bowl if they hadn't told us. We would have both guessed there had been 5-10 that made it to the Super Bowl. The media always likes things to seem bigger and more dramatic than they are. I am guessing that it is a big deal to the African American community. I just didn't really care what race the coaches are or have been to that are in the Super Bowl.
2007-01-22 01:18:15 · answer #1 · answered by love2shop 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not the media being racist they are stating a fact of history being made. It is a big deal. As far as the people that didn't know it is because they don't really follow sports. It's a big deal because while 80% of the players in the nfl are black less than 10% of the coaches are. It shows that if given the same opportunities that the playing field for coaches would be level. Its a great accomplishment and a great achievement. I am proud. After this time you probably won't hear it again but the first time is special.
2007-01-24 09:27:07 · answer #2 · answered by Truth b Told 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree that the media bringing things up like that doesn't help the racism issue go away. If race shouldn't matter like everybody says it shouldn't, then why bring it up? it doesn't matter does it? I am very happy for the progress that has been made towards equality between all races but we will never reach the end of racism until people can say things like "2 good coaches make it to the superbowl" instead of instantly bringing up that the coaches are black. What bothers me is that i could tell that Sannon Sharpe was just biting at the bit to be able to say that. It was the first thing out of his mouth when the post-game came on. I believe that it is a very similar issue to college entrance applications. If race shouldn't matter then why have a check box for it? if your grades are good enough, you'll get in. If people want racism to end then they need to stop making a big deal about it. I think Tony Dungy handled it very well when he was asked about it and replied saying that more importantly, its about the Colts vs. the Bears. Congratulations and a job well done by 2 excellent HUMAN coaches!!
2007-01-22 02:06:39 · answer #3 · answered by mruniverse169 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was thinking about these comments yesterday as well. Years ago when the first Black baseball player was allowed to play in the Major League, along with other milestones, these were major events and bery important to black history and equality. Tiger Woods in golf, that was a big deal. But is it really a big deal noe to have the first black coaches in the Superbowl? Heck, there are twice as many blacks in the NFL as there are whites now. It's not a big deal, and only a member of the media who was black would point that out.
2007-01-22 01:27:35 · answer #4 · answered by Bad Pookie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes and no. Jamie Foxx is an idiot if he really said that but, i can
understand why the media makes a big deal about black head
coaches. Come on man, its the first time a black coach goes to
the super bowl and both the coaches are black. thats the highest
stage for all coaches. it means that discrimination against blacks
is slowly diminishing and opportunities are slowly arising for all
qualified people no matter what their color is. but overall i
understand exactly what you mean. but this is not about black
coaches being good enough to get to the super bowl, or black
athletes being smart enough to be quarterbacks, its about them
being able to get those opportunities. MLK must be smiling upon
all of this because it proves that were moving towards the
realization of his dream, an America where your skin color is not
a handicap.
2007-01-22 01:33:42 · answer #5 · answered by fisticuffs 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The media loves to stoke the racial flames. It's as if to say they made it finally after years of racial injustice. I could care less about the color of their skin as compared to the job they do on the field.
Now if the media wants to talk about something then let's ask how many African-American troops are on the front lines not support personnel. I have always felt that African-Americans do not support this country but feed off of it. Remember when Jesse Jackson during Desert Storm said the armed forces were sacrificing African Americans. Then he shut up when it was noted very few were on the front lines. But you will never hear this in the media. As far as race, the media is a disturbing factor.
Am I a racist of course not because I live in the Chocolate City as ordained by God according to our African-American Mayor.
2007-01-22 01:41:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i agree. I mean since we are all equal it shouldn't be that big of a deal. It should be the same as if a white coach made it. I would consider it an insult if I were black because in a way they are saying it is a great accomplishment when it should be the same as a white coach. They complain because there are more white coaches than black. That is what happens when you are a minority. When you have less people the percentages mean you will have less representing you in professions.
2007-01-22 01:34:13 · answer #7 · answered by juicetke 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, sorry that this milestone doesn't matter to any of you, but as a black American it matters to me. Professional sports have been very lopsided when it comes to upper management (coaches, GMs, doctors, assistants, etc.) v/s the players. For many many years it was unheard of for blacks to become the head coach of any professional team. It was as if we were good enough to play, entertain and sell tickets, but we couldn't coach, make decisions or have any other kind of impact on the franchise.
I'm not sure how you think that the media is perpetuating racism by pointing out a 'first' in the history of the NFL.
2007-01-22 02:19:25 · answer #8 · answered by YSIC 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
no you're not. the media is excellent at instigating controversy and evading blame. perhaps we are giving them the reaction they wanted by expressing our disgust. as for people like jamie foxx and the blindly ironic racists like him, i assume they are too caught up in their own agenda to realize how they truly cripple their own progressive effort. as for myself, im ready to get on with watching a good game coached by good coaches and played by good players. what's better yet is now that both coaches are black, we can get over the hype and pressure of a black coach winning a super bowl and watch a good game.
2007-01-22 01:34:14 · answer #9 · answered by alex l 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is just as racist as when they insist on being called African American or other such things. They should be Americans.
2007-01-22 02:20:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋