What's a "cornball brother?"

[Clubfitter]

I think Rob Parker needs to go to the time out chair.

 

[ValuJet]

I think Rob Parker will be moving over to msnbc.

FIFY

 

[Crimson1967]

Why was Griffin commenting on him not wanting to be defined as an African-American? Did someone ask him a question about race?

 

[cbi1972]

Why was Griffin commenting on him not wanting to be defined as an African-American? Did someone ask him a question about race?

He gets all kinds of questions with the term "black quarterback"

 

[RandallPoffo]

Can someone clue me in to what "cause" Parker is referring to? Is RGIII supposed to be supporting some racially-motivated cause? I'm confused...

I asked a black dude I work with what "the cause" is and he said I was too white to understand. No lie. lol

 

[MattinBama]

Why was Griffin commenting on him not wanting to be defined as an African-American? Did someone ask him a question about race?

He was asked a question involving Martin Luther King.

 

[SavannahDare]

The double standards of all the people who scream for equality, then complain when people don't fall in line with stereotypes, are really getting old.

 

[Clubfitter]

ESPN suspends Rob Parker over RGIII comments

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sport...4/robert-griffin-iii-espn-rob-parker/1769431/

Guess he did get the time out chair.

 

[gmart74]

i just will never understand the mentality of minorities using peer pressure to keep fellow minorities down and somehow blaming it on the majority. it would be a great service to this country if we could somehow rid ourselves of these idiots who think a black man is only admirable if he follows the destructive meme of the stereotypical "black man"

 

[Bama Reb]

Seriously though, like RG3, I'd rather be defined by who I am, not by my skin color. This is 2012, not 1970, we are still on this crap.

As long as "the black community" continues to define itself by the color of it's collective skin rather than the content of it's character, it will also continue to hold it's own members back in the ways of human progress. Too bad "blacks" can't seem to find the courage to step out of the shadow of it's own self-imposed stereotype.

 

[Bama Torch in Pcola]

i just will never understand the mentality of minorities using peer pressure to keep fellow minorities down and somehow blaming it on the majority. it would be a great service to this country if we could somehow rid ourselves of these idiots who think a black man is only admirable if he follows the destructive meme of the stereotypical "black man"

Perhaps we should banish this clown to Guam and hope he's there when the island finally tips over.

 

[Dr. Van Nostran]

Is it like a Cornhole Brother? Because I know what that means.

 

[WMack4Bama]

Griffiin represents himself well. He was indeed asked the question about being a BLACK quarterback. That is a multi-layered issue that runs not just deep within NFL history but in Alabama's history too. I know for a fact that the fact that we can only point to Walter Lewis & Andrew Zow is used as a recruiting tactic against us for the services of African American QB prospects. And I know several older Black people who are Auburn fans based on that perception alone. My grandfather is a Washington Redskins fan. Not because he cares one way or the other, but because of Doug Williams. I know how i feel, but far be it from me to tell my grandfather, who lived in a time and endured many things that I didn't, how to feel about a topic. And then there's the assumption of many of our fans who aren't familiar with certain players to assume things (i.e. assuming that Phillip Sims was a "dual threat" QB, when in reality AJ is probably a lot more mobile than he is).

But back to Parker. What he did was not only inflammatory but irresponsible. Yes. Conversations containing similar commentary to his take place in the privacy of the confines of predominantly Black establishments and homes all the time (much like the conversations that take place in some places among other ethnicities that they wouldn't dare utter in a public setting). But Parker reckless with his platform. Many of those comments are made by those who are ignorant, jaded, or too cowardly to step outside of their own comfort zones. Parker is, by all appearances, an educated and well-respected journalist. So while it's not ok for the comments to ever be made by anyone, Parker is held to a higher standard because of his platform.

High achieving Black kids have been picked on for decades by their peers for "trying to be white" or "thinking you're better than us". It's a slave-like mentality that plagues our (and by our I mean all of America) community, because it hinders the growth of potentially great minds and assets to our society. Growing up, I had the privilege to be mentored by former Cincinnati Bengals QB Jeff Blake and one of the things that he instilled in me was that if someone had to wonder if you were better than them, then you most certainly are, and you should definitely act that way. And while I hate all things Auburn, I don't ever root against Jeff's son. And if you ever listen to Emory speak, you'll see that his father instilled in him those same ideals that he shared with me.

Sorry I'm rambling...But I could probably write a thesis on this topic.

But anyway...as I was saying..What Parker said was irresponsible on a number of levels. Because of his platform, those inflammatory statements are an embarressment to his profession and to those who paved the way (the Gumbles, Ralph Wiley, James Brown, John Saunders, Mike Wilbon, etc.) for him to have that platform. Ultimately, the comments of NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith sum up my thoughts PERFECTLY and almost verbatim:

"Robert can certainly take care of himself. Nonetheless, I hope that our men and for that matter, my own kids, will never beg for authenticity from someone who can only talk about the things that other people have the courage to do. People need to be held accountable for the offensive things that they say."

 

[2003TIDE]

Well it took ESPN long enough, but they decided to do the right thing. They just announced that Parker's contract was not renewed.

 

[GreatMarch]

Well it took ESPN long enough, but they decided to do the right thing. They just announced that Parker's contract was not renewed.

I wonder if that was done after Parker's newest comments toward RGIII?

 

[rizolltizide]

This is obviously another case of the cornball trynna keep a brother down.

 

[Bamabuzzard]

IMO, the modern day "slavery" for blacks is the "hood rat" mentality. This mentality that speaking in street slang, fathering children from multiple women, and taking on characteristics of prison like lifestyles (in how they dress, talk, act etc.) is somehow "cool".

But, trying to become self sufficient via education, professional behavior and pursuing a legitimate career is viewed as "being white" and frowned upon. Which baffles me that this is viewed as "being white" when other races across the world do the exact same thing to better themselves. Yet it has been deemed a "white thing" by the black community and is made fun of by comedians like Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle etc.

Another thing that I think enslaves many blacks is the pressure to be loyal to their own race to the point of that loyalty hurting them on a personal and career level.

 

[Rasputin]

ESPN didn't lose a thing when they decided to not renew Parker's contract. The man has a face for radio and an opinion that would be favorable to radio ala Stern or Imus. If you want to stir debate by being controversial and insulting then do it somewhere else...

 

[jps1983]

I'm glad ESPN stepped up to the plate. Parker is entitled to his opinions, but ESPN shouldn't be his platform. As WMack stated, a journalist should be held to a higher standard when writing an article or being on television, just like the UCMJ has its own standards for soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines.

 

[Bamabuzzard]

I'm glad ESPN stepped up to the plate. Parker is entitled to his opinions, but ESPN shouldn't be his platform. As WMack stated, a journalist should be held to a higher standard when writing an article or being on television, just like the UCMJ has its own standards for soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines.

This still reminds of how ESPN allowed Craig James to give his sob story on their time.