Put it back into the deck
Are you kidding me!! For months now I have heard people make assertions that NFL Commissioner, Roger Goodell’s handling of certain off-season bad boys, may have racial overtones. For months I’ve been thinking these people must be victims of the euphoric sensation one can receive from the strong inhalation of some type of illegal contraband. The National Football league has made a splash like no other off-season in recent memory. Rather than receiving usual fan craze for off-season free agent moves and signings, the fun in the NFL has taken a back seat to the drama that follows a number of high-priced athletes who simply don’t get it. In comes Roger Goodell, who has laid the [Smacketh Down] on those who exhibit a lack of discipline, thus bringing shame to the league. While The Big Man sees this glass half full, some of you have the nerve to admit to seeing it half empty.
The role of the NFL commissioner has never commanded the spotlight that Roger Goodell is dealing with at this time. Goodell has Bitch Slapped a number of players with suspensions. Since January of 2007, twenty-four current players or coaches have either been arrested for various reasons or suspended by the league for substance abuse. (Tank Johnson, Adam ” Pacman” Jones, Odell Thurman, Chris Henry, Deltha O’neal, Richie Anderson, Jared Allen, Darrel Reid, Justin Miller, David Kircus, Steve McNair, AJ Nicholson, Ahmad Carroll, Fred Evans, Mike Mason, Nick Barnett, Jimmy Williams, Chad Eaton, Jarrod Cooper, Chris Chambers, Khalif Barnes, Kenny Peterson, Bryant Mcneal, Torrie Cox) This list doesn’t include the pending case against one of the leagues most heralded stars, Michael Vick. Many believe there is a witch hunt upon the African- American Athlete. I believe the Black Athlete needs to clean up its image. Of the twenty-four athletes mentioned, only one ( David Kircus ) is not African-American.
Let’s face it, Roger Goodell’s stern approach can only serve as a detourrent to what is already an out of control league. Some individuals have already shown they just don’t get it. For these athlete’s the hammer will come down.
Tell me your thoughts! The Big Man would like to hear from you on this topic. If you ask me, I say pick your race card up off the table and put back into the deck where it belongs.
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August 2nd, 2007 9:18 pm
Craig, I agree with New commissh. Now what he will have to be careful is is a white athelete breaks a rule will he put the smack down on them. even if they don’t have a past reputation but their off field inccident is outragous enough to warrant a suspension. Today pro’s don’t get it. To many believes some people say these players are role models. No they are not unless they give back and look to be a role model they are not. The NFL, the teams, sponsers, fans put them on the high pedistal and tell them can do what they want with no penalties. Wish NBA would follow suit.