And then there’s this twist on the SB matchup

[Ice]

I actually feel sorry for you and could careless what race you are. It is becoming obvious to all that you look at life as a sad victim.

To ask that bigoted comments not be made is not a claim of victimhood.

Your Hate Game isn't working but do continue to spew your fake rage against any that don't view life through your negative prism.

BTW, being a small minded idiot isn't a race thing.

[Anteaters]

BTW, being a small minded idiot isn't a race thing.

Calling African-Americans small minded idiots because they're proud that two African-American QBs are in the SB for the first time sounds completely bigoted.

[Ice]

BTW, being a small minded idiot isn't a race thing.

Calling African-Americans small minded idiots because they're proud that two African-American QBs are in the SB for the first time sounds completely bigoted.

Good Lord: You are an idiot.

I was having a light hearted discussion with a single person and even laughing because he called my kick wide right because I was proud of Doug Williams....35 years ago yesterday

Reality Check: My point was it is now common place for Black QB's to be in the SB. 4 have already won it and many more will and that is a good thing in the age of enlightenment.

I didn't call an entire race of people Idiots. The actual penalty name directed at a single person not even in a serious way was "Small things amuse small minds" which is something I have been telling my kids for years.

Please tell us all you're not so dense that you actually believe the crap you are spewing and conflating a comment not even directed at you as some rage against an entire race of people.

Wow dude; Your Tin Foil hat is in serious need of an adjustment.

[Cameron Giles]

Was going to say the same as CG ... If you are wanting to make this THEE issue of the game then YOU have an agenda.
If you cant let it go as just an observance of fact & a source of pride for the black community that's on you. Sure plenty of people who have an issue with race relations will use it for their own purposes. Try to be better than that on both sides.

We're not requiring you to focus on this fact if it's not relevant for you. We're not mandating CRITICAL QUATERBACK THEORY classes for you.

Just for transparency, here's the AP News Super Bowl section that features the "lead story" that's been referenced a few times in this thread.

https://apnews.com/hub/super-bowl

Spot the "lead story."

[Anteaters]

You can't have it both ways, Ice. You can't keep building on offensive comments, then decide it was all in good fun. Here's an identifier as to your true feelings, your take on things.

Serious Answer:
Comedy is lost in the world of woke and it will gaslight offend many just like this comment as people try to dissect and fit the meaning into their narrative.

When "woke" is used as a pejorative, it is a clear sign of how the speaker feels about African-Americans, and all the other stuff. This isn't the first time you or others have gone down this road. Again, the initiation of this thread was a complaint about why a reporter would want to acknowledge the accomplishments of two Black men. Then others, including yourself, piled on to agree the article was laughable, unnecessary, or whatever.

Again, it's no surprise that someone who ridiculed the article might use "woke" in a pejorative manner. It all fits.

[dynastyninja]

I think it'd be best to go ahead and closed down this thread. The usual abrasive, nasty individuals are being abrasive and nasty, and it's not been dynasty ff related at all.

[dondickenson]

BTW, being a small minded idiot isn't a race thing.

Calling African-Americans small minded idiots because they're proud that two African-American QBs are in the SB for the first time sounds completely bigoted.

I read through and he patently did not say that. You’re way out of line peddling your racist narratives here.

I understand you are not happy that there are people here that are not constitutionally obsessed with the color of people’s skin. That doesn’t make it okay for you to push your racist ideals on the whole board.

There is only so much I can do to get you to stop posting so aggressively and divisively about race here other than to point out your behavior and to beg you to stop. Maybe there are a few other avenues but for now I’ll stick to begging: please stop!

[Ice]

BTW, being a small minded idiot isn't a race thing.

Calling African-Americans small minded idiots because they're proud that two African-American QBs are in the SB for the first time sounds completely bigoted.

I read through and he patently did not say that. You’re way out of line peddling your racist narratives here.

I understand you are not happy that there are people here that are not constitutionally obsessed with the color of people’s skin. That doesn’t make it okay for you to push your racist ideals on the whole board.

There is only so much I can do to get you to stop posting so aggressively and divisively about race here other than to point out your behavior and to beg you to stop. Maybe there are a few other avenues but for now I’ll stick to begging: please stop!

Thank you.

Never easy defending when others put words in your mouth.

I am done with this thread.

[dondickenson]

I think it'd be best to go ahead and closed down this thread. The usual abrasive, nasty individuals are being abrasive and nasty, and it's not been dynasty ff related at all.

I agree. Shut the whole thing down and have zero tolerance ban on the topic. If you’re obsessed with the color of people’s skin and discussing and judging men by the color of their skin then this is not the place for you.

[Cameron Giles]

Thread: Hey, does anyone identify or empathize with celebrating the accomplishments of black athletes from marginalized communities?

"Hey, and yes we do and here's why."

Thread: Well maybe you should get out of here and stop discussing it. Stick to sports or get banned.

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[Forza_Azzurri]

Thread: Hey, does anyone identify or empathize with celebrating the accomplishments of black athletes from marginalized communities?

"Hey, and yes we do and here's why."

Thread: Well maybe you should get out of here and stop discussing it. Stick to sports or get banned.

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And anyone that had a different viewpoint on the importance of this story was attacked as racist ... please shut this thread down.

[Cameron Giles]

Thread: Hey, does anyone identify or empathize with celebrating the accomplishments of black athletes from marginalized communities?

"Hey, and yes we do and here's why."

Thread: Well maybe you should get out of here and stop discussing it. Stick to sports or get banned.

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And anyone that had a different viewpoint on the importance of this story was attacked as racist ... please shut this thread down.

There's a difference between a different viewpoint and being flat out ignorant about the topic. The thread wasn't productive because of the latter. DD accurately explained why people do and was immediately shot down for it.

The OP asked this:

I guess I don’t look at any players through a racial spectrum and was curious if anyone else does or knows someone who does?

So, why did people who don't like discussing race and don't know anyone who identifies with these stories build the biggest presence in the thread?

People know the answer to that question, and I'll leave it at that.

[JJRules]

I yearn for the days hopefully ahead where stories like this aren't necessary or noteworthy, and that we as a society view, judge, and accept people solely on their own merits and accomplishments and not by any aspect of their appearance, relationship preferences, or identity.

[wickerkat1212]

I yearn for the days hopefully ahead where stories like this aren't necessary or noteworthy, and that we as a society view, judge, and accept people solely on their own merits and accomplishments and not by any aspect of their appearance, relationship preferences, or identity.

A world with no bigotry? That would be nice. I'm an author, as many know, and a guy just blew up his career protesting a lack of SWM on the Lifetime Achievement Ballot, saying that the people of color getting recognition were the agenda of woke members. He then went on to spout racists, sexist, homophobic, transphobic BS and just ended his career. And he was a big name (Tom Monteleone) in horror. He's now been removed from various organizations.

Yes, someday it would be nice if this world was all inclusive but we're not there yet. It's a great moment in Black history for these guys, and a great moment for the NFL in general.

[Anteaters]

Thread: Hey, does anyone identify or empathize with celebrating the accomplishments of black athletes from marginalized communities?

"Hey, and yes we do and here's why."

Thread: Well maybe you should get out of here and stop discussing it. Stick to sports or get banned.

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Yep. That's the way it always is.

Various race-themed negative comments can flow at will with no problems or requests to close the thread, or reminders to "remain on topic". As soon as someone objects to the race-based negative comments, those that initiated the race-themed conversation up the vitriol. Those that object to race-based negative comments respond. Then all of a sudden, having race-based discussions becomes a problem. Not because of the initial race-themed negative comments. But because someone(s) had the temerity to call it (the race-themed negative comments) for what it was in the first place.

I hope that's not the case here.

It's a joke that those that initiated and propelled this conversation now ask to have it closed. I guess it gets harder to pretend it's all innocent fun when the light shines on you.