Shit he barely did
Started with the words shuckin n jivin, almost called him...the C word(a word we can no longer say on GAF)
Nigga had his foot tappin and everything just tryna find different words to say lmao
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Browns Coach Hue Jackson doesn't want protests, Shannon Sharpe takes exception
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Started with the words shuckin n jivin, almost called him...the C word(a word we can no longer say on GAF)
Nigga had his foot tappin and everything just tryna find different words to say lmao
aussiedude08
Member
He is one of two black head coaches in the league. Its hard enough for minorities to get HC jobs without speaking out about things like this.
The Rooney rule is a joke in the NFL. He just wants to keep his job. If he spoke out in support of tye protests at the end of the season there would he no black head coaches left with how the Jets look
The Rooney rule is a joke in the NFL. He just wants to keep his job. If he spoke out in support of tye protests at the end of the season there would he no black head coaches left with how the Jets look
Dang, I've never seen Shannon Sharpe go off like that. He's right, and I am shocked and appalled that Hue Jackson said that. Figures, the Browns were finally having an almost perfect offseason...
This might be true, but at some point isn't it worth the risk to say "the players are their own men, let them decide" ? Or at least a passive "no comment" ?
This might be true, but at some point isn't it worth the risk to say "the players are their own men, let them decide" ? Or at least a passive "no comment" ?
The Rooney Rule is not a joke. It's vitally important. The problem is that the owners don't take it seriously - but there's nothing in place to force that to happen.
If the Rooney Rule were not a thing we'd have zero black head coaches.
DeaconKnowledge
Member
Kinda weird statement to make since like 90 percent of the black coaches in the league are part of the Dungy tree.
Violence Jack
Member
And to think I rooted for Hue to get that job after he got fired by the Raiders. Absolutely the wrong thing to say right now.
President, we need the National Guard! We need as many men as you can spare! Because Shannon is killing Hue Jackson.
(In case anyone misses the reference) https://youtu.be/OxsHXuM6ah0
But seriously, good on him for calling Hue Jackson out, and standing up for the players who feel they need too step up and protest.
Edit: go figure someone mentioned that earlier!
(In case anyone misses the reference) https://youtu.be/OxsHXuM6ah0
But seriously, good on him for calling Hue Jackson out, and standing up for the players who feel they need too step up and protest.
Edit: go figure someone mentioned that earlier!
aussiedude08
Member
Ok sure the rule is not a joke its a good idea. But yhe ow ers just treat it like one. I feel sorry for the coaches that apply knowing they are just tyere to satisfy the rule
And i forgot about Lewis so 3 black head coaches in 32 teams.
In Australia all the AFL coaches are white and dont think we have any aboriginal assistant coaches in high positions. We dont have a rooney rule and no one ever talks about it.
Jmanunknown
Member
You forgot about the most successful black head coach in NFL history Mike Tomlin.
aussiedude08
Member
Oh shit. Sorry i did.
I forget because he is successfull and never on the hot seat.
One of the best coaches in the league right now.
lightskintwin
Banned
You from Australia and like American Football? May I compliment you on your good taste. LOL
lightskintwin
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The easiest thing he could've said was that Protesting is an American tradition and proud part of our American history. Emphasis on AMERICAN.
aussiedude08
Member
There is a few of us. We are all still trying to wash off the stink from Jarryd Hayne.
I started following it when i first saw it in 2002.
lightskintwin
Banned
What made you like it when you first saw it?
aussiedude08
Member
The first few games i was confused but it was fun to watch. All the hitting and stuff, the excitement of a big play from offense or D. And then i got Madden or 2K on PS2, which helped me understand the game and rules faster. It was a physical hard hitting game like AFL.
And i was looking for a sport to follow from Sept-March when the AFL is not being played. This matched up good.
At first Foxsports played a heap of Packers and Cowboys games, thats how i picked the Packers because of Favre.
Getting up at 3AM on a monday to watch games sucks when your team loses. So i lucked into a good team with Green Bay. and Gamepass has let me watch every game live since 2008, in 2007 some Yahoo service had them. Didnt start following College Football till 2009, but love that with how different the game is and works well with wasting a whole Sunday watching games on ESPN.
lightskintwin
Banned
I was going to guess it was from a Football game. Honestly despite me watching the sport since a kid, playing Madden competitively among my friends made me have a deeper understanding of the game at a more technical and strategic level.
He wants to make sure he gets some positional coaching position next year.
Reading Hue's quotes, he might be considering protests by players on his team to be a risk for their careers, which is a valid point, sadly.
Basketball is the better sport anyway. Easier to enjoy spectating and don't have to feel guilty about supporting the association behind it = win/win
I thought he actually handled it pretty well. I can't imagine how angry such a ridiculous position would make him. That he was able to deliver such a clear message that hit all the right points tactfully is impressive.
I thought he actually handled it pretty well. I can't imagine how angry such a ridiculous position would make him. That he was able to deliver such a clear message that hit all the right points tactfully is impressive.
I don't even watch Basketball and i know how down Pop is
Tony Dungy is in the conversation as well. He took an awful Tampa team and build them up to Super Bowl contenders.
Psychoward
Banned
...did you get your words mixed up or do you actually think watching that is anxiety-inducing
Seriously?
Seganomics
Member
Im guessing that these people that feel the NFL should be a place for escaping issues in the real world have spoken out against the armed forces celebrations and the breast cancer stuff too right?
What an ass.
If people are turning to football to make it easier to ignore protests and pleas against the bigotry that plagues the US and the resurgence in nazi ideology, it's even more important that "that stuff," shows up there, too. It shouldn't be easy to ignore or escape just because it's an ugly truth. The exact opposite, in fact.
I want Pop for Pres damn it
Preach.
I meant that I'm shook on the amount of rage that I was seeing from Shannon. It is perfectly justifiable anger considering the situation and the person's circumstances who he's lambasting. I did use the wrong word in that regard.
Yeah. You're right.
He'd have the statues and all that shit in his house.
Been a fan of Sharpe for years, guy is damn good.
Ninja Scooter
Member
Skip put him over. Skip protects the business.
Skellig Gra
Member
Hue cmon man
even the NBAs commissioner gets it.
Its amazing more players havent taken each others backs. 1) if you all do it, they can't cut you all 2) if more star players do it what are they going to do? The one thing that's remained constant in the NFL is if you are one of the best they will put up with a lot.
Sharpe's been spitting truth since his comments last year on this and other racial issues.
Issue is that for the players, this all they have
For the owners...it's just a side hustle