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Announcers always praising Jalen Hurts for being composed (which is true)
Posted on 1/9/17 at 10:31 pm
Posted on 1/9/17 at 10:31 pm
If I was black I'd be offended by how the announcers always praise Jalen Hurts (and other athletes like him) for being calm, collected, and not cocky. It's gotten to the point where sports analysts sound shocked to come across such a rare specimen such as Hurts. Do they not think that black people can be normal functioning people? Think about it, have you ever heard broadcasters comment on an athlete's ability to keep his mouth shut as much as they do with Hurts and athletes like him?
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Posted on 1/9/17 at 10:32 pm to Vino24
You'll fit in nicely around here
Posted on 1/9/17 at 10:32 pm to Vino24
They probably mean he's very composed for his age (not even 19), not his race.
Posted on 1/9/17 at 10:33 pm to Vino24
Why does it have to be about race? I always saw it about them being kids....
You are the one with a problem.
You are the one with a problem.
Posted on 1/9/17 at 10:33 pm to Vino24
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If I was black I'd be offended by how the announcers always praise Jalen Hurts (and other athletes like him) for being calm, collected, and not cocky
White guilt much? It probably has more to do with him being an 18 year old true freshman in the national title game, BTW
Posted on 1/9/17 at 10:34 pm to VADawg
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It probably has more to do with him being an 18 year old true freshman in the national title game, BTW
I've heard this all season. But yeah, there is an age component as well. It just comes across the wrong way.
Posted on 1/9/17 at 10:36 pm to Vino24
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If I was black
Posted on 1/9/17 at 10:36 pm to Vino24
Pretty sure you, not anyone, just made it about race.
Honestly, him being black didn't cross my mind until I read this.
Honestly, him being black didn't cross my mind until I read this.
Posted on 1/9/17 at 10:36 pm to Vino24
Is this where I can request a haircut? Especially when he wears it down - he looks like a girl.
And dont even get me started on Henry's hair pulled up in a bun.
And dont even get me started on Henry's hair pulled up in a bun.
Posted on 1/9/17 at 10:37 pm to Vino24
Eh they stereotype everyone though.
What's the first thing you think of when you think of a visual feature of Chris Anderson? (Birdman)
It's probably all his tattoos, yet like 80% of the NBA is tatted up like that
What's the first thing you think of when you think of a visual feature of Chris Anderson? (Birdman)
It's probably all his tattoos, yet like 80% of the NBA is tatted up like that
Posted on 1/9/17 at 10:37 pm to Vino24
I think it has literally nothing to do with his race and everything to do with his age/class. Just my 2 pennies
Posted on 1/9/17 at 10:41 pm to Vino24
Composure isn't a secret code word, well-spoken is.
Posted on 1/9/17 at 10:47 pm to Vino24
As others have said, they are (rightly) impressed with his poise as the youngest starting QB ever to find himself on this stage. They are not shocked that the older, experienced, and also black QB Watson is similarly poised.
Posted on 1/9/17 at 10:48 pm to Vino24
The dude is ice cold.. it's a fricking compliment not given freely to many players regardless of race
Posted on 1/9/17 at 10:49 pm to Vino24
It's funny. When you play well and don't show emotion, they call you "composed". When you suck and don't show emotion, you "lack leadership".
Posted on 1/9/17 at 10:56 pm to Vino24
quote:Quite the reach.
If I was black I'd be offended by how the announcers always praise Jalen Hurts (and other athletes like him) for being calm, collected, and not cocky. It's gotten to the point where sports analysts sound shocked to come across such a rare specimen such as Hurts. Do they not think that black people can be normal functioning people? Think about it, have you ever heard broadcasters comment on an athlete's ability to keep his mouth shut as much as they do with Hurts and athletes like him?
I'm sure it has nothing to do with him being a true freshman playing in a title game.
Posted on 1/9/17 at 10:58 pm to shel311
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I'm sure it has nothing to do with him being a true freshman playing in a title game.
They said it in virtually every regular season game.
Posted on 1/9/17 at 11:05 pm to Vino24
The kid is a cool customer, and he has great awareness of where the defenders are around him.
Posted on 1/9/17 at 11:06 pm to Twenty 49
He's also really good at throwing it away when rolling out with nobody open.
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