I'm not even sure what to say about this offensive piece:
This is just the first line of the article:
"San Francisco’s Colin Kaepernick is going to be a big-time NFL quarterback. That must make the guys in San Quentin happy"
A link to an article bashing the original article:
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/columnist-bashes-colin-kaepernick-tattoos-article-1.1211456
The article has been called racist and offensive.
Sports Columnist Blasts Kaepernick for Ink...
Started by
ravensdfan
, Dec 01 2012 11:43 AM
19 replies to this topic
#1
ravensdfan
-
- Members
-
- 5,741 posts
Hall of Famer
- Gender:Female
- Location:Steeler Country PA
Posted 01 December 2012 - 11:43 AM
#2
display name
-
- Members
-
- 5,545 posts
Ravenous Raven
- Gender:Male
Posted 01 December 2012 - 12:01 PM
What?
Come on. Anything better to say?
I don't meen the OP, just the David Whitley guy.
Edit: Here's a link to the origional article:
http://aol.sportingn...-contract-draft
Come on. Anything better to say?
I don't meen the OP, just the David Whitley guy.
Edit: Here's a link to the origional article:
http://aol.sportingn...-contract-draft
Edited by display name, 01 December 2012 - 12:02 PM.
Raylentless
The Raven, on 03 January 2012 - 05:24 PM said:
"You have reached your quota of negative votes for the day"
#3
berad
-
- Moderators
-
- 12,004 posts
Moderator
- Gender:Male
- Location:Ellicott City
Posted 01 December 2012 - 12:04 PM
I didn't know AOL even existed any more... This guy is getting railed and deservedly so - his article makes absolutely no sense and is riddled with stereotypes and inaccuracies.
"Bring it. They want physical. They want to run against us. You know we'll be there."
#4
Ravens<3
-
- Members
-
- 10,845 posts
52 G.O.A.T.
- Gender:Male
- Location:In Your Mind
Posted 01 December 2012 - 12:10 PM
I think some of these guys just write up these articles for recoginition and attention. Sad.
#5
MissK528
-
- Members
-
- 1,300 posts
Pro Bowler
- Gender:Female
Posted 01 December 2012 - 12:16 PM
Kind of my first thought when I read that article. All I have to say on the subject...
#6
ravensdfan
-
- Members
-
- 5,741 posts
Hall of Famer
- Gender:Female
- Location:Steeler Country PA
Posted 01 December 2012 - 12:17 PM
What?
Come on. Anything better to say?
I don't meen the OP, just the David Whitley guy.
Edit: Here's a link to the origional article:
http://aol.sportingn...-contract-draft
Thanks for supplying the link to the original article. I had it then forgot to put it in there.
I can't believe an editor saw the piece and let it go to print (or internet).
#7
BloodRaven
-
- Members
-
- 10,055 posts
Hall of Famer
- Gender:Male
Posted 01 December 2012 - 12:21 PM
Wait, when did the Niners sign an NBA player to play quarterback? weird.
#8
YYZ66
-
- Members
-
- 2,472 posts
Pro Bowler
- Gender:Male
- Location:Lancaster PA
Posted 01 December 2012 - 12:39 PM
I think some of these guys just write up these articles for recoginition and attention. Sad.
^^^^^ This.
He's certainly gonna get a lot of attention from this silly article.
Edited by berad, 01 December 2012 - 12:39 PM.
profanity
The world is full of Kings and Queens who blind your eyes then steal your dreams, it's Heaven and Hell.
#9
Purple Nurple
-
- Members
-
- 12,079 posts
Telling It Like It Is Since 1974
- Gender:Male
- Location:St. Petersburg, Florida
Posted 01 December 2012 - 12:49 PM
I think some of these guys just write up these articles for recoginition and attention. Sad.
Either this or he's just totally out of touch with present day America.
#10
1/28/01
-
- Members
-
- 15,157 posts
Error 404
- Gender:Male
- Location:Glen Arm, MD
Posted 01 December 2012 - 12:53 PM
AO what? Shoot, I still remember my first email address. Thanks AO something!
#11
Ravens<3
-
- Members
-
- 10,845 posts
52 G.O.A.T.
- Gender:Male
- Location:In Your Mind
Posted 01 December 2012 - 01:05 PM
He's probably Amish idk lolEither this or he's just totally out of touch with present day America.
#12
poescrows
-
- Members
-
- 287 posts
Veteran
- Gender:Male
- Location:The "Dena"
Posted 01 December 2012 - 01:09 PM
Some people simply shouldn't have a job in the media........it gives them too much opportunity to show how stupid they are.
Hey Steeler fans......we now have 2 rings. One for each middle finger! TADA GAN IARRACHT
#13
H8R
-
- Members
-
- 12,305 posts
Hall of Famer
- Gender:Male
- Location:Baltimore
Posted 01 December 2012 - 02:47 PM
What a bunch of crap. I had a debate on twitter with Schein about his article about Flacco... these guys just write garbage
#14
gabefergy
-
- Members
-
- 9,416 posts
Hall of Famer
- Gender:Male
- Location:West Side
Posted 01 December 2012 - 02:51 PM
I dont understand how an article like this that drips of racism makes it past editors. If it were up to me this "writer" would no longer be employed and whoever OK'd it would have a very long talking to.
Reloaded
#15
Moderator 2
-
- Moderators
-
- 13,605 posts
Hall of Famer
- Gender:Female
- Location:Reisterstown, MD
Posted 01 December 2012 - 04:19 PM
I am not a fan of tats BUT it this guys is clueless, not a fan of opera or rap but don't slam people that are.
#16
JO_75
-
- Moderators
-
- 20,257 posts
Hall of Famer
- Gender:Male
- Location:Concord, North Carolina
Posted 01 December 2012 - 04:39 PM
I think some of these guys just write up these articles for recognition and attention. Sad.
You know what else is sad? People like the OP who re-post the article and give him the recognition and attention he is wanting. I have no idea why people have constantly fail to realize that while they may hate an article and want others to join in by hating it as well, all people do by posting a link is helping the writer by giving him more page views.
As a Sports Writer, or well as any sports writer would tell you, that is the absolute truth. If you truly hated the article, you would be smart to ignore it and move on and not post it to give him more hits.
2013 BR.com Mock Draft, Jacksonville Jaguars.
#17
Ravens<3
-
- Members
-
- 10,845 posts
52 G.O.A.T.
- Gender:Male
- Location:In Your Mind
Posted 01 December 2012 - 05:23 PM
Agreed. I only read like 3-4 lines and was done lol
#18
flaccopoe
-
- Members
-
- 8,927 posts
Mintberry Crunch
- Gender:Male
- Location:Capital of the World!
Posted 01 December 2012 - 11:21 PM
AO what? Shoot, I still remember my first email address. Thanks AO something!
I still use my AOL Mail account! It's much better than Yahoo and Google Mail reads all of your mail... creepy.
Jay Z will look at you like it's gravy
"The day we outlaw trouser ferrets is the day only outlaws will have trouser ferrets." Alex Palmer, cracked.comHey man, in his defense it's a serious issue. poe is a noble guardian looking out for us all.
#19
ravensdfan
-
- Members
-
- 5,741 posts
Hall of Famer
- Gender:Female
- Location:Steeler Country PA
Posted 02 December 2012 - 10:38 AM
You know what else is sad? People like the OP who re-post the article and give him the recognition and attention he is wanting. I have no idea why people have constantly fail to realize that while they may hate an article and want others to join in by hating it as well, all people do by posting a link is helping the writer by giving him more page views.
As a Sports Writer, or well as any sports writer would tell you, that is the absolute truth. If you truly hated the article, you would be smart to ignore it and move on and not post it to give him more hits.
I can see your side to a point. Was not thinking "oh, let's get this guy more page hits" however. To be honest, was rather shocked this actually managed to get by the editor and ever saw the light of day. I also might point out that he is getting blasted for this, as well he should. Not sure that is the kind of attention and recognition he was seeking.
#20
Ravenslifer
-
- Members
-
- 5,769 posts
Hall of Famer
Posted 02 December 2012 - 03:23 PM
I don't get this at all - half the players in the NFL and the NBA have tattoos, and Kaepernick's actually mean something to him - it's like blasting a guy for having a tattoo of his grandparents.
0 user(s) are reading this topic
0 members, 0 guests, 0 anonymous users
