Michael Robinson on why many people hate Cam Newton

[top dawg]

Michael Robinson gets straight to the point about Cam Newton in a yes-he-said-it for national audiences kinda way as reported by Kevin Patra of NFL.com.

 

"Cam is getting disrespected, and you're right, he doesn't look like other 11-0 quarterbacks, because he's a black guy," Robinson said. "Let's just be honest. He dances, he does his thing and people ridicule him for doing that."
 

Robinson continued about the markedly different responses and perceptions on J.J. Watt's smack talk and celebrations, as well as Johnny Football's beloved money sign that he used to do in college.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000594620/article/is-cam-newton-the-greatest-redzone-threat-ever

And here I thought that this was the type of thing said only in hushed tones at the water cooler, or on message boards to be batted back-and-forth like a ping pong.

There are many who would like to keep the elephant in the room in the back corner, but not Michael Robinson. The perception of Cam is in many ways tied to the perception of the Panthers. As such, we will continue to be unduly maligned, or at least "disrespected" for years to come. But in light of what this franchise is becoming, in a good part to Cam, I could care less. I still think certain things need to be said, and I respect Michael Robinson for giving it to America straight---no chaser.

[jasonluckydog]

That's my fb.

[B.BERSIN]

Russell Wilson is black too but the media likes to suck his d*#%!

 

[smash_n_dash]

What about the guy who says he isn't a racist but doesnt like Cam anyways?

[rodeo]

5 minutes ago, B.BERSIN said:

Russell Wilson is black too but the media likes to suck his d*#%!

 

Cam is black with a personality. It's acceptable to be a black QB as long as you act deferential and boring.

White with personality - great

White and boring - perfect

Black and boring - acceptable

Black with personality - thug

[bleys]

4 minutes ago, smash_n_dash said:

What about the guy who says he isn't a racist but doesnt like Cam anyways?

"he's cocky, and I just don't like it"

 

Oh, word.   That must be it.   

[Swaggasaurus]

4 minutes ago, B.BERSIN said:

Russell Wilson is black too but the media likes to suck his d*#%!

 

It's different man. Russell Wilson toes the line for white America. Cam knows who he is and let's that be known to the world. He knows that it is going to cause some backlash, but does it anyway. Very courageous for him to do and hopefully this will clear the way for others to do the same.

[hepcat]

#duh - America is still racist as fug.  This is not news 

[Donald LaFell]

The documentary I Hate Christian Laettner  gives great insight into all this. Cam represents a lot more than himself to a lot of people. And he's winning! That just pisses people off. 

[xerxes]

Race is a factor but its usually an amplifying factor e.g. Conservatives would still hate Obama if he was white they just wouldn't do crazy poo like claim he's a Muslim or not a U.S. Citizen. 

Cams personality rubs some people the wrong way and they're less likely to give him the benefit of the doubt because he's black e.g. Fake smile, me first, entertainer and icon. 

[TheRumGone]

2 minutes ago, xerxes said:

Race is a factor but its usually an amplifying factor e.g. Conservatives would still hate Obama if he was white they just wouldn't do crazy poo like claim he's a Muslim or not a U.S. Citizen. 

Cams personality rubs some people the wrong way and they're less likely to give him the benefit of the doubt because he's black e.g. Fake smile, me first, entertainer and icon. 

this is pretty much it.

if cam was white people would probably still have a problem with his personality but because he is black they say absolutely CRAZY poo.

 

 

the comments on that article are absolutely hilarious. White people hate being called out for their stupid behavior/comments. STOP PLAYING THE RACE CARD GEEEEEZ

 

 

 

[tiger7_88]

14 minutes ago, hepcat said:

#duh - America is still racist as fug.  This is not news 

 

There are people right here in this very forum that will deny deny deny that the hatred toward Cam has ANY racial element involved in it and accuse you of playing "the race card".

[KendrickPanther]

We have to be able to draw a line between rejecting a race and rejecting cultural differences. Maybe both are wrong but Cam's detractors can be opposed to his behavior without being opposed to his skin color. Even if behavior and skin color are inevitably linked. 

I'm pretty sure white people hate Johnny Manziel more than Black people.If you want to claim hypocrisy that is a terrible example.

I just think racism is a strong word that is too easily tossed around. It's more of an age and culture thing in my opinion. White Quarterbacks celebrate too, but it looks different. Older white men are more comfortable with it. But are they racist or out of touch?  

[Ra's Al Ghul]

3 minutes ago, KendrickPanther said:

We have to be able to draw a line between rejecting a race and rejecting cultural differences. Maybe both are wrong but Cam's detractors can be apposed to his behavior without being apposed to his skin color. Even if behavior and skin color are inevitably linked. 

I'm pretty sure white people hate Johnny Manziel more than Black people.If you want to claim hypocrisy that is a terrible example.

I just think racism is a strong word that is too easily tossed around. It's more of an age and culture thing in my opinion. White Quarterbacks celebrate too, but it looks different. Older white men are more comfortable with it. But are they racist or out of touch?  

Agreed. Couldn't have said it better.