Brennan Eagles Weighs In

[diadevic]

“Okay so for all my brothers out there that are student athletes, do you really think athletics should be a man focus right now during this time that we live in? At the end of the day if that is the main focus i [sic] find you blind to the fact that your platform can change this,” Eagles tweeted. Thousands of people come to watch for Entertainment, revenue is built from that, money is generated from us. If it wasn’t for athletics we would’t have coaches/trainers. Doctors wouldn’t [perform] as many [surgeries], etc. the list goes on. I’ll be [damned] if you think I’ll play Another snap with the platform i have that effects majority of people that contribute to the sport who don’t actually play. Know your value is all I’m saying. Athletics brings people together all over but at the end of the day I’m not going to play another snap knowing what’s going on in our society due to color and the system being broken… i just can’t…….let’s look at the bigger picture. Don’t care if you yellow or blue that goes for every athlete/Supporter out there.”

https://247sports.com/college/oklah...jkMJYwv6RWxqu0NI1j8qPYxxKxo7Adt90ae0qzwTSiq6Y

 

[StrangerHorn]

“Okay so for all my brothers out there that are student athletes, do you really think athletics should be a man focus right now during this time that we live in? At the end of the day if that is the main focus i [sic] find you blind to the fact that your platform can change this,” Eagles tweeted. Thousands of people come to watch for Entertainment, revenue is built from that, money is generated from us. If it wasn’t for athletics we would’t have coaches/trainers. Doctors wouldn’t [perform] as many [surgeries], etc. the list goes on. I’ll be [damned] if you think I’ll play Another snap with the platform i have that effects majority of people that contribute to the sport who don’t actually play. Know your value is all I’m saying. Athletics brings people together all over but at the end of the day I’m not going to play another snap knowing what’s going on in our society due to color and the system being broken… i just can’t…….let’s look at the bigger picture. Don’t care if you yellow or blue that goes for every athlete/Supporter out there.”

https://247sports.com/college/oklah...jkMJYwv6RWxqu0NI1j8qPYxxKxo7Adt90ae0qzwTSiq6Y

We got other receivers if he wants to be like that! The Country's in turmoil and trying to work out for all, but, its not gonna happen overnight, I think Eagles being a little selfish and not thinking about his teammates, I am sure a lotta them don't like whats going on either, but, its going on now....its gonna work out if we all try to work together not as a individual..but, all of us together! He's sounding like another unemployed Colin...

 

[Jcw54]

Sounds like he quit

 

[weevilcatch]

Gonna be honest. He probably doesn't give a shit if people disagree with him or not. He is standing up for what he believes and sees other things as more important than football. I applaud him.

 

[hillcountryhorn63697005]

We all need to step up together for a more unified nation. Unfortunately, there will always be racism. But, hopefully, we will move forward, young people like Brennan will set the successful tone to achieve the best and something good will come out of this bad mess.
Hook em Horns, Hook em Texas, Hook em USA.

 

[outhereincali]

I'm sure I'm not the only one who watched the recent documentary about Michael Jordan. MJ is from North Carolina and about 30 years ago a black man in NC was running for the Senate against that horrible man Jesse Helms. Jordan made some pathetic saying Republicans but sneakers to. This wasn't about R's buying sneakers it was about voting out of office someone who was not even a decent human human being and the most famous man in the world did nothing.

And I can assure you that some people have stopped worshipping the ground the Michael Jordan walks on. And some people have stopped calling him the GOAT. It was his documentary he had had creative control over it he has no-one but himself to blame.

In the 60's and early 70's athletes many of them high profile spoke out and got involved in social issues. Jim Brown, imo the greatest fb player of all time, has been a community activist for more than 40 years and a very effective one. But then a lot of athletes stopped speaking out

But in the last 10-15 years athletes have started speaking out again. I applaud athletes like LeBron James and Chris Paul Foote for being active. And I applaued Brennan Eagles.

 

[diadevic]

Don’t blaspheme against the great Michael Jordan. While activist are talking - Jordan is putting his money where his mouth isn’t - to the tune of $100 million. Actions speak louder than words. He’s even greater than I thought he was.

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/06/05/michael-jordans-brand-donates-100-million-to-anti-racist-groups.html

 

[Oldmanastro]

Don’t blaspheme against the great Michael Jordan. While activist are talking - Jordan is putting his money where his mouth isn’t - to the tune of $100 million. Actions speak louder than words. He’s even greater than I thought he was.

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/06/05/michael-jordans-brand-donates-100-million-to-anti-racist-groups.html

You really think that was his personal money? It’s coming from Jordan brand, for which he is tied to. I applaud it, but it’s not directly from him.

 

[Belldozer1]

Sounds to me that Eagles is trying to lump a personal money grab scenario into the current protesting situation going on in the country.

and Mr. Eagles, I think your value just decreased dramatically...nice work.

 

[Belldozer1]

I'm sure I'm not the only one who watched the recent documentary about Michael Jordan. MJ is from North Carolina and about 30 years ago a black man in NC was running for the Senate against that horrible man Jesse Helms. Jordan made some pathetic saying Republicans but sneakers to. This wasn't about R's buying sneakers it was about voting out of office someone who was not even a decent human human being and the most famous man in the world did nothing.

And I can assure you that some people have stopped worshipping the ground the Michael Jordan walks on. And some people have stopped calling him the GOAT. It was his documentary he had had creative control over it he has no-one but himself to blame.

In the 60's and early 70's athletes many of them high profile spoke out and got involved in social issues. Jim Brown, imo the greatest fb player of all time, has been a community activist for more than 40 years and a very effective one. But then a lot of athletes stopped speaking out

But in the last 10-15 years athletes have started speaking out again. I applaud athletes like LeBron James and Chris Paul Foote for being active. And I applaued Brennan Eagles.

You could have spared us all and just said you support the views of liberal athletes in general

 

[Belldozer1]

We got other receivers if he wants to be like that! The Country's in turmoil and trying to work out for all, but, its not gonna happen overnight, I think Eagles being a little selfish and not thinking about his teammates, I am sure a lotta them don't like whats going on either, but, its going on now....its gonna work out if we all try to work together not as a individual..but, all of us together! He's sounding like another unemployed Colin...

Pretty spot on Stranger

 

[diadevic]

You really think that was his personal money? It’s coming from Jordan brand, for which he is tied to. I applaud it, but it’s not directly from him.

Not here for a pissing match. Yesterday these groups had $100 million less than they do today. I wonder if they’ll give it back since “it’s not directly from him.”

 

[Oldmanastro]

Not here for a pissing match. Yesterday these groups had $100 million less than they do today. I wonder if they’ll give it back since “it’s not directly from him.”

No pissing match here either. I just wonder why these corporations are NOW stepping up and not last year, or 5, 10 years ago. ESPECIALLY some one like Jordan who experienced racism in his life.
Look, I’m glad the “Jordan Brand” made this donation ($100 million over 10 years), that’s huge. But they make it out to look like it’s from him, when in fact it’s from a corporation.

 

[Drtxhorn]

Sounds like Brennan may have gained 35 pounds and has become woefully out of shape during the lock-down....this is his cover for an ultimate benching that he knows is coming. Just my opinion.

 

[diadevic]

No pissing match here either. I just wonder why these corporations are NOW stepping up and not last year, or 5, 10 years ago. ESPECIALLY some one like Jordan who experienced racism in his life.
Look, I’m glad the “Jordan Brand” made this donation ($100 million over 10 years), that’s huge. But they make it out to look like it’s from him, when in fact it’s from a corporation.

SMH. Some are never satisfied. Even $100 million.

 

[outhereincali]

No pissing match here either. I just wonder why these corporations are NOW stepping up and not last year, or 5, 10 years ago. ESPECIALLY some one like Jordan who experienced racism in his life.
Look, I’m glad the “Jordan Brand” made this donation ($100 million over 10 years), that’s huge. But they make it out to look like it’s from him, when in fact it’s from a corporation.

This just might be a gesture after he made himself look bad in his own documentary.

 

[Belldozer1]

Sounds like Brennan may have gained 35 pounds and has become woefully out of shape during the lock-down....this is his cover for an ultimate benching that he knows is coming. Just my opinion.

You may be correct, there’s obviously something going on.

 

[2300 Nueces]

Sounds like Brennan may have gained 35 pounds and has become woefully out of shape during the lock-down....this is his cover for an ultimate benching that he knows is coming. Just my opinion.

Tarik Black is going to take his position. Eagles was a cancer in the lockerroom last year when Jake Smith beat him as a freshman.

 

[outhereincali]

I don't think anyone on here knows what kind of physical condition Brennan Eagles is in. I don't think anyone on here knows what went on in the locker room last year. Coach Herman works hard at keeping matters behind closed doors.

And did anyone here read in that article that Coach Herman supports his players 100% concerning George Floyd I did. He said rather than having their back he had their front and said he will knock a hole in the wall big enough for all the players to walk through.

Bravo

 

[2300 Nueces]

I don't think anyone on here knows what kind of physical condition Brennan Eagles is in. I don't think anyone on here knows what went on in the locker room last year. Coach Herman works hard at keeping matters behind closed doors.

And did anyone here read in that article that Coach Herman supports his players 100% concerning George Floyd I did. He said rather than having their back he had their front and said he will knock a hole in the wall big enough for all the players to walk through.

Bravo

Maybe they will win this year? If he doesn't, the only things Herman will be knocking are Asian hookers and eight balls.

I will be watching all sports for free on SportsSurge. I no longer pay for anything sports related. If I don't get it for free, I don't watch or care. One thing about the pandemic... I have become extremely frugal. It is very easy to pirate about anything I want on the net. This will be the year that football's collapse really gets into gear. Please join me in the free streaming of all sports content.

 

[weevilcatch]

Maybe they will win this year? If he doesn't, the only things Herman will be knocking are Asian hookers and eight balls.

I will be watching all sports for free on SportsSurge. I no longer pay for anything sports related. If I don't get it for free, I don't watch or care. One thing about the pandemic... I have become extremely frugal. It is very easy to pirate about anything I want on the net. This will be the year that football's collapse really gets into gear. Please join me in the free streaming of all sports content.

So you're anti-capitalism then? And a fan of the current landscape in the US then? Quite a change up for you my man!

 

[weevilcatch]

I see a lot of people (mostly twitter) are in their feels for what Eagles said. Good.

 

[2300 Nueces]

So you're anti-capitalism then? And a fan of the current landscape in the US then? Quite a change up for you my man!

Actually the boycott of business to affect change is very free market. Econ 101. #Walkaway UT Alumni is very real my friend. Watch, the Brocks will do it.

 

[diadevic]

Maybe they will win this year? If he doesn't, the only things Herman will be knocking are Asian hookers and eight balls.

I will be watching all sports for free on SportsSurge. I no longer pay for anything sports related. If I don't get it for free, I don't watch or care. One thing about the pandemic... I have become extremely frugal. It is very easy to pirate about anything I want on the net. This will be the year that football's collapse really gets into gear. Please join me in the free streaming of all sports content.

Serious question - Is sports surge safe? Heard that’s how you get hacked.

 

[2300 Nueces]

Serious question - Is sports surge safe? Heard that’s how you get hacked.

If worried, use a vpn and cast with an old factory restored cell phone over chromecast. I've never been hacked.

 

[Bwilk55]

So, a young black student athlete uses his platform to make a statement about systemic racism in America and the responses are as follows:
We've got other WRs
He's being selfish
personal money grab
he is now overweight (ie lazy)
he was a cancer last year??
I won't be paying to watch anymore

So, lazy, selfish, greedy, not good enough anyways, bad teammate, cancer, not worth spending my money on to watch. I wonder why black men in America have been hesitant to speak up? I wonder why so many white men are so quick to throw these labels onto a black man?

As white men, we have been socialized into a society of racism against black people and especially black men. Movies, TV, the news. The racists jokes and comments we have heard from other white people. There are numerous less explicit ways our beliefs are shaped as well (white neighbors are better, white schools are better, etc). It doesn't make us bad as people but we should all examine our preconceived notions and realize our prejudices have been shaped by a very complex system that is reinforced at almost all levels, even black people have a tendency to reinforce the notion that white is better than black. I am taking time to learn more about this currently as I have not understood it very well until recently and if anyone else is interested in understanding this perspective, I would recommend reading "White Fragility".

 

[2300 Nueces]

So, a young black student athlete uses his platform to make a statement about systemic racism in America and the responses are as follows:
We've got other WRs
He's being selfish
personal money grab
he is now overweight (ie lazy)
he was a cancer last year??
I won't be paying to watch anymore

So, lazy, selfish, greedy, not good enough anyways, bad teammate, cancer, not worth spending my money on to watch. I wonder why black men in America have been hesitant to speak up? I wonder why so many white men are so quick to throw these labels onto a black man?

As white men, we have been socialized into a society of racism against black people and especially black men. Movies, TV, the news. The racists jokes and comments we have heard from other white people. There are numerous less explicit ways our beliefs are shaped as well (white neighbors are better, white schools are better, etc). It doesn't make us bad as people but we should all examine our preconceived notions and realize our prejudices have been shaped by a very complex system that is reinforced at almost all levels, even black people have a tendency to reinforce the notion that white is better than black. I am taking time to learn more about this currently as I have not understood it very well until recently and if anyone else is interested in understanding this perspective, I would recommend reading "White Fragility".

There is no systemic racism in America. Segregation is gone. If anything, there are preferred races of people in America. What you call "white fragility" is a backlash by whites due to being put at the back of the bus. See (affirmative action, hiring quotas, school admissions, etc...) European white males are responsible for 99.99% of the discoveries that benefit mankind. White IQ isn't going away. What I see is blatant jealousy and covetousness. Mark my words, this is going to be an abject failure by the left to affect any positive change for racial integration. Conservative governance will be enshrined for decades to come. This is a huge eye opener to those who were on the fence. White women will be voting "law and order" for decades to come.

If you want to see systemic racism, travel to Arab Muslim countries where they OWN Africans as slaves. America ain't got nothin on the Arab Muslims.

I understand that many people see supporting Black Lives Matter as virtuous. My wife has friends that think supporting BLM supports people who are struggling for equality. Let me tell you what many others think. They see BLM as being responsible for cowardly killing 6 cops in Dallas and for the mindless brutality being displayed on the net and TV's. Those cops had families and children who will never have a father. They see Herman's and Ehlinger's support of BLM as supporting murder, theft, assault, destruction of private property, rioting, etc.... This kind of mayhem will never stand. If this continues, police forces will refuse to stop the rioting. They will disperse and join sides. It's already happening in NY. Then the real fireworks will begin. The American populace owns over 300 million different firearms and large scale weaponry. I fear for the rioters if these guys ever are allowed to go full Tecumseh Sherman on the cities. It will be devastating.

Heads up... this will be the suburbs.





And the Latin Kings



What happens when all these people get tired of the lawlessness and get together?

 

[LongfellowDrew]

So, a young black student athlete uses his platform to make a statement about systemic racism in America and the responses are as follows:
We've got other WRs
He's being selfish
personal money grab
he is now overweight (ie lazy)
he was a cancer last year??
I won't be paying to watch anymore

So, lazy, selfish, greedy, not good enough anyways, bad teammate, cancer, not worth spending my money on to watch. I wonder why black men in America have been hesitant to speak up? I wonder why so many white men are so quick to throw these labels onto a black man?

As white men, we have been socialized into a society of racism against black people and especially black men. Movies, TV, the news. The racists jokes and comments we have heard from other white people. There are numerous less explicit ways our beliefs are shaped as well (white neighbors are better, white schools are better, etc). It doesn't make us bad as people but we should all examine our preconceived notions and realize our prejudices have been shaped by a very complex system that is reinforced at almost all levels, even black people have a tendency to reinforce the notion that white is better than black. I am taking time to learn more about this currently as I have not understood it very well until recently and if anyone else is interested in understanding this perspective, I would recommend reading "White Fragility".

If you haven’t noticed this board is pretty conservative I’m not surprised by some of the comments.

 

[weevilcatch]

I understand that many people see supporting Black Lives Matter as virtuous. My wife has friends that think supporting BLM supports people who are struggling for equality. Let me tell you what many others think. They see BLM as being responsible for cowardly killing 6 cops in Dallas and for the mindless brutality being displayed on the net and TV's. Those cops had families and children who will never have a father. They see Herman's and Ehlinger's support of BLM as supporting murder, theft, assault, destruction of private property, rioting, etc.... This kind of mayhem will never stand. If this continues, police forces will refuse to stop the rioting. They will disperse and join sides. It's already happening in NY. Then the real fireworks will begin. The American populace owns over 300 million different firearms and large scale weaponry. I fear for the rioters if these guys ever are allowed to go full Tecumseh ?

I didn't peg you as someone that bought into the fear mongering from the media, per the discussions on covid.

Btw, if anyone thinks what I underlined in your post is true, they're a ****ing idiot

IBTL! lol.

 

[weevilcatch]

Actually the boycott of business to affect change is very free market. Econ 101. #Walkaway UT Alumni is very real my friend. Watch, the Brocks will do it.

That's not a boycott, you're stealing lol.

 

[weevilcatch]

So, a young black student athlete uses his platform to make a statement about systemic racism in America and the responses are as follows:
We've got other WRs
He's being selfish
personal money grab
he is now overweight (ie lazy)
he was a cancer last year??
I won't be paying to watch anymore

So, lazy, selfish, greedy, not good enough anyways, bad teammate, cancer, not worth spending my money on to watch. I wonder why black men in America have been hesitant to speak up? I wonder why so many white men are so quick to throw these labels onto a black man?

As white men, we have been socialized into a society of racism against black people and especially black men. Movies, TV, the news. The racists jokes and comments we have heard from other white people. There are numerous less explicit ways our beliefs are shaped as well (white neighbors are better, white schools are better, etc). It doesn't make us bad as people but we should all examine our preconceived notions and realize our prejudices have been shaped by a very complex system that is reinforced at almost all levels, even black people have a tendency to reinforce the notion that white is better than black. I am taking time to learn more about this currently as I have not understood it very well until recently and if anyone else is interested in understanding this perspective, I would recommend reading "White Fragility".

I remember when SLC played Miami Northwestern. SLC barely lost and the reasons I heard predominately were...


"SLC was better coached and more disciplined, but Northwestern just had so much more talent."

Also, how many times do you think the thought of "black QBs just can't lead" has gone through someone's head?

Hell, even Stephen A. Smith said that the QB from tOSU was a better "runner than passer." It was obvious he didn't watch Haskins play, but he's a black QB and that's what they're "supposed" to be.

There were Horn fans that didn't like VY because he was, in his own words, "gangsta."

And like you said, it isn't overly racist (if at all), but some people take that shit too far.

 

[StrangerHorn]

I don't care if what or where happens, you cross into my yard, then you got serious problems...I got friends of all races, creed and color and that is what they tell me also, so its a matter of who's yard you try to shit in..this shit going on now makes us Vietnam Vets look like Choir Boys rrr...Maybe not! We grow the best weed anyway...

 

[weevilcatch]

I don't care if what or where happens, you cross into my yard, then you got serious problems...I got friends of all races, creed and color and that is what they tell me also, so its a matter of who's yard you try to shit in..this shit going on now makes us Vietnam Vets look like Choir Boys rrr...Maybe not! We grow the best weed anyway...

I don't think anyone that agrees with protesting, disagrees with this. You can be a fan of black people saying their life matters whilst marching and protesting, AND hope those that are there to just loot and destroy should get their due.

I'm just amazed at how people blame MSM for propaganda in one front, but buy into it on another front. It's a real head scratcher.

 

[StrangerHorn]

No Rubber Bullets on this day!

 

[Iitbhorn3]

There is no doubt that there is widespread 'racism' everywhere - black-on-white, black-on-black, white-on-black, white-on-white. Now add other ethnic groups and races and genders - and you will see a whole multi-dimensional frame work for 'racism'.

As human beings, it is but natural to harness prejudices and biases. At the individual level, 'racism' is a spiritual challenge. I believe 99% of the world population is 'racist' in some form - conscious or sub-conscious. This is true for those who are 'racists' and those who feel that they are 'victims of racism'. Healing involved each individual becoming aware of tendencies within them and diffusing them or not acting out of them. It is a spiritual process. This is the only level where racism can truly be removed.

As a society, 'racism' is a social issue when groups of people find it OK to build upon shared prejudices and participate in practices that are aligned with their prejudices and suppress others (or in some cases support others). This level can help nudge individuals to look inwards and support each other through it.

Unfortunately, most of what we see and hear (with the protests etc.) is the political exploitation of the above two levels of racism. We do not even have any evidence ( that I have heard of) that what happened in MN was stemming from racism ( I am not saying that it is not). It is evident that there was an act of excessive brutality of a cop over an individual. The narrative of this being an act of racism is a perception that has been exploited by the media and those who want to leverage the situation for supporting their agendas. Why was this not just about police brutality. Why did racism take the front stage?
And, those people who instigate such mass outrage do not really want racism to stop ( in the previous 2 levels) because if the issue goes away, they have no idea what else they would be doing. Things like affirmative action are all coming from an ulterior motive - votes. College admissions is a classic example of exploiting racism for personal (colleges getting federal monies) gain.

To summarize
* racism very much exists in every human....can only be addressed by each person for themself
* politics is only exploiting (and fueling) that racism. they do not want it to go away