Category: Sports

If it was just a job, say that!

I have no doubt that the lack of resources created enormous obstacles that he will not have to deal with during his time in Colorado, but Prime was more powerful at JSU than he will be at Colorado in the eyes of the NCAA. Sure, he will flip recruits, revive the Pac-10 and win, but his impact at JSU was much more critical to the Black community and College Football. While he was at Jackson State, he was on the verge of changing the landscape of college sports and, to a lesser degree, professional Football as well! How long, I don't know. Not my place to say. In a lot of ways, I am being selfish. The impact of desegregation on all industries, including Education and Sports, is fully evident, as Black Players, who make up the large majority in Football and Basketball, would rather play in leagues owned almost exclusively by white men.

What should we think about Jerry Jones?

"Jones admitted last week that he was pictured among the crowd but said he had only joined in the confrontation because he was curious about what was happening as civil rights clashes spread throughout the south — and not because he was harboring any racist feelings." Jerry Jones admitted he was one of the young … Continue reading What should we think about Jerry Jones? →

Student-Athletes and Mental Health

While there are resources for student-athletes, knowing when student-athletes need them can be challenging, so making these services available may not be enough. Whether it's individualizing and finding a way to add mental health checks to the yearly health check. Or just emphasizing mental health more and possibly creating a class or workshops for student-athletes to talk, learn, and reflect. It will help them off the court, and addressing mental health in athletes will also help them perform better in their respective fields of play.

Basketball is gradually turning into baseball

Still, no one addressed that he is saying you don't have to look in the United States for players anymore. Of course, most players are still African-American, but who knows what that will look like in another 50 years. Look at draft picks over the last 20 years, search where the NBA invests in scouting, and follow the money.

Think about how many industries Black people were prevalent in at one point, and remember what happened when those jobs started being outsourced overseas.

Brian Flores possibly sacrifices his chance to coach again in the NFL

Brian Flores is suing the NFL for discrimination in hiring after receiving accidental text messages from New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick. The NFL has a long history of discrimination against Black Head Coaches and Coaching candidates. The Rooney Rule has been unsuccessful in increasing the number of Black coaches in the NFL. These … Continue reading Brian Flores possibly sacrifices his chance to coach again in the NFL →

Price of being Young, Black, and Gifted

There are many more examples, like Bob Gibson in baseball, Tiger Woods at Augusta, or Shaq in the modern-day NBA, to name a few more. This is not new, but her reaction to that adversity is compared to other great Black players I mentioned. Simone Biles, continue to be the fantastic athlete you are and do not allow them to determine or derail your greatness!