05-30-2016, 08:25 AM
I think Christian could really do some great good in the position he is. It's one thing to point out that he is bothered by the fact he is not fairly judged because he is white. It would be another thing entirely, and make him a great leader in society, for him to make Stephen A's point at the same time.
Namely, he could point out the "unfairness of him being judged unfairly as a white RB," but at the same time say "just as black men or people of color sometimes aren't considered for certain positions because they are of color." THAT would create a big national conversation about not racism per se, but racial prejudice, that would be really good to have. This is the kind of thing that would elevate CMac not just as a guy using his position to look out for himself, but to also show perspective and concern for others. Frankly, he'd be viewed as more than just a "dumb football" player, and someone who is using his position for something more.
I think it'd be awesome, especially considering his head coach is black, and the stereotype of head coach is white, and the great RB is black, is so pervasive.
Namely, he could point out the "unfairness of him being judged unfairly as a white RB," but at the same time say "just as black men or people of color sometimes aren't considered for certain positions because they are of color." THAT would create a big national conversation about not racism per se, but racial prejudice, that would be really good to have. This is the kind of thing that would elevate CMac not just as a guy using his position to look out for himself, but to also show perspective and concern for others. Frankly, he'd be viewed as more than just a "dumb football" player, and someone who is using his position for something more.
I think it'd be awesome, especially considering his head coach is black, and the stereotype of head coach is white, and the great RB is black, is so pervasive.