Does it suck to lose the Superbowl? Yes. And it happens to someone every year. I don't understand why everyone is giving Cam a pass because of his age--he's not actually that young compared to the bulk of the NFL. Wilson, Kapernick, Brady, and several others were under 27 when they QB'ed the Superbowl. All managed to handle press conferences post-game whether they won or lost.
As someone who grew up playing more than one sport, by high school you have learned to win graciously and to lose graciously. And if you haven't, that says more about your character than about your age, imho.
For me, it's less about his actions in that moment than about the comparisons between Cam and Peyton. The overt and covert racism in the coverage of this Superbowl is pretty blatant.
(and it's not just this Superbowl or the NFL or any other one thing...it's just another thing)
I hear you. I am not a Cam Newton fan, and I will say that this board has really forced me to check myself several times in the past few week sor so in regards to whether or not my dislike could have been at least partially due to the difference in media coverage that Cam receives compared to other players. I don't think I'd considered the difference in coverage before, and I do think that point has some merit and is worth talking about, and I'm glad it's been pointed out.
Still though, I was not impressed by Cam's behavior in the post-game.
I don't usually post on this board but Manning caught my attention because I'm a Broncos fan. I've never been a huge fan of his so was really glad Von was given MVP last night. I do find it sad the media has all but forgotten this.
I'm relatively new to Colorado and people here have been overly nice. I've never once had anyone insult me or treat me bad for moving here from out of state.
No. I've been mocked because I moved here from California. That's what set off my disdain. I never verbalized wanting to leave until long after that. But seriously, how are people supposed to feel welcome in a state where there are a plethora of bumper stickers that say "no vacancy" and "go home"?
i have no idea what is going on, but people in many areas say this....usually quite tic on wanting to just know who they know/have known as in some areas (I have no idea if this is CO), many grow up, go to school, marry, live, die in the same area. A little effort will often show great results. Bumper stickers are NOT PERSONAL. That is odd.
No Vacancy is a joke! And I've NEVER seen bumper stickers that say Go Home. I truly don't understand hating Colorado or the people (who are by and large laid-back, friendly, sincere, and adventurous...albeit very white - lol), but different strokes for different folks. I suppose we're self-selecting that way. I'm sorry you're miserable here ksun. I hope you get opportunity to leave soon.
Those of you that know me IRL know that sports media is my research speciality.
I've pulled articles for the past two weeks on Cam and Peyton. You would not believe the amount of racism and race insinuations that were written about with regards to Cam.
Peyton? He got asked two questions in the lead up. What did he think about the differences in their styles (which means white v. black, because god forbid two QB's have different style and it not be about race) and what did he think of Cam dabbing. That was basically it from the ol' Sheriff, probably about to retire.
It's fucking infuriating. And this started for Cam LONG before the Panthers had a winning season.
I don't usually post on this board but Manning caught my attention because I'm a Broncos fan. I've never been a huge fan of his so was really glad Von was given MVP last night. I do find it sad the media has all but forgotten this.
I'm relatively new to Colorado and people here have been overly nice. I've never once had anyone insult me or treat me bad for moving here from out of state.
However, Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning saw things differently.
“I’ll tell ya’, Cam couldn’t have been nicer to me,” the 39-year-old athlete told TODAY Monday morning. “He was extremely humble, congratulated me, wished me the best. I told him just congratulations on his outstanding season, and just what a great future he has ahead of him. He’ll be back in that game, I can promise you.”
Despite the brusque press conference, Manning, the oldest quarterback to ever win the Super Bowl according to Sports Illustrated, told TODAY that Newton “was extremely humble, congratulated me, wished me the best."
Here is an interview with Cam. Admittedly I a Cam fan since Day 1 in Carolina, but he is has a lot of integrity as demonstrated by his behavior here in Charlotte. We have seen it all here with the Panthers - Rae Carruth having his pregnant fiancé murdered, Fred Lane shot dead by his wife, Kerry Collins DUI's, Greg Hardy abuse allegations. Cam is not involved in any of the bad behavior.
Here is an interview with Cam. Admittedly I a Cam fan since Day 1 in Carolina, but he is has a lot of integrity as demonstrated by his behavior here in Charlotte. We have seen it all here with the Panthers - Rae Carruth having his pregnant fiancé murdered, Fred Lane shot dead by his wife, Kerry Collins DUI's, Greg Hardy abuse allegations. Cam is not involved in any of the bad behavior.
Post by marriedfilingjoint on Feb 9, 2016 15:19:13 GMT -5
I can't give an unbiased response to the hubbub about Newton because I like him and I don't like Manning. I also kind of give him a pass because Manning was groomed for this and he still shows his ass (literally and figuratively) and Newton was not groomed for this so of course he is going to stumble.
Though many of us on this board and locally have tried to be your friend, you also insist on declaring very publicly that your only true friends are either not in this state or are your cats. OK then. The smallest infraction can set you off and eternally against someone. OK then.
You get what you give. Please stop asserting that you're 100% victim in this, because you're not. I wish you the best, and I wish you happiness, but you're really going to have to make some personal choices to create it for yourself, because obviously no one else here or across state lines is able to do that for you. From bumper stickers to bosom buddies, you have the power to choose what makes you happy and what is worthy of "FML." Get busy living or get busy dying. Your choice.
9 YEARS of trying to be ksun's friend, and continually being told that you're inferior. Nope. I'm done. Please take your schtick elsewhere. Again, it's not us, it's you.
Trying to be my friend? I thought we were friends. Last year you made it very clear we weren't. I absolutely considered you a friend, almost from the moment I met you.