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The "Complain About ESPN" Thread
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MinnesotaNorthStar
Minding the gap
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Let's not give him too much credit. He only did it because ESPN made him...
MountieBoyOz
Eater of Worlds
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Chris Broussard. Professional Twit
http://deadspin.com/espns-chris-bro...ource=deadspin_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow
Chris Broussard. Professional Twit
http://deadspin.com/espns-chris-bro...ource=deadspin_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow
FlagDUDE08
Banned
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If you're going to spend an entire hour making a big deal about the gender of people to which a player derives personal enjoyment, what else should you expect? What's the big deal about the topic? What does his personal beliefs have to do with putting a ball through a hoop?
If you're going to spend an entire hour making a big deal about the gender of people to which a player derives personal enjoyment, what else should you expect? What's the big deal about the topic? What does his personal beliefs have to do with putting a ball through a hoop?
So freaking what if he's queer? It means nothing to his job of putting the ball into the hoop. Hell, if he was a hockey player, would they have spent as much time on it??? Its a blurb of a story at best.
Shirtless Guy
Old Dirty Basterd
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I think ESPN handled this completely wrong but I'm Abe to disagree. This is a big deal. As much as people want to just move on this is the first pro athlete to come out while actively playing. Others have come out after retirement but this is a big deal in the "macho" sports world.
I think ESPN handled this completely wrong but I'm Abe to disagree. This is a big deal. As much as people want to just move on this is the first pro athlete to come out while actively playing. Others have come out after retirement but this is a big deal in the "macho" sports world.
St. Clown
Liberal Rebel Scum, apparently
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That said, I agree with you. Many athletes are exceedingly homophobic, be it because they're showering with their teammates, or they don't like the idea of a tougher guy than them being a "fairy." How this plays out could be a signal for other gay athletes to come forward while still active, or they'll go back into hiding. They'll be like Tom Cruise and his affinity for closets.
I thought Glenn Anderson on the 94 Rangers was known to be gay during their cup run, but wasn't "out" about it.
That said, I agree with you. Many athletes are exceedingly homophobic, be it because they're showering with their teammates, or they don't like the idea of a tougher guy than them being a "fairy." How this plays out could be a signal for other gay athletes to come forward while still active, or they'll go back into hiding. They'll be like Tom Cruise and his affinity for closets.
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Maybe not have one of their anchors promote fear mongering? Just a thought.
Maybe not have one of their anchors promote fear mongering? Just a thought.
MinnesotaNorthStar
Minding the gap
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He's not an anchor, he's an editor at ESPN the Magazine. That said, Broussard's thoughts on homosexuality were known...no way he should have been asked to comment.
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His position is irrelevant. He's some idiot who yells about basketball.
His position is irrelevant. He's some idiot who yells about basketball.
dxmnkd316
Lucia Apologist
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Ding. He was put in a ****ty position. The producer of the show should be the one under fire.
Ding. He was put in a ****ty position. The producer of the show should be the one under fire.
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Or Broussard should have listened to the little voice in his head that was telling him "maybe you shouldn't say this out loud."
Or Broussard should have listened to the little voice in his head that was telling him "maybe you shouldn't say this out loud."
MinnesotaNorthStar
Minding the gap
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See: Steven A. Smith
You really think their basketball people have a little voice in their head that says "DON'T TALK"
See: Steven A. Smith
dxmnkd316
Lucia Apologist
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Well, yes and no. He wasn't put on the show to say, "HOOORAYYYYY FOR GAYYYYYYYYYY!!!"
Well, yes and no. He wasn't put on the show to say, "HOOORAYYYYY FOR GAYYYYYYYYYY!!!"
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All he has to say is something generic about how it takes courage in this day and age to come out as an active player and that he wishes him luck next season and so on. He doesn't need to go into how he's not a big fan of the fanny bandits.
Well, yes and no. He wasn't put on the show to say, "HOOORAYYYYY FOR GAYYYYYYYYYY!!!"
All he has to say is something generic about how it takes courage in this day and age to come out as an active player and that he wishes him luck next season and so on. He doesn't need to go into how he's not a big fan of the fanny bandits.
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That would be compromising his personal beliefs. Even if I don't agree, I can't go along with that. Generic statement? Yes. Say something you truly, wholeheartedly, don't believe in? Nope.
That would be compromising his personal beliefs. Even if I don't agree, I can't go along with that. Generic statement? Yes. Say something you truly, wholeheartedly, don't believe in? Nope.
MavHockey14
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This was my sentiment as well.
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What part of that is compromising? Since he's gay this Collins dude isn't allowed to have a successful career? And you can't argue with the fact that what he did took guts.
What part of that is compromising? Since he's gay this Collins dude isn't allowed to have a successful career? And you can't argue with the fact that what he did took guts.
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Broussard should have said my generic quote: "I do not personally believe in the gay lifestyle." That's it.
Collins deserves to have a chance at a successful career. I don't care if he's gay. Read my *ing posts. I don't give two sh* who is gay or not. Or even who supports gays or not. Can you do your job? Yes? You're hired. Can we find a less expensive player that can do your job? Sorry, but you're gone, he's hired.
I think I have been very clear on this.
The "compromising" part was on saying that Broussard should have said something that he did not believe in.
Broussard should have said my generic quote: "I do not personally believe in the gay lifestyle." That's it.
Collins deserves to have a chance at a successful career. I don't care if he's gay. Read my *ing posts. I don't give two sh* who is gay or not. Or even who supports gays or not. Can you do your job? Yes? You're hired. Can we find a less expensive player that can do your job? Sorry, but you're gone, he's hired.
I think I have been very clear on this.
The "compromising" part was on saying that Broussard should have said something that he did not believe in.
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