Science White is Right?

MikeMaslowski · 11-24-2009, 06:48 AM

I have thought about this topic often and see the discussions come and go. Why are an overwhelming majority of NFL QB's white? There is no other sport that I can think of where a single position is dominated by a certain race. I understand that individual sports are saturated with certain races but I think QB in the NFL is unique. You don't see Asians overpopulating the pitchers mound in the MLB or Hispanics holding down the power forward position in the NBA, so why Caucasians and the QB position?

Is it ideological, i.e. "Owners want white QB's to rep the franchise, White QB's usually come from a rich neighborhood and had a better opportunity to learn how to lead" etc.

or

Biological? "White guys have an extra tendon in their throwing arm, Black players are naturally faster so they run more than throw which leaves them at a disadvantage" or some crazy stuff like that.

What do you think?

Have another beer on me!

Maz

**Bane** · 11-24-2009, 07:03 AM

I'd rep you just for the guts it took to start this thread,but I'm on my mobile....I'd never be able to explain my opinion on the matter without being flamed and labeled a racist,so I will simply say that its the only position left for slow white guys that can throw a ball.
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InChiefsHeaven · 11-24-2009, 07:08 AM

I'd be inclined to say that, right now anyway, more white guys fit the bill than black guys. But I don't think it has anything to do with race. Maybe it's a preference from when they were kids. The Black guys wanted to be running backs and recievers, and the white guys wanted to be quarterbacks...

...hell I don't know. But it's obvious that race can't play a role on the talent side per se. Warren Moon was a darn good QB, for instance.

Here's the bigger question...

...when's the last time you EVER saw a black kicker? Roby? I think that's the only one in the history of the world...

...'sup with THAT??

CoMoChief · 11-24-2009, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by InChiefsHell

I'd be inclined to say that, right now anyway, more white guys fit the bill than black guys. But I don't think it has anything to do with race. Maybe it's a preference from when they were kids. The Black guys wanted to be running backs and recievers, and the white guys wanted to be quarterbacks...

...hell I don't know. But it's obvious that race can't play a role on the talent side per se. Warren Moon was a darn good QB, for instance.

Here's the bigger question...

...when's the last time you EVER saw a black kicker? Roby? I think that's the only one in the history of the world...

...'sup with THAT??

There are a lot of black soccer players though that could IMO easily be transformed into kickers.

stevieray · 11-24-2009, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by InChiefsHell

Here's the bigger question...

...when's the last time you EVER saw a black kicker? Roby? I think that's the only one in the history of the world...

...'sup with THAT??

...don't want to be the goat for losing the game?

beach tribe · 11-24-2009, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeMaslowski

There is no other sport that I can think of where a single position is dominated by a certain race.

Maz

Maybe you've never seen the ethnic diversity of the CB position in the NFL.
Maybe that position is dominated by black people because they're better than everyone else at else at it.

MikeMaslowski · 11-24-2009, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by beach tribe

Maybe you've never seen the ethnic diversity of the CB position in the NFL.
Maybe that position is dominated by black people because they're better than everyone else at else at it.

Why?

I believe a more compelling thought was the fact that the NFL is largely African American and the "most important" player on most NFL teams is white.

I have to admit that the kicker thing through me off... Where are all the black kickers?

NewChief · 11-24-2009, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeMaslowski

Why?

I believe a more compelling thought was the fact that the NFL is largely African American and the "most important" player on most NFL teams is white.

I have to admit that the kicker thing through me off... Where are all the black kickers?

Kicking is a position of affluence that involves lots and lots of time at kicking camps. A better question is where are all the Hispanic kickers. There was a bit of hype for a while that we were going to start getting lots of hispanic crossovers from soccer to football, but it hasn't really played out. The Razorbacks do have a hispanic kicker (Alex Tejada), but it's still not that common.

InChiefsHeaven · 11-24-2009, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeMaslowski

Why?

I believe a more compelling thought was the fact that the NFL is largely African American and the "most important" player on most NFL teams is white.

I have to admit that the kicker thing through me off... Where are all the black kickers?

Maybe it's just not a position of interest. It's not flashy, although it's very important. I find it hard to believe that leg strength and accuracy are something that only white people have, so I'd guess it's just not a "sexy" thing to do. If you have athletic ability, then why be a kicker?

There are a lot of black soccer players, so it does seem weird that there are not more black kickers in any level of football. I've never seen one in PeeWee, High School or College, much less the pros.

chiefsfan4life1978 · 11-24-2009, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by InChiefsHell

Maybe it's just not a position of interest. It's not flashy, although it's very important. I find it hard to believe that leg strength and accuracy are something that only white people have, so I'd guess it's just not a "sexy" thing to do. If you have athletic ability, then why be a kicker?

There are a lot of black soccer players, so it does seem weird that there are not more black kickers in any level of football. I've never seen one in PeeWee, High School or College, much less the pros.

Justin Medlock

CoMoChief · 11-24-2009, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by chiefsfan4life1978

Justin Medlock

Who's that black punter than used to punt for the STL Rams?

beach tribe · 11-24-2009, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by chiefsfan4life1978

Justin Medlock

Reggie Roby?

Pants · 11-24-2009, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by InChiefsHell

Maybe it's just not a position of interest. It's not flashy, although it's very important. I find it hard to believe that leg strength and accuracy are something that only white people have, so I'd guess it's just not a "sexy" thing to do. If you have athletic ability, then why be a kicker?

There are a lot of black soccer players, so it does seem weird that there are not more black kickers in any level of football. I've never seen one in PeeWee, High School or College, much less the pros.

Athletic black people have too much talent to be wasted on just kicking balls.

beach tribe · 11-24-2009, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeMaslowski

Why?

I believe a more compelling thought was the fact that the NFL is largely African American and the "most important" player on most NFL teams is white.

I have to admit that the kicker thing through me off... Where are all the black kickers?

Where are all the white Corner backs, or Running backs?

CoMoChief · 11-24-2009, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by beach tribe

Where are all the white Corner backs, or Running backs?

depends what level you're talking about. If It's High school It could be both ways....also have to consider whether that HS is out in the suburbs or if it's an inner-city school.

11-24-2009, 06:48 AM	Topic Starter
MikeMaslowski There's always next year. Join Date: Nov 2008 Casino cash: $10009290	White is Right? I have thought about this topic often and see the discussions come and go. Why are an overwhelming majority of NFL QB's white? There is no other sport that I can think of where a single position is dominated by a certain race. I understand that individual sports are saturated with certain races but I think QB in the NFL is unique. You don't see Asians overpopulating the pitchers mound in the MLB or Hispanics holding down the power forward position in the NBA, so why Caucasians and the QB position? Is it ideological, i.e. "Owners want white QB's to rep the franchise, White QB's usually come from a rich neighborhood and had a better opportunity to learn how to lead" etc. or Biological? "White guys have an extra tendon in their throwing arm, Black players are naturally faster so they run more than throw which leaves them at a disadvantage" or some crazy stuff like that. What do you think? Have another beer on me! Maz
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11-24-2009, 07:03 AM	#2
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11-24-2009, 07:08 AM	#3
InChiefsHeaven Rockin' yer FACE OFF! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Casino cash: $595437	I'd be inclined to say that, right now anyway, more white guys fit the bill than black guys. But I don't think it has anything to do with race. Maybe it's a preference from when they were kids. The Black guys wanted to be running backs and recievers, and the white guys wanted to be quarterbacks... ...hell I don't know. But it's obvious that race can't play a role on the talent side per se. Warren Moon was a darn good QB, for instance. Here's the bigger question... ...when's the last time you EVER saw a black kicker? Roby? I think that's the only one in the history of the world... ...'sup with THAT?? __________________ We have a million reasons for failure, but not one excuse... Die Donks, DIE!! Holy Crap fellas!!! We did it!!! THREE TIMES!!!
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