White is Right?

[MikeMaslowski]

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

[beach tribe]

Originally Posted by MikeMaslowski

You are not getting me! I'm looking for the converse. The NFL is mostly black, so it is not surprising that there are more black players at any given position... EXCEPT QB. Jeez, wish you guys would read before you post sometimes.

I'm just messin around with my other posts.
I honestly think it's because White athlete's will not make it at most positions so they focus harder on the QB position, and are tried out there more, because that's the only place they would be able to play, and black people are more often put at the other skill positions because they can fill those roles.
I also think that white kids whose parents want them to be a QB groom them to be so very early in their lives.

[CoMoChief]

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.

[beach tribe]

Originally Posted by MikeMaslowski

Is it just me, or did your entire explanation have to do with race? Stating that white kids stick to "white positions" seems like a racial explanation to me. And that's completely ok.

If you ask a ?? that involves race, the answer will as well.
Notm trying to be a smart ass, or a dick. Sorry if it sounds that way, but it's really hard to answer this ?? without delving into racial tendencies.

[chiefsfan4life1978]

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]

Originally Posted by chiefsfan4life1978

Justin Medlock

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

[beach tribe]

Originally Posted by CoMoChief

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.

True, and there are TONS of schools who have black QBs. College, and HS.
The best of the best at every position end up in the NFL. Most of the best QBs just happen to be white at this point in time, and the best players, at most other positions are black.
I hope this answer doesn't offend anyone. It's not meant to, and I don't consider myself to be doing anything other than answering a ?? honestly.

[beach tribe]

Originally Posted by chiefsfan4life1978

Justin Medlock

Reggie Roby?

[chiefsfan4life1978]

Originally Posted by beach tribe

Reggie Roby?

I don't know if Reggie Roby punted for the Rams or not. However, I do know that Reggie Roby had the sweetest facemask ever!

[Dottefan]

Originally Posted by MikeMaslowski

Is it just me, or did your entire explanation have to do with race? Stating that white kids stick to "white positions" seems like a racial explanation to me. And that's completely ok.

You asked a question regarding race. So my answer will obviously involve race.

[MikeMaslowski]

Originally Posted by beach tribe

If you ask a ?? that involves race, the answer will as well.
Notm trying to be a smart ass, or a dick. Sorry if it sounds that way, but it's really hard to answer this ?? without delving into racial tendencies.

Read the top part of his post that is highlighted, bolded and underlined.

[MikeMaslowski]

Originally Posted by Dottefan

You asked a question regarding race. So my answer will obviously involve race.

See my above post.


You said it wasn't about race.

Not a big deal, just my observation.

[stevieray]

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?

[Chief Pote]

Originally Posted by CoMoChief

Or have you seen any Black swimmers?

To be honest in my life and what I've seen, I've never met a black person who can swim well. I used to have an in-ground pool in my backyard at my parent's house growing up and I would have our HS basketball team come over and party. None of the black guys would leave the shallow end.

Maybe back in those days, blacks weren't allowed in white pools and he felt uncomfortable. Maybe he thought you white people were trying to trick him into the pool so you could drown him.

Look, I'm a white guy and this thread is making me uncomfortable. I had to make sure the date on my computer said 2009 and not 1968.

[DaKCMan AP]

Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

Where are all the black hockey players?

My favorite hockey player when I gave a damn:

[DaKCMan AP]

Originally Posted by CoMoChief

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

Rodney Williams