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TheAnimal said:Not at all. Speaking for myself personally I agree with that. I don't think you would find too many on here that would disagree with a level playing field wherein the best talent gets the roster position and gets the job. A meritocracy is something I believe in and I think you'll find the other members here would fully agree with. As we have all seen when there is genuine equality within any spot you name white athletes reach high levels and stay at high levels. <div></div><div>warhawk46 said:Perhaps I am in the minority on these boards since I came here looking for equality across all races in regards to treatment by the media and football recruiters and G.M.'s.Certainly. Here's where the misunderstanding is; Nobody disagrees with equality nor do we disagree with "minorities" in the NFL competing for jobs nor does anyone disagree that there are many forms of discrimination in the NFL and College ranks. The misunderstanding is in Caste Football expending energy and resources on those facets. This website is about the white athlete and their plight. That is what we're here to discuss. Frankly the other forms of discrimination in the NFL and NCAA pale in comparison. In fact the only thing I could think of that compares would be the NCAA's refusal to scout and tryout American Indian athletes. </div><div></div>In regards to the whole Samoan NFL Athlete, others are correct, there's none more overrated and propped up, not even the black afflete. Now mind you I don't believe it's some anti-white agenda nor do I believe they're all bad people. It's moreso a marketing and branding agenda. Simply put if you but a guy out there like a Polamalu throwing dirty hits and flying all over the place with long savage hair and/or tribalist tattoos it sells and sells big. The DWF's and the homies both line up to buy the "poly warriors" jerseys. Back to the point of them being overpromoted, overrated at times and propped up i'll give you four blatant examples. #1: Haloti Ngata. How so? He is a 3-4 nose tackle that was drafted in the top 10. Need I say more? Nose tackles for the 3-4 defense aren't premier positions. Your job is to weigh alot, eat up space and stand there while the center and guard try and move your body mass. That isn't a top 10 position and yet he was propped all the way into the top 10 where Baltimore drafted him. #2: Rey Maualuga. By some accounts he "fell" in the draft. The reality is this guy went 6 rounds before he should have. Anyone who watched tape on him and read the reports knows it. He doesn't wrap up when he tackles, he's more concerned with making an ESPN highlight than making the play, he overpersues, has stiff hips, he's slow, he can't take off sprinting without pulling his hamstring muscles and he can't read offenses. He also lacks football AND normal intelligence. On the character front it was no secret at USC he was a raging alcoholic as well as immature. The only things he brought to the NFL table was Polamalu hair, an ethnic surname and some tribal tats. The "experts" had him rated over Clay Matthews prior to the draft and a mid first round talent. #3: Mike Iupati. Again, watching the tape on the guy it was clear as day he was a 3rd round pick at the absolute best. Guards aren't normally taken in the first round for one unless you're elite talent such as Logan Mankins. Secondly he was constantly having to hold on most plays in order to not give up sack after sack. Once again, long wild hair and tribal tats prevailed. #4: Kaluka Maiava. Career backup at USC/average special teams player and yet... The "experts" had this kid graded out as a 2nd-5th rounder. Those are just four. Not to say they ALL are but for every Seau who produces there are a dozen who don't have NFL talent drafted into the NFL. Before you say it yes that is true for the affletes as well. There's a big difference though, each year you have 100+ blacks drafted into the NFL.warhawk46 said:But I would guess many of the athletes we are trying to prop up and bring awareness too are not racist and merely want an equal opportunity to showcase their skills and be judged on the merits of their athletic talents. Sadly, many white athletes are not; hence the need for this website to raise awareness to the struggle.
Informative post! I think Haloti Ngata is a legit player, but his Oregon stats weren't exactly monstrous, this I acknowledge, so I understand your critique of his draft position.
Do you have an analysis for David Veikune or Isaac Sopoaga? They seem to be more classic "Poly reaches." Sopoaga had "monumental hype" when he was going from JC to the University of Hawaii, and I don't think he lived up to it, not even close.. he was still drafted in the 4th Round however.
Veikune had solid production in the WAC, but wasn't at all worth a 2nd Round pick in my opinion. With Veikune, Maiava and Shawn Lauvao -- Cleveland was trying to build a "Poly cadre".. just like Chicago and Cincinnati (and perhaps the NY Jets need to be watched closely). And, Jacksonville now has a few, with Vince Manuwai and Tyson Alualu.
David Veikune is now on the Denver Broncos: http://espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?playerId=12625
A lot of Poly's in the NFL are LBs, TEs, DTs, OL, DBs and sometimes Fullbacks.. what's missing? The "superstar Poly Defensive End!" I expect the "PTB" to push harder in this area.. there have already been busts like Anton Palepoi from UNLV. A new "Poly Hope" is this player on the Eagles: http://espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?playerId=13299
There have been some very highly-rated (from the "recruiting services") Poly DEs like Jonathan Mapu, Donny Mateaki and some others -- but they never really panned-out. I almost forgot.. C.J. Ah You is another Poly DE that was surrounded by a huge hype-train: http://espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?playerId=10682
Where is the "Poly version" of J.J. Watt?
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