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Originally Posted by TonyB06
Tom,
I don't assume any negative intent in your comment, and I hope you will take this in the spirit in which it is sent, but I do have to say, that yes, it's a BIG DEAL to millions of Americans of color, (African Americans and others, and I would hope, as well to White Americans) and it is worth it to concentrate on "the people" as well as the event.
Our history in America makes it so. Generations before us have grown up in an America that routinely told them that they were were not good enough, not strong enough, not smart enough to be leaders, to rise to the top and to do anything that would be "valued" in America. Our ancestors knew it wasn't true and persisted in advancing and teaching those who would come behind them the fundamental lesson that "hard work, despite the obstacles you face, leads somewhere...."
And so for not one, but two sons of the African Diaspora, to lead their teams to the the biggest event in sports and one of the largest in American society (the Superbowl is annually the most watched event in the nation), yes, it does mean a great deal.
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TonyB06, that was not the intent as some want to make a big deal about on site.
It is my feeling that both of these gentlemen would prefer the spot light not be on them, but on the players and the game.
Do they desearve it, YES. Did they earn it, YES!
The coach I admire the most is Eddie Robinson of Grambling who did not get the recognition that He so richly desearved.
Oh, for those who do not know, he was happy at what he was doing and where he was with the school, his team, and its athletes.