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I don't see him as a "black" arrogant man at all. That's the problem, Cam and yourself are assuming people think that. Where has anyone ever said anything even close to that? I think he's just arrogant. Brady is hated more than any QB. What his excuse?A large component of the cam newton hate is that he is viewed as an arrogant black man who doesn't know his place, it also doesnt the help that he plays(and is dominating)the crown jewel white position in team sports of Quarterback. And we all know the history of black Qbs in the NFL and the negative stereotypes that come with it
Agree with the aboveRooting for Carolina is really a 'pick your poison' situation for me. They are the lesser of two evils (mainly BECAUSE of Newton). But I just can't root for Manning under any circumstances, and so I'm forced to root for CAR. Otherwise, I agree, I find his celebratory BS obnoxious. And the ripping Packers/Seahawks flags pisses me off to no end.... imagine if Brady pulled **** like that....
OkI didn't say it would. I was just stating that as an interesting fact.
I want them to win because Broncos.
A large component of the cam newton hate is that he is viewed as an arrogant black man who doesn't know his place
If they're bothered by his antics, they need to get a life. Gronk has often done more than his spike. Cases in point are his pelvic dance and his Buckingham Palace Guard dance in the London game. It's all harmless. Who cares? It's like those who get offended when the Pats allegedly run up the score. Don't like it? Then, stop 'em. Non-issue, at least to me.Cam is a confused man. Some people dont like him not because he's black, its because of his antics.
Agree with the above
I'd add I'm not bothered about watching the game because of its total lack of humility on both sides.
If they're bothered by his antics, they need to get a life. Gronk has often done more than his spike. Cases in point are his pelvic dance and his Buckingham Palace Guard dance in the London game. It's all harmless. Who cares? It's like those who get offended when the Pats allegedly run up the score. Don't like it? Then, stop 'em. Non-issue, at least to me.
Personally I'm not a fan of Newton but it has nothing to do with race. Russell Wilson is a quarterback I really like. Wilson although a different type of QB reminds me of Brady. A guy who when he is celebratory it's usually showing his teammates appreciation or trying to fire them and crowd up.
For the most part I don't like guys with signature dances or celebrations. It makes me think of the Gastineau's and Merriman's of the world. Self-absorbed dinks. That said there is an element of liking it from your own players. Gronk's spikes are great and when he did the British Guard in London that was pretty awesome. I don't like Rodger's championship belt thing he does but I do like the Lambeau leap or when players jump into the first row in general. I'm sure people in cities with rivalries to the Pats think Gronk's celebrations are brash and dinkish.
The thing about Newton is he has about 4 different ones and then there's all the selfies on the sideline. He just fits into that TO, Hollywood Henderson type who's always trying to self promote and cares more about his image than anything else. I will grant his teammates do seem to like him which couldn't be said for many of the others I brought up.
But at the end of the day this has nothing to do with race and him pulling that card just helps add to racial tensions. If Edelman said people hate me because I'm a white wide receiver like Newton did with the black quarterback comments he would get scorned like there was no tomorrow.
If not for playing against Denver it would be really easy to root against the Panthers with Newton.
tl;dr: You like the black guy that acts like a white guy but not the black guy that acts like a black guy