truth on hold Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 there have been some white backs of note like mike alstott and daryl johnston, but they all seem to be fullblocks who are relied on more as blockers for featured (black) backs like emmitt smith and warrick dunne. does anyone know who the last white back was to gain 1,000? has there even been one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SACKMARINO Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 John Riggins? total guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 there have been some white backs of note like mike alstott and daryl johnston, but they all seem to be fullblocks who are relied on more as blockers for featured (black) backs like emmitt smith and warrick dunne. does anyone know who the last white back was to gain 1,000? has there even been one? 841185[/snapback] Czonka and Kiick come to mind. Craig James on the Patriots as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted November 19, 2006 Author Share Posted November 19, 2006 Czonka and Kiick come to mind. Craig James on the Patriots as well. 841187[/snapback] good call i don't even remember the guy. found this in an article discussing the dearth of white backs: "Since Craig James ran for 1,227 yards and was voted to the Pro Bowl in 1985, 95 running backs have combined for 235 1,000-yard rushing performances over those 18 years. None has been white." also check out erik dickerson's comments in the same article: "They can't compete with us," says Eric Dickerson, the NFL's all-time single-season rushing leader, who dominated with the Los Angeles Rams during the 1980s. "The black athlete, especially at that position, is faster, more elusive. That's just a position made for agility. "That's kind of like our chosen position." http://www.jonentine.com/reviews/Orlando_01.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duey Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 "They can't compete with us," says Eric Dickerson, the NFL's all-time single-season rushing leader, who dominated with the Los Angeles Rams during the 1980s. "The black athlete, especially at that position, is faster, more elusive. That's just a position made for agility. "That's kind of like our chosen position." http://www.jonentine.com/reviews/Orlando_01.htm 841188[/snapback] That's 'cause they're bred to be the better athlete...or so I've heard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max997 Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 "They can't compete with us," says Eric Dickerson, the NFL's all-time single-season rushing leader, who dominated with the Los Angeles Rams during the 1980s. "The black athlete, especially at that position, is faster, more elusive. That's just a position made for agility. if a white player said anything remotely close to that he would be crusified Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted November 19, 2006 Author Share Posted November 19, 2006 if a white player said anything remotely close to that he would be crusified 841190[/snapback] only position dominated by white guys is kicker. i can't think of any black place kickers or punters in the nfl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typical TBD Guy Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 "They can't compete with us," says Eric Dickerson, the NFL's all-time single-season rushing leader, who dominated with the Los Angeles Rams during the 1980s. "The black athlete, especially at that position, is faster, more elusive. That's just a position made for agility. "That's kind of like our chosen position." 841188[/snapback] Yeah, I guess white people are to physical agility what black people are to mental IQ. See, Eric? I can be a racist, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted November 19, 2006 Author Share Posted November 19, 2006 Yeah, I guess white people are to physical agility what black people are to mental IQ. See, Eric? I can be a racist, too! 841195[/snapback] i remember when jason sehorn played DB for giants a number of black guys were saying there's no way a white guy could cover them. and given how sehorn got burned so much they had a point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeLuca1967 Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 only position dominated by white guys is kicker. i can't think of any black place kickers or punters in the nfl. 841193[/snapback] Reggie Roby? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted November 19, 2006 Author Share Posted November 19, 2006 Reggie Roby? 841197[/snapback] roby retired in 99. i cant think of anyone on a current roster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keepthefaith Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 only position dominated by white guys is kicker. i can't think of any black place kickers or punters in the nfl. 841193[/snapback] If it were cool or hip to be a kicker, blacks would dominate those positions also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keepthefaith Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 only position dominated by white guys is kicker. i can't think of any black place kickers or punters in the nfl. 841193[/snapback] If it were cool or hip to be a kicker, blacks would dominate those positions also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max997 Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 i remember when jason sehorn played DB for giants a number of black guys were saying there's no way a white guy could cover them. and given how sehorn got burned so much they had a point! 841196[/snapback] Sehorn was actually a decent corner until he blew out his knee returning a kickoff in a preseason game, he couldnt cover anyone after that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluv Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 Johnny Johnson of the Cardinals rushed for 900 plus yards in the early 90's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBuffaloDisease Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 Merrill Hoge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finknottle Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 good call i don't even remember the guy. found this in an article discussing the dearth of white backs: "Since Craig James ran for 1,227 yards and was voted to the Pro Bowl in 1985, 95 running backs have combined for 235 1,000-yard rushing performances over those 18 years. None has been white." also check out erik dickerson's comments in the same article: "They can't compete with us," says Eric Dickerson, the NFL's all-time single-season rushing leader, who dominated with the Los Angeles Rams during the 1980s. "The black athlete, especially at that position, is faster, more elusive. That's just a position made for agility. "That's kind of like our chosen position." http://www.jonentine.com/reviews/Orlando_01.htm 841188[/snapback] Dickerson's comments are rather ironic. While he went on to have the better NFL career, he wasn't able to earn the starting job in college from that very same white guy. Dickerson and James alternated starts at SMU, and (if I remember correctly) were known as the 'Pony Express.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetbaboo Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 "They can't compete with us," says Eric Dickerson, the NFL's all-time single-season rushing leader, who dominated with the Los Angeles Rams during the 1980s. "The black athlete, especially at that position, is faster, more elusive. That's just a position made for agility. "That's kind of like our chosen position." http://www.jonentine.com/reviews/Orlando_01.htm 841188[/snapback] well, in the last olympics, a chinese dude beat out a bunch of black guys in the 200 meter hurdles the only time i remember seeing a black swimmer in the olympics is the time one came out of one of the african countries. he got a standing ovation for finally finishing...laps behind everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generaLee83 Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 That's 'cause they're bred to be the better athlete...or so I've heard. 841189[/snapback] LOL.............."bred"..................LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generaLee83 Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 If it were cool or hip to be a kicker, blacks would dominate those positions also. 841211[/snapback] Oh!!!...................Snap!!!! No you dinint!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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