Bob Sacamano
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tyke1doe;2598356 said:I said a while back on this board that on teams with both blacks and whites, there's going to be a racial component. That goes without saying. Blacks feel more comfortable with blacks just as whites feel more comfortable with whites.
That's not racism. That's homogeneity.
However, that can blossom into racism or negative racial overtones if players/teams aren't careful.
It is not out of the ordinary, and perfectly within the realms of human nature, for black players to perceive that white players are being treated better or are getting the benefit of the doubt because they are white.
I've seen it happen time and time again on sports team (those I've been associated with) and in group dynamics, whether work, school etc.
Some people who believe race and racism is all but gone refuse to acknowledge this dynamic at work. But black players know it exists.
Again, this is not to suggest that Garrett is a racist. But perceptions equal reality and sometimes people are blind to their biases.
You have to be careful reporting stuff such as this because it can ruin Garrett's reputation. But having said that, I don't doubt there is a perception of racial favoritism by T.O. and some other black players on the squad.
it happened in Dallas when Emmitt Smith was an impending free agent, can't remember what year, and Jerry extended Troy 1st, even though he had a couple of years or so remaining on his deal