DeBerry's comments

[love_that_reefer]

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I am sure we have seen this story today on Sportscenter and I have to say that this makes me sick to my ****ing stomach. That people can somehow be offended by these comments is beyond me. He said he wants more black players because they have speed. No shit!! Everyone who has ever watched any type of game knows this FACT that blacks are overall faster than whites. This country has become just one big pussy. They forced this guy to apologize for nothing and that's sad. This country is extremely sad. It seems that everyone has forgotten about our freedoms and it juts makes me sick. I seriously hope there is a nuclear holocaust so America can be blown up and we start a new government because this one just ain't working. The people get worse and worse every year and let no one speak their minds anymore. Its all about me, me, me and now, now now. GODDAMN I HATE PEOPLE A LOT OF THE TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[RockSports17]

Society is very sensitive. People get offended over the smallest things. I'd think it's the perfect time to bring up a great book called Farhenheit 451. Do we really want a society like that? I don't. Why don't people just suck it up, and get over it. Your feelings may be hurt, but no reason having someone apologize for the truth. Blacks can be faster than most whites. It's a fact, I surely know it. It's just like we all know that we'd like to have more Mexicans in American sports, because we all know the Mexicans in America are fast. Heck they wouldn't be here if they couldn't run fast, jump, or swim.

[Element]

It isn't racist if it is a fact.

[love_that_reefer]

It wasn't racist even if it was an assumption. The man wants black players. That's not racist in any shape. More of the media making something out of nothing. I wish to whoever has a long range missles to blow up every news stations satellite.

[ATLien]

I don't see what the outrage is about. What he said is true. So.. WTF gives?

I also have to wonder why is he saying this, because he is the head coach.. he is in charge of recruiting. How are you going to complain about not recruiting fast players, when that is your job?

[Saber]

I'm offended by that.

[love_that_reefer]

I don't see what the outrage is about. What he said is true. So.. WTF gives?

I also have to wonder why is he saying this, because he is the head coach.. he is in charge of recruiting. How are you going to complain about not recruiting fast players, when that is your job?

Well he explained that in his press conference. What black athlete would want to go to the Air Force and march all day instead of going to other colleges such as UCLA or where ever?

[Slyder]

Its the world we are living in now. Everyone wants no one to be offended so any person who makes anything even look toward racism, the person is chased down and lynched by a bunch of pansies who wouldnt know racism if it bit them in the butt. Political correctness run a muck is what you see here.

The coach was commenting on what he needed to win, did he say something deroggative toward them? No. Did he use any foul deroggative descriptions? No. He simply stated that blacks could run faster than whites, SO FREAKING WHAT? Ever watch a Boston Marathon or the Olympics? Im not offended because its true (yes there are exceptions to any rule).

Plus also besides the academic standards that the academies hold, they also lose out on a lot of top athletes cause they have to serve active duty 2-3 yrs afterward. Most people with half a shot for the pros is not going to risk it by going active duty.

[Bosox21]

The problem is there are guys like Stephen A. Smith who use race to promote themselves. theres a double standard as well, look at wen Nash won the NBA MVP, people said he won it because he was white.Im just sick of race being used in issues where it doesnt belong

[love_that_reefer]

Why ESPN gave Stephen A. Smith his own show I will never know. His show should be called "I Love Everything About Shaq".

[Bosox21]

The problem with Stephen A. is he thinks wen he yells he makes better arguements. Watch his show once, he talks real soft, then starts yelling, very angry man. I guess the six digit paycheck isnt enough for him.

[love_that_reefer]

Smith just makes too many bold statements and you're right he yells at everyone and I would say more than 75% of the time he is wrong. Last year for instance, he was yelling at his colleagues that there is zero chance that the Heat doesn't make the Finals and win it all but guess what, they didn't even make the Finals. And part of that six digit paycheck is coming to me because I stole his box containing his and Shaq's love letters.

[ATLien]

Most people with half a shot for the pros is not going to risk it by going active duty.

DING DING DING DING DING. Bob, we have a winner!

If you are a baller, why on Earth would you go to a place where there is a good chance they will send you to war?

[Bosox21]

You know reefer you aint that bad, we may argue alot but your alright

[love_that_reefer]

I knew that all along. I get in fights all the time and get along with people afterwards. Ask General, Fisher andmost of everybody else here. If you make good sense then we have no problems.