Donovan McNabb Misses The Point! It’s Not About Race But the Race to The Finish Line!
Controversy continues in Philadelphia over Eagles Quarterback Donovan McNabb’s broadcast comments that black quarterbacks are treated differently than whites.
Donovan McNabb , despite all of his years here, doesn’t appear to understand where he works. This is not a black or white issue. Historically, this is an issue of a community with sports fans that are demanding and very tough. In this community, whether you are in broadcasting, sports, the orchestra or any public enterprise, you are only as good as your last show. McNabb should get the news archives of the careers of Philly greats like Mike Schmidt, Ron Jaworski, Randall Cunningham, and Bob Clarke, among others , to see what the agony of defeat and the joy of victory brought them. Many of the biggest stars in this area were booed in their prime and demonized in the media. That’s what area writers and sports fans are all about –unrelenting and demanding success, which is why they are the most critical and supportive in the country.
It is not about race. It is about the race to the finish line.
Sometimes, in public life, a star has to have thick skin. Otherwise, the pressures of fame can be more dangerous than a linebacker rushing in for a crushing sack.
In retrospect, perhaps his comments that he is held to a different standard, are a reflection about how he feels about playing in Philadelphia.
