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Cam Newton of the Carolina Panthers reacts after the Denver Broncos defeat of the Panthers, 24-10, to win Super Bowl 50, Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Cam Newton has been a superstar this NFL season. Theres no doubting the fact that hes one of the best players out there, but the Carolina Panthers didnt do enough to clinch the Super Bowl 50 title Sunday night. But its what happened off the field that has people talking now.
During his postgame interview, Newton wasnt excited about being there. And did people actually expect someone who has pretty much carried his team the whole season to be excited about talking about a loss?
Newton took a play out of the Marshawn Lynch interview handbook and wasnt exactly responding to questions from reporters. He didnt have the energy were used to seeing. After sitting and answering questions for almost 3 minutes, Newton walked off the stage.
What you saw was a 26-year-old man who was upset about a loss. And not just any loss. But hes supposed to be humble and show humility, right?
If Newton hadnt answered any questions at all, maybe people would have a reason to be upset. But even the MVP can get upset at himself for losing.
Its funny. Next to being forgiving, it seems as though black people should also be humble and show humility at the drop of a dime. You have no time to grieve. You have no time to deal with a loss. Its interesting how no one ever commented on Tom Bradys or even Bill Belichicks interviews. They get a pass; but Newton doesnt. h**l, you even had a former NFL player refer to Newton as a boy on Twitter because of his postgame interview.
Do I blame Newton for walking off the stage? Nope. He answered questions; he did what he was required to do. I do blame people for acting as if theyre owed something and as if hes supposed to be humble. But then again, its what we"re expected to be: forgiving and humble.
Source: http://www.theroot.com/blogs/the_grapevine/2016/02/if_you_ve_never_questioned_tom_brady_s_or_bill_belichick_s_lack_of_humility.html
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