The Whole Young Black Athlete Discussion, Starring Mike Francesa and Fatman Scoop
Media Gossip/Musings, Video December 4th. 2008, 2:30pmOnce all the “Plaxico is an idiot” stories subside, and all the hospital workers and Giants executives who took part in the coverup are reprimanded, and Antonio Pierce finds out his fate from Fidel Goodell, the subject will inevitably turn back to: Why are so many young, successful, black athletes getting in trouble with the law?
And for that, we turn to a hopelessly-out-of-touch middle-aged white radio host Mike Francesa and his priceless interview with Fatman Scoop, a celebrated NYC radio DJ (surely 50% of you have this song on your ipod). The first few minutes are spectacular radio, as Francesa attempts to come to grips with just who he’s speaking with.
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December 4th, 2008 at 2:34 PM
GET CHA HANDS UP!
December 4th, 2008 at 2:35 PM
Ah yes, middle-aged, white men telling me exactly why several young, rich, black persons have gotten in trouble.
Why not then tell us what exactly is wrong with Lindsey Lohan and Britney Spears? If he can project young and black, he can surely put himself in the shoes of young and slutty!
December 4th, 2008 at 2:36 PM
song rules, right?
“that’s ok, they tell me he’s a good guy.”
December 4th, 2008 at 2:36 PM
This is an SI piece from a year ago. It was/is the single best thing I’ve read about the Vick debacle. It’s broader than just Vick though – it’s main thrust is the dilemma many athletes have re their childhood pals/culture once they make it big. Highly recommended.
Also – TBL, I sent you this the other day: ESPN mag had a very timely article last week about athletes and saftey, protections, guns etc.
December 4th, 2008 at 2:36 PM
Crooklyn Clan, Crooklyn Clan
December 4th, 2008 at 2:40 PM
Where’s Brooklyn at?
December 4th, 2008 at 2:43 PM
“suburb” of east st. louis.
December 4th, 2008 at 2:45 PM
they couldnt show a picture of scoop that didn’t look like a mug shot?
December 4th, 2008 at 2:46 PM
someone had the gall to complain to neil best in his live blog yesterday about why he can’t get francesa’s show in HDTV.
December 4th, 2008 at 2:47 PM
“fatman scoop.”
i thought that was francesa’s nickname? i mean, isn’t he the edward r. murrow of our time?
December 4th, 2008 at 2:50 PM
Where’s Brooklyn at?
Changing Dr. Z’s diaper and sucking Andy Roddick’s dick
/maybe a little harsh
December 4th, 2008 at 2:51 PM
WAY harsh, although the dr. z diaper line wasn’t bad.
December 4th, 2008 at 3:00 PM
I never get my hands up or make noise, because I never have a hundred dollar bill.
December 4th, 2008 at 3:05 PM
I hate firewalls…can never listen/watch to shit you post. Since I can’t listen I’ll throw in my shitty ass opinion.
It’s all about the company you keep and the input that you as an individual accept. Doesn’t matter how smart/stupid you are, you know who good people are and aren’t. Doesn’t matter how long you have known someone, you know whether or not they are good or bad for you. When these guys finally hit the jackpot it’s a decision…keep these hangers on, or ditch them. That is what determines how strong you are in your beliefs, and whether or not you have a grasp of how fragile the opportunity is.
If you keep the negative influences around you are only setting yourself up for failure, and really you only have one person to blame. Your mama, for not beating your ass every day that you did something stupid. That’s what’s wrong today, not enough kids are getting beat down….they think they can get away with murder.
December 4th, 2008 at 3:07 PM
Ah yes, I’ve grinded with many a young slut to that song while on spring break
December 4th, 2008 at 3:09 PM
For real though….I’m quite tired of hearing about all this shit, these guys are grown ass adults and if they can’t figure out that going out til 4am, getting crunk, covered in Ice they’re more stupid than we know. There is nothing wrong with these guys having a life, just keep it low profile. You go to club, plan ahead, have someone drive you. Most of the clubs in Florida let these guys in the back door to VIP areas…they never even have to deal with the public.
This isn’t about athletes being targets, so much as athletes making themselves targets…it might not be right, but it is what it is.
December 4th, 2008 at 3:13 PM
@sandibalz – check out that SI article i linked to. It tells a pretty interesting story about the way Baron Davis decided to handle biz once he made it. Everyone came asking for handouts, and he basically said – you’re my friend and I’ll support you, but I’m not just going to give you cash. And so he forced them to come up with business and investment plans, and only then did he hook em up, by investing. He says he def lost some frineds bc of that, but reasoned if that was the case, they werent worth being friends with.
December 4th, 2008 at 3:18 PM
wait, Matt Jones is black?
December 4th, 2008 at 3:23 PM
That song makes me feel very old.
December 4th, 2008 at 4:00 PM
@pe – good read….the very end shows exactly why the perception will probably never change. His peeps aren’t going anywhere…they wouldn’t be saying that if he put his foot up their ass and got rid of them.