VIDEO: Rob Parker Questions RGIII "Is he a brother or is he a cornball brother?"

[sempre_victrix]

Seriously, does it matter if RG3 acts black enough for some people? Who determines if he is acting black enough? Is there a committee?

Who cares how the man votes, too? Why are there so many people out there so little reasoning ability that they look to celebrities for how they should vote?

How does this ESPN fool have a job if this is the best analysis that he can bring to the table?

[Mr. Nostril]

I think it's a little of both. He's an entertainer as it stands right now, do we really want to get into politics when we're all trying to enjoy the Redskins? I don't want to, personally. I respect and appreciate the decision to get down to football business first and foremost. He also isn't going to allow the media to get him to say that he is, essentially, playing only for or primarily for one group or another, political, racial, or otherwise. He's not going to do it, and I love that. He's playing for every fan of the Redskins, and that's where it ends.

Yes, I too don't particularly want any political issues clouding my experience of the most exciting Redskin I've ever seen. I was just curious what people would guess on the why question. And I realize, that on one level it's a ridiculous question, because the only possible honest answer is, "well, I don't know." but I think asking questions like that often generate interesting responses.

[I_Bleed_B&G]

anyone got a link for the full video or podcast?

[perez24]

Yes, I too don't particularly want any political issues clouding my experience of the most exciting Redskin I've ever seen. I was just curious what people would guess on the why question. And I realize, that on one level it's a ridiculous question, because the only possible honest answer is, "well, I don't know." but I think asking questions like that often generate interesting responses.

It's also possible that, at his age, he's not really thinking a lot about politics, which is fine with me.

[That Redskins Fan]

anyone got a link for the full video or podcast?

video is on youtube not good quality audio podcast has been removed

[Spear]

Robert holds himself to a supreme standard. He sets out to "be successful', not 'be black'. It is a sad indictment that those two things can be seen as being at odds by the ignorant and self-sabotaging.

[Mr. Nostril]

It's also possible that, at his age, he's not really thinking a lot about politics, which is fine with me.

It's possible, and that would be fine with me as well. I'm not an especially political person,
myself. I just think his degree in poly sci makes that unlikely

[COWBOY-KILLA-]

I've always liked Rob Parker. These comments are just plain ignorant and don't further the discussion on race in any way. Is he black enough? The topic is confounding and racist in and of itself but one that's been had for many generations in the African American community. The fact that its nationally aired and discussed amongst all to see is what's eye/ear catching. Hopefully, more people will realize how stupid they sound when they talk like this, and that's one good thing to come of it. I'm interested to see how and if he addresses it.

[Murphs56]

@TonyDungy
ESPNs Rob Parker may have HS the worst commentary I have ever heard concerning Robert Griffin III. Not sure how ESPN can defend it!

[SkinsTight]

go RG3!!!HTTR!!!

[skinsfansince1988]

@TonyDungy
ESPNs Rob Parker may have HS the worst commentary I have ever heard concerning Robert Griffin III. Not sure how ESPN can defend it!

go Tony!!! I am glad that everyone it seems, except those that work at ESPN, are blasting not only Parker but ESPN for these comments. This will only fire RG3 up more, I just hope he knows how much the Redskins fans and the DMV love and support him

[Louskins9193]

This man owes RGIII an apology, to question him because he has a white girlfriend and for '"maybe" being a Republican and the biggest insult IMO is calling
him a " cornball brother" is inexcusable. Parker being African American should know more than anyone what its like to be a victim of racism and to turn around
and slander RGIII who has been a model NFL star and a role model for all people is an absolute travesty. ESPN needs to step in here because their reputation
had been severely tarnished. I don't care if he is African American, that doesn't give him the right to pass judgments on others of his own race!!!

[Murphs56]

@RGIII
I'm thankful for a lot of things in life and One of those things is your support. Thank you

I LOVE IT. He knows Redskin Nation has his back...Like he said, he'll let others fight these battles for him and we are certainly willing to oblige

[Stadium-Armory]

Honestly, I expected to see the Rob Parker who founded Napster and later backed Facebook. Who is this guy?

Ohh, wait, that's Sean Parker. Who is this guy?

[maxspruill21]

What in the world. That is the only thing that comes to mind.
What is this dude even talking about? Like wtf? Corn-ball brother? I have never heard such a thing in my life.