Comments on: First Take update

By: Marilyn Schlesinger

Marilyn Schlesinger — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 20:22:38 +0000

I can’t decide what is more offensive, his racist commentary against interacial marraige and what “real” black men should think, his half witted NON apology on twitter or you anemic response to racism. I will no longer watch nor allow my family to watch, any more than I allow them to watch Rush Limbaugh. This was incredibly gutless on ESPN’s part. And no, the hub bub and outrage are not going to go away.

By: cory lasica

cory lasica — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 16:21:01 +0000

It seems ESPN has no interest in doing the right thing here. Shock journalism is clearly the agenda. Not only racism by parker but unprofessionalism by ESPN. If ESPN will only give him a slap on the wrist I will take the next step and begin a letter writing campaign to first takes sponsors. Hopefully it will cost you some money and then you will be forced to do the right thing.

By: Billy Barrou

Billy Barrou — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 16:51:39 +0000

Being that ESPN has decided to make the Double-Standard part of its programming and doesn’t have the guts to FIRE a blatant Racist like Rob Parker…. I will no longer ever watch First Take again! I will also let the advertisers of this show know my feelings as well!

To the Management of ESPN – YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF YOURSELVES!

By: Jason Lucas

Jason Lucas — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 14:03:49 +0000

This double standard is disgusting. You fire a man over less provocative comments not evidencing personal bigotry but commenting on a perceived media bias, and then don’t fire a man over personal bigotry at its worst? First, you are tacitly espousing the view that bigotry by a person of color is somehow less offensive, even if more blatant and outrageous, and thus the double standard. Second, and although less obvious just as equally disturbing, is the fact that these comments were not run just once but purposely run again and included on a “best of” show evidencing the institutional backing of a blatant attack on a fine young man who is apparently not “with the cause.” I am done watching ESPN.

By: John K. Schwarz

John K. Schwarz — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 20:47:43 +0000

The fact that you have not PERMANENTLY dismissed this man Rob Parker, which clearly is what should have happened, speaks now about you in addition to he. You are now are the official ‘facilitator’ for this kind of race-baiting nonsense that has no part and does no good for any of your viewers. Shame on ESPN and I am done with you!

By: Bill M.

Bill M. — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 17:20:04 +0000

Rob Parker is a BIGOT! ESPN’s response to his statements is inadequate! Rob Parker should have been held accountable! Only wish Robert Griffin III called Rob Parker out…. But RGIII won’t dignify such bigotry with a response.

By: Tan

Tan — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 17:12:03 +0000

While I sit here and view my original post, I am struck by the irony that my comments need to be moderated, while Mr. Parker’s racist comments will be allowed to be broadcast without review.

By: Jonathan Wiseman

Jonathan Wiseman — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 15:52:21 +0000

I believe many white people are taking this opportunity to utilize the “reverse race card”! I don’t believe they’re that concern about the comments Rob Parker made about Robert Griffin the 3rd at all they just want a black person to be punished for using so type of racial inhumanity because they believe us white people are always held to the highest standards of censorship when it comes to racial comments especially about black people. I don’t know much about Robert Griffin or Rob Parker except that they’re both black men. I remember the Jimmy the Greek incident really well and even though Jimmy the Greek didn’t believe he was being offensive because that type of talk was always accepted until that incident. In the past white commentators consistently used racial slurs and comments to describe black athletes. Jimmy the Greek incident was the first to be brought to light and white people have been waiting for their chance to return the favor.

By: Jerrod Lowther

Jerrod Lowther — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 15:36:51 +0000

I’m an African American male and it is appalling to me that some African American people believe that to be an African American you must act and talk a certain type of “Urban Behavior”. R.G.III is an intelligent well-rounded person. His talents on the football field will never over shadow his wonderful character as a man. More people in general of all races can learn a lot from this young man’s character. He’s very positive, intelligent, and one of the most Dynamic players we’ve seen in YEARS! Rob Parker should personally apologize to RGIII and get to know this wonderful young man personally before he doesn’t fit his prototype “African American”!!!!

By: Thomas Collins

Thomas Collins — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 14:54:15 +0000

I will boycott all sponsors until he is fired.