I wrote Whitlock this. Sorry if you agree or not but I can't stand people of his kind. I've always read his stuff. I have never liked it. I'm white and am not going to pretend to understand alot of it but I think he throws out the same things that he abhors when it comes to race. Here was my e-mail to him. Some of this has been written here many times:
Jason Whitlock,
Why is it that sports writers these days feel the need to take cheap shots in order to try and make a name for themself?I'll start by making these statements: I didn't go to UT; I don't want the Texans to draft him and I have read every article concerning the guy..good and bad, here in Houston. Your column was irresponsible and was full of untruths in my opinion. I've already seen local hosts who have completely torn it to shreds, especially the talk of a man named "Black" and him being part of his "posse." Instead of being a man yourself, you tried to gain respect by tearing down a kid who is still learning and growing. Maybe his decisions haven't been the best but your statements about him being more of a receiver, etc have more backhanded racism than anything you ever preach about. You are a fraud. Stop taking out your own shortcomings on a good kid who is going to continue to show people how wrong they are. I'm ending this with a letter to the Houston Chronicle a few weeks back. This is one of many stories just like it. Instead of doing some research, a novel approach for National Enquirer type writers like yourself, you just showed your *** at the expense of a good kid who will always have more heart and class than anyone in your profession or you. Anything to get attention for your small ego. You could have written a responsible article about bad choices without tearing Vince Young apart. You are a sorry excuse.
"Houston is fortunate to have three major-league sports teams plus other outstanding athletes. Despite their tremendous abilities and their substantial salaries, rarely do they give back to the community in proportion to their wealth--either in funds or time
Vince Young lost the Heisman, but one day last week he won the hearts of many patients at the Texas Children's Hospital. Without an obvious agent, with absolutely no fee, he talked to the children, signed autographs, took pictures and generally endeared himself forever.
The athletes of my generation were our idols and generally good role models. Houston's superstars need to take lessons form a superstar of tomorrow."
--Milton Nirken, M.D."
