January 30, 200422 yr I think it has to do with the high population level of blacks in the inner-cities, where basketball is most popular. That's my guess, but I'm not too sure. I was actually thinking about this a couple days ago.
January 30, 200422 yr I think this is too complex to be summed up with a 2-answer poll. Teand to agree with that statement.
January 30, 200422 yr Author I think this is too complex to be summed up with a 2-answer poll. So treat it as any other topic. Post your thoughts, ideas, objections, etc.
January 30, 200422 yr I think there are some genetic reasons why they are good athletes, and also some socio-economic reasons as well. I don't think it's any more inappropriate to say blacks are pre-disposed to being better athletes than it is to say they are pre-disposed to having dark skin. I mean, how more obvious does it have to be? Take into account the percentage of black people in America(MUCH lower than you probably thought it was), and then factor in what percentage of nfl, nba, mlb and nhl players are black. I think the nba is 70-30 black, the nfl 60-40 black, the mlb is 50-50, and whatever the nhl ratio is, it still shows that there is a much higher percentage of black people that become pro athletes, than any other race. Maybe they're prone to having more muscle mass? faster reflexes? Whatever the case may be, I absolutely think there's something to the theory.
January 30, 200422 yr There is less than 10 black people in the NHL. Why is that? We could have a debate on that too. I think that is because they don't have ice in the South.
January 30, 200422 yr Author I agree, I can see where this one is headed already. If you have nothing worthy to add, stay the f*** out of my thread. I'd rather have 10 replies with on-topic content than 10 pages worth of garbage. There is less than 10 black people in the NHL. Why is that? We could have a debate on that too. I think that is because they don't have ice in the South. Valid point to think about. I myself have not made up my mind yet because every time I do either way, I see evidence to the contrary.
January 30, 200422 yr Hockey is an expensive sport. An ice rink and all the equipment aren't readily accessible to lower class people in cities. Basketball courts are. Backyard football is.
January 30, 200422 yr If you have nothing worthy to add, stay the f*** out of my thread. I'd rather have 10 replies with on-topic content than 10 pages worth of garbage. Valid point to think about. I myself have not made up my mind yet because every time I do either way, I see evidence to the contrary. Hey you... take that stick out of your ass and don't be such an ignoramous!
January 30, 200422 yr Crmison is exactly right. Hockey is the most expesnive sport to play, plus, hockey is still dominated by Canadians. How many black Canadians do you know?? And black Europeans, for that matter. What percent of NHL is not from North America?
January 30, 200422 yr Author Tennis is like one of the most physical of all sports and Blacks haven't had much success in it outside of Williams Sisters and Arthur Ashe. Golf also supports the socio-economic theory. Then again, you know, track-n-field sprint.
January 30, 200422 yr How many black Canadians do you know?? Not two many, but I can name two. Kevin Weekes is one (from Toronto). After certain comments he made a few days ago and then proceeded to go out and give up 5 freakin' goals (okay, technically 4) to the freakin' Capitals (and the winning goal to a former Cane), he needs to be taken out back and b**** slapped. Not too ticked, am I ? Brasheer (sp?) is another, but I think he is out on injury (last I read, anyway).
January 30, 200422 yr Author Not two many, but I can name two. Kevin Weekes is one (from Toronto). After certain comments he made a few days ago and then proceeded to go out and give up 5 freakin' goals (okay, technically 4) to the freakin' Capitals (and the winning goal to a former Cane), he needs to be taken out back and b**** slapped. Not too ticked, am I ? Brasheer (sp?) is another, but I think he is out on injury (last I read, anyway). Didn't Boston had a brotha who was pretty good a few years back? And what about Iginla?
January 30, 200422 yr Didn't Boston had a brotha who was pretty good a few years back? I thought that was Brasheer...(I don't many players' names, I'm still working on that).
January 30, 200422 yr I'll quote the Ghost of Tolleson in true Brando style.... I think there are some genetic reasons why they are good athletes, and also some socio-economic reasons as well I would believe blacks have more developed "twitch" muscles. Don't know how to explain the genetic relevance, but think about this: When is the last time you have seen a white running back with the explosiveness of Barry Sanders or Charlie Garner? They don't seem to exist...... I don't think it's any more inappropriate to say blacks are pre-disposed to being better athletes than it is to say they are pre-disposed to having dark skin Good analogy. Nobody should label this discussion as racist merely because we're discussing the reason blacks are such great athletes. Its in no way insulting their race. the mlb is 50-50 Don't think the number of blacks in MLB is even close to that. Thought I heard the figures were: 40 % Hispanic, 40 % White, 15 % black, and 5 % other.
January 30, 200422 yr Tennis is like one of the most physical of all sports and Blacks haven't had much success in it outside of Williams Sisters and Arthur Ashe. Golf also supports the socio-economic theory. Then again, you know, track-n-field sprint. Not a lot of black hurlers, either.....
January 30, 200422 yr Don't think the number of blacks in MLB is even close to that. Thought I heard the figures were close to: 40 % Hispanic, 40 % White, 15 % black, and 5 % other. I knew there was a significant latin number to deal with, but I thought the number of blacks and whites were about equal. Is the number that disparate?
January 30, 200422 yr Author Not a lot of black hurlers, either..... Yeah, I know- most sports in fact are dominated by Whites-- there are so many Whites out there afterall. I was just wondering about the disparity present in basketball, football and maybe track-n-field sprint. would believe blacks have a more developed "twitch" muscles. Don't know how to explain the genetic relevance, but think about this: When is the last time you have seen a white running back with the explosiveness of Barry Sanders or Charlie Garner? They don't seem to exist Maybe Blacks have developed the ability to analyze the situation and make the decision (and command to the body to move earlier which helps the rynning back "bounce") faster due to the unforgiving nature of dangerous African wildlife. Or it could be the fast-twitch fibers %, wchich some people maintain is a myth-- that there is no magical shortcut. Plus what about Asians, Latinos, Indians and various mixes thereof.
January 30, 200422 yr Maybe Blacks have developed the ability to analyze the situation and make the decision (and command to the body to move earlier which helps the running back "bounce") faster due to the unforgiving nature of dangerous African wildlife. Now that is damned hilarious.
January 30, 200422 yr Author Is the number that disparate? Without looking at stats....White pitchers outnumber Black like 5:1
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