In Defense of Cam Newton...

BoneSaint · 02-12-2016, 01:03 PM

I hate me some Cam Newton.. His stupid towel over the head and everything...

But I'm a little conflicted on how I feel with this one. Definite poor sport to not recognize and respect, and to outright discount, the people that just beat you. That's just super egotistical, one of the highest forms of sportsman disrespect, and a loser mentality.

But, as a super fierce competitive person myself, I can understand emotions taking over. We saw this guys massively big head POP on tv, then he had to parade his malformed, deflated, disfigured head into a press conference where he had to explain, "why aren't you good enough? And why aren't you as good as you are supposed to be? And You're Cam Newton, how in the world could somebody beat you?" That's really tough.

I'm not defending the actions, but I do understand them, and won't judge him. Sure it's easy to say what should be done in that situation and what we would have done, but we really have no idea what it's like to think like an already huge egoed, newly crowned NFL MVP Cam Newton, and have the biggest disappointment of our life just happen 10 minutes ago, then have one of the guys that beat you's answer to how they beat you blasting in your ear. Man, that sucks.

All I'm saying is, let's not judge because we can't understand his position.

I'm also really curious to see if/how he grows from this.

Mr.Riaton · 02-12-2016, 01:17 PM

Originally Posted by BoneSaint

I hate me some Cam Newton.. His stupid towel over the head and everything...

But I'm a little conflicted on how I feel with this one. Definite poor sport to not recognize and respect, and to outright discount, the people that just beat you. That's just super egotistical, one of the highest forms of sportsman disrespect, and a loser mentality.

But, as a super fierce competitive person myself, I can understand emotions taking over. We saw this guys massively big head POP on tv, then he had to parade his malformed, deflated, disfigured head into a press conference where he had to explain, "why aren't you good enough? And why aren't you as good as you are supposed to be? And You're Cam Newton, how in the world could somebody beat you?" That's really tough.

I'm not defending the actions, but I do understand them, and won't judge him. Sure it's easy to say what should be done in that situation and what we wouldohave done, but we really have no idea what it's like to think like an already huge egoed, newly crowned NFL MVP Cam Newton, and have the biggest disappointment of our life just happen 10 minutes ago, then have one of the guys that beat you's answer to how they beat you blasting in your ear. Man, that sucks.

All I'm saying is, let's not judge because we can't understand his position.

I'm also really curious to see if/how he grows from this.

Good post!

burningmetal · 02-12-2016, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by BoneSaint

I hate me some Cam Newton.. His stupid towel over the head and everything...

But I'm a little conflicted on how I feel with this one. Definite poor sport to not recognize and respect, and to outright discount, the people that just beat you. That's just super egotistical, one of the highest forms of sportsman disrespect, and a loser mentality.

But, as a super fierce competitive person myself, I can understand emotions taking over. We saw this guys massively big head POP on tv, then he had to parade his malformed, deflated, disfigured head into a press conference where he had to explain, "why aren't you good enough? And why aren't you as good as you are supposed to be? And You're Cam Newton, how in the world could somebody beat you?" That's really tough.

I'm not defending the actions, but I do understand them, and won't judge him. Sure it's easy to say what should be done in that situation and what we would have done, but we really have no idea what it's like to think like an already huge egoed, newly crowned NFL MVP Cam Newton, and have the biggest disappointment of our life just happen 10 minutes ago, then have one of the guys that beat you's answer to how they beat you blasting in your ear. Man, that sucks.

All I'm saying is, let's not judge because we can't understand his position.

I'm also really curious to see if/how he grows from this.

The essence of what you're saying is true. But it also speaks to the very point... He IS egotistical at this point. If he weren't, he might have handled it better. But he is, and he didn't. I don't want to know how it feels to be that full of myself and then lose. I don't like losing, and I don't like to gloat. He's saying "look at me" all year with his actions, and telling anyone who will listen that all his doubters fueled him, blah blah. When you do that you better have some answers when you fall flat on your face. That's all I'm saying.

We're all imperfect, and we all have to learn. This dude comes across as disingenuous, and pretentious. He talks and talks, and talks some more. Everything is sunshine and flowers, and then he completely changes. Most people come by their flaws a bit more honestly.

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02-12-2016, 01:03 PM	#1
BoneSaint Rookie Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Nola Posts: 18	Re: In Defense of Cam Newton... I hate me some Cam Newton.. His stupid towel over the head and everything... But I'm a little conflicted on how I feel with this one. Definite poor sport to not recognize and respect, and to outright discount, the people that just beat you. That's just super egotistical, one of the highest forms of sportsman disrespect, and a loser mentality. But, as a super fierce competitive person myself, I can understand emotions taking over. We saw this guys massively big head POP on tv, then he had to parade his malformed, deflated, disfigured head into a press conference where he had to explain, "why aren't you good enough? And why aren't you as good as you are supposed to be? And You're Cam Newton, how in the world could somebody beat you?" That's really tough. I'm not defending the actions, but I do understand them, and won't judge him. Sure it's easy to say what should be done in that situation and what we would have done, but we really have no idea what it's like to think like an already huge egoed, newly crowned NFL MVP Cam Newton, and have the biggest disappointment of our life just happen 10 minutes ago, then have one of the guys that beat you's answer to how they beat you blasting in your ear. Man, that sucks. All I'm saying is, let's not judge because we can't understand his position. I'm also really curious to see if/how he grows from this. foreverfan and Mr.Riaton like this.

02-12-2016, 01:17 PM	#2
Mr.Riaton 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Broussard,La. Posts: 1,308	Re: In Defense of Cam Newton... Originally Posted by BoneSaint I hate me some Cam Newton.. His stupid towel over the head and everything... But I'm a little conflicted on how I feel with this one. Definite poor sport to not recognize and respect, and to outright discount, the people that just beat you. That's just super egotistical, one of the highest forms of sportsman disrespect, and a loser mentality. But, as a super fierce competitive person myself, I can understand emotions taking over. We saw this guys massively big head POP on tv, then he had to parade his malformed, deflated, disfigured head into a press conference where he had to explain, "why aren't you good enough? And why aren't you as good as you are supposed to be? And You're Cam Newton, how in the world could somebody beat you?" That's really tough. I'm not defending the actions, but I do understand them, and won't judge him. Sure it's easy to say what should be done in that situation and what we wouldohave done, but we really have no idea what it's like to think like an already huge egoed, newly crowned NFL MVP Cam Newton, and have the biggest disappointment of our life just happen 10 minutes ago, then have one of the guys that beat you's answer to how they beat you blasting in your ear. Man, that sucks. All I'm saying is, let's not judge because we can't understand his position. I'm also really curious to see if/how he grows from this. Good post!

02-12-2016, 01:59 PM	#3
burningmetal 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,923 Blog Entries: 3	Re: In Defense of Cam Newton... Originally Posted by BoneSaint I hate me some Cam Newton.. His stupid towel over the head and everything... But I'm a little conflicted on how I feel with this one. Definite poor sport to not recognize and respect, and to outright discount, the people that just beat you. That's just super egotistical, one of the highest forms of sportsman disrespect, and a loser mentality. But, as a super fierce competitive person myself, I can understand emotions taking over. We saw this guys massively big head POP on tv, then he had to parade his malformed, deflated, disfigured head into a press conference where he had to explain, "why aren't you good enough? And why aren't you as good as you are supposed to be? And You're Cam Newton, how in the world could somebody beat you?" That's really tough. I'm not defending the actions, but I do understand them, and won't judge him. Sure it's easy to say what should be done in that situation and what we would have done, but we really have no idea what it's like to think like an already huge egoed, newly crowned NFL MVP Cam Newton, and have the biggest disappointment of our life just happen 10 minutes ago, then have one of the guys that beat you's answer to how they beat you blasting in your ear. Man, that sucks. All I'm saying is, let's not judge because we can't understand his position. I'm also really curious to see if/how he grows from this. The essence of what you're saying is true. But it also speaks to the very point... He IS egotistical at this point. If he weren't, he might have handled it better. But he is, and he didn't. I don't want to know how it feels to be that full of myself and then lose. I don't like losing, and I don't like to gloat. He's saying "look at me" all year with his actions, and telling anyone who will listen that all his doubters fueled him, blah blah. When you do that you better have some answers when you fall flat on your face. That's all I'm saying. We're all imperfect, and we all have to learn. This dude comes across as disingenuous, and pretentious. He talks and talks, and talks some more. Everything is sunshine and flowers, and then he completely changes. Most people come by their flaws a bit more honestly.
	If I had a nickel for every time I heard that, the NFL would fine and suspend me.

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