Brian Leonard
I was reading some draft related materials today and I came across this little tidbit from Pete Prisco of CBS. He writes in his column from the 15th of April, that an athlete by the name of Brian Leonard hopes to make the leap from the college ranks to the pro ranks as a running back.
This dream is shared by many who are entering this year’s Draft but there is a problem with Leonard’s dream: he’s white.
good article, though. i remember this kid Nick Bulaish, killed us in high school but a guy like Urlacher probably could have played RB in the pros. A lot of guys (white) also play baseball or soccer.
Oh yeah. If you read the article I reference that's what some people say.
I don't think there's been an honest attempt to keep white kids from playing running back but the perception exists now that they "can't." Which is stupid. I think it will be rare for a white running back to be a 100-yard rusher but certainly not impossible.
And Urlacher, from what I understand, bascially could've played whatever position he wanted coming out of highschool.
Absolutely great article. One of the best ones I have read at this site and I've been here 17 months.
I think it's a crock that there are not more white RBs just like I think it's a crock that there are not more black QBs. They say perception is everything, and unfortunately alot of folks have some seriously warped perceptions.
Excellent job. Just a suggestion but I think you should copy the whole post over to here. Just in case some people are too lazy to click on your link. It was that good and I wouldn't want someone to miss it.
Rivjo: Thanks. When I have some time I think I will copy it and repost the whole thing here. Just trying to promote Real Sports Blogs. Think in the future I'll simply leave a link. Thanks again for the compliments.
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