The Denver Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers 24-10 in Super Bowl 50, and
in doing so Cam Newton was unable to be MVP and Super Bowl champ in the same
season. Cam Newton in his post-game
interviews gave childish responses such as "What do you want me to
say?" He also stormed off in the most immature way possible. Cam Newton is a
man-child. He's a kid in a man's
body. And for some NFL players, that's
not a bad thing. Many wide receivers and
running backs embrace their immaturity.
But as the face of his team and now, one of the faces of the NFL, Cam
Newton needs to grow the hell up.
One of the best pieces of advice a coach can give a player, really in any sport, is to not get too high when you win or too down when you lose. When Cam wins, he gloats. There's a difference between celebrating and gloating. Cam gloats. He rips down signs and flags from opposing teams and throws them to the ground. He runs around his stadium like he's on cloud 9, just to make sure the opposing team can see him. He gets too high when he wins. So, when he loses, he gets too down and becomes sulky and to be frank, rude. These are the characteristics of a child. Children are given participation trophies nowadays so they don't get too down for losses... seems like Cam Newton needs one too.
Cam, as an NFL MVP, you are now one of the faces of the entire sport. Kids will look up to you and try to emulate you (that means to copy, man-child). Sure, having a unique celebration like the Dab or the Superman pose is fun for children, but when you are immature off the field as well you send the message to your fellow youngsters that it's ok to whine and pout when you lose, and to gloat in the other team's face when you win.
Cam, just take a look at your good friend and fellow black quarterback, Russell Wilson. He's not even a year older than you, yet he acts four times the age that you act. He's humble in victory and gracious in defeat. You know how the media are constantly getting at you, Cam? You know how you might think they're trying to make you out to be a bad guy? It's not because you're black. It's because you're an immature quarterback. You're right, you are one of a kind. Name me a quarterback you're more mature than. Kinda hard, huh? Be more of a good guy like Russell. Otherwise not even the Carolina faithful will support your childish antics.
One of the best pieces of advice a coach can give a player, really in any sport, is to not get too high when you win or too down when you lose. When Cam wins, he gloats. There's a difference between celebrating and gloating. Cam gloats. He rips down signs and flags from opposing teams and throws them to the ground. He runs around his stadium like he's on cloud 9, just to make sure the opposing team can see him. He gets too high when he wins. So, when he loses, he gets too down and becomes sulky and to be frank, rude. These are the characteristics of a child. Children are given participation trophies nowadays so they don't get too down for losses... seems like Cam Newton needs one too.
Cam, as an NFL MVP, you are now one of the faces of the entire sport. Kids will look up to you and try to emulate you (that means to copy, man-child). Sure, having a unique celebration like the Dab or the Superman pose is fun for children, but when you are immature off the field as well you send the message to your fellow youngsters that it's ok to whine and pout when you lose, and to gloat in the other team's face when you win.
Cam, just take a look at your good friend and fellow black quarterback, Russell Wilson. He's not even a year older than you, yet he acts four times the age that you act. He's humble in victory and gracious in defeat. You know how the media are constantly getting at you, Cam? You know how you might think they're trying to make you out to be a bad guy? It's not because you're black. It's because you're an immature quarterback. You're right, you are one of a kind. Name me a quarterback you're more mature than. Kinda hard, huh? Be more of a good guy like Russell. Otherwise not even the Carolina faithful will support your childish antics.
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