Nancy Armour's article about Caitlin Clark - what say you?
Steven59
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How do so called "journalists" get away with this?
"USA Today columnist Nancy Armour sparked massive backlash and issued an apology over a controversial article arguing that Caitlin Clark’s reactions to referees and on-court contact put Black and queer WNBA players in danger."
The Claim: The piece, titled "Caitlin Clark's flopping isn't just annoying — it's becoming dangerous," claimed Clark's disputes with officials and dramatic reactions fed into a toxic fan dynamic that allegedly threatened other players.
The Emmett Till Reference: The column drew widespread condemnation for invoking the lynching of Emmett Till while discussing the WNBA All-Star Game location in Chicago.
Critics across the media landscape labeled it extreme "ragebait" and "the dumbest paragraph in the history of sports".
The Apology: Nancy Armour posted a statement on social media acknowledging that she made an "inartful comparison with the murder of Emmett Till", though the apology itself drew further criticism for failing to quell the outrage.
The Reaction: USA Today quietly added an editor's note stating the column was updated for "context and clarity", as public figures and sports commentators heavily blasted the editorial decision to publish the piece.
"When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"
Comments
I believe in my answers to this entire controversy surrounding CC but as much as it's a sports related topic I can't explain here because in today's day and age Sports can directly be related to politics
There is a simple solution to everyone stop being so concerned with the outside noise surrounding this stupid league and it's to have the refs call a fair game and treat everyone the same
If you would have told me that there is a large faction of White Nationalist fans who are supporting Caitlin Clark to the disadvantge of predominantly Black and queer players I would have said... send me the script... this movie makes itself!
I actually just read some of that woman's article and I was 100% disgusted with her as soon as she referenced that poor kid Emmett Till and that disgusting tragic event to anything CC
That's all I can say about that
Clark and Sophie fans arent white nationalists for pointing out whats factually going on.
The article had everything backwards. Theres a reason why traditional media is dying and most people dont trust it anymore.
As far as Clark and Cunningham they account for over 70 percent of jersey sales and attendance, ratings and revenue sky rocket when theyre in a game. They both have been targeted by the as the author put it black lesbians. The league has done nothing, the refs side against her almost always. The league even defended the girl that shoved her fist in Clarks throat and said nothing about Clark.
If those two walked away their revenue would plummet and the league would fold if they stopped being subsidized. They have a golden opportunity with more eyes then ever and are too stupid to protect their cash cows
Fire AJ Preller
I have a serious question raised by the article: does Caitlin Clark “flop” and argue with Officials during games??
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety," --- Benjamin Franklin
I haven't watched a single minute of a WNBA game outside of random YouTube click bait videos popping up and from those I've seen her straight up get assaulted by opposing players ( White and Black ) and refs basically ignoring it, she argues no calls for sure in that regard but it's happened so much it's reached CU Sports Talk lol
As far as the other stuff Idk
@perkdog, I watched any games or parts of games, either. I have seen a fair share of video clips.
Understanding that they have been uploaded to show her in a bad way it’s crystal clear that she flops and argues any call against her. I have seen clips where she is clearly acting, feigning abuse more than a few seconds after a play is over. I have seen clips where she instigates contact by intentionally bumping into an opponent and then the flop. Most of them are highly exaggerated.
It’s odd that people don’t connect that with the treatment she’s gotten from other players. She’s a very talented player but strikes me as an extreme example of a classic prima donna.
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety," --- Benjamin Franklin
I would probably leave it up to the WNBA and their fans. I would love to know why you guys care so much.
Every basketball player male or female just like soccer players flops to some extent. Theres no denying shes been essentially assaulted on the court, body checked long after the whistle, poked in the eye multiple times, fouls called on her for not touching someone, technical called on her for clapping etc
Her treatment has absolutely nothing to do with the times shes flopped which again is standard for the sport and when NBA stars do it they get the call basically every time. Shes very well liked by teammates and her and Sophie are legitimately very good friends. Both are the furthest thing from a prima donna
Fire AJ Preller
Well CC ain't LBJ!
"When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"
If you are 6 Feet - 155 and someone 6'4" 190 "Bumps" you - which one is going to the floor??
"When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"
I think you’re right. Two different people.
If you choose to believe that the rest of the WNBA players are roughing up Caitlin Clark and the Referees and League Officials ignore what’s happening on the court that is OK. But there is more than ample evidence to show that she is not an innocent victim.
The search is simple, YouTube Caitlin Clark flopping if you really are open-minded.
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety," --- Benjamin Franklin
If you want to bury your head in the sand because of her stances that is your right. Media, coaches, players, former players, players from other sports etc. Every player flops. college, pro, men, women. NBA calls it basically every time for their stars.
No one is talking about the flop instances. Theyre talking about the muggings/assaults/hard fouls what ever you want to call it, the 3 intentional eye pokes, the videos showing the other player saying Ii did that on purpose, the body checks 5 seconds after the play was dead etc.
She had a fist shoved into her throat and the league spoke up for the player that did it and not her.
But sure. I have a suspicion if it was the other way around your opinion would be different
Fire AJ Preller
About the response I expected from the base bal gu. A quote by Herbert Spencer you might consider: There is a principle which is a bar against all information, which is proof against all arguments and which cannot fail to keep a man in everlasting ignorance—that principle is contempt prior to investigation.
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety," --- Benjamin Franklin