Ancalagon the Black Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Haven't seen this posted yet. ______ http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=1817592 Monday, June 7, 2004 Parcells Uses Slur Talking About Trick Plays ESPN.com news services IRVING, Texas -- Bill Parcells caused a a stir during his news conference after Dallas Cowboys minicamp Monday with offensive remarks. He called surprise plays used in practice "Jap plays," referring to Japan's 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. "You've got to keep an eye on those two, because they're going to try to get the upper hand," Parcells said about quarterbacks coach Sean Payton and defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer. "Mike wants the defense to do well, and Sean, he's going to have a few ... no disrespect for the Orientals, but what we call Jap plays. OK. Surprise things." After a murmur in the room of reporters, which included a Japanese journalist, Parcells repeated, "No disrespect to anyone." "Bill Parcells is a brilliant coach," John Tateishi of the Japanese-American Citizen's League, a national civil rights group told DallasNews.com. "Unfortunately, he is ignorant about racial slurs. I take great offense by what he said. Parcells ought to know better. He sorely needs more education on what is offensive and non-offensive to Japanese-Americans. I am shocked that he would say this." Parcells later released a statement, apologizing for his comments. "Today during my news conference I made a very inappropriate reference, and although I prefaced it with the remark, 'no disrespect to anyone intended,' it was still uncalled for and inconsiderate. For that I apologize to anyone who may have been offended," he said. Cowboys spokesman Rich Dalrymple said the "organization apologizes to anyone who may have been offended." Akira Kuboshima, editor of American Football Magazine in Japan, said he wasn't offended, though he knows many Japanese will be. "There is a lot of chance for someone to feel offended," Kuboshima said. "To me, it was no big deal." Parcells spoke to Kuboshima, offering what the reporter perceived to be an apology. Kuboshima said he was surprised more by the reaction of other reporters than the comment. That comment was only part of Parcells' 45-minute session with reporters, in which he also talked about the team's quarterback competition, players at several positions and some of the new additions. He said he isn't going to be as patient in his second season with the Cowboys. After three straight 5-11 seasons, the Cowboys went 10-6 and reached the playoffs in their first year under Parcells. Still, he expects better in 2004. "That doesn't mean we'll win more games," Parcells said. "That just means I think from head to toe that we have a chance to be better. I really believe that." Wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson, who had two of his Pro Bowl seasons for Parcells while with the New York Jets, came to Dallas in a trade with Tampa Bay. Vinny Testaverde was reunited with his old coach last week, leaving the Jets as a free agent. The 40-year-old quarterback will compete for the starting job with incumbent Quincy Carter and serve as a mentor to Drew Henson, who was added this spring after he quit professional baseball. "These guys that were here last year, they've already bought into it. From that alone, we'll be a better team," running back Richie Anderson said. "We already know what to expect. He's not going to allow certain things to happen or go on." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Die Hard Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Beginning of the end for the Cowboys I can't believe this is newsworthy. Talk about living in an age of information overload. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDane Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 I'm of half Japanese descent, and I take no offense to the comment. However, what a stupid and boneheaded thing to say. Why? Because there are some sensitive people will take offense to such a statement. Therefore, why say such a thing at all? Moronic. You think Joe Gibbs would ever say something like that? Note that I chose TheDane, my other half of ancestry, as my handle because TheJap is definitely not an appropriate name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancalagon the Black Posted June 8, 2004 Author Share Posted June 8, 2004 Sean, he's going to have a few ... no disrespect for the Orientals, but what we call Jap plays. Who even uses the term "Orientals" anymore (except in the rug biz)? Pretty soon, Parcells is going to be talking about the "Newe Colonies" and the "Counter-weight Continente." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyNRedskinsfan Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 has parcells been hangin out with junior seau??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 In related news Junior Seau is getting flak for saying he didnt want his acts of kindness to have him labelled a f@ggot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Die Hard Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Originally posted by LadyNRedskinsfan has parcells been hangin out with junior seau??? Football players and coaches are a different breed. This stuff is TAME compared to the stuff in the lockerroom. They're football players.... let's not try to make them out to be anything more than what they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeSkin Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Man, when I saw the title of this thread I was all ready to rip into Parcells...but give me a break, this is the biggest crock of the day. I'm sure things 1000 times worse get said on a daily basis in every locker room throughout the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey66 Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Jesus, he prefaced his damn remarks with no disrespect... why is this even a story? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDane Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Originally posted by Die Hard Football players and coaches are a different breed. This stuff is TAME compared to the stuff in the lockerroom. They're football players.... let's not try to make them out to be anything more than what they are. Die Hard, I don't know about that. Yes, there's something to be said for not being overly sensitive. But a Coach has a responsibility to be a role model for his players. Although everyone needs to watch what they say, a Coach, IMO, needs to think about what he says more than a football player does. (1) He represents the team; and (2) He is teaching the players. It can also be argued that people like athletes, in such a high profile and public position, need to be more sensitive in their choice of words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsGuy Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Whats funny about it is that he was aware ahead of time that some folks were going to be offended by the term. Cause he pre-faced his comments with that "no disrespect intended to Orientals" line. Then proceeded to use the slur anyway. DUH. :laugh: I think Coach Parcells could've found another way to describe the surprise, sneak attack plays he's got in his playbook. But even though I loathe the Cowboys, I too hope that no one makes a REALLY big deal about this. But you know there are folks out there just LOOKING for reasons to be offended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chachie Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 :laugh: Hysterical. Not laughing with the Tuna. Laughing at him. I think the reporter was probably not as insulted as he says, though. It gives HIM press. However, what was Bill thinking? He even saw it coming out of his mouth, PREFACED it with a "preparatory" statement (apparently another flub), and LET IT GO! Man, oh man. I guess he's beyond having to worry about ANYONE'S feelings. The rest of the article seems to go into him restoring his (almost) camelot with the old Jets players. Hope he doesn't spoil the stew he started last year. He should have gone to New York, but I doubt they'd have had him back. Too bad he's probably gonna give us at LEAST one ass-whoopin' this year. It's just that way in this division. Way to go, Bill. :doh: (edit)- Interesting that he said, " what WE refer to as.." I guess the whole staff walks around talking like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 you'd think a homo would be more careful with using labels :whoknows: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Die Hard Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Originally posted by TheDane Die Hard, I don't know about that. Yes, there's something to be said for not being overly sensitive. But a Coach has a responsibility to be a role model for his players. Although everyone needs to watch what they say, a Coach, IMO, needs to think about what he says more than a football player does. (1) He represents the team; and (2) He is teaching the players. It can also be argued that people like athletes, in such a high profile and public position, need to be more sensitive in their choice of words. Have you ever played football? Joe Gibbs is a rarity. Coaches are football coaches. They aren't role models. They don't need to be. They don't have to earn respect... they command it. Go to a university/college football practice. Listen to what the heck comes out of their mouths. It ain't pretty. That's just the way they are. So you can imagine how difficult it is to put them in a room of PC reporters with a mic and an agenda... and ask them to be on their best behavior. I'm not going to fault the guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chachie Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Bubba- BwaaaaHAAAAAhahahahahahahahahahahaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blondie Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 You should be here in Dallas listening to the news. Lordy. Blondie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sho-nuff Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Whenever you preface your remarks with "no disrespect intended". You have already offended someone. That has to be the dumest way to start a sentence anyway. All your saying is " I'm about to say something stupid, so forgive me.". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Same thing in the military. "With all due respect Sir", which means " I'm pissed and going to open my big mouth and hope I don't get court-martialed ". Well. so I've heard anyway. I never actually..well..you know..when I was in.... :halo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Man I hate the offseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryman of the North Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 no disrespect intended but honkey crackers rule the world so pretty soon we will all have labels wops, negroes, indians, polacks , hebes r.c.s , homos heteros,Im running out of labels here someone help a brother out, no disrespect intended tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDane Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Originally posted by Die Hard Have you ever played football? Joe Gibbs is a rarity. Coaches are football coaches. They aren't role models. They don't need to be. They don't have to earn respect... they command it. Go to a university/college football practice. Listen to what the heck comes out of their mouths. It ain't pretty. That's just the way they are. So you can imagine how difficult it is to put them in a room of PC reporters with a mic and an agenda... and ask them to be on their best behavior. I'm not going to fault the guy. DH, no, I have not ever played football. However, I don't have to have played football to know the sh*t that comes out of peoples' mouths during competitive situations. Second, A large part of my point was that a person in a public position needs to watch what he says, and perhaps I didn't make that clear enough. Another part of my comment was that he's a public face for the team; he needs to be extra careful of what he says, since he represents the Dallas Cowboys. I don't think Jerry Jones wants a main figure in the Cowboys' organization to be pegged as racist. Reflects poorly on the organization. My other comment about teaching the players, maybe it's true, maybe its not. My college psychology class taught me that a person in a position of power is often able to use his position to influence others thoughts. I don't want to make this a bigger deal than it is, but the bottom line is that he used a racial slur. In my opinion, for reasons other than sensitivity, he should not have done so. If you want to dispute that, then I will gladly argue the point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsLegacy44 Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Great judgement call Tuna! The smartest coach in the NFL ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prophet Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 whats funny is most people think its that bad to say "jap" which is a racial slur. But if he said "N" word most would be ready to lynch him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SkinsHokie Fan Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 I honestly think this is dumb to get a hub bub over but even BP knew this would cause some up roar. Being in a high profile position, especially in America, you simply cannot do that. Hell Ronaldo after winning the World Cup said he was gonna have sex right away but in America you better damn be careful about being offensive. Even though he probably says all sorts of stuff in the locker room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooma Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Since this is Parcells I see nothing bad happening, but if you think it was someone else not as liked what do you think would happen?? Say it was Millen or a coach that isn't that popular and hasn't won a ring do you think he would have a job?? I think the entire world has become just and excuse to say you are insulted by what someone said. These crazy PC people have to much power now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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