Black KKK?

Fellas,

I apologize for taking TNH in a different direction with this post, but I'm fascinated by this topic, especially considering the death of Sean Taylor.

Jason Whitlock of the KC newspaper published an interesting article on foxsports.com today talking about the death of Sean Taylor.

I admit, while sad when hearing about the shooting of Sean Taylor, I wondered if he had done something wrong to warrant the attack. Taylor's checkered past perhaps did get him in trouble and Whitlock comments that this the Black KKK, or young black men, are killing other young black men at a more alarming rate than the white KKK of the 50s and 60s killed blacks.

He mentions the black race, so quick to point fingers as to why their young black men are unsuccessful and often criminal prone, cannot point the finger at themselves. He blames hip-hop music, TV, movies etc that glorify the "street and gang life". He says how can a race so troubled be given a free pass through the media to glorify the very things that are killing it?

Here's the article: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/7499442

Very fascinating. Do you believe that the media/hip-hop etc is to blame for the problems of black athletes and of young black men throughout America? Please share your thoughts.

The Roof Has Caved In

It's official. The Roof era is over at Duke University.

With the 20-14 OT loss to rival North Carolina on Saturday, Duke AD Joe Alleva decided to part ways with embattled head coach Ted Roof. Roof's tenure with the Blue Devils concludes with a 6-45 record over 4+ seasons, including winning only 1 of his final 32 games.

Now, we move on to the ignominious task of searching for a new head coach for arguably the worst program in the BCS conferences.

Four years ago, I argued loudly and publicly to anyone who would listen that the Devils should make their move for a former Duke coach, one who was struggling in the NFL and looking for a return to college. I stated that Joe Alleva should have driven straight to Washington and make the ole ball coach Steve Spurrier the highest paid coach in college football history. Alas, this did not happen, as Duke went in-house and hired the retread defensive coordinator. Spurrier, on the other hand, went to South Carolina, a program with nearly as much futility as Duke, and built it into a national program in three short years.

Now, Duke stands at another crossroads. There is momentum to hire either the offensive or defensive coordinator as to not shake up the current chemistry and players. I dare them to do this. Tired ideas get you nowhere.

Here's an idea. How about the hottest coach in the country, one with NFL experience, and a unique mindset towards running an offense. Duke should make a move for Hawaii's June Jones.

While it may be tough to lure Jones from Hawaii to North Carolina, Jones is losing star QB Colt Brennan after this season and is itching for a chance to prove that his system can work at a major level. Moreover, I think Jones could take an athletic QB like sophomore Thaddeus Lewis and work wonders.

Will Duke make the bold decision? Or will they make the 'safe' choice?

Important News For TNH

My cousin Nick pointed out something to me this weekend that shocked me. Certain sections of Norwood are becoming the posh, hip places for young professionals to live. In fact, he pointed out that there is a section of Norwood that he calls 'SONO', or Southern Norwood, that is the best place in Norwood to live (East of Shaw Ave. between Rookwood pavillion and Ridge Road, close to Oakley Border where RP Mc Murphys and the E are). And the best/worst part of it is how he explains the rest of Norwood as 'NONO' or Northern Norwood where you should not live.

I am just pointing this out as a new development to me personally, and making sure we are unanimous in saying that OUR norwood house is most certainly in NONO.

saying YESYES to NONO

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