By Robert Field
Here is just another example of the media falling prey to ‘zeitgeist’ , a momentary expectations.
A New York Times article, “After 6 Sacks, Bringing HImself Down” reports, on a press conference immediately following Sunday’s Super Bowl loss of the Carolina Panthers to the Denver Broncos by a score of 10 to 24.
“It was as if Newton were intent on taking his magical season, his jumping jacks and dabs and evident leadership, and poking a hole in its side. He let his charisma and leadership drain away, to be replaced by a soup of the sour and the petulant. And in doing so, he confirmed the judgment of more than a few Broncos defenders, who spoke afterward of trying to push him off his game psychologically.”
How would we expect Newton, just named the “Most valuable player of the year” , o feel after losing the most important game of his life in front of the nation’s largest audience?
Another sports great, baseball’s Ted Williams, refused to even t speak with the press, realizing reporters and their editors would seize on any opportunity to make him look bad.
Yes, the media and public demand that Newton express embarrassment, contrition, praise the opposing team, and take responsibility for the loss on himself. Bull Shit!
We admire Newton for taking the loss so hard. His only mistake was showing up for the interview at all, but that undoubtedly was a contractual obligation.
Cam Newton meet Ted Williams. Tell the media to f— o–.
