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Prof. Toru Tanaka

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27. Alabama Crimson Tide, late 60's before integration.

Tue Feb 4, 2025, 09:20 PM

Feb 2025

#12 is easy to recognize for old school Oakland Raider fans.

Alabama started integrating in the early 1970s after visiting USC hammered them 42-21 in the 1970 season opener. The Trojans entire starting backfield (including QB) was manned by black players. Not surprisingly, the Trojans won multiple national championships in the 1960s and 1970s with integrated teams.

After integrating their team, Alabama would go on to win over 100 games in the 1970’s. They and the Oklahoma Sooners were the only teams to achieve this feat. The Sooners under Barry Switzer recruited many black players, also.

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More like shitheels. dchill Feb 2025 #26

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Have always hated football BlueKota Feb 2025 #16

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Who owns ya baby?? Evolve Dammit Feb 2025 #18

BOYCOTTING usonian Feb 2025 #19

Alabama Crimson Tide, late 60's before integration. Prof. Toru Tanaka Feb 2025 #27

every black palyer,coach and support staff of both teams should just boycott the game moonshinegnomie Feb 2025 #20

But how will the owners get the public to foot their bills for new stadiums 3825-87867 Feb 2025 #24

Absofuckingloutely! SheltieLover Feb 2025 #53

That settles it AverageOldGuy Feb 2025 #21

One in the same. Lokee11 Feb 2025 #31

Along with ''End Racism'', they should add ''End Fascism. This means you President'' as well. aggiesal Feb 2025 #22

Excellent idea! SheltieLover Feb 2025 #54

Bak! 🐔 Bak! 🐔 Bak! 🐔 Hey, Roger...I bet your Dad, Charles, would be ashamed of you! electric_blue68 Feb 2025 #23

The NFL feels racism may be over? 3825-87867 Feb 2025 #25

Not over - they just no longer want to end it. dchill Feb 2025 #29

Diverse, my ass MichMan Feb 2025 #61

Try to imagine the Jumbotrons being hacked with a Fuck Trump and Musk comment. 3825-87867 Feb 2025 #28

Excellent ideas! SheltieLover Feb 2025 #55

too one-sided PedroXimenez Feb 2025 #30

It would be one of the greatest Super Bowls ever. Mr. Evil Feb 2025 #32

I would like it if they bend over and moon him. jeffreyi Feb 2025 #35

Brilliant idea! Mr. Evil Feb 2025 #36

Ohhhhhhhhh that is a great idea! Dyedinthewoolliberal Feb 2025 #38

Athletes have more power than I think they realize. Mr. Evil Feb 2025 #39

Goodhell is an asshole. Clouds Passing Feb 2025 #33

Don't want to offend the Cheeto slob. Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Feb 2025 #34

They (NFL) are shooting themselves in the foot. Dyedinthewoolliberal Feb 2025 #37

"The switch...could be perceived as a nod to the current political climate." LudwigPastorius Feb 2025 #40

Boycott the Superbowl. erodriguez Feb 2025 #42

Because Trump is going to be there. Botany Feb 2025 #43

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How cool it would be Sober Retiree Feb 2025 #45

The NFL is taking the knee... sheshe2 Feb 2025 #46

... highplainsdem Feb 2025 #47

Maybe they thought it would look like a death threat then OP? 🤷 cstanleytech Feb 2025 #48

What would be great is if all the players who support end racism, took a knee on the first play. C Moon Feb 2025 #49

No. What would be great is I f they refused to take the field SheltieLover Feb 2025 #57

Goodell and the NFL: Chickenshit Motherfuckers. (nt) Paladin Feb 2025 #50

Then all black players orangecrush Feb 2025 #51

Absolutely! SheltieLover Feb 2025 #58

It's clear atreides1 Feb 2025 #52

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That seals it - for the first time - I'm not watching! lark Feb 2025 #63

Another ass-kisser. sinkingfeeling Feb 2025 #64

Eff the NFL. nt City Lights Feb 2025 #65

Write to NFLPA now and to the Eagles kansasobama Feb 2025 #66

It's time. ALL players should agree to take their knees to support against bluestarone Feb 2025 #67