what would happen if black athletes...

[ridedolo]

withdrew from all college athletic programs and professional leagues and created their own leagues?

What if they all went to HBCU's, and were managed, trained and coached by an all black staff?



Who would benefit most?

 

[DrX]

white man wouldn't ever allow that....they'll make football illegal

 

[The BasedFather]

Forget college, imagine the NBA and NFL. If they stopped playing that'd be damn near revolutionary.

 

[ridedolo]

Forget college, imagine the NBA and NFL. If they stopped playing that'd be damn near revolutionary.

i said professional too breh

 

[Big Daddy]

I've imagined/fantasized about something very similar, virtually my whole life
Such a move would undoubtedly have a serious impact on this society. We hold way more power than we like to acknowledge sometimes.

 

[ridedolo]

white man wouldn't ever allow that....they'll make football illegal

lol

for real though, what do you think would result from such a life changing decision?

 

[FLYINHAWAIIAN]

Negros wouldn't do that.
Too busy loving every damn body.

 

[BocaRear]

Most athletes, and in general, people are too cowardly to even attempt to upset the status quo. I mean did you see the clippers reaction to Sterling's statements?

 

[The BasedFather]

i said professional too breh

My bad cuh

 

[ridedolo]

Most athletes, and in general, people are too cowardly to even attempt to upset the status quo. I mean did you see the clippers reaction to Sterling's statements?

things change though. this could very well be a reality in the next 20 years.

 

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Ultimately they would fail because white people wouldn't spend money on it. These sports are billion dollar industries because white people pay to see it. They wouldn't pay to see an all black league.

If the college athletes started, the HBCU's would dominate for a lil while but once white people start boycotting the black teams, that's it, money will dry up quick.

Pros is different because you can't just choose to go to an all black team. They'd have to form their own league. That league would have empty stadiums and arenas. So you could have the illest football or basketball team of all time but no audience.

I would love to see at least an attempt at the college level though. I mean to some degree. Enough that FAMU can win a College Football Playoff.

Also keep in mind HBCU's be shady as fukk and the NCAA would probably easily find all sorts of violations to shut those programs down.

 

[thirdeye]

this could very well be a reality in the next 20 years.

 

[BocaRear]

things change though. this could very well be a reality in the next 20 years.

If it happens, it will be amazing, black people dominate in almost every sport. That revenue

But I'm sure 's will never let it happen

 

[ba'al]

withdrew from all college athletic programs and professional leagues and created their own leagues?

White scouts would probably look for talent overseas. nikkas in america aren't the only black folks that can jump high and run fast. This is something a lot of black leaders talk about.

What if they all went to HBCU's, and were managed, trained and coached by an all black staff?

That would be great. And we could reestablish black own sport leagues after these boys finish school.

Who would benefit most?

Black folks

 

[At30wecashout]

It depends, really. It would take some time to build up, but it would require a massive change in thinking.

You have to remember, most athletes are from fairly humble upbringings or outright poverty, so that sports gift is a mealticket, something to live above mediocrity. That and fame and power are the allure that the current system hangs over people's heads. You would need everyone to withdraw and shun the system at once. Issue is, people have families, lives, obligations, etc. not everyone is selfishly reaching for the big leagues, so without being able to offer similar lifestyles and windfalls, people are going to take their gifts to make the most.

If there was a possible way to tip the scales, the power and wealth could be the biggest stimulus the community has ever seen...assuming the people who run it dont sell out.