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Racists In Compton, CA

USC linebacker creates a very distasteful Facebook group.

Chalk this one up on your things not to do on Facebook. Clay Matthews, a linebacker at the school known for promoting the non-usage of underwear by its cheerleaders (aka USC), used his constitutionally given right of free speech to create a Facebook group titled, “White Nation.” Apparently, Clay and a few of his fellow teammates hopes to “arrest black babies before they become criminals” [USC Full Of White Power Bills]. Hate speech is definitely allowed, but as Deadspin mentions, such press could hurt recruiting. It can also dissuade professional teams from acquiring such controversial personalities.

I am especially shocked by the so-called anonymous AD source’s defense of the actions taken by such players, playing it off as a small joke [Facebook group lands USC football player in hot water]. Anyway, it just seems ridiculous how talented athletes at big programs could even think about doing something so stupid to lower their stock. As an agent, would you want to take on such a client?

-Darren Heitner

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One reply on “Racists In Compton, CA”

I am surprised that any aspiring NFL player would say such a thing with a national spotlight on them. Not only does this hurt his stock, but who would want to work with him? Unless I am mistaken, doesn’t the league have a majority of black players?

-Tucker Finley

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