kkktookmybabyaway Posted June 8, 2004 Report Posted June 8, 2004 The only thing I'm confused about is how can something be "potentially offensive." Does the remark have to be tested by a focus group before it gets the offensive-stamp-of-approval? Story. I assume these "Jap" plays have receivers running slant patterns... Parcells apologizes after 'Jap' news conference reference June 7, 2004 SportsLine.com wire reports IRVING, Texas -- Bill Parcells caused a stir during his news conference after minicamp Monday with potentially offensive remarks. The Dallas Cowboys coach called surprise plays used in practice "Jap plays," referring to Japan's 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. "You've got to keep an eye on those two, because they're going to try to get the upper hand," Parcells said about quarterbacks coach Sean Payton and defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer. "Mike wants the defense to do well, and Sean, he's going to have a few ... no disrespect for the Orientals, but what we call Jap plays. OK. Surprise things." After a murmur in the room of reporters, which included a Japanese journalist, Parcells repeated, "No disrespect to anyone." Parcells later released a statement, apologizing for his comments. "Today during my news conference I made a very inappropriate reference, and although I prefaced it with the remark, 'no disrespect to anyone intended,' it was still uncalled for and inconsiderate. For that I apologize to anyone who may have been offended," he said. Cowboys spokesman Rich Dalrymple said the "organization apologizes to anyone who may have been offended." Akira Kuboshima, editor of American Football Magazine in Japan, said he wasn't offended, though he knows many Japanese will be. "There is a lot of chance for someone to feel offended," Kuboshima said. "To me, it was no big deal." Parcells spoke to Kuboshima, offering what the reporter perceived to be an apology. Kuboshima said he was surprised more by the reaction of other reporters than the comment. That comment was only part of Parcells' 45-minute session with reporters, in which he also talked about the team's quarterback competition, players at several positions and some of the new additions. After three straight 5-11 seasons, the Cowboys went 10-6 and reached the playoffs in their first year under Parcells. Still, he expects better in 2004. "That doesn't mean we'll win more games," Parcells said. "That just means I think from head to toe that we have a chance to be better. I really believe that." Wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson, who had two of his Pro Bowl seasons for Parcells while with the New York Jets, came to Dallas in a trade with Tampa Bay. Vinny Testaverde was reunited with his old coach last week, leaving the Jets as a free agent. The 40-year-old quarterback will compete for the starting job with incumbent Quincy Carter and serve as a mentor to Drew Henson, who was added this spring after he quit professional baseball. "These guys that were here last year, they've already bought into it. From that alone, we'll be a better team," running back Richie Anderson said. "We already know what to expect. He's not going to allow certain things to happen or go on."
nl5xsk1 Posted June 8, 2004 Report Posted June 8, 2004 As anti-PC as I am, I really don't see how prefacing your statement with "no disrepect meant" is supposed to make something acceptable. Although, the world would be a better place if you could say or do anything you wanted as long as you stressed - in advance - that you weren't trying to be disrepectful.
Slayer Posted June 8, 2004 Report Posted June 8, 2004 Does the remark have to be tested by a focus group before it gets the offensive-stamp-of-approval? Remember that episode of South Park where they tested the offensiveness of certain words by hooking up a focus group to some machine? That's what I picture, except with the focus group having every possible minority representation
Guest Salacious Crumb Posted June 8, 2004 Report Posted June 8, 2004 I'm sure ESPN will completely ignore this since he's one of their golden boys.
kkktookmybabyaway Posted June 8, 2004 Author Report Posted June 8, 2004 I never saw Bill's trick plays as Asian, ever ... ever...
Slayer Posted June 8, 2004 Report Posted June 8, 2004 A little kid walked up to me and asked if it was okay for Parcells to run trick plays...
Guest MikeSC Posted June 8, 2004 Report Posted June 8, 2004 I never saw Bill's trick plays as Asian, ever ... ever... Is it OK for Asians to play for Bill? -=Mike
kkktookmybabyaway Posted June 8, 2004 Author Report Posted June 8, 2004 I bet those plays must be hell for the athletes to learn -- they all probably look alike...
Guest MikeSC Posted June 8, 2004 Report Posted June 8, 2004 I bet those plays must be hell for the athletes to learn -- they all probably look alike... [berman]"He hands off to Bettis and...HERE COME THE PLANES! THE BOMBS ARE GOING DOWN, DOWN, DOWN, DOWN, DOWN AND HE'S GOING BACK BACK BACK BACK BACK!"[/berman] [irvin]"You know, they have a point."[/irvin] -=Mike
Agent_Bond34 Posted June 8, 2004 Report Posted June 8, 2004 That homo needs to watch what he says...... Now that is fucking funny.
razazteca Posted June 8, 2004 Report Posted June 8, 2004 Maybe these plays involve Dat Nguyen Only on Blitz plays
Guest pinnacleofallthingsmanly Posted June 8, 2004 Report Posted June 8, 2004 If you know something might offend someone, why say it?
Guest Vitamin X Posted June 8, 2004 Report Posted June 8, 2004 Maybe these plays involve Dat Nguyen Only on Blitz plays I thought that would be on plays involving [insert random Cowboy of German descent here]?
Gert T Posted June 8, 2004 Report Posted June 8, 2004 If you know something might offend someone, why say it? Exactly, especially something as inconsequencial to the media as some plays and what they are called.
The Czech Republic Posted June 8, 2004 Report Posted June 8, 2004 Vinny Testaverde will make the plays run on time in Dallas
bobobrazil1984 Posted June 8, 2004 Report Posted June 8, 2004 well I've known "jap" is considered a racial slur, and its not like i'm some super-smart dude, so I dont know where 'potentialy offensive' came from. i figured its common knowledge, just like 'spic' or 'nigger'. Sounds moreso like general stupdity/ignorance though rather than any kind of racism (after all, if someones just stupid or ignorant of the world around em they might legit think 'what!? it's just a shortenening of japan(ese)' and legitimatly mean it).
Masked Man of Mystery Posted June 9, 2004 Report Posted June 9, 2004 They talked quite a bit about this on my local sports talk station, and I agree with what one of the hosts said. What is offensive about this(recall from the Hirohito debacle, I am not Japanese) is the implication that he associates Japanese people with being sneaky and that this is used on the field. He implies that the whole team is associating Japanese people with being sneaky. It's like people thinking all Italian people are in the mob.
Guest Redhawk Posted June 9, 2004 Report Posted June 9, 2004 I just read that the NFL won't fine Parcells. Did Shockey get fined last year for his "homo" remarks? I'm not saying people should be fined for saying stuff like that, but it's a bit inconsistent when the NFL says making offensive comments is okay, but talking about refs is an automatic fine.
Markme123 Posted June 9, 2004 Report Posted June 9, 2004 ... no disrespect for the Orientals, Holy shit that was funny...
nl5xsk1 Posted June 9, 2004 Report Posted June 9, 2004 I just read that the NFL won't fine Parcells. Did Shockey get fined last year for his "homo" remarks? I'm not saying people should be fined for saying stuff like that, but it's a bit inconsistent when the NFL says making offensive comments is okay, but talking about refs is an automatic fine. It's obvious that Parcells statement was more thought-out and premeditated. Shockey was just being a loudmouth and whatever came out of his mouth came out. Parcells knew in advance that what he said might be considered offensive, took the time to say "no offense meant" and still said it. He had ample time to use a different expression ... would have calling them 'sneak plays' been so difficult?!?
Guest Cerebus Posted June 9, 2004 Report Posted June 9, 2004 Wow, football reporters really have to work hard for decent stories during the off season eh? So Parcells used "Jap" in reference to sneaky plays, anyone heard of this play? As a devout Catholic, I take great offense that the NFL would trivalize one of our holiest of prayers to a mere football play.
Slayer Posted June 9, 2004 Report Posted June 9, 2004 Wow, football reporters really have to work hard for decent stories during the off season eh? So Parcells used "Jap" in reference to sneaky plays, anyone heard of this play? As a devout Catholic, I take great offense that the NFL would trivalize one of our holiest of prayers to a mere football play. Just pull a Jim McMahon and rename it "The Pass to Save the Game"
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