The NFL in London-town

From my blog reporter in the UK, peewee....

In the English press, there has been a very positive reaction to the NFL in London. Alas, there has been no mention of the fact that this awesome show on Wembley's hallowed turf was a reminder to us all that black men and white girls are the alpha specimens of the human race. The national anthems had set the tone, being passionately sung by Ne-Yo, a black hip-hop star from the USofA, and Joss Stone, a pretty white UK diva. It was then truly compelling to see this thrilling game being played out by a disproportionate amount of big black men, with their huge hard helmets whilst simultaneously being enthusiastically supported by a posse of scantily clad pretty white girls with pom-poms!

As stated previously, the event proved that American Football can indeed be viewed as a microcosm of life. It is perhaps a tad superficial to claim that because the blacks (New Orleans) triumphed over the whites (San Diego), it reflects a trend in society as a whole. Even to extend the argument to include the contrast between the ideal male specimen, represented by a largely black roster of players, and the ideal female form, represented by a majority white team of cheerleaders, is only scraping the surface of the analogy.

As you have pointed out, the NFL teams seem to be made up of 99% black men. But this is still offset by your equally astute observation that the QB and Kicker positions are often filled by white men. Moreover, it would seem that the Head Coaches and owners of the franchises are also likely to be white. Never-the-less, I understand that this is fast changing. Virile black Quarterbacks such as Donovan McNabb, Vince Young & Jason Campbell are starting to take the game by storm and Head Coaches such as Tony Dungy & Lovie Smith are beginning to pull the strings. This, in turn, is helping to eradicate the prejudiced view that only white men have sufficient intelligence to occupy the 'thinking' positions on the field.

And that particular dynamic within the sport is certainly a worthy metaphor for interracial advances within the wider society. As the QB and Head Coach roles 'go black', so too does the pretty white female population and, in all likelihood, the Presidency of the most powerful nation in world politics. To me it seems like it's not just the prettiest white girls, but the whole world that is going black.