Even though I never actually saw him play, I’m still of the opinion that Jim Brown is the singular greatest running back of all time. Bearing that in mind, when he offers his opinion on some football-related matter, I hafta pay attention. To wit, here’s his take on touchdown celebrations and the people who perform them:
To think in this day in age, these young men would be out there shaking their butts and not knowing much of anything else. Not understanding the dignity of a man and how to play a game and play it hard and let that speak for yourself. There’s no debating this conversation. Anybody that takes the other side has got to be an enemy. Any man that would teach his son that that’s the thing to do should be arrested. …
That’s some tough medicine, but I think there’s a grain of truth to it. Granted, I think it might be overkill, but I think there’s a lot to be said for not over-celebrating scoring a touchdown. But you know what? I could deal with it if it was just touchdowns. But the sack celebrations and tough catch celebrations and all that? Come on. I mean, I can understand clapping or trying to get your team charged up, but the booty-shaking IS out of control. And yeah, that goes for my man, Brian Dawkins too. Dawk is my man 50 grand and all, but the best way to celebrate the Dawk-plex would’ve been to just walk away like nothing had happened.
But then again, maybe it’s just time to accept that the game has changed.
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