Cam Newton's little dance routine not only offended the Tennessee Titans, but apparently some fans didn't take too kindly to it either.
A mother who is a fan of the Titans, wrote a letter about Newton's dancing that was later printed by the Charlotte Observer.
My daughter sensed the change immediately - and started asking questions. Won't he get in trouble for doing that? Is he trying to make people mad? Do you think he knows he looks like a spoiled brat?
I didn't have great answers for her, and honestly, in an effort to minimize your negative impact and what was otherwise a really fun day, I redirected her attention to the cheerleaders and mascot.
I could tell she was still thinking about it as we boarded a shuttle back to our car. "I guess he doesn't have kids or a Mom at home watching the game," she added.
I don't know about your family life Mr. Newton, but I think I'm safe in saying thousands of kids watch you every week. You have amazing talent and an incredible platform to be a role model for them. Unfortunately, what you modeled for them today was egotism, arrogance and poor sportsmanship.
Is that what your coaches and mentors modeled for you, Mr. Newton?
Newton's response to all of this was simple: If you don't like it, don't let me get into the endzone which is true. The Titans are the one's responsible for keeping him out of the endzone.
I think may be the problem isn't the dancing as much as the dance. Newton did a new dance called the Dap which to be honest I never heard of it until he did it.
I know some people thought it was a bit racist what she said, but in truth some people just don't like the in your face attitude some athletes have.
She didn't call him a thug like others have, she just said it showed poor sportsmanship and quite frankly it does. I've always heard some coaches say act like you been there. While in Newton's case he's never been there at least as a pro, so he is enjoying the ride.
Eventually, the ride will end and I hope he shows better sportsmanship in losing then in winning.
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