So I'm driving into Concord this morning for the 700 millionth time, and I'm listening to Keyshawn, JWill and Max on ESPN radio.
I don't listen to a lot of sports talk radio, but at this point in the NFL season I like to hear what the "experts" are saying about the playoffs.
I have maintained previously in here that Keyshawn is terrible as an analyst. Got more confirmation this morning.
The man spews a lot of words, he projects a lot of attitude, but he says nothing. And he refuses to take a position. I sense that his partners are well aware of this and try to paint him into corners - force him to take a position. But he slimes his way out of it.
Part of this is an athlete's natural inclination to avoid having words and opinions shoved down their throats. I get that. But it goes a lot deeper with Keyshawn.
Apparently there are football fans out there who believe Keyshawn has a "zero football IQ." I get that feeling myself.
I was thinking about that this morning, wondering how the hell you play 11 seasons in the NFL and walk away with a zero football IQ.
Then I thought about myself as an accountant. I worked as an accountant off and on for around 25 years. I have a zero accounting IQ. I faked it so fucking much it is a miracle I survived. That is a commentary on corporate america as much as it is a commentary on me. I'm not sure I could get away with the same hustle today.
I got an accounting degree, I worked a bunch of accounting jobs, but my knowledge was the bare minimum. I could put together financial statements, I could speak the lingo, but I really did not know what I was doing.
My natural charisma, and facility with the English language (translated as my excellence at bullshitting) is what got me through.
So how can I criticize Keyshawn? I can't. I am no different than he is.
And maybe I am wrong about him. Maybe he is just a terrible communicator. Who the hell knows.
You gotta be careful when you laugh at other people.
Because a lot of people are laughing at you.
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