Interesting Press Conference Myles Johnson

[Herman Cain]

Includes Some interesting comments from Myles Johnson on the Bruin scouting of MU

https://mobile.twitter.com/UCLAMBB/status/1469081935657930752?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

[LloydsLegs]

What an easy going manner with the press. 

[dgies9156]

This man is incredibly articulate, poised and obviously enjoying what he is doing.

If he is as good on the floor as he is a talker, we have our work cut out for us.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

This man is incredibly articulate, poised and obviously enjoying what he is doing.

If he is as good on the floor as he is a talker, we have our work cut out for us.

Brother DG, I know you didn't mean it this way, but in general I wouldn't use the word articulate when describing a person of color. For better or worse, that word has become a dog whistle of sorts with the implication being that White people are always articulate and it is a surprise when people of color are articulate.

[The Thing]

I know a lot of white people that are not articulate.

[Xact]

I know a lot of white people that are not articulate.

Many of them are here on Scoop.

[StateStreetMission]

Myles Johnson is a very impressive student athlete.
He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Rutgers with a degree in both electrical and computer engineering.

[mileskishnish72]

Brother DG, I know you didn't mean it this way, but in general I wouldn't use the word articulate when describing a person of color. For better or worse, that word has become a dog whistle of sorts with the implication being that White people are always articulate and it is a surprise when people of color are articulate.

I can't remember the last time I heard a white guy described as articulate, TAMU, you might be onto something.

[WhiteTrash]

Brother DG, I know you didn't mean it this way, but in general I wouldn't use the word articulate when describing a person of color. For better or worse, that word has become a dog whistle of sorts with the implication being that White people are always articulate and it is a surprise when people of color are articulate.

I do believe the number of offensive words in the English language now out numbers the non-offensive words.

BTW, I continued to be shocked by the insensitive and bigoted use of 'he' and 'she' on this website.  The hate is palpable. 

[panda]

I do believe the number of offensive words in the English language now out numbers the non-offensive words.

BTW, I continued to be shocked by the insensitive and bigoted use of 'he' and 'she' on this website.  The hate is palpable.

The ability to speak fluently and coherently isn't a compliment and implies one was expecting less.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

I do believe the number of offensive words in the English language now out numbers the non-offensive words.

BTW, I continued to be shocked by the insensitive and bigoted use of 'he' and 'she' on this website.  The hate is palpable.

I wouldn't say articulate is an offensive word. It, like any other word, can be used offensively depending on the context.

I'm not aware of he or she being offensive words either, you'll need to enlighten me on those.

[BrewCity83]

To me, "articulate" isn't a word commonly associated with athletes, regardless of their race.  It's the dumb jock stereotype.  When an athlete speaks articulately it gets noticed.   

[Lennys Tap]

The ability to speak fluently and coherently isn't a compliment and implies one was expecting less.

Of course the ability is not a compliment. It's a trait or a skill.

Seeing it in others and noting it is the compliment. In no way, shape or form does it necessarily imply that listener was expecting less - though I'm sure that's the case sometimes.

[panda]

Of course the ability is not a compliment. It's a trait or a skill.

Seeing it in others and noting it is the compliment. In no way, shape or form does it necessarily imply that listener was expecting less - though I'm sure that's the case sometimes.

Acknowledging someone speaks in a more refined tone than what one would visual expect is a compliment, sure. It's a huge backhanded compliment, but a compliment none the less !

[NCMUFan]

It is better not to say anything.
Now i'll be quiet.

[ZiggysFryBoy]

"Speaks. So. Well." - Chris Rock

[panda]

"Speaks. So. Well." - Chris Rock

Lol!

[Lennys Tap]

Acknowledging someone speaks in a more refined tone than what one would visual expect is a compliment, sure. It's a huge backhanded compliment, but a compliment none the less !

Saying someone is articulate means you think that person speaks well, not better than expected. That some misuse it and many misinterpret it doesn't change that fact.

[PJDunn]

The man is an engineer. "nuff said.

[mug644]

"Speaks. So. Well." - Chris Rock

"Some people have a way with words, and other people...oh, uh, not have way." - Steve Martin

[panda]

Saying someone is articulate means you think that person speaks well, not better than expected. That some misuse it and many misinterpret it doesn't change that fact.

I'm sure the guy who graduated in three years with two degrees will be proud to hear that some people are happy he can formulate a thought and not sound like a bumpkin.

[Lennys Tap]

I'm sure the guy who graduated in three years with two degrees will be proud to hear that some people are happy he can formulate a thought and not sound like a bumpkin.

I'm sure a guy that smart won't be insulted by a compliment. But by all means be insulted on his behalf anyway.

[WhiteTrash]

I'm sure a guy that smart won't be insulted by a compliment. But by all means be insulted on his behalf anyway.

Well stated.

[panda]

I'm sure a guy that smart won't be insulted by a compliment. But by all means be insulted on his behalf anyway.

Except it's not a compliment lol

[Herman Cain]

The best comment in the press conference was when asked about MU scouting. He said they have a lot of guys taking shots while being guarded....but somehow they make them.very diplomatic.