What are you talking about, Warren Sapp?

I can’t help but feeling I missed Warren Sapp’s point when he was interviewed by Michael Irvin on ESPN Sunday Countdown. In fact, I couldn’t understand Sapp’s premise. I do know, it had something to do with him being a black man, the NFL office being slave owners, and something to do with the NFL not allowing him to promote himself. Other than that, I’m clueless. If anyone has a good explanation, drop me a line. Anyway, from what little I gleaned from Sapp’s discussion of the issues, I have several questions.

Warren, first, the league has fined you for your abuse of officials, and prohibited your dancing through the other team’s pre-game warmups. What does this have to do with either your being black, or your interest in promoting yourself?

Secondly, it appears that you envy previous rules in the NFL that allowed players (Emmitt Smith was shown doing this) removing their helmets after a touchdown and celebrating. Now, removing the helmet is a no-no. Why do you feel the need to promote yourself during a football game? Shouldn’t you be more concerned about focusing on your team, and the rest of the game? And since the rules prohibit all players, not just black men, from removing their helmets, what exactly is your point again?

Warren, send me an e-mail with the answers, and I’ll post them here. I think all of us would like to have the clarification. Thanks!