Stofer, I live in the area too and I think by itself the video is bad but not horrific. But this isn't a lone incident from an otherwise well-run organization, it's the latest in a line of bungles we've seen since Eddie D. was given the boot. As such, this is going to cost the franchise severely and, for instance, I wouldn't count on seeing a new stadium plan approved any time soon.
We all grew up with the jerk jock...some of us may have been that guy. Why are we shocked or outraged by this?Because it is unacceptable when your a business (sportsteam)owner to put together a tape that could leak out with any material that might be offensive to even the most miniscule of fan bases(LGBT).
I am outraged that they blurred the pictures.
billy...true, that tape is likely the final nail in the new stadium coffin. it is unacceptable when your a business (sportsteam)owner to put together a tape that could leak out with any material that might be offensive to even the most miniscule of fan bases(LGBT). I agree that it is unacceptable. My point is that the members of LGBT can choose to boycott the 49ers. Making it a community issue that needs public apology is what I am taking issue with. The 49ers don't owe the community any more than any other business. If they are smart businessmen they will work hard to nurture a good relationship with the community but at the end of the day they don't owe the LGBT or any other group a thing. They are not recquired to be nice to them. They should be...but that is something different.
Exactly, billysaysthis. The 49ers organization was the class of the league under Eddie DeBartolo. He had winning as the goal above all else, building the team into a dynasty with good decisions, good hires, good drafts and good luck. York has done nothing good, and has managed to turn the team into a laughingstock in an incredibly short period of time. Crap like the leaked video just shows just how bad the management has become.
