So a few months ago, Jeremy Lin is an undrafted, bench warmer for the New York Knicks. Today, because he can play and was given the chance to do so, his name has become part of a loooong list of adjectives.
You've heard that a writer for ESPN Mobile was fired for using "Chink in the Armour" as a headline for a game in which Lin didn't play so well. The 28 year old former ESPN'er has called it "an honest mistake"
I don't think it was. I think it was a deliberate attempt at word play in order to get attention to his article. That, he got. The media didn't just report on this kid's amazing run, they've fueled the "Linsanity" because it get's eyeballs and that's the game. To get your attention.
I think this SNL skit is a brilliant look at what we do and do not consider inbounds when talking race in sports...





