Racism And Sports
Racism and sports
Elijah Connolly
English 12/Period 1A
Black History Monologue – Doug Williams
February 27 2012
Son of Robert (a construction worker) and Laura (a cook) Williams; married to La Taunya Williams; children: Ashley, Adrian, Douglas Jr., and Jasmine
Began playing football at the age of seven. He also played baseball and basketball, but it soon became evident that he was destined to become a football quarterback.
Grambling. Williams was so disappointed that he thought seriously about quitting school and his grades began to suffer. After his first semester, he carried a lowly 1.5 grade point average. When Williams's dad saw his report card, he threatened to take his son out of school and make him find a job was listed as Grambling's third-string quarterback. Dissatisfied with his lack of playing time, he tried to quit the team. Williams got his big break when the team's first-string quarterback was injured and eventually worked his way into a starting role.
Finished his collegiate career with 93 touchdown passes and 8,411 yards passing. He also completed a Bachelor of Science degree in health and physical education.
shattered by the death of his wife and moved back to Zachary. During this time, Williams's father began to experience health problems and eventually had his legs amputated. Williams was also unable to agree to a contract with the Buccaneers and ended his association with the team
Williams experienced a severe toothache. He consulted the team dentist, who informed him that he needed a root canal immediately. Williams underwent the procedure and spent the night taking the pain-killing drug Perkadan. When he awoke the next morning, he felt fine. In the first quarter of the game, Williams twisted his knee. Despite the pain, he remained in the game and led the Redskins to a 35-10 halftime lead. During the second half, Williams threw the ball only eight times because the Redskins running
Elijah Connolly
English 12/Period 1A
Black History Monologue – Doug Williams
February 27 2012
Son of Robert (a construction worker) and Laura (a cook) Williams; married to La Taunya Williams; children: Ashley, Adrian, Douglas Jr., and Jasmine
Began playing football at the age of seven. He also played baseball and basketball, but it soon became evident that he was destined to become a football quarterback.
Grambling. Williams was so disappointed that he thought seriously about quitting school and his grades began to suffer. After his first semester, he carried a lowly 1.5 grade point average. When Williams's dad saw his report card, he threatened to take his son out of school and make him find a job was listed as Grambling's third-string quarterback. Dissatisfied with his lack of playing time, he tried to quit the team. Williams got his big break when the team's first-string quarterback was injured and eventually worked his way into a starting role.
Finished his collegiate career with 93 touchdown passes and 8,411 yards passing. He also completed a Bachelor of Science degree in health and physical education.
shattered by the death of his wife and moved back to Zachary. During this time, Williams's father began to experience health problems and eventually had his legs amputated. Williams was also unable to agree to a contract with the Buccaneers and ended his association with the team
Williams experienced a severe toothache. He consulted the team dentist, who informed him that he needed a root canal immediately. Williams underwent the procedure and spent the night taking the pain-killing drug Perkadan. When he awoke the next morning, he felt fine. In the first quarter of the game, Williams twisted his knee. Despite the pain, he remained in the game and led the Redskins to a 35-10 halftime lead. During the second half, Williams threw the ball only eight times because the Redskins running