Stephen A. Smith may not be a big-time Cowboys supporter. But he has the utmost respect for Jerry Jones. The Washington Post’s recently attempted to put Jerry Jones on the radar after 65 years, which dates back to him as a young teen. The ESPN analyst kept his opinion over the controversy, but the NFL world remains in splits.
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ESPN’s First Take had Stephen A. Smith talk about the controversy surrounding Jerry Jones. A photo of the Cowboys owner from 1957 is going viral. He was standing behind a group of men blocking the way of Black students at the Arkansas high school.
Cowboys kingpin got support from Stephen A. Smith
Stephen A. Smith mentioned, “I’m pretty pissed off. I’m pissed off but not for reasons people think. I am very fond of Jerry Jones, and I’m not hiding that from anybody. Is his record perfect? No, but I’m pissed off because he doesn’t deserve what just happened. He doesn’t deserve it.”
I’m very fond of Jerry Jones and he doesn’t deserve what just happened to him!
However, the NFL Universe stands in a divided stance over Smith’s remarks.
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A user is questioning Smith on how Jerry Jones does not deserve it.
This user came in defense of Smith, saying the cancel culture is disgusting.
Im proud of you @stephenasmith. Jerry has a lot of love from all his former players. This cancel culture is disgusting. You don’t think this photo has been arpund for a long time? Yet they wait till 2022 on Thanksgiving, when they know its a big day for his team to release
Another user backed Smith up, saying he was right.
Bruh.. he right tho 🤦🏾♂️.. Jerry is seen in a photo in the back spectating.. how many fights and stuff u witnessed as a kid? We all used to run towards confrontational events just to be nosey. Some do it still as adults! 🤷🏾♂️
Another user claimed the high school coach urged Jones and the team to not take part in it.
However, this user believes he is not standing in the background.
That isn't so much standing in the background as it is blocking the entrance to the school.
This user slammed the ones critiquing Jones.
For those angry at teenage Jerry standing in this photo. What are you going to do about?! Seriously. What constructive thing will you do about this photo to help society? you just gunna complain n be miserable and let it affect your happiness n try to make others feel unhappy too
This user agrees with the ESPN analyst’s take.
This user is probably aware of what Jones is doing in the photograph.
Nevertheless, Jerry Jones has come under the radar yet again.
Jerry Jones responds to a controversial image from the 1957 desegregation protest
After The Post shared the image from the 1957 protests in Arkansas High, the football universe went into all-out sensationalism. The resurfaced photo showed a 14-year-old Jerry Jones wearing a striped shirt and looking at what was happening. The press surrounded the Cowboys owner, who clarified his existence in the crowd following the Cowboys’ Thanksgiving victory over the New York Giants.
As per ESPN, Jones mentioned he was unaware of the memorable event that was taking place at the time. He is confident that we are a long way from that. That would serve as a reminder to Jones to continue doing everything possible to avoid such incidents.
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