Yes but what played a greater role? Mental illness or racism? John Oliver just did a great bit on his new show about how this country deals with mental illness. I think that’s the greater issue here. Systemic racism is a major issue and I believe statistics show that poor minorities have a much harder time getting…

Is it possible to agree and disagree with your article? Great piece but I take issue with bringing up the shooting in SC. That guy was extremely mentally ill just like the guy who shot the white reporters in Virginia.

Not sure what you’re trying to say with this comment. I’ll assume you’re saying I’m white? You'd be incorrect on that assumption. If you're implying that I can't spot a person of color, I do every morning right about the time I brush my teeth. Btw, race isn't the issue with this story.

He looks like a tanned white dude. Plenty of those running around long island.

Doesn't mean much. Have to wait until the trial. He should be compensated and that'll the end of this no-story.

Entitled jack ass is now infamous.

You ever read any of the football game comments on ESPN? lots of talk about cheating, missed calls, home cooking, the level of class each fan has, etc. (the talk of “no class fans” is particularly amusing). Looking at the comments here I'm seeing similar trends. Please don’t let deadspin devolve to this...

I don't understand the language you speak.

She is fucking annoying but you're right.

God she's annoying. Shut the fuck up!

Everyone chill. Let Mr Howard have his hero. I was a big fan of Jones too, once upon a time. Sometimes it's just hard to let go.

You forgot to mention his shady testosterone numbers in his drug tests leading up to the fight where he mopped the floor with Cormier.

This article is a perfect rep of the pussification of America. This comment will remain in the grey because it doesn’t fit the narrative but Bryce deserved to get choked. Then he should have knocked Papelbon out cold. Get it out and let it go.

He's so crazy that even avid Boston sports fans don't defend his vitriol.

Time to create a new burner account brah

Exactly!

You mean the same dumb excuse you're using now for assuming the coach was white?

You’re the typical hipster. So brainwashed you don’t even realize you’re racist. Stop qualifying your dumbass comment.

It’s comedy. Fuck those sorry ass bums. Cromartie especially. At least 9 children with 8 different women.

Harper is a bro douche bag who needed to get throttled. It's worth the millions Papelbon is getting paid.