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Part 10: Rashard Mendenhall on His Friend Antonio Brown Saying He Slept with Tom Brady's Ex-Wife
Part 1: Rashard Mendenhall on Going from Southside Chicago to Drafted by Steelers in 1st Round
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In this clip, Rashard Mendenhall talked about a controversial tweet he made that suggested the Pro Bowl should be an all-Black versus all-White match to settle debates about skill in football. The comment upset many and triggered a wave of reactions. Rashard Mendenhall, however, indicated that the tweet was more of a reaction to constant belittlement and comments about his career and skills. He explained it was a means to combat the trolls who continually criticized him. Vlad and Rashard also explored the internet's influence on discourse, with Vlad citing its ability to protect anonymous trolls from repercussions for their comments while personalities like him and Mendenhall get held accountable for their words. They agreed that direct, personal interaction is often different from what's portrayed online.
