Green Bay QB Aaron Rodgers shows what a true classy guy he is.

[Archae]

And I don't say that with sarcasm.

Aaron Rodgers praised for criticizing fan’s anti-Muslim comments

It was not a red-letter day for Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Though he led a late rally, many of his passes went wide, and the Packers were trounced by the Detroit Lions, giving that team just its second victory of the season.

But if Rodgers came up short on the field, he made up for it at the news conference afterward. Just two days after religious extremists killed at least 132 in Paris, Rodgers registered a complaint — about a fan who appeared to shout “Muslims suck” during a moment of silence.

“I think it’s important to do things like [the moment of silence]. We’re a connected world, you know — six degrees of separation,” Rodgers said after the game, as The Washington Post’s Des Bieler reported. “I must admit, though, I was very disappointed with whoever the fan was who made a comment that I thought was really inappropriate, during the moment of silence. It’s that kind of prejudicial ideology that I think puts us in the position that we’re in today, as a world.”

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2015/11/16/aaron-rodgers-praised-for-criticizing-fans-anti-muslim-comments/?tid=ss_tw

[GummyBearz]

1. He has a level of intelligence that not many pro athletes today have

And not just "Football IQ" type intelligence... actual intelligence

[peace13]

2. And compassion ...and understanding.

And speakining out requires a fair amount of bravery!

[JRLeft]

11. UC Berkeley grad.

[GummyBearz]

12. As a UC alumni and UC sports fan that makes me happy

But I am weary of just quoting the name of the school. In my experience the work of the student is just as important. You can get a Berkeley level education at a cal state. You can also get a cal state education at Berkeley... I guess the only point here is that is up to the person to show what he learned. I think Aaron Rodgers learned some good things

[Gothmog]

3. Thanks for posting

Aaron Rogers evidenty has a good heart and was correct to rebuke this fan

[eissa]

4. Niner fan, but have always liked Rodgers

Still consider him "the one that got away" when we failed to draft him and chose Alex Smith instead

[spanone]

5. k&r...

[joeybee12]

6. KNR...he was on Celebrity Jeopardy...

I think he got every answer correct...seriously, he creamed the other 2 contestants.

[Archae]

7. Best part about Rodgers, to me...

His birthday is December 2nd.

Mine too!

[Greybnk48]

8. I know that I'm not the only GB fan

that's proud he's on our team, and not just for winning. I heard that shouting during the moment of silence and was horrified! We played it back several times but could not understand what was shouted and it was by at least two fans, maybe more. I just knew it would be something ugly.


The Packers are probably more important than they should be in Wisconsin, and always have been since I was a kid in the 60's. Among other things, they function as role models here for many so their conduct can be important. We have not been let down with Rodgers in that regard.

Thank you Rodgers for speaking up! He really is a smart, gentle and classy guy that virtually no one has a bad word for. He gives back a lot to our communities here in Wisconsin too.

[Doctor_J]

9. must have learned something besides football while in Berkley

[Chitown Kev]

10. K & R from Chicago...

and as a native Detroiter who now lives in Chicago, that takes A LOT!