Jemele Hill stops by HOT 97 to talk to Nessa on a conversation that covers a wide range of topics.
They delve into Jemele’s memoir, “Uphill,” where the paperback version is now available, revealing the emotional and inspiring journey behind its creation. They reflect on the profound impact of her family, especially the complex and moving relationship with her mother, which shaped much of Jemele’s perspective.
In exploring her dynamic career at ESPN, Jemele opens up about the behind-the-scenes realities of being a prominent figure in sports journalism, including her candid thoughts on the network’s evolution and the challenges she faced.
The discussion takes a deeper dive into Colin Kaepernick’s NFL journey, where Jemele offers unique insights into the intersection of sports, racial justice, and social issues. She shares her personal views on Kaepernick’s stand, the response from the sports world, why he is blackballed, and the broader implications for activism in athletics.
Statistic References:
NFL Career Leaders – Passing Touchdown/Interception Ratio
https://www.footballdb.com/leaders/career-passing-tdintratio
Most Rushing Yards for Quarterbacks in 2016 NFL Season
https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/nfl-qb-rushing-leaders-2016
Colin Kaepernick 2016 Quarterback Rating
https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/colin-kaepernick-stats-2016
Colin Kaepernick's QB Rating in his most recent season (2016) as starter: 90.7
A sample of starters with lower QB Rating in 2021:
Matt Ryan (90.4)
Tua Tagovailoa (90.1)
Ryan Tannehill (89.6)
Lamar Jackson (87.0)
Taylor Heinicke (85.9)
Daniel Jones (84.8)
Baker Mayfield (83.1) pic.twitter.com/iFb0n8mWbY— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) April 2, 2022
Most Rushing yards by a quarterback in a regular game or playoff game
https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/most-rushing-yards-by-a-qb-in-any-game
More wins on the road during playoffs for 49ers
https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/most-playoff-wins-on-the-road-for-49ers-qb
https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/most-rushing-yards-by-a-qb-in-any-game
Most rushing yards in a single game by a quarterback in 49ers history
https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/which-49ers-qb-has-the-most-rushing-yards-in-a-game
Most rushing yard in a Super Bowl by a 49er quarterback
https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/most-rushing-yards-by-a-qb-in-the-super-bowl
Eric Reid Sets Two Franchise Records, Yet Remains Unsigned
https://www.sportsnet.ca/nfl/setting-two-franchise-records-last-season-eric-reid-remains-unsigned/
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