Skip Bayless acknowledged that while he genuinely believed Caitlin Clark was an exceptional player, he hesitated to openly praise her. His reluctance stemmed from a fear of being perceived as a stereotypical “red state white guy” cheering for a fellow “red state white girl,” which made him feel self-conscious.
This highlights how an irrational sense of guilt among white people can hold them back from publicly supporting one another, as they worry about how their intentions may be interpreted, even when their praise is genuine and well-deserved.
Skip Bayless admits he thought Caitlin Clark is really good, but he felt guilty saying that because he didn't want to look like a "red state white guy cheering for this red state white girl."
— Frank DeScushin (@FrankDeScushin) September 17, 2024
Irrational white guilt prevents many white people from supporting each other. pic.twitter.com/0eBvpcunUO
